10/16/2026
See this week's Editor's Picks! Here is a curated selection of things to do in Marin:
WHERE FLOWERS SING
October 16 & 18
Mill Valley Philharmonic | Mill Valley
Experience Where Flowers Sing concert celebrating the beauty of nature and community through music. The program features works by Huang Ruo, Jean Françaix, and Antonín Dvořák, offering an inspiring evening of orchestral music.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL
October 15—18 | performances
San Marin Performing Arts | Novato
The Addams Family, a hilarious musical comedy filled with quirky characters, catchy songs, and big laughs. Featuring a talented high school cast and live student pit orchestra, it’s a frightfully fun, all-ages celebration of love and family just in time for Halloween.
A NEW MAKERS SPACE
October 17
San Geronimo Valley Community Center + Connect the Dots Art Studio | San Geronimo Valley
Celebrate the opening of the San Geronimo Valley Community Center’s new Maker Space with a creative afternoon led by Connect the Dots Art Studio! Explore mark-making, Japanese paper marbling, and hands-on art activities for all ages while discovering upcoming classes and programs.
BACH & MOZART
October 17
West Marin Ensemble & Instrumental Society, Sharron Drake Community Arts, + Dance Palace | Point Reyes Station
Pianist Jim Stopher performs Mozart’s Piano Concerto in D Minor, accompanied by a chamber orchestra of Bay Area professionals. Celebrating the joy and accessibility of classical music, this special performance also brings together West Marin community musicians of all ages and experience levels for a collaborative arrangement of Bach.
HOPS & VINES STROLL
October 17
San Rafael Business Improvement District | San Rafael
Sip, stroll, and savor at the 6th Annual Hops & Vines (& Spirits) Stroll in Downtown San Rafael! Sample local wines, craft beers, spirits, and ciders at participating shops along 4th Street, explore downtown businesses, and enjoy a charming cable car shuttle between tasting locations.
MOVING PICTURES
October 17 & 18
San Anselmo Arts Commission | San Amselmo
Experience Moving Pictures, a free two-day dance-on-film festival at the historic Robson-Harrington House. Featuring iconic dance films, live performances, and artist conversations, the festival showcases Eddie Madril and the Sewam American Indian Dance troupe, Wilhelmina Frankfurt, Antonia Minnecola, Barbara Framm, and Diamano Coura Dance Company, celebrating dance traditions from around the world.
2026 HARMONY SWEEPSTAKES: A CA****LA FESTIVAL NATIONAL FINALISTS
October 17
Harmony Sweepstakes A Ca****la Festival + Marin Culture Association | San Rafael
Bringing together top a ca****la groups from across the country to compete for the title of National Champions. Dubbed the “Superbowl of A Ca****la” by the San Francisco Chronicle, this lively event promises an unforgettable evening of exceptional singing and entertainment!
BETTER LATE THAN DEAD ON TIME, AND OTHER PROVERBIAL SAYINGS
October 17 | reception
October 17—November 14 | exhibition dates
Look West | San Rafael
Inspired by familiar sayings about time, this playful group exhibition explores the passage of time through art, language, and creative expression. New works by artists Ellen Rutt, Kristin Texeira, and Tess Rubinstein.
2026 MILLEY AWARDS
October 18
Milley Awards | Mill Valley
Celebrate artistic excellence at the 34th Annual Milley Awards! This special evening honors local artists and artist-teachers whose creative achievements and contributions have enriched the Mill Valley community.
LEADING THROUGH THE POLYCRISIS: HEALING, RESILIENCE, & THE FUTURE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & JUSTICE
October 18
The New School of Commonweal | Bolinas
Join environmental leaders Gary Cohen, Annie Leonard, and Brandi Jenkins, with host Michael Lerner, for an engaging conversation exploring climate change, environmental justice, healing, and resilience in the face of today’s interconnected global challenges.
KATIE HOLTEN
October 18
Point Reyes Books + Dance Palace | Point Reyes Station
Join artist and activist Katie Holten for a conversation about her book, The Language of Trees, exploring how trees shape our world, inspire new perspectives, and reconnect us with nature.
ABSENCE / PRESENCE: RECENT WORK BY PETER DE SWART
October 18 | reception
October 18–November 29 | exhibition dates
Continuum Fine Art | Point Reyes Station
Artist Peter de Swart explores the relationship between perception, consciousness, and abstraction, creating works that challenge how we see and experience the world. His art invites viewers to look beyond personal interpretations and discover new perspectives through the interplay of presence, absence, and perception.
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San Marin Performing Arts Mill Valley Philharmonic Enjoy Mill Valley Connect the Dots Art Studio San Geronimo Valley Community Center The Dance Palace Downtown San Rafael Marin Cultural Association Mill Valley Milley Awards Commonweal Point Reyes Books Barbara Libby-Steinmann Anna Rochester
