Thursday, December 7
Tonight is the first night of Hanukkah.
A free, very gentle yoga class for seniors and others takes place from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursdays, and from 11 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays, at the Dance Palace. Pre-registration required by contacting Noele at (415) 723.9691 or [email protected].
A food bank opens at 11 a.m. for elders and at 11:45 a.m. for all others at the Bolinas Community Center. A drive-through food pantry is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursdays at the San Geronimo Commons, and the Tomales food pantry is open from 2 to 2:45 p.m. at the town hall.
A knitting group meets from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Thursdays at the Point Reyes Library.
A Winter Songwriters Night takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. at Eleven, in Bolinas, hosted by the LoWatters.
The Fly by Night Choir presents “David Bowie: An Epic Singalong,” featuring “Space Oddity” and other Bowie classics from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the San Geronimo Community Center. Led by Dia Nova and Dr. Sachs. Drop in at any time. $10. Information at www.sgvcc.org/event/fly-by-night-choir.
The Tomales Town Hall hosts an open mic at 7 p.m. every second Thursday of the month. Musicians, storytellers, poets and audience are welcome; sign up at 6:30 p.m.
Isaac Cantor and Friends play bluegrass at 8 p.m. at the Papermill Creek Saloon, in Forest Knolls.
Friday, December 8
Tama One hosts a three-day holiday market from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Olema. Featuring jewelry, vintage fashion, clairvoyant readings, pottery, textiles and collectibles.
A Shabbat and Hannukah celebration and potluck supper takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. at the San Geronimo Valley Community Center. Bring latkes, salads, side dishes or desserts, and your menorah for candle lighting.
The Bolinas Winter Faire takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Bolinas Community Center with local arts and crafts, hearty food, eggnog and caroling.
Danny Montana plays a happy hour show at 5 p.m. at the Papermill Creek Saloon, in Forest Knolls. Then, Junk Parlor and El Cajon play at 8:30 p.m.
A live jazz musical reading of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and more yuletide favorites performed by the Gary Foster Jazz Trio with guest artists Laura Wiebe and the College of Marin Chamber Singers starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Tomales Presbyterian Church. Donations benefit the church’s historic building fund.
The Occidental Community Choir performs a mini-concert and leads a holiday sing-along at 7 p.m. at the Tomales Town Hall. $10 at the door. Cash bar.
Aki Kumar plays blues without borders for a dinner show at 7:30 p.m. at Rancho Nicasio. $20. Reservations at www.ranchonicasio.com.
Blu Egyptian plays an original and danceable fusion of bluegrass, rock, funk and more at 8:30 p.m. at Smiley’s Schooner Saloon, in Bolinas. $10 tickets at www.smileyssaloon.com.
John Gonzales plays ukulele hook-folk at 8 p.m. at the Old Western Saloon, in Point Reyes Station. $5.
Saturday, December 9
A Creekwalk Tour to observe coho salmon in spawning season starts at 10 a.m. in Samuel P. Taylor State Park. $15 to $25 sliding-scale donations, or free for children 5 and under. Presented by the Salmon Protection and Watershed Network. Register in advance at www.seaturtles.org/creekwalk.
Ceramic tile artist Justine Tatarsky holds an open studio from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 272 Redwood Drive, in Woodacre. Information at www.artontile.com.
Gallery Route One hosts a 40th Anniversary Celebration with refreshments, art activities and music from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. A cake cutting takes place at 3 p.m., followed by live music, oysters and champagne from 4 to 6 p.m. The exhibition runs through Jan. 7.
Tama One continues a holiday market from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Olema. Featuring jewelry, vintage fashion, clairvoyant readings, pottery, textiles, collectibles and hot food by Bar Tanuki.
Kinoko with chef Yuko pops up from noon to 5 p.m. or until sold out at Artiquity, in Inverness. Rice balls, rice bowls and mochi muffins to take home or enjoy on the patio. An opening reception for “Laurie Curtis: Paintings and Pottery” takes place from 2 to 4 p.m. at the gallery, and master knitter Marlie de Swart will be on hand showing a small selection of her hand-knit sweaters and shawls.
The Bolinas Winter Faire continues from noon to 8 p.m. at the Bolinas Community Center. Featuring local arts and crafts, hearty food, eggnog and caroling.
The Environmental Action Committee of West Marin hosts a holiday winter gathering from 1 to 4 p.m. at Buck Hall at the Lodge at Marconi, in Marshall. Appetizers, drinks and music by Desi and The Mish. RSVP required to [email protected].
Landscape painter Thomas Wood shows his recent paintings from 1 to 5 p.m. at Thomas Wood Fine Art on the Nicasio town square.
“A Look into the Lens” invites you into the Point Reyes Lighthouse to discover its history and function with a park ranger from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 31.
“The Mitten,” A Christmas play for families and little ones, starts at 4 p.m. today and tomorrow in the Dance Palace Church Space, in Point Reyes Station. $10, but no one turned away.
Acoustic duo Steve & Mason plays at 5 p.m. at the Papermill Creek Saloon, in Forest Knolls. Then, the West Marin Grateful Dead Appreciation Society plays at 8:30 p.m.
Danny Click & the Hell Yeahs play a birthday bash dinner show at 8 p.m. at Rancho Nicasio. $22. Reservations at www.ranchonicasio.com.
BeccaJane Soul Train plays blues, folk and rock at 8 p.m. at the Old Western Saloon, in Point Reyes Station. $5.
Hot Laundry plays hi-octane rock ’n roll at 9 p.m. at Smiley’s Schooner Saloon, in Bolinas. $10 tickets at www.smileyssaloon.com.
Sunday, December 10
Inverness wood sculptor Bruce Mitchell holds a holiday sale of his wood bowls and plates at his studio from today through Dec.23, by appointment. Call (415) 847.1145 or visit www.brucemitchellstudios.com for information.
Heidrun Meadery’s Annual Holiday Open House takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 11925 Highway 1, in Point Reyes Station. Mead and warm cups of soup will be served and gift items will be for sale.
Ceramic tile artist Justine Tatarsky holds an open studio from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 272 Redwood Drive, in Woodacre. Information at www.artontile.com.
Tama One wraps up a holiday market from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Olema. Featuring jewelry, vintage fashion, clairvoyant readings, pottery, textiles, collectibles and hot food by Bar Tanuki and Cute Coffee.
The Bolinas Winter Faire concludes from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Bolinas Community Center. Local arts and crafts, hearty food, eggnog and caroling. Santa visits from noon to 4 p.m.
The Dance Palace Art Committee Group Show holds a reception from noon to 2 p.m. in the Dance Palace lobby, in Point Reyes Station. All art sales will benefit the center.
The Alamo Mission Band, an acoustic ensemble featuring strong harmonies and a diverse catalog of music, plays from noon to 2 p.m. at Tenfold Farmstand at the Union Elementary School (5300 Redhill Road). Free, but donations encouraged.
A Creekwalk Tour to observe coho salmon in spawning season starts at 12:30 p.m. in Samuel P. Taylor State Park. $15 to $25 sliding-scale donations, or free for children 5 and under. Presented by the Salmon Protection and Watershed Network. Register in advance at www.seaturtles.org/creekwalk.
“A Look into the Lens” invites you into the Point Reyes Lighthouse to discover its history and function with a park ranger from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 31.
“The Mitten,” A Christmas play for families and little ones, starts at 4 p.m. in the Dance Palace Church Space, in Point Reyes Station. $10, but no one turned away.
Red Meat plays a Christmas dance party at 5 p.m. at Rancho Nicasio. $18. Reservations at www.ranchonicasio.com.
Paul Knight & Friends play from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Station House Café, in Point Reyes Station. No cover.
The Songbirds play old favorites and sweet harmonies from 5 to 7 p.m. at Tony’s Seafood, in Marshall. No cover.
The Papermill All-Stars play at 6 p.m. at the Papermill Creek Saloon.
The Lagunitas Open Gym features ping pong from 6 to 9 p.m. on Sundays. $5 to $10 sliding-scale donations.
Monday, December 11
The Rollin’ Root produce truck sells farmers’ market produce on Mondays at the following locations in West Marin: Main Street and Dillon Beach Road in Tomales from 9 to 10 a.m., the Hog Island Oyster Farm from 11 a.m. to noon and Walnut Place in Point Reyes from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m.
The West Marin Community Services food pantry is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Point Reyes Station.
Felix Marquardt and host Michael Lerner discuss Black Elephant, the social network founded by Marquardt, from 10 a.m. to noon at Commonweal, in Bolinas. Presented by the New School at Commonweal. Free; donations encouraged. Register at www.tns.commonweal.org.
A senior lunch starts at noon on Mondays at the San Geronimo Valley Community Center. $3 donation for those 62 and over, $6 for those under 62. Reservations by emailing Nicole at [email protected].
A mending circle meets from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. every Monday in the Jack Mason Museum room of the Inverness Library. Bring your project and any bobbles and notions to share. Basic sewing tools and alteration advice from Sherry Baty will be available.
A free Spanish-speaking emotional support group meets from 6 to 8 p.m. on second and fourth Mondays at the West Marin Multi-Services Center (1 Sixth Street) in Point Reyes Station. For information, call (415) 496.5680.
Tuesday, December 12
The Learning Bus visits the Bolinas-Stinson Preschool from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. with bilingual storytime, songs, games, art projects and more for children 5 and under. Free.
The West Marin Community Services food pantry is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 4 p.m. in Point Reyes Station.
The Bolinas-Stinson Union School District board meets at 5 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at the Bolinas School.
Drop-in tech support is newly available from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Stinson Beach Library. Bring your laptop, tablet or smartphone.
The San Geronimo Valley Community Center board meets at the community center at 6 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month.
Kids and adults pickup soccer games start with kids at 6 p.m. and adults at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at West Marin School.
Wednesday, December 13
Dr. Angelo Capozzi of the Rotary Club of Tiburon-Belvedere and co-founder of Rotaplast International, speaks 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].
A coffee klatch starts at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays at the Inverness Library.
The Learning Bus visits the Tomales Community Park from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. with bilingual storytime, songs, games, art projects and more for children 5 and under. Free.
Family Wednesdays take place from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Bolinas Library.
A Hanukkah celebration takes place at 4 p.m. in front of the West Marin Pharmacy with singing, latkes and hot cocoa and the lighting of a 9-foot menorah. For information, email [email protected].
Adult volleyball takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. at the West Marin School gym. All levels welcome.
Grateful Wednesdays with host Danny Luehring starts at 7 p.m. at the Papermill Creek Saloon, in Forest Knolls.
Thursday, December 14
Multi-instrumentalist Joyce Kouffman holds a free, online introductory meeting of “Inside the Arts,” a film, discussion and arts group, at 3 p.m. to preview the upcoming the twice-monthly series. Starts with excerpts from Leonard Bernstein’s 1973 lectures. For information or to register by Dec. 21, go to www.JoyceJazz.com or call (415) 663.9176.
A family-friendly holiday crafts program takes place from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Point Reyes Library. Come make cards, soap, candles and more.
The Nicasio School board meets at 5 p.m. in the school library.
Art & Pozole Night at West Marin School features arts and crafts for families and delicious, homemade pozole to eat onsite or take home from 5 to 7 p.m., in Point Reyes Station. All proceeds benefit local education enrichment.
A winter sing-along to celebrate the night sky, led by students and accompanied by community musicians, takes place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Bolinas School. Dress warm and bring a bowl, spoon and cup for soup, bread, hot chocolate and cookies.
The Shoreline Unified School District board meets in open session at 6 p.m. at Tomales High School. Information at www.shorelineunified.org.
The Point Reyes Station Village Association meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month in the Dance Palace Church Space. The agenda is posted at www.pointreyesstation.org.
King Tide plays at 8 p.m. at the Papermill Creek Saloon, in Forest Knolls.
Singer-songwriter Noaa Rienecker plays at 8 p.m. at Smiley’s Schooner Saloon, in Bolinas. $5 tickets at www.smileyssaloon.com or $10 at the door.
Friday, December 15
The Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council meets from 9 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. at the Red Barn Classroom in the Point Reyes National Seashore and virtually. Featuring reports from the superintendent of Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries and more. Visit https://farallones.noaa.gov/manage/sac_meetings.html for the meeting agenda and participation details.
Multi-instrumentalist Joyce Kouffman holds a free, online introductory meeting of “Inside the Arts,” a film, discussion and arts group, at 12:30 p.m. to preview the upcoming the twice-monthly series. Starts with excerpts from Leonard Bernstein’s 1973 lectures. For information or to register by Dec. 21, go to www.JoyceJazz.com or call (415) 663.9176.
The Gan HaLev Jewish Congregation presents a virtual Shabbat service at 7 p.m. Email [email protected] for information.
Coup 53, a documentary film about the CIA/M16 Iranian coup, screens at 6 p.m. at the Calvary Presbyterian Church, in Bolinas. Free. A post-show question-and-answer session will be led by Walter and Aggie Murch.
A Midwinter Concert and Singalong with Briony Greenhill and JoJo & the Wildflowers starts at 7 p.m. at the Dance Palace Community Center, in Point Reyes Station. $20 to $40 sliding-scale donations. Details and tickets at www.dancepalace.org/event/concert-event/.
The Renegade Orchestra plays the greatest dance hits of the ’30s, ’ 40s and ’ 50s, along with jazzy holiday music, at 7:30 p.m. at Rancho Nicasio. $25. Reservations at www.ranchonicasio.com.
Pianist Aaron Hammerman plays honky tonk and barrel roll at 8 p.m. at the Old Western Saloon, in Point Reyes Station. $5.
The Heard Eye plays at 8:30 p.m. at the Papermill Creek Saloon, in Forest Knolls.
Lila Blue and the Kilbanes play a mix of indie folk and Americana at 8:30 p.m. at Smiley’s Schooner Saloon, in Bolinas. $10 tickets at www.smileyssaloon.com.
Saturday, December 16
The Stinson Beach County Water District meets at 9:30 a.m. on the third Saturday of the month at 3785 Shoreline Highway.
A Creekwalk Tour to observe coho salmon in spawning season starts at 10 a.m. in Samuel P. Taylor State Park. $15 to $25 sliding-scale donations, or free for children 5 and under. Presented by the Salmon Protection and Watershed Network. Register in advance at www.seaturtles.org/creekwalk.
An Advent Day of Reflection takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church in Inverness, led by Father Vincent. $50 includes morning coffee and lunch. Pre-registration required at www.stcolumbasinverness.org/o-antiphons.
Ceramic tile artist Justine Tatarsky holds an open studio from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and tomorrow at 272 Redwood Drive, in Woodacre. Information at www.artontile.com.
Acoustic ensemble The Alamo Mission Band plays an assortment of traditional and contemporary holiday-inspired songs from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Tenfold Farmstand at the Union Elementary School (5300 Redhill Road). Donations encouraged.
A holiday open house with the Point Reyes National Seashore Association and the National Park Service takes place from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Bear Valley Visitor Center. Photos with the Morgan horses will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. Enjoy treats and arts and crafts projects and 15 percent off purchases at the visitor center store.
Landscape painter Thomas Wood shows his recent paintings from 1 to 5 p.m. at Thomas Wood Fine Art on the Nicasio town square.
“A Look into the Lens” invites you into the Point Reyes Lighthouse to discover its history and function with a park ranger from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 31.
An opening reception for “100 Hooks,” a group show featuring over 100 esteemed artists and designers from the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, Mexico and Japan, takes place from 3 to 6 p.m. at Blunk Space, in Point Reyes Station. The exhibit shows through Feb. 11. Details at www.jbblunk.com.
Epicenter Sound and Bigga Happiness Sound play reggae, dancehall and more 8 p.m. at the Old Western Saloon, in Point Reyes Station. $10.
A Nat King Cole Christmas Show featuring Stella Heath starts at 8 p.m. at Rancho Nicasio. $25. Reservations at www.ranchonicasio.com.
Agents of Change plays hard folk at 5 p.m. at the Papermill Creek Saloon, in Forest Knolls. Then, Soul Discipilz play at 8:30 p.m.
The McQuilkin Family Music Hour starts at 7 p.m. at the San Geronimo Valley Community Center. Tickets and information at www.sgvcc.org.
Mike Blanchard and the Californios play folk, Tex-Mex and other traditional American musical styles at 8:30 p.m. at Smiley’s Schooner Saloon, in Bolinas. $10 tickets at www.smileyssaloon.com.
Sunday, December 17
A Creekwalk Tour to observe coho salmon in spawning season starts at 12:30 p.m. in Samuel P. Taylor State Park. $15 to $25 sliding-scale donations, or free for children 5 and under. Presented by the Salmon Protection and Watershed Network. Register in advance at www.seaturtles.org/creekwalk.
“A Look into the Lens” invites you into the Point Reyes Lighthouse to discover its history and function with a park ranger from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 31.
Elvin Bishop’s Big Fun Trio plays a dinner show at 7 p.m. at Rancho Nicasio. $40. Reservations at www.ranchonicasio.com.
Hannah Jern-Miller plays acoustic folk from 5 to 7 p.m. at Tony’s Seafood, in Marshall. No cover.
The Joe Kelner Trio play classic jazz standards from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Station House Café, in Point Reyes Station. No cover.
Open Road plays folk Americana with special guest Kyle Alden at 6:30 p.m. at the Papermill Creek Saloon, in Forest Knolls.