NEW YEAR’S ROUNDUP Old acquaintances should be forgot...
Novato. $40-$195. 415/883-5952.
... but not great New Year’s events in Marin!
12/31: New Year’s Eve Bash at George’s Nightclub Lydia Pense and Cold Blood have been rocking it for over 40 years. FORTY YEARS, people! Join the lively and legendary band this New Year’s Eve for a night of Champagne, dancin’ tunes, party favors and fun. 9:30pm. George’s Nightclub, 842 Fourth St., San Rafael. $65. 415/226-0262.
by Dani Burlison
Some may greet the end of 2010 with a great big sigh of relief, bidding good riddance to 365 days of ups and downs, while others are sorry to see it go. Either way, there ain’t no stopping time: 2011 is upon us. Whether the new year brings the optimism of a fresh start—with the Chinese astrological Year of the Rabbit promising some much-needed calm—or persistent dread as the apocalyptic 2012 waits patiently around the calendar’s corner, 2011 is here. For those who have been too wrapped up in the madness of holiday shopping and recovering from family visits to plan a festive New Year’s Eve celebration, the PaciďŹ c Sun has compiled a list of local events to ensure that there’s never a dull moment in the hours leading up to 2011. Happy New Year... and bottoms up. 12/31: Short Film Kick-off at The Rafael The Rafael Film Center brings the 2010 Sundance Short Films—along with our personal favorite: the timelessly hilarious Drunk History—to San Rafael starting on New Year’s Eve. 7pm at the Rafael Film Center 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael. $10.25 415/454-1222. 12/31: New Year’s Cabaret Awesomeness at The Woods Absinthe, ďŹ re dancers and burlesque—oh my! This is one unique New Year’s celebration that should not be missed. El Radio Fantastique brings the Royal Vagabond Cotillion to The Woods for a night of stupendous circus-esque amazingness, festively dressed guests and awe-inspiring feats of wonder. 9pm at The Woods Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley. $50 415/389-6637.
Five stars may not be enough for Abrams’ latest ‘Revue.’
12/31: Tango Till You’re Sore Join Tango Con*Fusion for a lively evening of performances, dance lessons, music, appetizers and Champagne. 8pm at the Bay West Ballroom, 1133 E. Francisco Blvd., San Rafael. $25-$30. 415/457-4619. 12/31: Laughter Abounds at 142 Throckmorton If it’s a chuckle you’re looking for, head over to Mill Valley for a night of stand-up comedy with Orny Adams and Mark Pitta, followed by music and dancing with Austin de Lone, Jimmy Dillon and others. Doors open at 7:30pm and the fun lasts until 2am. $50. 142 Throckmorton Theatre,142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. $50. 415/383-9600.
12/31: New Year Sun Salutations at Power Yoga in San Rafael 415/460-6669. The smartest and healthiest people in 12/31: So Much New Year, So Little Time Marin will be here. The party starts with with Rickey’s and Inn Marin! It’s two for the price of one, folks. First, book some snacking and chatting at 9pm, a scrumptious table for two (or more—Hey! followed by a 90-minute yoga class and dancing past the stroke of midnight. It’s a party!) at Rickey’s any time between Wake up sore for all the right reasons 5 and 10pm on Dec 31. Then, head over to by stretching in the New Year. 9pm-past Inn Marin for New Year’s dancmidnight. Power Yoga San Rafael, 1295 ing with the Doc Kraft Band Second St., Suite 200. $18, class and a cocktail-fueled over12/31: Rita Abrams’ 5 Star Revue stamp card or four items of Start 2011 off with sore abs. Not from a night stay, followed by a late nonperishable food donacheck-out (1pm) and Pilates tournament or an extreme cagetions. 415/454-9642. continental breakfast. ďŹ ghting romp, mind you, but rather, from laughing so hard at Rita Abrams’ Rickey’s Restaurant 1/1: Minna Nix comedic 5 Star Revue at the Seafood and Inn Marin, New Year’s Day 250 EnPeddler’s Palm Ballroom. Songs, satire Get your Gallery Grand trada Dr., asanas in gear and seafood—a unique combination Opening for 2011 at found only in Marin. Or on a cruise After the grogPower Yoga in ship. Only, this is betginess of your San Rafael. ter! Dinner seating late evening starts at 5:30pm with a celebrations has show at 7:30pm; and if worn off, head you miss the ďŹ rst show, to downtown San head over at 9:45pm Rafael to celebrate for the second, which the opening of starts at 10:30pm! another Marin County The Seafood Peddler, gallery! Minna Nix Fine 100 Yacht Club Dr., Art Gallery, 1215 Second San Rafael. $45-$95. St., San Rafael.7pm. Free. Is there a Doc Kraft Band in the house? There is at the ww.minnanix.com. ✚
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New Year’s Eve Celebration Comedy, Music, Dancing
3ATURDAY s *AN s PM
Big Fat Year End Kiss Off Comedy Show XVIII The Hungover Show!
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January Art Exhibition Quilt Artistry - Pat Dicker, Loretta Armstrong, Joanne Berry and Sandra Harrington
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John Gray
It’s 2011 – Do you know where your hormones are?
3ATURDAY s *AN s PM
Adrian Legg
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Songwriters in the Round Craig Carothers, Don Henry & Steve Seskin
Rickey’s party this New Year’s Eve.
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