Marin Art and Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake, Ross, CA 94957

Learn the delicate process of pressing flowers, with expert guidance on how to preserve color, shape, and detail.Set beneath the trees of The Grove, this special workshop invites you to create in a peaceful garden setting. Led by botanical artist Jill Sowards of Violetear Studio you'll learn the delicate process of pressing flowers, with expert guidance on how to preserve color, shape, and detail. Select from a seasonal assortment of locally grown blooms to create your own flower press. Arrange and mount your selections onto beautiful custom cards, and paper perfect for gifting, framing, or keeping as a personal memento.Whether you're celebrating with mom, gathering with friends, or carving out a moment for yourself, this workshop offers a thoughtful, creative way to honor the season and the people you love.Great for: first-time makers, nature enthusiasts, and anyone who wants a relaxed, creative afternoon in the garden.Spots are limited, reserve yours today!$145.90.Presented by Marin Art and Garden Center

Local Event: In Full Bloom: Pressed Flower Workshop

Marin County

San Rafael

California

In Full Bloom: Pressed Flower Workshop

Learn the delicate process of pressing flowers, with expert guidance on how to preserve color, shape, and detail.Set beneath...

Join Marin-based photographer and printmaker Ben Davidson and photo teacher and artist Laurie Reemsnyder for a creative printmaking workshop using botanical material gathered from the garden grounds and Marin's hills and forests.We start with a 20-minute "foraging" walk around the 11-acre garden, then head to the Cottage for a 60 minute printmaking session, using the cyanotype (photo) process if the day is sunny. On an overcast day, we will gather plant material to create elegant botanical stencil prints.All participants will receive a wooden frame to showcase their favorite creation from this fun and informative nature walk and printmaking workshop.55.20.Presented by Marin Art and Garden Center

Local Event: Spring Botanical Printmaking

Spring Botanical Printmaking

Join Marin-based photographer and printmaker Ben Davidson and photo teacher and artist Laurie Reemsnyder for a creative...

Tuesday, May 5 and Tuesday May 12, 10:30am-1pmBam, Crack, Dot, Dragons, and Flowers: join us for help demystifying this game and its quirky lingo, and learn just how much fun it can be! Mah Jongg is a tile game that originated in China in the mid-1800s and came to the US in the 1920s. The goal is to be the first to get a winning 14-tile sequence or "Mah Jongg". Sounds simple? Sort of, and yet complicated enough to keep you wanting to play again and again.This introductory class meets on two successive Tuesdays, May 5 and 12, 10:30am-1pm -you must attend both sessions.We will follow standardized rules created by the National Mah Jongg League (NMLJ) formed in 1937. The two sessions are interactive and fun! There's a lot of upfront information to understand the tiles and National Mah Jongg League Card to get you up and playing.First session: Instruction from the very basics - the tiles, reading the NMJL card, picking a hand, and how to deal. We will end with an open-hand game.Second session: Refresh on the basics and then jump into coached play with additional focus on strategy.Kim will have 2026 NMJL cards available for use during the class. To continue playing after the class, you may buy a card directly from the National Mah Jongg League or from Kim.$295.29.Presented by Marin Art and Garden Center.

Local Event: American Mah Jongg: Beginners Class

American Mah Jongg: Beginners Class

Tuesday, May 5 and Tuesday May 12, 10:30am-1pmBam, Crack, Dot, Dragons, and Flowers: join us for help demystifying this game...

Connect, create, and celebrate with a curated hands-on workshop where guests design their own seasonal grazing board inspired by nature.Treat yourself or someone you love to a one-of-a-kind culinary evening in the Edible Garden. Centered around a communal ingredient table, you'll be greeted with a glass of bubbly, kicking off this intimate experience with a toast. You'll then be guided through anchoring cheeses, layering charcuterie, building movement and color with seasonal produce, and finishing your board with honey, jam, and special accents from the garden.Each guest will receive:* A 12" acacia wood take-home board and linen napkin* Premium seasonal cheeses and charcuterie* Fresh garden-forward produce and floral accents* Guided composition and styling instruction* One glass of prosecco to begin (seasonal non-alcoholic spritz option)* A styled garden photo momentLimited space available, reserve your spot today!$171.50.Presented by Marin Art and Garden Center

Local Event: Garden to Board: a Spring Charcuterie Experience

Garden to Board: a Spring Charcuterie Experience

Connect, create, and celebrate with a curated hands-on workshop where guests design their own seasonal grazing board inspired...

Take your Mah Jongg skills out for a test drive in this 2-hour class that is perfect for newer and more experienced players alike!Ready to build confidence and sharpen your American Mahjongg skills? This coached play session is designed for players who already know the basics and want guided practice in a supportive, social setting.Kim Nash of Mahj on My Mind will circulate throughout the room, offering tips on strategy, Charleston decisions, defensive play, and reading the card-while answering questions in real time. You'll learn how to think through hands more effectively, avoid common mistakes, and improve your overall game.This is perfect for advancing beginners and intermediate players looking to gain confidence and play more fluidly and anyone wanting practice with the 2026 NMJL card.Come solo or with friends and we'll find you a seat at the table.Mahjong sets will be provided. Bring your 2026 NMJL card if you have one. Extras will be on-hand and available for purchase.Prerequisite: Completion of a beginner class or familiarity with the basics of American Mahjong.$81.88.Presented by Marin Art and Garden Center

Local Event: American Mah Jongg: Coached Play

American Mah Jongg: Coached Play

Take your Mah Jongg skills out for a test drive in this 2-hour class that is perfect for newer and more experienced players...

MAGC2023

Albert Gregory

Bay Area

San Anselmo-Fairfax

Larkspur-Corte Madera

Mill Valley

Novato

Contra Costa County

El Cerrito

Pinole-Hercules

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Albany

San Francisco

San Francisco County

Fernando Haro

Berkeley

Rockridge

Event: Two-week, four-session training – Senior Peer Counseling Program
When: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, April 28, 29 and May 5,6, from 10am-1pm. 
Cost: Free of charge
Details: 
The Marin County Senior Peer Counseling Program will offer a two-week four-session training, Tuesdays and Wednesdays on April 28, 29 and May 5,6, from 10am-1pm. Led by Marin County Community Mental Health staff professionals, the training prepares volunteers, 55 and older, to provide supportive counseling to seniors, 60 and older, in Marin County. Volunteers will receive education on the issues of aging, training in basic counseling skills and information on community resources.Trained volunteers then make weekly visits to clients in their homes, supporting them in coping with aspects of aging while providing emotional support and practical resources. Volunteers also attend biweekly supervision groups, facilitated by mental health professionals with expertise in healthy aging.
If interested, please contact Michael Turrigiano, 415-473-4358, <a href="mailto:Micheal.Turrigiano@MarinCounty.gov">Micheal.Turrigiano@MarinCounty.gov</a>

Local Event: Senior Peer Counseling

Senior Peer Counseling

Event: Two-week, four-session training – Senior Peer Counseling Program
When: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, April 28, 29 and May...

First Presbyterian San Anselmo

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

-...

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
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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...

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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12:30 PM

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American Mah Jongg: Beginners Class

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San Rafael, CA

Garden to Board: a Spring Charcuterie Experience

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7

5:30 PM

San Rafael, CA

American Mah Jongg: Coached Play

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3:00 PM

San Rafael, CA

Senior Peer Counseling

Community Singing With Katie & Marv!

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

The 36th Annual May Madness Car Show and Parade

Mother's Day Brunch