SUNDiAL Highlights from our online community calendar— great things to do this week in Marin
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F R I D AY J U LY 2 7 — F R I D AY A U G U S T 3 Pacific Sun‘s Community Calendar 07/28: George Cole and Eurocana Parisian jazz, Americana. 8-10:30pm. $13-15. Studio 55, 1455Suite A East Francisco Blvd., San Rafael. 453-3161. www.studio55marin.com 07/28: Mike Maxwell R&B. 9:30pm-1am. $5. Old Western Saloon, Main St., pt. Reyes Sta. 663-1661. www.oldwesternsaloon.com 07/28: Petty Theft Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band. 9pm. $15-20. George’s Nightclub, 842 Fourth St., San Rafael. 226-0262. www.georgesnightclub.com
07/28: Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys
Live music 07/27: Agents of Change Duo Folk for the whole family. Part of San Anselmo’s Picnic in the Park. 5-8pm. Free. Creek Park, Center Blvd. at Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo. 747-8436. www.agentsofchangemusic.com 07/27: La Fuerza Gigante High energy salsa music orquesta. 9am-noon. Sausalito Seahorse, 305 Harbor Dr., Sausalito. 331-2898. www.sausalitoseahorse.com
07/27: Ray Obiedo and Mambo Caribe Latin jazz, Brazilian, funk and Caribbean. 8:30pm. $20-25. George’s Nightclub, 842 Fourth St., San Rafael. 226-0262. www.georgesnightclub.com
07/28-29: Live Local Music on Angel Island Saturdays and Sundays, 2-4:30pm. Ferries available from Tiburon and S.F. Rain will cancel. 2-4:30pm. Free. Cove Cantina & Oyster Bar, Angel Island. www.angelisland.com
07/28: Rob Hart Trio Jazz. Noon-3pm. Free. Sand Dollar Restaurant, 3458 Shoreline Hwy., Stinson Beach. www.stinsonbeachrestaurant.com 07/28: An Evening of Swing Tribute to great American swing and stride music featuring Rossano Sportiello, Nicki Parrott, Hal Smith and Stephanie Trick. 5-7pm. $30. Dominican University, Angelico Hall, 50 Acacia Avenue, San Rafael. 800-838-3006 ext 1. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/247740
07/28: Andoni and Musical Genius Friends Jazz, pop, blues. Featuring Grammy-winning musicians. 7-10pm. No cover. Taste of Rome, 1000 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 332-7660. www.taste-of-rome.com 07/28: Chris Peck the Town Crier Electric jazz, hip hop, pop. With LA Fiva. 9pm. Free. Backyard Boogie, 1609 Fourth St., San Rafael. 07/28: Fely Tchaco Catchy, pop driven West African songs. 9am-noon. $10. Sausalito Seahorse, 305 Harbor Dr., Sausalito. 331-2898. www.sausalitoseahorse.com
ViDEO Ten pins and the truth Fahrenheit 9/11 changed the world, and Capitalism: A Love Story made us all socialists, but for me, Michael Moore’s BOWLING FOR COLUMBINE will always be his most personal and affecting film. I can’t watch it—this week was my fourth and final time—without tearing up. If you haven’t already, I urge you to pick up this rental before all the cliches floating around attach for good to last week’s slaughter. Moore is a lifelong Michigander and card-carrying member of the NRA (a funny early scene shows him getting a free rifle for opening a bank account, checking its bolt tension like a pro); and his sympathy for America’s quarter-billion gun culture Moore’s film took home the 2002 Oscar for best comes naturally. Which makes all the documentary. more poignant his searching questions of Columbine’s bereaved and blamed—from the parents and eyewitnesses to Lockheed Martin (Littleton’s missile-building largest employer), from Kmart to Marilyn Manson to Charlton Heston: How can we allow tens of thousands in this country to be cut down by gun violence each year (among them my friend Jayon last November)? Oh-dearism comes in for Moore’s special scorn: If our culture and history are to blame, what about Germany? If guns make you safer, why aren’t we the safest country in the world? Hours of bonus DVD material are worth the late fee. Sick of hearing about it? Moore’s “Take Action” plan is still up and running at www.bowlingforcolumbine.com.—Richard Gould
Hot Cajun French music from the backwaters of Southwest Louisiana. Dinners by roadside barbecue. Free Dance lesson on the wooden dance floor. 7-10pm. Adults $20-25, Kids 6-18 $5, 5 & under free Osher Marin JCC, 200 North San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 444-8000. www.marinjcc.org
07/28:Wahine Moe Moe Kanikapila Ukulele kanikapila. 2-4pm. Free. Sleeping Lady Cafe, 23 Broadway, Fairfax. www.sleepingladyfairfax.com 07/28L Lady‘D’ Sings Jazz. With Alex Markels, guitar; Jack Prendergast, bass; Jimmy Hobson, drums. 4-7:30pm. No cover. Sausalito Seahorse, 350 Harbor Dr., Sausalito. 497-2462. www.sausalitoseahorse.com 07/29: Brandon Etzler Trio Organ jazz. Noon3pm. Free, lunch encouraged. Sand Dollar Restaurant, 3458 Shoreline Hwy., Stinson Beach. www.stinsonbeachrestaurant.com
07/29: Dynamo Jones Performs Afternoon Concert Electric organ jazz/funk. 1-5pm. $5 adults, kids free Maple Lawn Estate, 1312 Mission St., San Rafael. 721-7661. 07/29: Matthew Stewart Acoustic guitar, singer/ songwriter. Part of the Outdoor Summer Music Series. 2-4pm. Free. Town Center, Tamalpais Dr. exit off Hwy. 101, Corte Madera. 924-2961. www.shoptowncenter.com 07/29: Sunday Salsa With Pa’l Bailador 4pm salsa class, 5pm live music, 5-10pm. $10. Sausalito Seahorse, 305 Harbor Dr., Sausalito. 331-2898. www.sausalitoseahorse.com 07/31: Core Tuesday Danny Uzilevsky & Jonathan Korty host Bay area artists. 9:30 p.m.1:30am. Free. 19 Broadway, 19 Broadway, Fairfax . www.19broadway.com 07/31: Noel Jewkes and Friends With special surprise guest singers. 7-10pm. No cover. Sausalito Seahorse, 305 Harbor Dr., Sausalito. 786-6894. 07/31:Triple Point with Felipe Gomez Jazz. 7-10pm. No cover, dinner encouraged. Panama Hotel & Restaurant, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. 457-3993. www.panamahotel.com 08/01: Machiavelvets Jazz. 7-10pm. No cover, dinner encouraged. Panama Hotel & Restaurant, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. 457-3993. www.panamahotel.com 08/02: Edon Brown Band Jazz. 7-10pm. No cover, dinner encouraged. Panama Hotel & Restaurant, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. 457-3993. www.panamahotel.com 08/03: Andoni and Friends Poolside jazz, swing, pop. 6:30-9:30pm. No cover. Rickey’s Restaurant & Bar, 250 Entrada Dr., Novato. 883-9477. www.rickeysrestaurant.com 08/03: Duran Duran Duran Duran Duran tribute band. 9-11pm. $49.50/$55/$65 George’s Nightclub, 842 Fourth St., San Rafael. 226-0262. www.georgesnightclub.com
Concerts 07/28: Ali Akbar College of Music Summer Concert Series Our Summer Concert Series will
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begin with a tabla solo by Debasish Chaudhuri, followed by Ken Zuckerman performing on sarode. Tickets sold at door only. 7:30pm. $15-20. Ali Akbar College of Music, 215 West End Ave., San Rafael. 454-6372. www.aacm.org 08/01: Brand-Chapman Duo Allegra Chapman, piano. Jo Brand, flute. Flute and piano music written during the WWII era. Works by Martinu, Henry Cowell, Poulenc, Messiaen and Prokofiev. 7:30pm. $5-10. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1123 Court St., San Rafael. www.stpaulssanrafael.org
08/02: MAGC Summer Concert Series: Til Dawn Youth a cappella ensemble. The Marin Art & Garden Center summer concert series. Every Thursday. 5:30-7:30pm. $10, kids free. Marin Art & Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross. 455-5260. www.magc.org
Theater/Auditions 07/27-08/05:‘Bat Boy: The Musical’ Musical comedy/horror show about a half boy/half bat creature discovered in a cave. 7:30pm July 27 and Aug. 3; 2pm. July 28-29, and Aug. 4-5. $14-30. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. www.142throckmortontheatre.org 08/02-26: Circle Mirror Transformation During a six-week adult Creative Drama class, four strangers and their teacher learn more about themselves than they do about acting. $36-57; under-30 $20, rush $15, senior discount available Marin Theatre Company, 397 Miller Ave., Mill Valley. 388-5208. www.marintheatre.org
Through 08/12: Marin Shakespeare Company:‘King John’ Rarely performed rousing story of battle for the English throne is an action-packed history play. Picnics welcome. 8pm Fri.-Sun. Showtimes vary. Visit the website for detailed performance information. $20-35. Forest Meadows Amphitheatre, 890 Belle Ave., Dominican University of California, San Rafael. 499-4488 . www.marinshakespeare.org
Through 09/30: A Midsummer Night’s Dream Marin Shakespeare resets its outdoor production of this dreamlike tale in Hawaii. Picnics welcome. Visit the website for specific performance dates, days and times and info on special ticket options. $20-35. Forest Meadows Amphitheatre, 890 Belle Ave., Dominican University of California, San Rafael. 499-4488. www.marinshakespeare.org
Comedy 08/01: Scott Capurro Stand-up comic Scott Capurro, a San Francisco native, is known for his confrontational and controversial yet thought-provoking comedy.He’s been seen on Comedy Central & heard on Alice 97.3. 8:30-10:30pm. $10-15. George’s Nightclub, 842 Fourth St., San Rafael. 226-0262. www.georgesnightclub.com
Art 07/29: David Gallup: Channel Island Projects Slideshow Gallup has been having adventures and painting the Channel Islands off the coast of Santa Barbara. He will discuss his work and show slides of his paintings. 2-3pm. Free. Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalto. 332-3871. www.spn.usace.army.mil/bmvc/
07/29: Headlands Center for the Arts Summer Open House Roam among various campus buildings, engage with artists at work in their studios, attend performances and stay for home-