“Shaken not stirred,” we have all heard the saying. It's what makes Ian Fleming’s super spy, James Bond, so super. It is not the fact that he drinks martinis, it is how he drinks those martinis, that matter.
Join Marin IJ/Barfly columnist Jeff Burkhart at Cinelounge Tiburon for Movies and a Martini. Jeff will demo how to make both the medium dry vodka martini and the Vesper (both done with a local twist) while sharing fun bar stories from his books and columns.
Following the cocktail class, there will be a special screening of the award winning short film Testing 1, 2, 3 (based on a story from Jeff's first book), as well as a feature presentation of the first Bond film Dr. No.
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Tickets: $23.18
Join Marin Humane for Tails by Twilight - an evening of inspiration under the stars to celebrate their commitment to Marin County animals. Marcus "D" Najera (Star 101.3) will be the emcee for the evening. Party attire encouraged. Well behaved pooches are welcome!
Event Highlights:
Silent & Live Auctions
Gourmet Dinner & Signature Cocktails
Live music from the Jules Broussard Trio
Inspiring Stories
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Tickets: $375 (Gold Seat); $275 (Guests under 40 years old); Well Behaved Dogs ($100)
** All ticket sales benefit Marin Humane.
The 67th Annual Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival returns to Old Mill Park this Saturday & Sunday!
Spend a fun filled weekend engaging with 135+ award winning artists while shopping for hidden gems and enjoying live entertainment with friends & neighbors. Plus, enjoy music from local bands and family-friendly entertainment (puppet shows, a blue fairy, story time and magic shows). Over 6,500 attendees explore this iconic, community-led event.
Tickets: $20 (Adults); $15 (Seniors); $25 (at the door)
Join Marin Art & Garden Center for the 2nd Annual Edible Garden party - a unique roaming culinary adventure/fundraiser featuring local restaurants, wineries, and botanical cocktails. The delicious event takes place in Marin Art and Garden’s magnificent outdoor setting replete with farm tables and bistro lights. The evening culminates as the sun sets with an elegant seated dinner, live music, and sweet treats.
Participating restaurants include: Insalata's, Il Davide, Kientz Hall, Left bank Brasserie, Burmatown, Bistro Viz, Creekside Pizza & Taproom, and more.
Participating Wine/Beer/Spirit sponsors include: Pond Farm Brewing Co., Bartholomew Estate, Batiste Rhum, Sausalito Liquor Co., Griffo Distillery, and more!
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Tickets: $250/person (proceeds benefit Marin Art & Garden Center)
Ounces Outdoors is hosting a lively Oktoberfest this Saturday from 12pm - 8pm.
Enjoy German food, beer specials, and live music by a German Oompah band.
There will also be plenty of games and prizes.
Admission is FREE, and open to all ages.
The 5th annual Hops & Vines (& Spirits) Stroll returns to downtown San Rafael on Saturday, September 21st.
Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon sampling the finest local beer, wine, spirits, and cider inside participating shops along 4th Street. Discover unique flavors, enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, and explore the heart of the city while tasting your way through a wide variety of craft beverages. Participants will receive a glass and a map with all the different tasting locations. Please note: this is a tasting event and may include snacks at some locations, but attendees are encouraged to enjoy food from one of the nearby eateries after the event.
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Tickets: $35 (advance); $45 (day-of)
** The on-site ticket booth will be located in the City Plaza at Court Street, 1000 Fourth Street.
Con carne, veggie, verde … you’ll taste it all at Sausalito's 45th Annual Chili Cook-off on Saturday, September 21st at beautiful Dunphy Park.
The quest for the best will cover three categories — Judge’s Choice, People’s Choice and Best Booth (this year's theme is "Out of this World"). The festival will also include a hot pepper eating contest and other fun surprises. Tracorum will provide the lively soundtrack for this family-friendly afternoon.
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Tickets: $25 (advance); $30 day of event.
Ticket price includes all-you-can-eat chili tasting and voting rights. Wristbands can be picked up day-of the event at 11:30am.
Beer, wine, margaritas and snow cones will be available for purchase, and a water bottle filling station will also be on site.
Larkspur's 2024 Rose Bowl Dance will be held on Saturday, September 21st at the historic Escalle property on Magnolia owned by Mary Tiscornia. This was also the site of the last two Rose Bowl Dances, one for the City’s Centennial celebration in 2008 and one in 2012 that celebrated the 100th year anniversary of the first Rose Bowl Dance.
This year's Rose Bowl will feature tasty savory bites and desserts from the Left Bank Brasserie; Red and white wine selections from Keatley Wines; beer on tap from East Brothers Beer Company; Fiorello’s gelato; photo booth; and dancing under the stars to the high energy music of Pop Rocks!.
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Tickets: $150 (Proceeds benefit the Larkspur Community Foundation)
** There will be trolley rides to and from Escalle on Magnolia Avenue.
