Name: A Rare evening with major podcaster Kara Swisher and author Annie Lamott
Start: 2026-04-28T19:00:00-07:00
Location: Lark Theater

Lark Theater

An Evening in Conversation with Kara Swisher &amp; Anne Lamott Join Refugia Marin for a special benefit evening with best-selling author, journalist, and podcast host Kara Swisher, in conversation with acclaimed author Anne Lamott, for an inspiring dialogue including creativity, and how connecting with the natural world helps us feel better, live longer, and truly thrive together.

Local Event: A Rare evening with major podcaster Kara Swisher and author Annie Lamott

Marin County

Albert Gregory

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Mill Valley

California

A Rare evening with major podcaster Kara...

An Evening in Conversation with Kara Swisher & Anne Lamott Join Refugia Marin for a special benefit evening with best-selling...

A Rare evening with major podcaster Kara Swisher and author Annie Lamott

<figure><img src="https://cdn20.patchcdn.com/users/26954689/20260330/024455/live-on-the-common-apr-26-email-banner-650x350p-final___30144452754.jpg" id="Live on the Common Apr 26 Email Banner_650x350p_FINAL.jpg" data-image="Live on the Common Apr 26 Email Banner_650x350p_FINAL.jpg"></figure>MUSIC <a href="https://pettytheftrocks.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Petty Theft </a>Petty Theft, a premier Tom Petty tribute band from San Francisco, delivers high-energy, authentic performances of Petty's timeless hits. Readers' Choice Awards: Voted Best of Marin's Local Band 2026!
FOOD &amp; DRINK <a href="https://tonytuttopizza.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Tony Tutto Pizza </a>Offers organic, seasonal, and artisanal pizzas. Pre-order your pizza <a href="https://tony-tutto-pizza.square.site/#6" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a> to save time in line, or get a <a href="https://checkout.square.site/merchant/ML4KD097HMZT8/checkout/NIWIFNFR2C63B6PO2AZP3XSN" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">family pack special</a> with just a click.
<a href="https://taqueriamarintogo.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Taqueria Marin </a>Classic Mexican street-style fare with a Full menu of tacos, burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas, nachos, tortas, salads, house-made salsas, and more. Pre-order <a href="https://taqueria-marin-togo-llc.square.site/s/order" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a> to save time in line.
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/Rileysfoodtruck/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Riley’s Food Truck </a>Serving mouthwatering chicken sandwiches, crispy chicken Caesar salad, chicken &amp; waffles, loaded fries, chicken tacos, and more!
<a href="https://www.curveballfoodtruck.com/menu" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">CurveBall Food Truck </a>Serves delicious sliders, burgers, and fries since 2014.
<a href="https://pokeagogo.net" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Poke-A-Go-Go </a>Healthy Poke Bowls and more.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.hopmonk.com/food-truck" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HopMonk Tavern Truck </a>Handcrafted eats created with fresh, local, seasonal ingredients. Serving great artisanal sandwiches and curated foods. <a href="https://www.toasttab.com/local/order/six-ounce-wine-bar-3-ross-common/r-d59b715d-69d5-4e7a-ab23-05f63f8eb42f" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">6oz Wine Bar </a>Our local wine bar in Ross will serve wine, beer, and other adult beverages. Featuring our latest addition of beers by Best Day Brewing. Location: Ross Common Park
<a href="https://www.kona-ice.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Kona Ice Truck</a>: One-of-a-kind gourmet ice dessert with many choices of flavors. Location: Ross&nbsp;Common Rd
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<a href="https://www.andrewscamps.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">AndrewsCamps: </a>Kids can enjoy exciting games and activities on the field, led by AndrewsCamps staff, such as Dodgeball, catch-em, capture-the-flag, Parachute Games, Musical Hula Hoops, tug-of-war, sports, and more. Something special for every age group.

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Buddhist Temple of Marin

Thousands of Items!
Clothes and shoes, household goods, books, electronics, and much more!
Saturday, April 18, 9am-4pm, and Sunday, April 19, 10am-3pm at the Buddhist Temple of Marin, 390 Miller Avenue in Mill Valley, one block north of the old Whole Foods.

For more information go to <a href="https://www.buddhisttempleofmarin.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.buddhisttempleofmarin.org</a>.

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Sweetwater Music Hall

New American Roots Album Tour Continues! ...Back pOrchEstra at Sweetwater Wed Apr 22 8:00 w/ guest Jesse DeNatale! Doors: 7:00 PM Purchase Tickets: <a href="https://www.etix.com/ticket/servlet/s/38220986" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">etix.com/ticket/servlet/s/38220986</a> 19 Corte Madera Ave Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 388-3850
Celebrating the new album, "Stories In The Heart," on Globe Records ...out now and making some waves.. The single, "Ever Think About It" is seeing streaming spikes and we're #1 first week of March on FOUR charts at Roots Music Report: Americana Country Album &amp; Song, Country Album &amp; Song!
<a href="https://www.rootsmusicreport.com/charts/view/album/sub_genre/americana-country/weekly/2026-03-07" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">rootsmusicreport.com/charts/view/album/sub_genre/americana-country/weekly/2026-03-07</a> Album is available everywhere ...streaming / downloads at: <a href="https://orcd.co/5xga7nr" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">orcd.co/5xga7nr</a> LPs and CDs at <a href="https://www.globerecords.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">globerecords.com</a> and everywhere
Back pOrchEstra is Candy Girard (played w/ Delaney Bramlet, Tanya Tucker, Jerry Garcia) on violin, Tim Eschliman (Etta James, Commander Cody &amp; His Western Airmen, The Christmas Jug Band) on vocals &amp; resonator guitar, Bowen Brown (John Lee Hooker, Tommy Castro) on drums, Jen Rund (Lumination, The Real Sarahs) on bass, Gary Potterton (NRPS, Texas Chainsaw) on guitar and dobro plus speial guest Kathy Kennedy (Big Bang Beat, Smokey Robinson) on vocals and Mingo Lewis, Jr. (Vinyl) on percussion.
SPECIAL guest Jesse DeNatale: From SF, Jesse's music has been described as evocative and hopeful, a combination of poetry and storytelling. Over the years his love of various musical genres has inspired him to expand his ideas of songwriting as he continues to find a way to reflect back the realities of being alive. Rich with imagery, intelligence and passion, his music remains timeless. It's soulful accessibility is what has garnered him praise from other artists and has kept his devoted fans listening. WHAT THEY'VE SAID: "Now it seems that all the best ones have been driven underground. If there's a leak in the boiler room it's the music of Jesse DeNatale, a unique and original American voice." - Tom Waits
"Here is a musician who is as great as anyone making music now, and among his most devoted followers he is the first in line for handing out the finest. And, city by city and town by town Jesse DeNatale is bringing in the true believers to his tent." Bill Bentley
“Jesse DeNatale's songs are not only well worth hearing, they're well worth hearing again and again." -Ben Fong-Torres, Former Rolling Stone Senior Editor
"One of the most distinctive singers and creative lyricists of his generation and the generations that flank him." - Former US Poet Laureate Billy Collins
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Back pOrchEstra: A broad range of Indie Rock and Americana and the American Roots styles that inspired it: country blues, Zydeco, roots rock, Tex Mex, rockabilly, Singer-Songwriter, Motown, Brazilian and Louisiana music. This combo, sprung out of the pandemic has developed a unique, catchy, funky, moody sound, drawing from the varied past. Comparison's have been made to the music of Big Al Anderson (NRBQ), The Band, JJ Cale, Asleep At The Wheel, Dan Hicks, Buddy &amp; Julie Miller, Jesse Ed Davis &amp; Levon Helm.
... some recent Back pOrchEstra mentions!:
"An explosive mix of roots rock, Americana, Cajun, western swing, and blues, with that touch of grit reminiscent of Californian highways and the sultry nights of New Orleans... The guitars slam like saloon doors, the violin traces lines that oscillate between melancholy and jubilation, the rhythm section moves forward with a tranquil groove that never rushes but never falters... Back pOrchEstra delivers a luminous, earthy, profoundly human record. An album that makes you want to sit on a porch, watch the sunset, and let the stories do their work...." - Fred Delforge, Zicazine (translated from French) <a href="https://www.zicazic.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">zicazic.com</a>
"...What sets 'Stories In The Heart' apart is its sense of balance. Resonator guitar, violin, bass, drums, percussion, dobro, and Telecaster create a flexible, roots-forward palette that allows Back Porchestra to move between styles fluidly. The songs echo traditions without reenacting them, keeping one foot in the past and the other firmly planted in the present." - Vince's Hot Picks (Best of 2026) New Releases Now
“A group of just phenomenal musicians - new album is kinda bluesy, Americana, country, rockin', ..check out 'I'm Wild About My Lovin'' .. I love how the fiddle [Candy Girard] is used on this track” - Payton Burdette, Real Roots Radio
see our music video, "Dusty Road I'm On": <a href="https://youtu.be/jj0IIkUyrE4" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">youtu.be/jj0IIkUyrE4</a> ...a twangy roots rock number with a Cajun flavor and hints of Jesse Ed Davis and Sid Page.... over 2,000 views!
Our 1st album, "Voices In My Head (Genre Whiplash)" made the Top 100 Albums at Alt.Country Specialty Chart ..choose your music service: <a href="https://orcd.co/dw640r4" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">orcd.co/dw640r4</a>
"It's one fine album" - Ben Fong-Torres (Rolling Stone, Almost Famous)
 See also <a href="https://www.BackPorchEstra.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">BackPorchEstra.com</a>

Local Event: New Album Tour Continues! ...Back pOrchEstra at Sweetwater Wed Apr 22 8:00 w/ guest Jesse DeNatale

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New American Roots Album Tour Continues! ...Back pOrchEstra at Sweetwater Wed Apr 22 8:00 w/ guest Jesse DeNatale!   Doors:...

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Mill Valley Community Center

Shop &amp; Sell in Style!
Join us Saturday, April 25th at the Mill Valley Community Center for an inspiring day dedicated to sustainable fashion and creativity at the Re-Loved Market! This vibrant event brings together a community of fashion enthusiasts, upcycled artists, and eco-conscious shoppers to celebrate the art of recycling, reusing, and upcycling.
At the Re-Loved Market, you can shop for stylish clothes for adults and children as we as upcycled crafts.

<h3>Why Attend?</h3>
Support Circular Fashion: Help reduce textile waste and contribute to a more sustainable future by embracing second-hand and upcycled fashion.
Build Community:&nbsp;Connect with like-minded individuals passionate about reducing environmental impact and promoting mindful consumption.
<h3>Event Details</h3>
<ul><li>Date:&nbsp;Saturday,&nbsp;April 25, 2026</li><li>Time: 10am - 3pm</li><li>Location: Mill Valley Community Center</li><li>Cost:&nbsp;FREE</li></ul>

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T Barny Gallery & Sculpture Gardens

From ancient monuments carved in stone to bold contemporary abstraction, sculpture has always been a defiant presence in the world. It occupies space and refuses to be ignored. This year’s International Sculpture Days event embraces the belief that sculpture can inspire, provoke, and challenge the world around us. Each artist will present their work , and visitors can engage in acts of “defiant dissidence,” exploring how art can serve as both personal reflection and public voice.
The event draws on a long tradition of artists and citizens using visual language to express dissent, question norms, and imagine new possibilities. At its core, We The Sculptors affirms the enduring role of artists to challenge, to question, and to stand visibly in the public square.Contact manager @tbarny.com for more details

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Historic Downtown Petaluma

Step into a day of discovery in the heart of Historic Downtown Petaluma!
Join us for the 41st Annual Petaluma Antique Faire on Sunday, April 26, from 8 AM to 4 PM, where over 200 dealers transform downtown into one of Northern California’s most beloved open-air antique markets. Admission is free and plenty of Free Parking!
Stroll through Kentucky Street, Fourth Street, B St, Western Avenue, and the A Street parking lot as you explore a curated mix of estate jewelry, vintage décor, furniture, art, linens, books, kitchenware, and truly one-of-a-kind collectibles. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or simply love the thrill of the find, there’s something here for every style and every budget.
Set against the backdrop of Petaluma’s stunning historic architecture, the Faire offers more than shopping, enjoy charming boutiques, incredible restaurants, and a vibrant, welcoming downtown atmosphere.
Drawing over&nbsp;10,000 visitors each year, this cherished tradition is the perfect way to spend a spring day treasure hunting in one of the Bay Area’s most picturesque destinations.
Come early, stay awhile, and take home something special.
👉 For details, visit <a target="_blank" href="https://www.PetalumaDowntown.com" rel="nofollow noopener">www.PetalumaDowntown.com</a>Join us for a day of shopping and collecting in beautiful Downtown Petaluma!

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Perfect Timing Personnel Services

Serving Marin and Sonoma counties, Perfect Timing has helped Bay Area companies hire with confidence since 1988. We provide tailored staffing solutions that align with your goals and culture. Our accomplishments begin and end with the valued relationships between our clients and candidates.

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