Past Events
Kick back in the beergarden with a free evening of folk, Americana, and bluegrass-tinged originals.
Grab a pint and a spot outside asJosh Brough & The Contrabandtake over HopMonk's beer garden for a free, all-ages evening of live music.
Brough is best known as the frontman, multi-instrumentalist, and co-founder of NorCal jam-grass favorites Poor Man's Whiskey. His solo songs blend folk, Americana, country, and bluegrass, telling stories of everyday people and a changing American landscape, shaped by his years in the Peace Corps and as an educator. Fans of John Prine, Townes Van Zandt, and Willie Nelson will feel right at home.
Bring the little ones to this free, family-friendly Spanish Songs & Storytime with Ingrid Pellegrini! Enjoy 30 minutes of interactive stories, songs, rhymes, puppets, toys, guitar music, and even sign language. Perfect for babies, toddlers, and young children with their caregivers.
Fit4mom Marin is the nation's leading prenatal and postnatal fitness program, providing fitness classes and a network of moms to support every stage of motherhood. From pregnancy, through postpartum and beyond, Fit4mom's fitness and wellness programs help make moms strong in body, mind, and spirit. They currently offer Stroller Strides 5 days a week in different Marin locations. Stroller Strides is a 60-minute total body workout with strength, cardio, and core training, all while engaging the little ones in a stroller!
Kids ages 5–12 can get creative with fun, hands-on crafts at this free afternoon program at Corte Madera Library.
Every Second Wed tweens will have a space to do a variety of things: crafts, work together to finish escape room kits, cook tasty treats and play games! Snacks provided. Ages 9-13 only. Registration required
Get ready for a fascinating wildlife encounter at the Civic Center Library in San Rafael! Meet live native bats and discover the amazing world of these remarkable flying mammals. Kids and families will learn fun facts about bats, their important role in nature, and what makes these creatures so special. A fun and educational animal encounter for young wildlife lovers in Marin County!
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Get creative this Halloween at Mill Valley Library's Tween Hangout! Kids ages 9–13 can make spooky haunted gingerbread houses and enjoy a fun afternoon with friends.
Registration required. Snacks provided.
The beloved two-piece Shovels & Rope bring their raw, rollicking live sound and a brand-new album to Mill Valley.
Americana favoritesShovels & Roperoll into Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley for a Wednesday-night show, withNolan Taylorjoining the bill.
Grab your guitar or just grab a seat. Marin's favorite open mic takes over HopMonk with a featured set from Electricfiers.
Midweek gets a soundtrack asOpen Mic Nightreturns to the Session Room at HopMonk Novato, with a featured set fromElectricfiers. Billed as Marin's premier open mic, it happens every Wednesday and is hosted by Dennis Haneda.
Local singer-songwriters, pickers, and first-timers take turns at the mic all night. Electricfiers step up for the featured slot at 8 PM. It's all ages and free, so bring friends, grab a pint, and cheer on the local talent.
Electronic-funk powerhouse The Floozies bring a night of future-groove to The Junction's outdoor stage.
Get ready to get funky asThe Flooziesbring their electronic-funk sound to The Junction in Mill Valley on Wednesday, October 14th, withKAIPORAopening the night.
Kansas City brothers Matt and Mark Hill are the duo behind The Floozies, mixing classic funk with modern electronic production for a high-energy, dance-all-night groove. They've built a devoted following on the jam and festival circuit, with sets at Bonnaroo, Electric Forest, High Sierra and Bumbershoot, headlining shows at Red Rocks, and their own annual Funk Street festival back home.