SUNDiAL Highlights from our online community calendar— great things to do this week in Marin
F R I D AY AU G U S T 2 6 — F R I D AY S E P T E M B E R 2 Pacific Sun‘s Community Calendar Jay Alexander will be opening up his bag of tricks this Saturday in Mill Valley.
Check out our Online Community Calendar for more listings, spanning more weeks, with more event information. www.pacificsun.com/sundial
Live music 08/26-27: Pete Escovedo and His Orchestra Master percussionist Pete Escovedo perform Latin jazz, salsa, funk and R&B. 9pm. $25-30. George’s Nightclub, 842 Fourth St., San Rafael. 226-0262. www.georgesnightclub.com 08/26: Eoin Harrington Band Mix boyish, engaging charm with a knack for telling a compelling story in song and the result this fellow. 8pm. $20-30. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, Mill Valley. 383-9600. www.142throckmortontheatre.org 08/26: Victoria George With Fiver Brown. 8:30-11pm. $20. Southern Pacific Smokehouse, 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 899-9600. www.TheSouthernPacific.com
08/27: Danny Montana and the Bar Association Blues, rock. 9:30pm. Peri’s, 29 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-9910. www.perisbar.com
08/27: Downtown Days on the Green: Phillip Claypool and the Smokehouse Band Country, American. Rock for Good event. 3:30-5:30pm. Free. Novato City Green, 901 Sherman, next to City Hall, Novato. www.rockforgoodfoudation.org 08/27: Jo D’Anna Acoustic folk singer-songwriter. 7-9pm. Free. Blackbird Cafe, 12781 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Inverness. 488-9195.
08/27: Mark Hummel and The Blues Survivors w/ Steve Freund Blues, jazz. 8:3011pm. $20. Southern Pacific Smokehouse, 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 899-9600. www.thesouthernpacific.com
08/27: New Rising Sons with Donna Spitzer Rock. 7-10pm. Taste of Rome, Bridgeway , Sausalito. www.taste-of-rome.com 08/28: Dynamo Jones Jazz funk organ quartet. All ages welcome 1-4pm. $5 suggested donation. San Rafael Elks Club, 1312 Mission Ave., San Rafael. 272-8802.
08/28: Erika Alstrom with Dale Alstrom’s Jazz Society Classic swing standards and original numbers. 5-8pm. Free. 19 Broadway , 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. www.19broadway.com
08/28: Grandpa Banana and David Thom Bluegrass, old-timey. 6-8:30pm. $5. Southern Pacific Smokehouse, 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 899-9600. www.thesouthernpacific.com 08/28: Jonah Hopton Vocal concert. 4pm. $12-15. 142 Throckmorton Theatre , Mill Valley. 383-9600. www.142throckmortontheatre.org 08/30: Noel Jewkes Invitational jazz jam. 7-10pm. No cover. Sausalito Seahorse, 305 Harbor Dr., Sausalito. 786-6894. www.sausalitoseahorse.com
08/31: Belle Monroe and her Brewglass Boys Americana, bluegrass. 8pm. No cover. Iron Springs Pub, 765 Center, Fairfax. 485-1005. www.ironspringspub.com 08/31: Blue Light River 9pm. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway, Fairfax. 485-1182. www.sleepingladyfairfax.com 08/31: Midnight on the Water Irish folk. 8pm. Smiley’s Schooner Saloon, 41 Wharf Road, Bolinas. 868-1311. www.smileyssaloon.com
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With Larry Vuckovich, piano; Paul Keller, bass; Chuck McPherson and Harold Jones, drums; Noel Jewkes and Hamilton, tenor saxophone. 8pm. $25. Horizons/Ondine, 558 Bridgeway , Sausalito. 389-5072. www.murphyproductions.com 09/01: Lonestar Retrobates West Coast Jazz/ Western Swing 9pm. Presidio Yacht Club, Travis Marina, Sausalito. 497-0671. www.presidioyachtclub.org 09/02: AZ/DZ And Metal Shop Rock tribute band. 9pm. $12-15. George’s Nightclub, 842 Fourth St., San Rafael. 226-0262. www.georgesnightclub.com 09/02: Joshua Smith Trio Straight ahead jazz. 7-10pm. Free. Station House Cafe, 11180 Hwy. 1, Point Reyes Station. 663-1392. www.stationhousecafe.com
KEN PIKNEY
CHINA CAMP’S ANNUAL HERITAGE DAY CELEBRATION is a good place to start learning about the fascinating history of Marin’s once-vibrant Chinese shrimping industry. In the late 19th century, China Camp was populated by nearly 500 Chinese immigrants who had created their own unique community complete with markets and even a barbershop. But antiimmigrant sentiment was taking hold in China Camp now features a lovely beach and a California at that time, and the glory days fascinating museum dedicated to its Chineseof China Camp would, within decades, be shrimping legacy. driven down by anti-Chinese legislation. Learn all about the history and natural environment of the park while enjoying one of Marin’s loveliest locations. The event includes Chinese music, dance and acrobat performances, crafts for children, local art for sale, historic vessels on display, a presentation on China Camp’s archaeology collections, and a guided tour, among other activities. China Camp’s Annual Heritage Day Celebration takes place Saturday, Aug. 27, 11:30am-4pm at China Camp State Park, North San Pedro Road, San Rafael. Free. 415/456-0766.—Dani Burlison
08/27-09/18: ‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’ Directed by Michele Delattre. Presented by the Curtain Theatre. Aug.27-28; Sept. 3-5; Sept. 10-11 and 17-18. Family friendly. 2pm. Free. Old Mill Park, 375 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley. www.curtaintheatre.org 08/27-09/25: ‘The Tempest’ Jon Tracy directs Shakespeare’s exploration of revenge, forgiveness and the transitory nature of dreams. See schedule for performance details. 8pm. $20-35. Forest Meadows Amphitheatre, 1475 Grand Ave., San Rafael. 499-4488. www.marinshakespeare.org 08/27: ‘Murder Me Always’ Murder mystery dinner theater. Every Saturday through August 27. 6:30-8:30pm. $44-68. San Rafael Joe’s, 931 Fourth St., San Rafael. 306-1202. www.marinmurdermysteries.com
09/02: New Rising Sons with Debra Clawson Rock. 9pm-midnight, Southern Pacific Smoke-
08/30: Dominican University Winifred Baker Chorale Auditions Auditions held on
house, Novato. www.thesouthernpacific.com
Aug. 30 and Sept. 6 at 7pm. Participants should be able to match pitch readily, and preferably have some music reading skill and chorale singing experience. 7-9:30pm. Dominican University, Angelico Hall, 50 Acacia Ave., San Rafael. 482-3579. www.duwbc.org 08/31: S.F. Mime Troupe ‘2012 - The Musical!’ 7pm. Free. Back lawn, Mill Valley Community Center , 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley. 285-1717. www.sfmt.org 09/02-25: ‘How the Other Half Loves’ Presented by the Novato Theater Company. Showtimes 8pm Thurs.-Sat.; 3pm Sun. $12-22. Novato Theater Company, 484 Ignacio Blvd, Novato. 883-4498. www.novatotheatercompany.org Through 09/04: ‘Seven Guitars’ Music, mystery and humor. Presented by the Marin Theatre Company. 8-10:30pm. $20-55. Marin Theatre Company, 397 Miller Ave., Mill Valley. 388-5208. www.marintheatre.org
09/02: Peace Train Celebrating Cat Stevens
Shrimping’s never been so fascinating
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08/31: Scott Hamilton and Friends Jazz.
music and songwriting. 8pm. $18-25. 142 Throckmorton Theatre , Mill Valley. 383-9600. www.142throckmortontheatre.org
09/02: Pressure with Wystic Mand and Lakay Reggae. 9:30pm. $15-17. 19 Broadway , 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. www.19broadway.com
Concerts 08/31: Songs and Music of Scotland Combination of traditional Scottish music and dance featuring Scottish vocalist, Isla St Clair, the Macintosh Pipe Band and the San Jose School of Highland Dancing. 7-9:45pm. $15-20. Hall Middle School, 230 Doherty Dr., Larkspur. 927-7731.
Theater/Auditions 08/19-27: ‘Gutenberg! The Musical!’ Funny musical written by Scott Brown and Anthony King with Zac Schuman and Ben Campbell. 8pm. $10-15. Bellrose Theater, 1415 5th Ave., San Rafael. www.thebelrose.com
Through 09/25: The Complete History of America (Abridged) Presented by Marin Shakespeare Company. A zany, irreverent three-man romp through the annals of our nation’s past, featuring scenes of recent historical events. See website for complete schedule of performances. 8pm. $20-35. Forest Meadows