These 1,006 activities are worth leaving the house for.
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Dec. 5 & Dec. 6 at 10am
Muir Beach Community Center · Muir Beach
More than 40 regional artists fill the Muir Beach Community Center with handmade crafts, ceramics, and textiles during this annual holiday gathering, where student work from the California College of the Arts joins local quilters and volunteer firefighters.
Corte Madera
Shopping at Viva Diva feels like raiding your most stylish friend's closet. The welcoming team helps you find comfortable, flattering pieces from brands like Free People and Blank NYC, no matter your body type.
Fairfax
El Huitzilli pairs expertly curated crystals with an owner who knows her stones inside and out. Whether you're hunting for a pocket-sized piece or a statement geode, expect quality over quantity and genuine guidance.
San Rafael
Every corner of this densely packed used bookstore holds a discovery, from rare finds to quirky treasures, all at insanely cheap prices. The passionate owners know their stock inside and out.
November 13 at 8pm
Sweetwater Music Hall · Mill Valley
Formed in New Jersey in 1980, enduring rock band The Smithereens bring their catalog of melodic garage-rock classics and guest vocalists to Sweetwater Music Hall for an evening performance.
November 14 at 7:30pm (This weekend)
Lark Theater · Larkspur
Channeling the golden era of mid-century jazz queens, Lavay Smith fronts her all-star band alongside special guest Danny Armstrong for a live concert benefiting youth theatre programs at the Lark Theater.
November 14 at 6:30pm (This weekend)
Sausalito Seahorse · Sausalito • $20 per person
Tuscan-inspired dinner plates and cocktails precede an evening of live Cuban salsa and dancing, as the Guajirón Band takes the stage for a set of tropical rhythms and infectious Latin beats at Sausalito Seahorse.
Nov. 18 & Dec. 9 at 12pm
Throckmorton Theatre · Mill Valley • Free
Charles Ives, Ben Dorfan, and Joseph Haydn fill the afternoon as the Earhart Trio takes the stage for this midday concert.
November 8 at 12pm +1
Cinelounge® Tiburon · Belvedere Tiburon
Sunday afternoons at Marin Country Mart bring food trucks and live music together for a low-key lunch vibe. Grab something tasty, settle in with the tunes, and let the weekend roll on.
Sausalito
Sip organic grape vodka while browsing contemporary art at this gallery-meets-tasting room. Creative house cocktails, small bites like oysters and caviar, and a relaxed upstairs lounge make it more than just a pit stop.
San Rafael • $$
Don't let the unassuming storefront fool you—inside is serious Italian cooking that'll make you rethink San Rafael's dining scene. The Pappardelle and Chicken Parmigiano earn genuine raves.
San Rafael • $
A local sub shop where the owner-operators get the fundamentals right. Expect well-balanced sandwiches with fresh ingredients, soft toasted bread, and the kind of warm service that makes regulars out of first-timers.
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Sun, Nov 15 · 4:00 PM
Sausalito SeaHorse · Sausalito
$$
Sun, Nov 15 · 4:00 PM
Mog Asu Wine Bar & Bottle Shop · Belvedere Tiburon
$$
Mon, Nov 9 · 3:00 PM
Flores · Corte Madera
Free Admission
Sun, Dec 13 · 4:00 PM
Mountain Mike's Pizza · Novato
$$
Sun, Dec 13 · 5:30 PM
Tara Yoga Studio · Novato
Mon, Nov 9 · 4:00 PM
Corner Bar · Mill Valley
Bar Bites $5–$6 · Well Drinks $7 · Cocktails $10
Mon, Nov 9 · 5:00 PM
Cultivar Sausalito · Sausalito
Free
Mon, Nov 9 · 3:00 PM
The Burren House Irish Pub & Kitchen · San Rafael
Mon, Nov 9 · 2:00 PM
Mog Asu Wine Bar & Bottle Shop · Belvedere Tiburon
$$
Mon, Nov 9 · 5:00 PM
Angelino Restaurant · Sausalito
Free admission
Mon, Nov 9 · 4:00 PM
Due West Tavern · Olema
$29.95
Mon, Nov 9 · 5:15 PM
Old School Martial Arts · San Anselmo
Free
Mon, Nov 9 · 4:00 PM
Tam Tavern · Almonte
$$
Mon, Nov 9 · 9:15 AM
Margaret Todd Senior Center · Novato
Tue, Nov 10 · 10:00 PM
Flatiron · San Rafael
$$
Tue, Nov 10 · 6:00 PM
Red Oak Craft Bar & Rotisserie · San Rafael
Free
Tue, Nov 10 · 4:30 PM
Presbyterian Church-Novato · Novato
Tue, Nov 10 · 4:00 PM
Pixels Arcade & Taproom · San Rafael
Tue, Nov 10 · 9:30 AM
San Geronimo Valley Community Center · San Geronimo
Tue, Nov 10 · 8:00 PM
142 Throckmorton Theatre · Mill Valley
$30-$40
Tue, Nov 10 · 8:30 PM
Mac's at 19 Broadway · Fairfax
$20
Wed, Nov 11 · 7:30 PM
Corte Madera Community Center · Corte Madera
$10
Wed, Nov 11 · 7:30 PM
Marin Theatre Company · Mill Valley
Wed, Nov 11 · 5:00 PM
Flatiron · San Rafael
$$
Wed, Nov 11 · 6:00 PM
HenHouse Brewing Company Record Room · Novato
Wed, Nov 11 · 4:00 PM
Cavallo Point · Sausalito
Wed, Nov 11 · 11:00 AM
Marin History Museum · San Rafael
Wed, Nov 11 · 3:30 PM
Belvedere Tiburon Library · Belvedere Tiburon
Wed, Nov 11 · 5:00 PM
Picco · Larkspur
Free Admission
Wed, Nov 11 · 5:00 PM
Cavallo Point · Sausalito
Thu, Nov 12 · 4:00 PM
Northgate · San Rafael
Thu, Nov 12 · 7:00 PM
Throckmorton Theatre · Mill Valley
$30-$48
Thu, Nov 12 · 8:00 AM
Madrona Bakery · Mill Valley
$$
Thu, Nov 12 · 7:00 PM
Throckmorton Theatre · Mill Valley
$30-$48
Thu, Nov 12 · 9:00 PM
Maya Palenque Restaurant · Novato
$$
Thu, Nov 12 · 5:00 PM
Made Local Marketplace · Novato
Free
Thu, Nov 12 · 1:00 PM
Belvedere Tiburon Library · Belvedere Tiburon
Thu, Nov 12 · 8:00 AM
Marin Civic Center · San Rafael
Thu, Nov 12 · 10:00 AM
Roco Dance & Fitness · Mill Valley
Thu, Nov 12 · 8:30 PM
Smiley's Saloon · Bolinas
Free
Fri, Nov 13 · 10:00 AM
Flyte Racquet Club · San Rafael
$50
Fri, Nov 13 · 6:00 PM
THE STUDIO | Yoga & Pilates · Mill Valley
Fri, Nov 13 · 5:00 PM
Art Works Downtown · San Rafael
Free Admission
Sat, Nov 14 · 11:30 AM
Sausalito Center For The Arts · Sausalito
Free
Sat, Nov 14 · 11:00 AM
ICB/ART · Sausalito
Sat, Nov 14 · 3:00 PM
Gallery Route One · Point Reyes Station
Sat, Nov 14 · 6:00 PM
Cavallo Point · Sausalito
$195
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30 AM
Piazza D'Angelo · Mill Valley
Free admission
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM
Nativity of Christ · Novato
Free Admission
Sun, Dec 13 · 12:00 PM
Tenfold Farmstand · Petaluma
$45
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 PM
Maya Palenque Restaurant · Novato
$$
Sun, Nov 15 · 10:30 AM
CLOUDBREAK YOGA by Metta Yoga · Sausalito
Sun, Nov 15 · 12:00 PM
Madrona Bakery · Mill Valley
$$
Sun, Nov 15 · 5:00 PM
Headlands Center for the Arts · Sausalito
Adults $85 · Members $75
Sun, Nov 15 · 5:00 PM
Cavallo Point · Sausalito
$195+ tax & gratuity
Sun, Nov 15 · 4:00 PM
Smith Rafael Film Center · San Rafael
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