The Southern Marin Fire District is pleased to host a Pet Emergency Preparedness workshop with experts from Marin Humane.
 Register for the event by filling out this short form:&nbsp;<a href="https://forms.gle/RJjjd5iGYG9eXs516" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/RJjjd5iGYG9e...</a>.&nbsp;
There will be a Zoom option, if you can't attend in-person. Walk-ins are welcome, but we encourage registration to ensure we have enough seating.&nbsp;If you have any questions, please email <a href="https://lcurtis@smfd.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lcurtis@smfd.org</a>.
Date/time: April 30, 20242:30pm to 3:30pm
Location:&nbsp;Mill Valley Recreation Center, Cascade Room, 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley 94941

Local Event: Prepare Your Pets for Disasters

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Prepare Your Pets for Disasters

Tuesday April 30, 2024: The Southern Marin Fire District is pleased to host a Pet Emergency Preparedness workshop with experts from Marin...

SIDE BY SIDE BY STEPHEN SONDHEIM
Tony Award winning musical revue celebrating the wit and genius of musical theatre's most influential artist. Thursday, May 2nd – through Saturday, May 25th 
The Lark Theater’s first extended run of a live show on stage with 7 performances beginning with an opening on Thursday, May 2nd --- and continuing through May 25th
SCHEDULE:
Thursday, May 2nd 7:30 pm | OPENING NIGHT &amp; RECEPTION
Sunday, May 5th
 2 pm 
Saturday, May 11th
 7:30 pm 
Sunday, May 12th
 2 pm
Saturday, May 18th
 7:30 pm 
Sunday, May 19th
 2 pm 
Saturday, May 25th
 7:30 pm 
Stephen Sondheim has been the leading composer of musical theatre for past fifty years. This award-winning revue of his earlier work and a smash hit on Broadway, offers some of the lush and unforgettable songs presented by five talented musical artists on stage at the Lark Theater. “Send in the Clowns” from A Little Night Music; “Side by Side” and “Company” from Company; plus “I’m Still Here” and “Broadway Baby” from Follies; as well as classics written with musical theatre giants, Leonard Bernstein, Jule Styne and more. 
TICKETS: $50 Purchase <a href="https://prod1.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=433125~93654fc6-c14e-40a7-812a-d5d2baa619e8&amp;showing=433133&amp;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>

Local Event: Lark Theater presents Side by Side - a Musical Revue of Stephen Sondheim classics

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Lark Theater presents Side by Side - a Musical...

Thursday May 2, 2024: SIDE BY SIDE BY STEPHEN SONDHEIM
Tony Award winning musical revue celebrating the wit and genius of musical theatre's...

Lark Theater presents Side by Side - a Musical Revue of Stephen Sondheim classics

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9 am – 1pm Spring Plant Swap with Seed &amp; Soul Club
Located in the Picnic Grove at Marin Art and Garden Center, this annual event is an opportunity to grow your collection and share with other enthusiasts; bring cuttings, plants, pots and accessories to swap. Registration ($26.50) is required but you don’t have to bring plants to swap. Register <a href="https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/seedandsoulclub/marin-spring-swap" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>
11 am – 3pm Marin Art and Garden Center’s Annual Plant Sale
Shop a selection of plants for your garden, including native milkweed to create Monarch butterfly habitat. Many of the plants have been propagated right here at MAGC, and you’ll have the expert advice of Garden Manager Michael Bogart and his team to help you make the right selection for your needs. All proceeds from the sale go right back to support the gardens!
11am – 6pm - Marin Open Studios art in The Studio 
Meet 12 participating artists from the annual Marin Open Studios event. Participating artists this year are: Stuart Bass, Dana Christensen, Dorallen Davis, Norma Dimaulo, Nick Fain, Kirsten Gamble, Gigi Lambert, John Andrew Murphy, Stacey Smigrod, Joan Stracquadanio, M. Kathryn Thompson, and Rob Badger &amp; Nita Winter
9am – 3pm – The Marin Art and Garden Center’s Watering Can will be open for packaged snacks and drinks.

Local Event: Marin Art and Garden Center Annual Plant Swap & Sale 

Marin Art and Garden Center Annual Plant Swap &...

Saturday May 4, 2024: SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
9 am – 1pm Spring Plant Swap with Seed &amp; Soul Club
Located in the Picnic Grove at Marin Art...

Marin Art and Garden Center Annual Plant Swap & Sale 

The streets of Downtown San Rafael will rumble to life again as the tradition of “cruising” Fourth Street is remembered in our 34th Annual San Rafael May Madness Car Show and Parade on May 11th, 2024. Join hundreds of fans to check out 200+ incredible classic and custom cars at May Madness, the longest-running Car Show and Parade in Northern California! Starting at noon view the cars, enjoy food and beverages, people watching, and rock out to the tunes of the 50s &amp; 60s. Then at 5 PM, watch the Parade at this Free Family Friendly event.

Local Event: May Madness Car Show and Parade

San Rafael

May Madness Car Show and Parade

Saturday May 11, 2024: The streets of Downtown San Rafael will rumble to life again as the tradition of “cruising” Fourth Street is...

Scharffenberger Cellars

<h2>2024 Grand Tasting Event</h2>
Saturday, May 18th 11:00am – 3:00 pm Scharffenberger Cellars
$190 
Sip, sample and savor Pinot Noirs and artisan small bites&nbsp;from more than&nbsp;50 wineries&nbsp;and the area’s&nbsp;best restaurants and chefs!&nbsp;Taste wines from more than 50 producers in the beautiful vineyards of Scharffenberger Cellars, set against the golden hillsides of Anderson Valley.
Live music&nbsp;and&nbsp;world-class chefs&nbsp;will serve up perfectly paired goodness from all corners of the venue. Look for the sparkling wine signals to discover the many producers who are crafting artisan bubbles from Pinot Noir!

Local Event: 25th Annual Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival - Grand Tasting Event

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25th Annual Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival...

Saturday May 18, 2024: 2024 Grand Tasting Event
Saturday, May 18th 11:00am – 3:00 pmScharffenberger Cellars
$190
Sip, sample and savor Pinot...

25th Annual Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival - Grand Tasting Event

<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-pech-merle-lobster-feed-tickets-794901450637?aff=ebdssbdestsearch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pech Merle Winery 9th Annual&nbsp;Lobster Feed</a>
Saturday, May 18, 2024 - 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Pech Merle Winery Tasting Lounge,&nbsp;21001 Geyserville Ave., Geyserville, CA
From&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/PechMerleWIne?__cft__[0]=AZXdF7xGufkRSdEx9hSS9YKQ7Pj1nMJUpvJxzXKPM52VOr018b3O6U4-rICe5Z_xIwE5gFz9bH74ziXXAqgN_ZpOoBZnRyYRb1awRuc_zq17hZCioUOp_MlPzw0sDipIhh1rp4qlYL-ahxQrXUQ7EkNAh9U_ZEcsoPpI2t0dfo1HPjJSr5TiqmNfT2JQyslYyxo&amp;__tn__=-UC%2CP-R" role="link" tabindex="0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pech Merle Wine</a>:
"Join us for our 9th Annual LOBSTER FEED at Pech Merle on Saturday, May 18th &amp; enjoy your favorite Pech Merle wines!
"Let's Get Crackin'..."
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-pech-merle-lobster-feed-tickets-794901450637?aff=ebdssbdestsearch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MORE INFO &amp; TICKET LINKS HERE</a><figure><img src="https://cdn20.patchcdn.com/users/22511888/20240113/122202/screenshot-2024-01-13-092140___13122202093.jpg" data-image="Screenshot 2024-01-13 092140.png"></figure>
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Local Event: Pech Merle Winery Lobster Feed 2024: Geyserville

Pech Merle Winery Lobster Feed 2024: Geyserville

Saturday May 18, 2024: Pech Merle Winery 9th Annual&nbsp;Lobster Feed
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Pech Merle Winery Tasting...

Piccolo Pavilion, Menke Park, 220 Corte Madera Ave, Corte Madera, CA, 94925

The Zydeco Flames have gained a reputation as the West Coast's premiere Zydeco band. The Flames consistently pack the house in venues ranging from contemporary clubs to major festivals and traditional dancehalls. Their sizzling roots rhythms are timeless and the execution of them relentless, with a stunningly powerful groove. Free Admission.

Local Event: Zydeco Flames at the Corte Madera Summer Concerts

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Sunday June 9, 2024: The Zydeco Flames have gained a reputation as the West Coast's premiere Zydeco band. The Flames consistently pack the...

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Tuesday, April 30

Local Event

Prepare Your Pets for Disasters

Thursday, May 2

Local Event

Lark Theater presents Side by Side - a Musical Revue of Stephen Sondheim classics

Saturday, May 4

Local Event

Marin Art and Garden Center Annual Plant Swap & Sale

Saturday, May 11

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May Madness Car Show and Parade

Saturday, May 18

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Sunday, June 9

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25th Annual Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival - Grand Tasting Event