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whole? 8:30-10am. Free. Brandeis Hillel Day School, 180 No. San Pedro Rd., San Rafael. (510) 845-6420 x11. www.buildingjewishbridges.org
04/28: Marin Peace and Justice Coalition Presents A panel on “Reinventing the Press: Sav-
Swing out sisters Cranking out acoustic, old-time music with punk-rock intensity, THE STAIRWELL SISTERS are an all-gal San Francisco band that plays a deep and rowdy repertoire of classics and originals. Hard-working career women, activists and mothers by day, the five ladies all contribute vocals to the Stairwell, adding to their mix of guitar, tiple, harmonica, fiddle, cello, banjo, clogging, dobro, slide and bass. 9pm April 24 at the Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia Ave., The Stairwell Sisters will spiral down to the Lark Theater Larkspur. Info: Call 924-5111 or visit this Saturday. www.larktheater.net.—SC 04/28: One Book One Marin Celebration with Michael Chabon Chabon will join KQED host Michael Krasny in a discussion of “The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay.” This event marks the end of a three-month celebration of the book in Marin County. 6:30pm. Free. Dominican University, 50 Acacia Ave., San Rafael. 485-3202. www.onebookonemarin.org 04/29: Balance Shmalance Authors Amy Eschliman and Leigh Oshirak discuss “Balance is a Crock, Sleep is for the Weak” about the struggle to have a demanding job while raising a family. 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com 04/30: Citizen Soul Paul Rogat Loeb talks about “Soul of a Citizen: Living with Conviction in Challenging Times, ”a handbook for budding social activists, veteran organizers, and anybody who wants to make a change. 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com
Film Events 04/23-29: Red Riding Trilogy A neo-noir epic, based on events surrounding the “Yorkshire Ripper,” a serial killer who terrorized northwest England in the 70s & 80s. See website for schedule details. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 4th St., San Rafael. 454-1222. www.cafilm.org 04/25: Youth Film Festival at the Lark See the creations of young auteurs on the big screen at the Lark’s popular 5th annual Youth Film Festival. Two age categories, 10-13 and 14-18. Film categories are Narrative, Documentary, Music and Green. Noon-2pm. $10. Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur. 924-5111. www.larktheater.net 04/26: Monday Night at the Movies “Laugh, Clown, Laugh” (1928). Starring Lon Chaney as a professional clown who happens upon an abandoned child, whom the troupe takes in and who eventually becomes a circus performer. 7:30-9pm. Free. Mill Valley Public Library, 375 Throckmorton, Mill Valley. 389-4292, x203. www.millvalleylibrary.org
Community Events (Misc.) 04/24: 21st Annual Benefit For Open Space in Ross Valley Event features a “Mt. Tamalpais Scenic Railway” pictorial history presentation by Fred Runner , appetizers, wine and dessert and a raffle. $20-25. 6:30pm. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 14 Lagunitas Road, Ross. 456-5476. 38 PACIFIC SUN APRIL 23 – APRIL 29, 2010
04/24-25: Buddhist Temple Rummage Sale Yummy home baked items (often including some kind of mochi treat) will also be for sale. 10am-4pm April 24; 11am-3pm April 25. Buddhist Temple of Marin, 390 Miller Ave., Mill Valley. 388-1173. www. buddhisttempleofmarin.org. 04/24: Earth Day Marin Festival Family friendly rain or shine celebration of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day featuring live music, fun for kids, food, chef demonstrations, new animation, exhibit booths, green forums. 11am-6pm. Free. College of Marin, 835 College Ave., Kentfield. www.earthdaymarin.org
04/24: Grand Open House and Bridal Fair With games, food and prizes for the whole family. Many vendors will be providing free food, beer, wine and giveaways. 10am-4pm. Free. San Geronimo Golf Course, 5800 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Geronimo. 488-4030. www.golfsangeronimo.pingg.com/GrandOpenHouse 04/24: Mill Valley Evacuation Drill The city of Mill Valley will practice evacuating all homes in Warner Canyon/Scott Highlands. This drill will help residents and the city prepare for an actual fire emergency. 9am-1pm. Free. City of Mill Valley, Warner Canyon and Scott Highlands residents, Mill Valley. 721-4363. www.cityofmillvalley.org
04/25: Mountain Play Association Pre-Party Celebration for ‘Guys and Dolls’ Mountain Play’s 97th season production. Features sneak preview of music from the show, Gaspare’s Italian cuisine, wine, ticket raffle, and more surprises. 5-7pm. Free. Mary’s Futon, 4100 Redwood Highway, San Rafael. 383-1100. www.mountainplay.org 04/25: Peace. Love. Swap. Bring all your gently used baby/kid stuff that you want to get rid of (ages 0-14 & maternity), and take home what you need. Meet other local moms, leftovers go to local charities. 9:30am-12:30pm. $5. Gymworld, 3040 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael. (530) 913-6848. www.peaceloveswap.com 04/25: Sunday Afternoon Dance Break out your dancing shoes and fox trot and waltz the time away with live music by the Manny Gutierrez Combo. $8, includes snacks, refreshments and a raffle. 1:30-5pm. San Rafael Commuity Center, 618 B St., San Rafael. 485-3348. www.cityofsanrafael.org 04/26: Dine, Dialogue, Develop Marin Women’s Hall of Fame monthly dinner with spiritual teacher, author and counselor Miranda MacPherson. 5:30-8:30pm. $38-55. McInnis Restaurant, 350 Smith Ranch Rd, San Rafael. 455-4900. www.marinwomensfalloffame.org
04/27: Religious Identity for Children in Interfaith Families Children in interfaith families integrate Jewish identity with other family traditions. How do we weave disparate backgrounds into one
ing Democracy” with John Nichols, Don Dean and Peter Phillips discussing the importance of independent press, challenges facing newspapers and issues for a nonprofit independent news sources. 7pm. Olney Hall, College Ave., College of Marin, Kentfield. 388-6488. www.mpjc.org
04/29: Cooking Up a Healthier Financial Life Explore three valuable concepts to help you invest wisely. Discover common mistakes and enjoy a tasty new approach to investing. 6:30-8pm. $25. Sir Francis Drake High School, 1327 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo. 945-3730. www.marinlearn.com
04/29: The Decision Tree: Navigating the Future of Health Care Thomas Goetz, executive editor of “Wired” proposes a new approach to health care decisions based on synthesizing new research and technologies and engaging people to make better decisions. 7-8:30pm. Free. Mill Valley Public Library, 375 Throckmorton, Mill Valley. 389-4292, x203. www.millvalleylibrary.org
Downtown San Rafael Thursday Evening Market Thursday nights through September. Farmers market, food, live music and bouncies. 6-9pm. Free. Downtown San Rafael, 4th St. between Lincoln and B St., San Rafael. 492-8007. www.sanrafaelmarket.org
Through 05/26: Learn Irish Music Fearlessly The Marin Irish Ceili group, started in 2002 by John Trimble, meets every Wednesday. Every week the group learns a new traditional Irish tune and plays others that have been learned in the past. You do not need to be able to read music or have experience playing Irish music to participate. All traditional Irish acoustic instruments are welcomed along with their players. 7-9pm. Free. St. Isabella’s School, 1 Trinity Way, San Rafael. 342-4052. www.marinirishmusic.com
Kid Stuff 04/23: Marin Poets in the Schools Terri Glass hosts a lively poetry reading by students from schools throughout the county. Songwriter Scott Kalechstein adds songs to accompany some of the children’s poems. 6:30pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 9270960. www.bookpassage.com 04/24-0516: Peter and the Wolf With music from the Prokofiev score and a cast of youth and seasoned professionals. $7-10. 1pm Sat.; 1 and 3:30pm
Sun shows.Young Performers Theatre, Room 300, Third Flr., Bldg. C, Fort Mason Center, S.F. 346-5550. www.ypt.org. 04/24: Slide Ranch Spring Fling With live bluegrass music, local organic cuisine, farm and craft activities for everyone. Event emphasizes local farms and food as part of a hands-on event, with sheep shearing, goat milking, planting seeds and tastings. Interactive events designed to engage children include bread and cheese making, spinning wool and more. 10am-4pm. Slide Ranch, 2025 Shoreline Hwy., Muir Beach. 381-6155. www.slideranch.org. 04/25: YES Fest Kid-inspired and kid-driven day of celebration for the budding poets, artists, thespians, musicians, and dancers of the Ross Valley District. Hands-on activities for all ages. 11am-4pm. Free. White Hill Middle School, 101 Glen Dr., Fairfax,. 721-1555. www.yestokids.org 04/27:Ridley Pearson Pearson presents “Kingdom Keepers III: Disney in Shadow.” 1pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com
4/24: Open House at Cascade Canyon School Fall enrollment available in select elementary and middle school grades. Get a taste of their progressive approach to learning. 10am student-led tours; 10:30am teacher panel & demonstration lessons, 11:30am talk with teachers. 10am-noon. Free. Cascade Canyon School, 2626 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Fairfax. 459-3464. www.cascadecanyon.org
Outdoors (Hikes & Bikes) 04/17-18: Sailing Open to the Public Aboard the Schooner Seaward The spring public sail schedule has started. Reserve your spot on one of several three-hour sails. Proceeds benefit nonprofit sailing organization. $25-40. Schooner Seaward, Bay Model, Sausalito. 331-3214. www. callofthesea.org
04/27: Marin Orchid Society Spring Auction 6:30pm silent auction; 7pm live auction. Many special plants from great growers. Details at website. Free admission. Marin Art and Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross. 457-0836. www.marinorchidsociety.com 04/27: Moonshiners Hike and Picnic A three mile hike with a mid-hike picnic dinner at moon rise/sunset. Hike begins and ends at the Pelican Inn. Please RSVP. 6:30-9:30pm. $15. Moonshiners Hike & Dine, Pelican Inn, Muir Beach. 331-0100. www. meetup.com/moonshinershike
04/29: Gardens, Art and Architecture Tour Annual Mill Valley Outdoor Art Club garden tour. Participants will be driven in vans to visit five won-
Oona Garthwaite will stretch her talents April 24 at College of Marin’s Earth Day fest.