Give your dogs and family a rockin’ day to remember at WOOFSTOCK 2024!
Grab your leash, furry friends, and family to join us for the Bay Area’s grooviest dog (and animal) lover’s event! Enjoy music by Pop Fiction, Northern California’s premier cover band, playing hits from the 70s, 80s, 90s (2pm - 4:30pm). \Food trucks, beer, and wine will be available. The ever-popular free Kid’s Zone will be back with awesome activities for kids of all ages. Explore the event booths featuring local merchants and animal rescue groups!
Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to watch the show. Don't forget to BYOWB (Bring Your Own Water Bottle) as there will be purified water on tap!
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Tickets: $45 (Adults); $20 (Kids 12 & under)
** All proceeds benefit the animals at Marin Humane.
Marin Theatre Company (MTC) closes out its 2023/24 season with “Torch Song,” the seminal comic drama by Harvey Fierstein, directed by Evren Odcikin.
An adaptation of Fierstein’s 1982 play Torch Song Trilogy, this newly revised two-act “Torch Song,” called “Spectacular” by The New York Times, focuses on Arnold Beckoff, a lovelorn Jewish drag queen wielding the pithy wit of a Fran Lebowitz, who is looking for love in New York City. By turns hilarious and touching, this rollicking work finds Arnold stumbling through modern life, wallowing in cynical despair at ever finding a husband, a child, and a pair of bunny slippers that fit. An unexpected visit from his disapproving mother from Miami reminds Arnold that what he really needs is respect.
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Tickets: $39.50 - $65.50
The Marin Greek Festival celebrates 50+ years this Memorial Day weekend at Novato's Nativity of Christ Greek Orthodox Church (aka the Greek Village on the Hill).
Enjoy Greek wines and authentic Greek delicacies (Gyros, Loukamades, pastries, beverages, and more). Dance to the music of the Kymata Band on Saturday & Sunday. Learn about Greek history, music, dance and faith.
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Friday, May 24th: 5pm - 9pm (free admission)
Saturday, May 25th: 11am - 9pm
Sunday, May 26th: 11am - 8pm
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Tickets: $5 (general), $4 (age 55+ ), Kids 16 & under are FREE.
Downtown Novato's Community Farmers Market returns every Tuesdays from May 7th - October 29th. This year's Market boasts a new location - Sherman Avenue between Grant Ave. and DeLong Ave.
Shop for delicious local fruits, vegetables, and artisanal foods.
There's also crafts, live music and fun for the whole family.
A second Novato Farmers Market will also be launching at Hangar 6 in Hamilton Landing on Tuesdays (June 4th - November 26th: 10am-2pm).
The 50th Annual Muir Beach Volunteer Firemen’s Barbecue returns on Sunday, May 26th at Santos Meadow in Muir Beach. Enjoy delicious food, fantastic live music, tasty craft beers, premium wine, and a whole lot of fun for the family. The Firemen’s Barbecue is a festive gathering and fundraiser for the Muir Beach Volunteer Fire Department and a favorite Memorial Day Weekend tradition in Marin. In celebration of the 50th Anniversary this year, the MBVFD is excited to welcome back beloved local funkster favorites Vinyl, who will get the spirited crowd on the dance floor with their diverse and high-energy set. Keeping the 50-year tradition going, local favorites Andre's All-Stars (a collective of top-notch all-star musicians) will keep the groove going with their classic rock and R&B tunes.
BBQ chicken and vegetarian tamale lunches, desserts, plus sodas, beer and wine will be available for purchase, as are clothing and other items featuring the famous Muir Beach Volunteer Fire Department iconic dog logo. The day’s activities end with a raffle for over 100 prizes.
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Suggested donation: $10 for walk-in and bike-in attendees.
*Parking is $30 per vehicle; carpooling is encouraged.
