Lotus Cuisine of India

Think of the ocean the way you think of daylight — sea animals need sound the way we need light to see. Whales find mates with it. Dolphins hunt with it. Baby fish use it to find home reefs. Sound is not optional for them. It is survival.But the ocean has been getting louder for decades from:
<ul><li>Massive cargo ships </li><li>Seismic surveys </li><li>Military sonar </li><li>Offshore wind farms </li><li>Underwater communication and tracking systems</li></ul>
Join Marin Green Drinks on May 12 at <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/Zs5LMC9DqLGynTUu5" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Lotus Cuisine of India</a> with guest speaker Michael Stocker, Director of <a href="https://ocr.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ocean Conservation Research</a>. Explore how Ocean Noise, energy use, and the industrialization of the ocean are reshaping marine life.
Marine animals can't escape it. The noise disrupts how they eat, communicate, and navigate. In extreme cases, it causes hearing loss or drives whales to strand on beaches.
We call plastic and oil "pollution" — but sound is an invisible toxin too. The difference is we just can't see them.
The sea cannot speak for itself. But you can. Spread this. The animals beneath the surface are counting on those of us above it. Learn more at <a href="https://www.maringreendrinks.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">maringreendrinks.com</a> and don't forget to RSVP at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/mgd051226." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/mgd051226.</a>

Local Event: How Ocean Noise Is Changing Our Blue Planet

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How Ocean Noise Is Changing Our Blue Planet

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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

-...

Karen's Piano Studio, San Rafael, CA, 94901

Join us for a FREE Introductory Piano Session....
(There is NO obligation to sign up for lessons!)
Saturday, May 2&nbsp; &nbsp;1:00 pm
San Rafael
RSVP at www.KarensPiano.com

Learn how Simply Music is a Breakthrough Method that has students playing immediately.
*Australian- developed method
*Popular, Classical, Blues and more
*Students of All ages- Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors
*Beginners playing 40 – 50 pieces within twelve months
<a href="https://www.karenspiano.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.KarensPiano.com</a>

Local Event: Free Introductory Piano Session Sat, May 2

Free Introductory Piano Session Sat, May 2

Join us for a FREE Introductory Piano Session....
(There is NO obligation to sign up for lessons!)
Saturday,     May 2   1:00 ...

Sonoma Veterans Memorial Hall

The 8th Annual Garagiste Festival: Northern Exposure is coming back on May 2, 2026 to give you rare access to the region's best small, hard-to-find winemakers. At this intimate event, you will discover and taste amazing, cutting edge wines from over 40 high-quality, micro-production, commercial wineries from Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, Sierra Foothills, and more.
Find out for yourself why we’ve been selling out our events for ten years and why we were named the #1 Wine Festival in the Country by USA Today! Meet the winemakers and hear directly from them about the ins and outs of their winemaking styles.
Over 90% of Garagiste wineries do not have a tasting room, so this is truly a singular chance to discover and meet the next great winemakers and get the opportunity to taste their amazing micro-production wines.&nbsp;Your appointment to try these wines is all in one room, right here! You won't be able to duplicate this tasting experience at any other wine event.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Meet the winemakers, taste their passion!
2026 Winemaker Participants include:&nbsp;Absolution Cellars, Amalgam Wines, Burning Bench Cellars, Carpenter Wine, Cazadero Winery, Chaney Family Winery, Cormorant Cellars, Crosby Roamann, Diablo Paso, Flora Ranch Co., Forgotten Union Wines, G &amp; C Lurton Estate, Gothic Noir Wine, Greyscale Wines, Jambe de Bois Wines, Kaleidos Wines, Kendric Vineyards, Krueger Vaught, Lussier Wine Co., Maybach Family Cellars, McCarter Cellars, Mersenne Wines, Mon Premier Wines, Nicolina Wines, Oxlee Graham Wines, Panther Ridge Vineyards, Pine Mountain Vineyards, Rock &amp; Clay Wines, Schermeister Winery, Shick Family Wines, Spur Road Wines, Staysail Cellars, Tercero Wines and Y.B. Wine Co.
&nbsp;GRAND TASTING: 2:00-5:00pm - Includes unlimited tasting with over 30 small lot winemakers, complimentary cheese, bread and charcuterie, as well as samples from local artisan vendors.
RARE &amp; RESERVE EARLY ACCESS: 1:00-5:00pm&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Entry an hour early at 1:00pm and enjoy access to Rare &amp; Reserve wines only being poured during this hour. Limited tickets available to create a less crowded experience.&nbsp;Only 150 Tickets are available to this session.&nbsp;

Local Event: Garagiste Wine Festival: 8th Annual Northern Exposure

Sonoma County

Sonoma Valley

Garagiste Wine Festival: 8th Annual Northern...

The 8th Annual Garagiste Festival: Northern Exposure is coming back on May 2, 2026 to give you rare access to the region's best...

Garagiste Wine Festival: 8th Annual Northern Exposure

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...

The community is invited to a quiet and contemplative Celtic SoulSong meditation at First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael at 1510 Fifth Ave, San Rafael on May 6 at 5:30 pm. The service will include soul soothing music, readings from Celtic poetry, silence and candle lighting. This is a program of the One World One Spirit contemplative spirituality program of First Presbyterian Church. The chapel is handicap accessible.

Local Event: Join us for SoulSong meditation at First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael

Join us for SoulSong meditation at First...

The community is invited to a quiet and contemplative Celtic SoulSong meditation at First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael at...

Join us for SoulSong meditation at First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael

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

Local Event: Mother's Day Brunch 

Mother's Day Brunch 

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

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Lotus Cuisine of India, 812 4th St, San Rafael, CA

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

Free Introductory Piano Session Sat, May 2

Garagiste Wine Festival: 8th Annual Northern Exposure

Free EV and EBike Show

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

elmCATS Recital & Chamber Music Concert

Join us for SoulSong meditation at First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael

The 36th Annual May Madness Car Show and Parade

Mother's Day Brunch