Calendar

Thursday, September 10

A new caregiver support group meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the West Room of the San Geronimo Valley Community Center, hosted by Leslie Franklin and Karen Votes. Caregivers of all ages and circumstances are invited to talk, get support, and explore resources. RSVP to [email protected]. 

A senior lunch takes place from noon to 1 p.m. at the Dance Palace Community Center. Presented by West Marin Senior Services and prepared by the Palace Market. $3 suggested donation for ages 60 and up and $6 for those under 60. Reservations required by emailing [email protected].

A new session in Ballet Folklorico for kids in TK through sixth grade starts today from 3:15 to 5 p.m. and continues for five weeks at the Dance Palace. Free, but registration required at www.dancepalace.org/event/ballet-folklorico/2026-09-10/.

Evgenia Lingerie & Good Juju for Humans host a vintage, sample, and fragrance sale at 4 p.m. at Evgenia Lingerie, 4503 Nicasio Valley Rd. RSVP at https://pp.events/bGRaPxV5.

Cinema San Geronimo screens “PRIMARY COLORS,” a 1998 political comedy-drama directed by Mike Nichols and starring John Travolta and Emma Thompson, at 4 p.m. at the San Geronimo Valley Community Center. Free. Popcorn provided.

The Nicasio School board meets at 5 p.m. in the library.  

The Shoreline Unified School District board meets in open session at 6 p.m. at West Marin School. Information at www.shorelineunified.org.   

The Point Reyes Station Village Association meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Dance Palace Church Space. Agenda at www.pointreyesstation.org. 

The Lagunitas School board meets at 6:30 p.m. in Room 14. 

Anna Elva and Friends play at 8 p.m. at the Papermill Creek Saloon. $10. 

Friday, September 11

Rosh Hashana begins at sundown.

Erev Rosh Hashana services take place at 4 p.m. in Samuel P. Taylor Park’s Redwood Grove Picnic Area, with special programming for families with young children. Kiddush will follow. Bring a chair. For details, contact [email protected] or (415) 497.6425.

Danny Montana plays a happy hour show at 5 p.m. at the Papermill Creek Saloon. Then, the David Outlaw Band plays at 8:30 p.m. $10. 

The Fitz & Webber duo plays piano and stand-up bass from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Western Saloon. 

“An Evening on Ocean Health” starts at 7 p.m. at the Muir Beach Community Center. Dana Frankoff, award-winning local documentary filmmaker, will present the short films “Voice above Water” and “The Fight for the Monterey Bay Sanctuary” and lead a discussion with Sara Heintzelman of Surfrider and Dan Haifley of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Free. BYOB.

Broken Compass plays bluegrass for an outdoor sunset dinner show at 7 p.m. at Rancho Nicasio. $25 tickets at www.ranchonicasio.com. 

The Soda Crackers play vintage honky-tonk and dancehall country at 8:30 p.m. at Smiley’s Saloon, in Bolinas. $10. 

Saturday, September 12

The California Naturalist Certification Program, a field-based lecture series, begins today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and continues for five sessions through Oct. 17 in the Point Reyes National Seashore. Taught by Chris Pincetich. $960. Register at www.ptreyes.org/programs-events/.

The Point Reyes Farmers Market runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside Toby’s Feed Barn, in Point Reyes Station. Featuring organic regional produce, meats, artisan foods, and crafts. Singer-songwriter Richard Moon plays live music. 

Hog Island Oyster Company leads a farm tour and shucking lesson at 9:30 a.m., in Marshall. $48, with children under 12 free. Register at www.hogislandoysters.com/restaurants/.

A fall vegetable seedling give-away hosted by West Marin Climate Action takes place for 10 a.m. to noon at 12315 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., in Inverness. Bring a box or basket. Email questions to Kathy at [email protected]. 

A workshop in growing flax with Sandy Fisher of Golden State Linen takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fibershed Learning Center, in Point Reyes Station. $85. Register at www.fibershed.org/event/learn-to-grow-flax-from-regional-experts.

Rosh Hashana services continue from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Samuel P. Taylor Park’s Redwood Grove Picnic Area. Bring a chair and a dish and beverage to share. For information, email [email protected].

“Demo on the Deck” with Richard Lindenberg takes place from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Giaco’s Valley Roadhouse, in San Geronimo. Enjoy brunch and watch a plein air painting come to life. 

Sound Summit takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Mountain Theater in Mount Tamalpais State Park. Featuring live music by Father John Misty, Guster, Jerry Harrison’s 50 Years of Talking Heads, La Luz and Angeline, and The Snack Machine. $150 for adults, $75 for youth age 12 and under, and free for children 2 and under. Proceeds benefit Roots & Branches Conservancy. For information, including transportation options and tickets, visit www.SoundSummit.net.

The Turf Cutters and Friends play Irish music from noon to 3 p.m. at the Old Western Saloon.  

A “Second Summer Party” hosted by Blunk Shop, Good Weather Skin, and Plunge Towels takes place from noon to 5 p.m. at Blunk Space, in Point Reyes Station. Light bites and beverages served. RSVP to [email protected]. 

The Bolinas Film Festival hosts a screenplay table read of “Fargo” at 1 p.m. at Smiley’s Saloon. Free.  

A panel discussion about “All This Every Day: Bolinas Community Publishing in the Seventies,” the current exhibit at the Bolinas Museum, starts at 2 p.m. at the Borg Barn (8 Horseshoe Hill Road), in Bolinas. Moderated by Jeff Gunderson, archivist and librarian at the San Francisco Art Institute, and featuring Lloyd Kahn, Michael Wolfe, Dotty LeMieux, Genie McNaughton, and Michael Rafferty. Free. 

A sea-chantey and songs-of-the-sea singalong with Ranger Fiona takes place from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the courtyard of the Kenneth C. Patrick Visitor Center at Drake’s Beach. Bring a camp chair and warm layers, your chanteys, and an instrument if you like.

“Sick to Death,” Geoff Hoyle’s adaptation of Moliere’s “The Imaginary Invalid” produced by Sharron Drake Community Arts, starts at 4 p.m. in the amphitheater at St. Columba’s Church, in Inverness. $25; free for kids. Bring a picnic or purchase food from a concession stand. No dogs or high-back chairs. Tickets at https://events.humanitix.com. 

Lindsay Everly & The Evergreens, featuring Anahita Skye, play from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Old Western Saloon. Then, Ryan MacNeill & The Big Deal, with special guests Ruby Lee Hill & The OGs, play at 8 p.m.  

Mike Z plays from 5 to 7 p.m. at Tony’s Seafood. 

Agents of Change play a free show from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Papermill Creek Saloon. 

Iko Yaya plays at 7:30 p.m. at Rancho Nicasio. $20 tickets at www.ranchonicasio.com. 

Jimbo Trout and Justin Howl play at 8:30 p.m. at Smiley’s Saloon. Free. 

Sunday, September 13

“Bee, Experienced,” a flower-to-flute hands-on experience, takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Heidrun Meadery, in Point Reyes Station. Come don a beekeeping suit and hand-extract honey. Children 12 and up welcome with an adult. $150. Register at www.heidrunmeadery.com/product/bee-experienced/

A tule canoe building workshop takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at White House Pool, in Point Reyes Station. Free, but registration required at https://luma.com/tule.

Cole Panther plays from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Old Western Saloon. Then, Soft Cause plays from 4 to 7 p.m. 

Taylor Mountain plays swinging bluegrass at 3 p.m. outdoors at Smiley’s Saloon, in Bolinas. Free.

The final performance of “Sick to Death” starts at 4 p.m. in the amphitheater at St. Columba’s Church, in Inverness. See yesterday’s listing for details. 

Tommy Castro and The Painkillers & The Legendary Horns plays for a Barbecue on the Lawn at 4 p.m. at Rancho Nicasio. $45 tickets at www.ranchonicasio.com. 

The Papermill Gang plays at 6 p.m. at the Papermill Creek Saloon. $10. 

Monday, September 14

An afternoon for seniors at Heart’s Desire Beach takes place from 1 to 3 p.m. today and the next two Mondays in September, hosted by West Marin Senior Services. Come for swimming or just visiting. Transportation available. Contact Stephen at (415) 663.8148 ext. 110 or [email protected].

The Mainstreet Moms meets from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Bear Valley Visitor Center picnic area.

A new adult class in contemporary ballet taught by Melissa Riley begins today from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Dance Palace Church Space. For information, email [email protected].

A short presentation by fire ecologist Sarah Minnick on the recent prescribed burn at the San Geronimo Commons starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Wilderness Way building, in, San Geronimo. Then, Marin County Open Space director Chris Chamberlain and Superintendent Ari Golan discuss the district’s work in the valley. 

Tuesday, September 15

The Environmental Action Committee of West Marin hosts the Fall Litter Bugs Me roadside cleanup today through Sept. 19. Learn more and sign up for a route at www.eacmarin.org/fall-litter-bugs-me.

“Learn to Grow Your Own Herbal Teas,” a workshop with Marnie Jackson, takes place from 10 a.m. to noon at Black Mountain Farm, in Nicasio. $20 includes a tour, a tasting, and an herbal tea starter kit. To register, email Kathy at [email protected]. Presented by West Marin Climate Action. 

The Inverness Public Utility District board meets at 11:30 a.m. at the fire station. 

Madeline King plays from 5 to 8 p.m. at Nick’s Cove, in Marshall. 

Wednesday, Sept 16

Chris Jennings speaks about researching and writing his book, “End of Days: Ruby Ridge, the Apocalypse, and the Unmaking of America,” during the regular meeting of the West Marin Rotary Club at 8:30 a.m. in person in Toby’s Feed Barn Gallery and online. For a link, email [email protected]. 

The Bolinas Community Public Utility District board meets at 6 p.m. at 270 Elm Road and online. For information, visit www.bcpud.org.

The KWMR board meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month. Email Amanda at [email protected] for details.  

Thursday, September 17

A Forest Knolls bluegrass jam starts at 7 p.m. at the Papermill Creek Saloon. 

Electric Mafia & Scott Law play from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Old Western Saloon. 

Friday, September 18

A new session of aikido classes for kids ages 8 to 12 starts from 4 to 5 p.m. and continues on Fridays for eight weeks at the Dance Palace Community Center. $90. Sign up by emailing Sensei Ruth Lopez at [email protected].

The San Geronimo Community Center’s 12th annual International Day of Peace Festival kicks off at 5:30 p.m. with a reception featuring refreshments from Lagunitas eighth graders followed by a program of three screenings presented by the San Quentin Film Festival, “Healing Through Hula,” “Processing,” and “Exonerated.” A panel discussion follows, moderated by Alexa Davidson. Free but RSVP to https://events.humanitix.com/sqff-healing-through-hula.

A community potluck hosted by Abriendo Caminos and West Marin Community Services takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Dance Palace. Bring a dish and your own utensils, share a meal, make friends, play board games and win prizes.

Natural Bridges with Donald Beaman plays at 8 p.m. at the Old Western Saloon. 

The Wreckless Strangers play at 8:30 p.m. at the Papermill Creek Saloon. $15.

Vinyl plays a blend of funk, Latin and reggae at 8:30 p.m. at Smiley’s Saloon, in Bolinas. $25.

Saturday, September 19

The annual Rich Stallcup Tribute Bird-A-Thon Walk takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., starting at the Chimney Rock Trailhead. Heather Cameron and Melissa Pitkin will guide the group through the Fish Docks and Drakes Beach to marvel at fall migration. Free; hosted by Point Blue Conservation Science. RSVP by emailing Kait at [email protected].

Cleaner California Coast leads a NOAA-funded research study from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Toby’s Feed Barn, in Point Reyes Station. Look for our three eco-sorting stations and help explore how we can stop waste upstream before it reaches our coast and ocean. More information at cleanercoast.org.

The Point Reyes Farmers Market runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside Toby’s Feed Barn, in Point Reyes Station. Featuring organic regional produce, meats, artisan foods, and crafts. Diego Jameau plays acoustic 12-string guitar accompanied by his flute-like whistling.

The Stinson Water board meets at 9:30 a.m. at 3785 Shoreline Highway. 

“Coffee at the Woodacre Fire Station” takes place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the San Geronimo Commons. Learn about the design of the new fire station and provide feedback.  

An introduction to mokuhanga, Japanese woodblock printing, with Nicole Skibola takes place today and tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Gospel Flat Farm, in Bolinas. $400 plus $30 for materials. To sign up, email [email protected].

“Intro to Bio Material Design,” workshop with Olivia Cueva, takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fibershed Learning Center, in Point Reyes Station. $175. Details at www.fibershed.org/event/intro-to-bio-material-design-with-olivia-cueva.

Today is the last day to view the Blunk Space exhibition, “The Out There is Right Here: Ian Collings and the Bishop Pine Preserve,” from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., in Point Reyes Station. Information at www.blunkspace.com.

A Downtown Getdown with the Good Luck Fund features food, drinks, and live music by Mitch Polzak from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on B Street, in Point Reyes Station. $10 requested donation, but no one turned away. 

The San Geronimo Community Center’s 12th annual International Day of Peace Festival continues at 6 p.m. with a restorative crystal sound bath in the community center courtyard led by Sophia Luce. Free, but RSVP to https://events.humanitix.com/crystal-bowl-sound-bath-performed-by-sophia-luce.

Sarodist, composer, producer, and teacher Alam Khan, son of the legendary Sarod maestro Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, performs at 8 p.m. at the Dance Palace Community Center. $35 tickets at www.eventbrite.com.

Marin-based band Richard Turgeon and RT3 plays originals and ’90s covers at 8 p.m. at the Old Western Saloon, in Point Reyes Station. 

The Highlife Band with Adrian Xavier plays reggae at 8:30 p.m. at Smiley’s, in Bolinas. $20. 

Sunday, September 20

Yom Kippur begins at sundown. 

“Contemplating Climate Change,” a presentation by climate change researcher and former U.S. diplomat Trevor Houser, starts at 1 p.m. at St. Columba’s Church, in Inverness. A wine and cheese reception follows. Free.

Tom Connely plays from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Old Western Saloon. Then, The Patrick Winningham Band plays from 4 to 7 p.m. 

San Geronimo Community Center’s 12th annual International Day of Peace Festival culminates today at 2 p.m. with a ceremonial blessing by Henry Frank, art exhibits, activities, and live music from Orquestra de Reciclados de Cateura and AgapéSoul. Details at www.sgvcc.org/arts-events/arts-and-events.

Point Reyes Chamber Concerts presents pianist Jeffrey LaDeur at 4 p.m. at the Dance Palace Community Center. $35 tickets at www.pointreyeschamberconcerts.ludus.com.

A Yom Kippur Kol Nidre service starts at 4 p.m. in Samuel P. Taylor Park’s Redwood Grove Picnic Area. For information, contact [email protected] or (415) 497.6425.

Super Diamond plays for a Barbecue on the Lawn at 4 p.m. at Rancho Nicasio. $35. 

The Papermill Gang plays at 6 p.m. at the Papermill Creek Saloon, in Forest Knolls. $10. 

Paul Knight & Friends play from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Station House Café, in Point Reyes Station. Dinner reservations advised. 

The Baybillies play from 5 to 7 p.m. at Tony’s Seafood, in Marshall.