How Birds Reveal the Secrets of the Natural World.” 1pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com 06/10: Olin Dodson The author presents “Melissa’s Gift.” 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com 06/11: Bryan Gruley The award-winning author reads from “The Skeleton Box,” the third novel in his critically acclaimed Starvation Lake mystery series in which the secrets of a small town threaten to change lives forever. 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com 06/12: Marin Poetry Center Reading Hosted by True Heitz and featuring Stephen Galiani, Patricia Nelson, Diana Lyster, Renata Santerre, Claudia Chapline and Gail Strickland. 7-9pm. Free. Rebound Bookstore, 1611 Fourth St., San Rafael. 889-5295. www.reboundbookstore.com 06/12: Rosecrans Baldwin In conversation with Maggie Mason. The author also reads from “Paris, I Love You But You’re Bringing Me Down.” 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com 06/13: Neil Abramson Abramson speaks about his novel “Unsaid.” 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 9270960. www.bookpassage.com 06/13: Sunset Poetry by the Bay Patti Trimble is a published performance poet; Christina Hutchins collections include “The Stranger Dissolves, Radiantly We Inhabit the Air;” Francesca Bell is published in “Rattle, North American Revue.” 7-9pm. $5 donation, no one turned away. Studio 333 Galley, 333 Caledonia St., Sausalito. 331-8272.
06/14: Marin Poetry Center Summer Traveling Show A unique community event featuring 21 readings by local poets throughout the bay area. Hosted by Margaret Stawowy and featuring Marilyn King,Oskar Klausenstock,Carolyn Losee,Angelika Quirk, Phyllis Teplitz,C B Follett. 7-9pm. Free. Belvedere-Tiburon Library, 1501 Tiburon Blvd, , Tiburon. 889-5295. 06/14: Why There Are Words A night of dynamic readings with Tami Anderson, Dani Burlison, Carolyn Cooke, Bruce Genaro, Allison Landa, Matt Runkle, James Tipton and Justin Torres. 7-9pm. $5. Studio 333, 333 Caledonia St., Sausalito. 331-8272. whytherearewords.com
06/15: Katherine Applegate and Michael Grant Husband and wife authors Applegate (“The One and Only Ivan”) and Grant (“BZRK”) talk about their recent books. 7pm. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com
Film Events 06/08: Film Night in the Park “Rio” This 3D computer animated musical comedy follows a male blue macaw from a small town in Minnesota to Rio de Janeiro as he searches for friendship, love and courage. Outdoor presentation. 8pm. Free. Donations appreciated Central Field, Broadway Blvd. and Bank St., Fairfax. 272-2756 . www.filmnight.org
06/15: Film Night in the Park “Enchanted” Outdoor screening of “Enchanted.” After being banished to New York City a fairytale princess is forced to reconsider life and storybook romance as she struggles to survive in the modern world. 8 pm. Free. Donations appreciated. Old Mill Park, 300 block of Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 272-2756. www.filmnight.org
Community Events (Misc.) 06/09-10: 29th Annual Novato Festival of Art,Wine and Music The free annual festival is set for Saturday, June 9, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, June 10, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It features live music on two stages, more than 200 arts and crafts booths, food vendors, a premium wine garden, children’s area and fun for the whole family. Free. Downtown, Grant Ave. between Redwood Avenue and Seventh St., Novato. 897-1164. www.novatoartwinemusic.com
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06/09: Marin Lagoon Annual Neighborhood Garage Sale Find a treasure...furniture, jewlry, clothes, household, baby items and more. On Mcinnis Pkwy. past Embassy Suites, San Rafael 8am2pm. Free. Marin Lagoon, Mcinnis Pkwy, San Rafael. 06/09: Marinship Walking Tour Walk back in time on a guided tour of Sausalito’s Historic Marinship. This was a major WWII shipyard which had a significant historic role. 11am-12:30pm. Free. Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalto. 332-3871. www.spn.usace.army.mil/bmvc 06/10: Sunday Morning Qi Gong Obtain powerful tools for self healing. You are also invited to stay afterwards for a positive, life-affirming service at 10am. 11:30am-12:30pm. Suggested $10 donation. Corte Madera Rec Center Patio, 498 Tamalpais Dr., Corte Madera,. 389-8707. www.danceofqigong.com 06/13: Brainstormers Pub Trivia Join quizmaster Rick Tosh for a fun and friendly team trivia competition. 8-10pm. Free. Finnegan’s Marin, 877 Grant Ave., Novato. 899-1516. www.finnegansmarin.com 06/14: Team Trivia Cafe Team trivia contest, hosted by Howard Rachelson, Marin’s Master of Trivia, featuring great questions, music and visuals, and cash prizes. 7:30-9:30pm. $4 entry/player (goes to prizes for winners) Broken Drum, 1132 Fourth St., San Rafael. www.triviacafe.com 06/15: 7th Annual Creekside Fridays Very popular summer family event. Bring blankets or chairs. Each week features Marin’s finest musicians playing great music. Purchase food & beverages. Kids play area with jumpee and more. 6:30-8pm. Free. The Cabin, 60 Tennessee Valley Road, Mill Valley. 388-6393. www.tcsd.us Fridays: Eckhart Tolle Techniques Group support in applying Eckhart’s techniques in balancing form and being well in our lives. RSVP to Libby Darda for address. $5 donation San Anselmo. 456-3341. Fridays: Senior Yoga with Kelly Enjoy an hour of yoga.Gain and maintain balance, strength and flexibility of both body and mind. Previous experience not necessary. Modification poses available. Bring water and a mat if you have. 3-4pm. $3 per class. Whistlestop Active Aging Center, 930 Tamalpais Ave., San Rafael. 456-9062. www.whistlestop.org Tuesdays: New Moms Support Group Drop in, weigh baby, get to know other moms, relax and share experiences. Facilitated by newborn-expert Georgia Montgomery. Help with feeding, sleep and balancing your busy lives. Repeats every Tuesday.
TUESDAY NIGHT COMEDY MARK PITTA & FRIENDS
EVERY TUES
DJANGOFEST MILL VALLEY 2012
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The Best in Stand Up Comedy THU JUNE
Laura Lee Brown & Company Jazz & Beyond
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$5/FREE WITH DINNER/7PM
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Mindy Canter Fluteus Maximus
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Danceable jazz & blues!
THU JUNE
Solid Air
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7PM/FREE WITH DINNER/$5
06/09: First Annual Community Kickball Tournament Barbecue and Bake Sale An awesome opportunity to bring the Marin Community together with good old fashioned fun. Everyone is encouraged to participate. 1-4pm. $50/Team, $5/ Individual, $5/BBQ San Rafael High School, Soccer Field, San Rafael. 747-1550. http://sanrafael.srcs.org/ cms/page_view?d=x&piid=&vpid=1226194790699
2-time Grammy nominee, inspirational singer & composer. Not a show to be missed!
$10/FREE WITH DINNER/7PM
06/09-10: Fairfax Festival and Ecofestival June 9 parade at 10am. Festival features kids activities, organic beer and wine, food, arts and crafts, vendors. eco festival in the playhouse and tons of awesome, free, live, local music including Danny Click, Narada Michael Walden, Mark Karan, Garrin Benfield, Lakshmi Devi, The Gasmen and many others. See website for further information. 11am6pm. Fairfax Pavilion, 142 Bolinas Road, Fairfax. www.fairfaxfestival.com
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Desiree Goyette & Ed Bogus
Our Seventh Annual Mill Valley Celebration
Workshops 10am & 11am Saturday
8PM–11PM/FREE WITH DINNER/$5
Folk & Americana-straight up great music!
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Jaime Clark
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DAVID GRISMAN & FRANK VIGNOLA
WED JUNE 13 8PM
MARIA MULDAUR
An A-List Conversation with Paul Liberatore
THU JUNE 14 7:30PM
THE RAY CHARLES PROJECT
FRI
“Frank ‘N’ Dawg” Melody Monsters
Harmonious rock ’n’ roll & country ballads
EVERY TUESDAY 1/2 OFF All Glass + Bottled Wines
Tony Lindsay, Glen Walters, Dewayne JUNE 15 Pate, Dave Mathews, Kenny Washington 8PM and Kevin Hayes
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McNear’s Dining House “Only 10 miles north of Marin”
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Blues Singer Tia Carroll Live at
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Jazz at George's feat. Lloyd Gregory and the Jazz All-stars [JAZZ GUITARIST]
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Narada Michael Walden and Band Live at George's [BLUES]
842 4th Street, San Rafael, CA 94901 Tickets: (877) 568-2726 www.georgesnightclub.com All shows 21 & over
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