[MARIN EVENTS] Breweries, a film master class, a beer pong tournament, and more

Napa Valley Burger Company in Sausalito

This is in a great location that happens to be the oldest brick building in Sausalito (1885). It sounds like a chain, like it started up north, but in fact it is the only location. If “sit-down burger” is a restaurant category, this has to be in contention for the top in Marin. They close at 6 each day, so it might be easier to go on a weekend. If there’s a wait, just walk around (like over to Gabrielson Park).

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Friday, October 3

Little Mermaid (2023) Outdoors in Mill Valley

This is the last of the series at Old Mill Park. Starts at sunset, free.

West End Block Party in San Rafael

The penultimate event in this street shutdown series features the band Urban Outlaws. 6-9, free.

All Weekend Long

Rancho Nicasio Live Music

Is this the weekend you make it out to Nicasio? Friday is SunHunter Band “Pacific Sun’s 2025 best local band.” Saturday is Pete Floyd (think Pink Floyd) with a laser light show. Sunday is Rodney Crowell (sold out, but I’ll be there, so if you have tickets come say hi).

Marin Vegan Chef Challenge

Actually, this goes all month. A bunch of restaurants added a special vegan menu item. I gotta try Palmetto Superfoods or Uchiwa vegan ramen.

Saturday, October 4

Tiburon Wine Festival

This is as impressive a wine festival as you’ll find. 65 wineries and 10 restaurants. All samples are included in the price. 1-4, $130.

Fairfax Brew Co 1 Year Party

Hard to believe they have been open for a year already. They will have live music, free soft serve for kids (what about 6’2” kids?), new beers and more. 11:30-9.

Jon Chu Master Class at Mill Valley Film Festival

The Mill Valley Film Festival opens this week and this is one of the top events. The director gives you a peek behind the curtain of Wicked. (There are also the Metallica and Spike Lee events the following weekend that have standby lists. Plus this is an interesting local movie.) 1:45, $20.

The Keg Stand Brand Opening Party in Novato

We shared this as our bar of the week recently, and now they are officially launching with a party. It goes from 12-9, and there’s a $20 beer pong tournament that starts at 1.

Ranger Led Hike in Fairfax

It’s a long walk up White Hill (8 miles round-trip), which will give you plenty of time to talk “about the famous B-17 crash.” Sounds like a future Marin History post. 8-2, free.

Freestone Peaches at Sweetwater in Mill Valley

I haven’t featured this awesome venue much recently, are they just not getting the top bands for some reason? This is an Allman Brothers tribute band who put on a good show. 7pm, $28.

Marin Fashion Night in Sausalito

This is a full-on fashion show, right here in Marin. Plus an after party. $80.

Sunday, October 5

McNears Beach History in San Rafael

We did a recent Marin History section about the McNears. Now you can hear from an expert and see it for yourself. 10am, free.

Cars and Coffee in Novato

Are you a morning person? Grab a coffee and check out cars from 6:30-10.

Want a trip outside of Marin?

All weekend long in Golden Gate Park is Hardly Strictly Bluegrass. Completely free. Friday: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Rodney Crowell, Shawn Colvin. Saturday: Steve Earle, Robert Earl Keen. Sunday: Emmylou Harris.

Can you do a good Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift impression? Apply to this movie shoot in Willows.

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— Allison + Brian