SUNDiAL Highlights from our online community calendar— great things to do this week in Marin
F R I D AY N O V E M B E R 2 5 — F R I D AY D E C E M B E R 2 Pacific Sun‘s Community Calendar
Jay Alexander will offer a snapshot of his magical mind this Friday at 142 Throck.
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Live music 11/25: Black Friday with Ned Endless and the Allniters Classic rock, soul reggae. 7:3011:30pm. Free. Elks Lodge, 1312 Mission Ave., San Rafael. 453-1108. 11/25: D’Bunchovus 8:30-11pm. $10-12. Rancho Nicasio Restarant and Bar, 1 Old Rancheria Road, Nicasio. 662-2219. www.ranchonicasio.com 11/25: Norrisman Reggae. 10 p.m. $14. 19 Broadway, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. www.19broadway.com 11/25: Rebop! Jazz. 8-10:30pm. Free. Max’s Deli, 60 Madera Blvd, Corte Madera. 924-6297. www.maxsworld.com
11/25: Miles Schon Band featuring Miles Schon, Lara Johnston,Will Champlin Rock. 9:30pm. $10-13. George’s Nightclub, 842 Fourth St., San Rafael. 226-0262. www.georgesnightclub.com 11/25: The Seventh Sons Rock. 8:30-11pm. $10. Southern Pacific Smokehouse, 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 899-9600. www.thesouthernpacific.com 11/26: Bud E Luv 7th anniversary party. 8:3011pm. $15. Rancho Nicasio Restarant and Bar, 1 Old Rancheria Road, Nicasio. 662-2219. 11/26: Emily Rath, Drew Gasparini Singer/ songwriters. 9:30 p.m. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway, Fairfax. 485-1182. www.sleepingladyfairfax.com 11/26: Freddy Clarke and Wobbly World Jazz rock, flamenco, afro-cuban, funk fusion. 8-11pm. Sausalito Seahorse, 305 Harbor, Gate 5, Sausalito.
11/26: Big Brother & The Holding Company featuring Stefanie Keys,Tia Carroll 9 p.m. $15-20 George’s Nightclub, 842 Fourth St., San Rafael. 226-0262.
11/26: Lara Johnston Band Blues, funk. 8:3011pm. $15. Southern Pacific Smokehouse, 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 899-9600. 11/26: The 85s 80s rock. 10 p.m. 19 Broadway, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. 11/26: The Other Stones Rolling Stones tribute. 9:30pm. $8. Peri’s Bar, 29 Broadway, Fairfax. 250-7910. www.perisbar.com 11/27: Candela y Edgardo Salsa. 4-9pm. $8, free with dinner. Sausalito Seahorse, 305 Harbor, Gate 5, Sausalito. 331-2899. www.sausalitoseahorse.com 11/27: The Muddy Roses Rancho debut. Country, blues. 4-7pm. No cover. Rancho Nicasio Restarant and Bar, 1 Old Rancheria Road, Nicasio. 662-2219. 11/28: Blue Monday Jam Jam session. 7-11pm. $5-15. Sausalito Cruising Club, 300 Napa St., Sausalito. 385-1606. www.sausalitocruisingclub.org 11/29: Audrey Moira Shimkas and Jaff Labes Jazz, blues. 7-10pm. Panama Hotel & Restaurant, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. 457-3993. www.panamahotel.com 11/29: KortUzi 9:30 p.m.-1:30am. Free. 19 Broadway, 19 Broadway, Fairfax . 11/30: Natalie John Trio Jazz. 7-10pm. Panama Hotel & Restaurant, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. 457-3993. 11/30: Tengo Tango Milonga 9pm. Free. Sausalito Seahorse, 305 Harbor, Gate 5, Sausalito. 331-2899. 11/30: The Continentals Twangy rock. 9:30 p.m. Peri’s Bar, 29 Broadway, Fairfax. 259-5597. 12/01: Connie Ducey’s C-Jam Jazz. 7-10pm. Panama Hotel & Restaurant, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. 457-3993.
BEST BET Ice, ice, baby...! Anchored at home this weekend when all you want to do is frolic through a winter wonderland? Well, it’s that time of year again. No need to ditch Grandma to head through clogged traffic to the Sierra slopes, good people. San Rafael brings the snow right to your doorstep. Well, maybe not exactly to your front yard, but to downtown Fourth Street for an afternoon and evening of pretending we live somewhere with real seasons! Starting at noon, kids can sled and bask in frosty white wonder, while parents can shop in the downtown marketplace beginning at 2pm. Then, as the sun goes down and lights start to twinkle, the annual Parade of The powder is especially sticky Lights—with a fat, jolly, giggly special guest—begins on A Street this year. at 5:30pm. Marinites can spend an entire day pretending it’s winter as the rest of the world knows it at this 30-plus year community tradition! The PARADE OF LIGHTS AND WINTER WONDERLAND celebration starts Friday, Nov. 25, 12-8pm, with more snow on Saturday, Nov. 26, 9am-12pm. Fourth Street between Lootens and B streets, downtown San Rafael. Free. 800/310-6563.—Dani Burlison 30 PACIFIC SUN NOVEMBER 25 - DECEMBER 1, 2011
12/01: Judy Hall and Philip Percy Williams
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Jazz. 8pm. Free. Sausalito Seahorse, 305 Harbor, Gate 5, Sausalito. 331-2898. 12/01: Scott Amendola Quartet Original jazz. 8-10pm. $17-22. Dance Palace, 5th & B Sts., Point Reyes Station. 663-1392. www.dancepalace.org 12/02: Andoni’s Quartet Jazz. 7-10pm. Rickey’s Restaurant & Bar, 250 Entrada Dr., Novato . www.rickeysrestaurant.com 12/02: James Moseley Funky blues. 8pm. Sausalito Seahorse, 305 Harbor, Gate 5, Sausalito. 331-2899. 12/02: New West Guitar Group Original jazz. 8 p.m. $12-23. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, Downtown, Mill Valley. 383-9600.
Through 12/04:‘A Man, His Wife, and His Hat’ AlterTheater premieres a new comedy by
12/02: Shana Morrison and Caledonia, Mari Mack and Livin’ Like Kings 9pm. $15-20. George’s Nightclub, 842 Fourth St., San Rafael. 226-0262. 12/02: The Tickets Band Rock. 8-11pm. No cover. Rancho Nicasio Restarant and Bar, 1 Old Rancheria Road, Nicasio. 662-2219.
Concerts 12/01: Left Coast Chamber Ensemble “Werther and the English Cat: Character Pieces.” Marc Teicholz, guitar. 8 p.m. $20-25. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, Downtown, Mill Valley. 383-9600. www.142ThrockmortonTheatre.com
Theater/Auditions 11/25-12/18:‘The Glass Menagerie’ Beautifully reimagined American classic. 8-10:30pm. $34-55; $20 under 30; $15 rush Marin Theatre Company, 397 Miller Ave, Mill Valley. 388-3569. www.marintheatre.org 12/01-18: The Cherry Orchard W. Allen Taylor directs Chekhov. 8-10:30pm. $10-20. COM Performance Tent, Sir Francis Drake Blvd & Laurel Ave., Kentfield. 485-9555. www.marin.edu 12/01: YouthSpeaks Performance For high school students. 7-9pm. Free. Mill Valley Library, 375 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 389-4292.
Lauren Yee. See website for details. $25. AlterTheater Ensemble, 1414 Fourth St., San Rafael. 454-2787. www.altertheater.org Through 12/11:‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ Presented by the Ross Valley Players. $17-25. Ross Valley Players Barn Theatre, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross. 456-9555. www.rossvalleyplayers.com Through 12/17:‘A Christmas Carol’ Musical adaptation of the Dickens’ classic. See website for info. $10-20. Novato Theater Company, 484 Ignacio Blvd, Novato. 883-4498. www.novatotheatercompany.org
Comedy 11/25: Jay Alexander “Magic of the Mind.” 8 p.m. $20-30. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, Downtown, Mill Valley. 383-9600. www.142ThrockmortonTheatre.com 11/30: Comedy Wednesday: ‘Laughter Against The Machine’ Featuring comedians W. Kamau Bell, Nato Green and Janine Brito. Promises to be an evening filled with biting political and social commentary. 8:30pm. $10-15. George’s Nightclub, 842 Fourth St., San Rafael. 226-0262. www.georgesnightclub.com
Art 1/26-27: Fine Art Print Show andSale College of Marin printmakers, Inky Fingers, etchings, relief prints, monoprints.10am-5pm. Free. College of Marin, Fine Arts Building, Room 312, Kentfield. www.marin.edu 11/25-27: Susan Hall Open Studio West Marin landscape paintings, hand-painted ceramics, prints and notecard sets. 11am-5pm. Free. Susan Hall’s Point Reyes Studio, 11250 Highway One, Point Reyes Station. 663-1223. www.susanhallart.com 12/02-04: Sudha Treasures Benefit Sale Exotic treasures at wholesale prices designed by Sudha Pennathur. Proceeds benefit Redwoods