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Artist highlights include by k.d. lang and the Siss Boom Bang, Lucinda Williams, Justin Townes Earle, Leftover Salmon and the Texas Tornados. Plan to camp. June 29–July 1. Black Oak Ranch, Laytonville. Full festival pass, including three nights camping, is $80–$210. Daily tickets available, $40–$90. Under six, free. www.cumuluspresents.com.
Marin County Fair “200th Anniversary of the Modern Agricultural Fair” is the theme of the 67th annual Marin County Fair, and, as always, the music and fine art are stellar, with fireworks ending every night. Things kick off with carnival gypster-funk stars MarchFourth Marching Band and music legend Dickey Betts and the Great Southern (June 30). East L.A. group Los Lobos rock and roll (July 1), Joan Jett and the Blackhearts take the stage (July 2) and Steel Pulse brings reggae and good vibes (July 3). Preservation Hall Band plays an appropriate date (July 4), followed by Motown giants the Temptations (July 4). June 30–July 4. Marin County Fairgrounds, adjacent to the Marin Center, Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. $13–$15; under four, free. June 30, 12 and under, free. 415.499.6400. www.marinfair.org.
Health Fair Sampler Visit the Veterans Memorial Building in Santa Rosa on June 30 from 10am-4pm, and purchase samples and tinctures from Sonoma County’s many health and wellness practitioners. Guests pay $20 for four samples, with 50 percent of the proceeds going to local nonprofits. For more information, visit HealthFairSampler.com. Mondavi Winery Summer Music Fest The 43rd edition of
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this festival includes a fresh lineup with rock ’n’ rollers O.A.R. (June 30), Grammy nominated Plain White T’s (July 6), British singersongwriter Natasha Bedingfield (July 7) and piano-rock band Five for Fighting (July 14). More dates to be announced. Highway 29,
Oakville. Dinner available. $60–$195. 888.RMWJAZZ. www.robertmondaviwinery.com.
July B.R. Cohn Winery Charity Car Classic Now in its fourth year, this free event with live music, an auction and raffle takes place Sunday, July 1, and features a classic-car exhibit that includes handpicked vintage, rare, sport and collectable cars. Pre-registration (by June 12) is required for those showing off their car. Space is limited. Donation proceeds benefit the Redwood Empire Food Bank of Santa Rosa. 15000 Hwy. 12 in Glen Ellen. 707.938.4064, ext. 136.
Marin Outdoor Shakespeare Festival Prepare to be wowed with outrageous costumes and genteelsounding dialogue peppered with dirty metaphors you may not get. The Marin Shakespeare Outdoor Festival features “King John,” “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “The Liar” from July 6–Sept. 30 at the Forest Meadows Ampitheatre in San Rafael. 415.499.4488 or www.MarinShakespeare.org.
14th Annual San Rafael Twilight Criterium Downtown San Rafael is transformed into a bike racetrack as pros take over the main downtown streets. Look for an expo on Fourth Street and plenty of kids stuff. July 7. www.srtwilight.com.
Summer Nights Festival Live music highlights in summer months include Hot Buttered Rum (July 7), Rupa and the April Fishes (July 14), Oliver Mtukudzi and the Black Spirits (July 21), Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys (July 28) and Orquesta La Moderna Tradición (Aug. 4); dinner from Sol Food, Roadside BBQ and more. Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. $5–$25. www.marinjcc.org. Festival del Sole An astounding success in fine music,
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