$12. In The Woods, at the Masonic Hall, 19 Corte Madre Ave., Mill Valley. 415.389.6637. Advance Tickets at woodsmv.com.
Concerts 08/01: Kronos Quartet Barbecue on the lawn. 4pm. $27-30. Rancho Nicasio, Nicasio. 662-2219. www.ranchonicasio.com
Theater/Auditions 08/06-22:‘Humble Boy’ After the sudden death of his father, Cambridge astrophysicist Felix Humble returns to his charming English countryside where circumstances are unveiled that are less than ideal. 8-10pm. $20-22. Novato Theater Company Playhouse, 484 Ignacio Blvd, Novato. 883-4498. www. novatotheatercompany.org Through 08/15:‘The Middle Ages’ Set in the trophy room of a men’s club from World War II through the late 1970s, Gurney illustrates the conflict between longstanding traditions and the need for change. 8pm. $15-25. Ross Valley Players’ Barn Theatre, Marin Art and Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross. 456-9555. www. rossvalleyplayers.com Through 08/15:Travesties Tom Stoppard whips up a clever, tasty dish about art and society. Presented by the fabulous Marin Shakespeare players. Check website for performance dates. 8pm. $20-35. Forest Meadows Ampitheatre, 1475 Grand Ave., San Rafael. 499-4488. www.marinshakespeare.org
Through 09/26:‘The Taming of the Shrew’ Cast off with Marin Shakespeare for a swashbuckling romp for all ages with a “Pirates of the Caribbean� setting. Visit website for more showtime information. 8pm. $20-35. Forest Meadows Amphitheatre, 1475 Grand Ave., San Rafael. 499-4488 . www.marinshakespeare.org
Comedy 08/06-07:‘Andy Warhol: Good for the Jews?’ One man show by playwright/comedian Josh Kornbluth, Based on the Contemporary Jewish Museum’s exhibition “Warhol’s Jews: Ten Portraits Reconsidered.� 8pm. $18-28. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, Mill Valley. 383-9600. www.142throckmortontheatre.org Tuesdays: Mark Pitta and Friends You never know who will show up at this weekly stand-up comedy night. 8 p.m. $15-25. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, Downtown, Mill Valley. 383-9600. www.142ThrockmortonTheatre.com
Art 07/31:‘Artists in the Falkirk Gallery’ Reception/discussion with artists Susan Bercu, Cynthia Jensen and Christine Walker 10am-1pm. Free. Falkirk Cultural Center, 1408 Mission Ave., San Rafael. 485-3328. www.falkirkculturalcenter.org 08/01: First Sunday Open Studios Over 40 working artists, in 3 buildings, will open their doors to public. 11-4pm. Free. Novato Arts Center, 501 Palm Dr., Novato. 883-1066. www. novatoartscenter.org
1337 Fourth St., San Rafael. 451-8119. www.artworksdowntown.org 08/06-09/12:‘The Box Show’ Fundraiser/art exhibition. Opening reception Aug. 8. 11am-5pm. Free. Gallery Route One, 11101 Highway One, Point Reyes Station. 663-1347. www.galleryrouteone.org Through 07/30:‘Realm of Dreams’ Collaborative exhibit by Phyllis Thelen and Barbara AndinoStevenson, also features poet Ann Rinehart and photographer David Leslie. 10am-5pm. Free. Art Works Downtown, 1337 Fourth St., San Rafael. 451-8119. www.artworksdowntown.org
Through 08/01:‘Something I’ve Been Meaning To Tell You’ Annual Members Exhibition features recent work by gallery artist members illuminating the show’s theme. Free. Gallery Route One, Point Reyes Station. www.galleryrouteone.org
Through 08/08:‘Land and Sea: Realistic and Abstract Landscapes and Seascapes’ Marin Society of Artists member exhibition. 11am-4pm. No charge. Marin Art and Garden Center Gallery, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross. 454-9561. www. marinsocietyofartists.org Through 08/13:‘Entwined by Nature’ Christine Walker, Cynthia Jensen and Susan Bercu, sculpture, painting & printmaking. Free. Falkirk Cultural Center, 1408 Mission Ave., San Rafael. 485-3328. www.falkirkculturalcenter.org Through 08/28:‘Altered Book Show’ Sixty artists give new life to old books. “The Visual Word,� member show. Free. MarinMOCA, 500 Palm Dr., Novato. 506-0137. www.marinmoca.org Through 09/17:‘Dynamic Images’ Marin Arts Council sponsored group exhibition features diverse photographic images from Marin artists meant to draw the viewer inward. 9am-5pm. Free. Marin County Civic Center, 3501 Civic Center Dr, Room 329, San Rafael. 459-4440. www.marinarts.org
Through 09/23: Marin MOCA Group Show With featured artist Alberta Buller and Bernard Healey. Closed weekends and holidays. 11am-4pm. Free. Tamalpais Community Services District Office, 305 Bell Lane, Mill Valley. 388-6393. www.tcsd.us Through 09/30:‘Artistic Sausalito’ Free exhibit featuring original works by artists from the 1940s and ’50s who gave Sausalito its reputation as an art colony. Hours: Wednesdays and Saturdays 10am-2pm. Free. Sausalito Historical Society, 420 Litho St., Sausalito. 289-4117. www.sausalitohistoricalsociety.com
Talks/Lectures 07/31: How to Write Book Reviews Chronicle Book Editor and McSweeney’s publisher Oscar Villalon shows how to write a smart, entertaining book review. 10am-2pm. $60. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com
07/31:Nonfiction Book Proposals and Queries Workshop Andy Ross presents a class focused on how to write a book proposal and find a literary agent through query letters. Students can submit their drafts of book proposals and query letters in advance. 10:30am-1pm. $55. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com
Readings
08/03-31: Igor Sazevich and Marna Clarke
07/30: Bruce Henderson The author discusses
Paintings and photography. Free. Toby’s Feed Barn Gallery, 11250 Highway One, Pt. Reyes Station. 663-1223. www.tobysfeedbarn.com/art-gallery
“Hero Found: The Greatest POW Escape of the Vietnam War.� 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com 07/30: Literary Luncheon Dine with two great authors; Adrienne McDonnell will present “The Doctor and the Diva,� Robin Oliveira reads from “My Name is Mary Sutter.� Noon. $55, includes lunch and signed book Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd.,
08/05-09/18:‘American Peasantry: Life and Labor in the Fields of California’ A modern visual history of farm labor in California since 1975. Black-and-white and color photography by historian Richard Steven Street. Reception 5-8pm Aug. 13. 10am-5pm. Free. Art Works Downtown,
Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com 08/02:Vanderbilt It T. J. Stiles discusses “The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt.� 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com 08/03: Healing Holotropia Stanislav Grof talks about “Holotropic Breathwork: A New Approach to Self-Exploration and Therapy.� 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com 08/03:Traveling Poetry Show Marin Poetry Center’s Traveling Show presents poets Cynthia Sims, Doreen Stock, Daphne Muse, Judith Yamamoto, Adam David Miller and John Hart in a reading hosted by Gabrielle Rilleau. 7-9pm. Free. Marin City Library, 164 Donahue St., Sausalito. 332-6158. www. marinpoetrycenter.org 08/05: Gray Area John Gray discusses “Venus on Fire, Mars on Ice.� Dr. Gray says that the differences between the sexes and how they relate to one another are biochemically based and can be managed. 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com 08/06: For Fish Award-winning journalist Paul Greenberg presents “Four Fish: The Future of the Last Wild Food,� which explores the history of the fish that dominate our menus and where each stands at this critical time. 6pm. Free. Book Passage, 1 Ferry Building, San Francisco. 835-1020. 08/06: Gary Shteyngart The author talks about “Super Sad True Love Story.� 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com
08/06: Hands On! Create Your Own Blog Blogger Sophie Epstein (www.mrsmagooreads. com) teams up with her mother Liz Epstein (Jane Austen Literary Salon) for a blogging workshop. Bring your laptop. 1-4pm. $45. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com NBCC Reading “Conversation on Books about Conjugal Love� with NBCC president Jane Ciabattari, Balakian winner Molly Giles, Meredith Maran and Greg Sarris. 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com
JULY & AUGUST &OR TICKETS AND MORE INFO
www.woodsmv.com Doors open an hour before showtimes EVERY MON, 8 PM FREE OPEN MIC with host Austin de Lone Juniors OPEN MIC 6-7pm with host Caroline de Lone STAY TUNED FOR SPECIAL MV FILM FESTIVAL SHOWS CUP Date is set for Sept. 13th. Come support live music in Mill Valley
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Film Events 07/30-31: San Francisco Opera Broadcast “La Rondine.� (The Swallow) is a rarely performed Puccini opera. $5.50-10.25. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael. 454.1222. www.cafilm.org 07/30: Film Night in the Park “The Fantastic Mr. Fox.� Popcorn, candy and sodas will be sold. Bring blankets, pillows, backrest and low chairs. Leave pets at home. 8-10pm. Donations appreciated. Creek Park, 400 block of Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo. 272-2756. www.filmnight.org 07/31: Film Night in the Park Presents “Jaws.� Popcorn, candy and sodas will be sold. Bring blankets, pillows, backrest and low chairs. Leave pets at home. 8-10pm. Donations appreciated. Creek Park, 400 block of Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo. 272-2756. www.filmnight.org 08/01:‘Emma’s Time Machine: Adventures in Time and Space’ Ben Burtt and Emma Burtt premiere the latest chapter of their enchanting series of homemade documentaries on the history of Marin over the last 100 years. Benefit for the Marin History Museum. Reception follows screening. 6:30pm. $20-40. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael. 454-1222. www.cafilm.org
Community Events (Misc.)
SUN AUG. 8 KENGE KENGE Kenya’s Luo Musical Roots SAT AUG. 14 MILES SCHON BAND B’DAY BASH, & HONEY DUST
FRI AUG. 20 CHROME JOHNSON & EL RADIO FANTASTIQUE
SAT AUG. 21 THE FUMES w/ARANN HARRIS AND THE FARM BAND
07/30:Whistestop Tea Dance Party Social for Marin’s older adults. Bring friends and your dancing shoes. 5-7pm. Free. Whistestop, 930 Tamalpais Ave., San Rafael. 456-9062. www.thewhistlestop.org
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