Gaspare's Pizzeria Ristorante & Bar

Gaspare’s Pizzeria Ristorante &amp; Bar is a family-owned Italian restaurant proudly serving the community since 2008. We offer a full menu of classic Italian dishes, handcrafted pizzas, and comforting favorites made with quality ingredients. Whether you're joining us for a relaxed dinner, meeting friends for drinks, or catching the game at the bar, you can expect great food and genuine hospitality every time. Visit us and experience the difference.

Marin County

Albert Gregory

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San Rafael

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Gaspare’s Pizzeria Ristorante & Bar is a family-owned Italian restaurant proudly serving the community since 2008. We offer a full menu of classic...

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Hamilton's Smog

We test all vehicle, all ages 1976-2025. Experience quick and convenient service at Hamilton's STAR Smog Check, your local Novato inspection station. Since 2021, we've been serving the community with efficient smog checks for all types of vehicles, including gasoline, diesel, and hybrid cars, as well as large trucks and RVs. Our certified technicians perform both STAR and non-STAR inspections, ensuring your vehicle meets all state requirements. Simply drive in for a hassle-free inspection, with most vehicles completed in under 30 minutes.

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We test all vehicle, all ages 1976-2025. Experience quick and convenient service at Hamilton's STAR Smog Check, your local Novato inspection...

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The amazing Katie Sontag -- her music has been described as "a big hug" -- is coming to Marin **this Wednesday, April 29th!** Come join us in San Anselmo for community singing: easy-to-learn songs of hope, resilience, belonging, and joy at the drop-in, open-to-anyone Opening Night of our Joyful Voices Chorus community choir with Guest Songleader Katie joining Marv. This is Katie's only California event on this trip down from Oregon! You can see Katie in action here: https://tinyurl.com/KatieLeading2
You don't have to be a member of our choir to sing with us Wednesday, you don't need any singing experience, and there's no music to read -- all voices are welcome! **Click the link for details, more Katie songs, and tickets** Come co-create the magic!

Local Event: Community Singing With Katie & Marv!

Community Singing With Katie & Marv!

The amazing Katie Sontag -- her music has been described as "a big hug" -- is coming to Marin **this Wednesday, April 29th!**...

Nativity Of Christ Greek Orthodox Church

Pop-up GYRO FEST-TO-GO this weekend - May 2 &amp; 3, 11am to 7pm @ Nativity of Christ Greek Orthodox Church in Novato

- Traditional and authentic Greek Gyros, Fries, Baklava, Frappé iced coffee and sour cherry soda

- Orders "TO-GO" plus outdoor seating available
- Preorder online or stop by our church kitchen to pick up!

Local Event: Pop up GYRO FEST-TO-GO this weekend May 2 & 3!

Pop up GYRO FEST-TO-GO this weekend May 2 & 3!

Pop-up GYRO FEST-TO-GO this weekend - May 2 & 3, 11am to 7pm @ Nativity of Christ Greek Orthodox Church in Novato

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Red Hill Shopping Center

See a variety of EVs and Ebikes all in&nbsp;one place! Talk to EV/Ebike owners, and&nbsp;find the EV or Ebike that’s right for you.&nbsp;Learn how to switch to electric and save money with incentives, enjoy a better riding and driving&nbsp;experience, charge at home and on the road, power up with your EV during an&nbsp;outage. Sponsored by Ride and Drive Clean, Town of San Anselmo, Town of Fairfax.

Local Event: Free EV and EBike Show

Free EV and EBike Show

See a variety of EVs and Ebikes all in one place! Talk to EV/Ebike owners, and find the EV or Ebike that’s right for you. Learn...

Nativity of Christ Greek Orthodox Church

Pop-up GYRO FEST-TO-GO this weekend - May 2 &amp; 3, 11am to 7pm @ Nativity of Christ Greek Orthodox Church in Novato

- Traditional and authentic Greek Gyros, Fries, Baklava, Frappé iced coffee and sour cherry soda

- Orders "TO-GO" plus outdoor seating available
- Preorder online or stop by our church kitchen to pick up!

142 Throckmorton Theatre

Join us for a beautiful afternoon of chamber music and individual performances by our elmCATS, our most dedicated, motivated students.

Local Event: elmCATS Recital & Chamber Music Concert

elmCATS Recital & Chamber Music Concert

Join us for a beautiful afternoon of chamber music and individual performances by our elmCATS, our most dedicated, motivated...

Downtown San Rafael 

San Rafael will rumble back to life as the 36th Annual May Madness Car Show &amp; Parade returns on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
This free, family-friendly event, the longest-running car show and parade in Northern California, features over 200 classic cars, hot rods, and customs lining Fourth Street from noon to 6 PM, with the crowd-favorite parade rolling out at 5 PM. The celebration kicks off with a Friday Night Cruise on May 8 at 6 PM.
New this year: a retro-inspired mobile photo booth inside a restored 1962 Ford Falcon, offering a fun, nostalgic experience for attendees. Also, there will be special American Graffiti screenings at the Rafael Theater in conjunction with May Madness!
Enjoy live music, local food and drinks, and a full day of community celebration in the heart of Downtown San Rafael! FREE!!

Local Event: The 36th Annual May Madness Car Show and Parade

The 36th Annual May Madness Car Show and Parade

San Rafael will rumble back to life as the 36th Annual May Madness Car Show & Parade returns on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
This...

RangeCafe Bar and Grill

Celebrate Mom with our Mother’s Day Brunch at RangeCafe. Choose from 2 seatings; 10:30am and 1:00pm.&nbsp;RSVP at&nbsp;<a href="https://mother-s-day-brunch-bpvet.tripleseattickets.com/registration/select" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">mother-s-day-brunch-bpvet.tripleseattickets.com/registration/select</a>
Mother’s Day Brunch Menu
Mains: – Chicken Marsala with a cremini mushroom sauce – Prime Rib with au jus
Sides: – Caesar Salad – Spring Mix Salad&nbsp;topped with Fuji apples, dried cranberries, goat cheese, candied walnuts, and tossed with a champagne vinaigrette – Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes – Mixed Spring Vegetables&nbsp;sautéed in garlic butter
Breakfast: – Eggs benedict with hollandaise sauce – Scrambled free range eggs – Buttermilk pancakes with strawberries, whipped cream and warm maple syrup – Bagels and Lox served with cream cream, red onion, tomatoes, and capers – Country style breakfast potatoes – Hobbs applewood smoked bacon – Hobbs chicken apple sausage – Pastries and Danishes – Fresh seasonal fruit arrangement
For the Kids: – Classic Mac and Cheese – Chicken Tenders Desserts: – Cookies – Mini Cupcakes – Petit Fours – Seasonal Tartlets
Drinks: – Bottomless Mimosas – Fresh Brewed Coffee – Iced Tea

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Mother's Day Brunch 

Celebrate Mom with our Mother’s Day Brunch at RangeCafe. Choose from 2 seatings; 10:30am and 1:00pm. RSVP...

Teen In Fatal DUI Ordered Into Marin Superior...

A Marin County judge moved a fatal Novato crash case toward Superior Court as prosecutors kept possible charges sealed. 

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The Bloodroot festival blends nationally known artists, Sonoma County food and wine, and a mission-driven fundraiser against gun violence. 

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