In partnership with
Platform and Springboard Diving in Marin for Youth and Adults
Dive Lab, founded in 2021 by former champion diver and licensed therapist Miranda Maas, is a nonprofit diving program based at the Indian Valley Campus/College of Marin. Built on a holistic philosophy that prioritizes personal growth over podiums, Dive Lab blends diving, mindfulness, strength training, and even circus skills to create confident, healthy athletes. Serving participants ages 6 to 77, the program fosters community, resilience, and joy in and out of the pool.
Learn more about our year-round program, explore our Summer Dive Camp, or visit our website to discover how we’re changing the future of club sports.
It’s a three day weekend for Memorial Day, a solemn national holiday. Enjoy some of these great yearly Marin events, but also find time to reflect.
Wednesday, May 20
This is a rare top-notch cover band on a Wednesday night at a fun venue (The Junction). They play yacht rock from the 70s and 80s. 7-10pm, $30.
All Weekend
This is an impressive event on top of a hill in Southern Novato. Dancers, food, music, wine, shopping. It even goes late into the evening. Friday is free and 5-9pm. Saturday is 11am-9pm and Sunday 11am-8pm (these days are $5 but also have the full agenda).
A legit carnival with rides, games, and more. Unlimited rides for $36.
Friday, May 22
This kicks off the first of 5 weeks of music in Piper Park. Funk Nugget plays 70s funk and disco. Beer, wine, pizza for purchase. 6-8pm, free.
Saturday, May 23
This is a private club, but here’s your chance to check it out. A Marin band will be playing rock ‘n’ roll and funk on the dock. And you can get in with an RSVP and $10 cover charge.
This monthly event runs from 10-5, with David Hobbes Band playing music 1-4. Free.
Sunday, May 24
This is a huge event with thousands of attendees every Memorial Day. It’s at Santos Meadow, not the beach itself. From their website: Often called “one of the last great hippie stomps.” Noon-5, $30 parking.
Monday, May 25
Start your day with the Volunteer Firefighters Pancake Breakfast from 7-11. The parade starts at 11am, check the link above for parking and traffic details. Then head over to…
This free event is outside the Mill Valley Community Center. Music, food trucks, beer garden. Noon-7pm with the highlight: Tainted Love playing 5-7pm.
Tuesday, May 26
Public House Marin is a fairly new restaurant that hosts a lot of unique community events. Crafting isn’t just for kids, they are starting a monthly craft night. This week it’s wine bottle candlestick holders. 6pm, $10.
Wednesday, May 27
Barry Spitz is THE Dipsea historian and he’s giving a talk at the new College of Marin Center for Student Success, including a special focus on the pioneering women. 6:30-7pm reception, 7-8pm presentation. Free ($4 parking).
Solid, just so solid. Everyone is always chasing the latest trendy bakery, yet this whole time Creekside has been in Novato, doing a consistently great job since 1983. Yes, this is a place you should consider for your cakes and cookies for special occasions. But don’t sleep on going for brunch or lunch and enjoying their savory food as well. For example, avocado toast or biscuits & gravy.
When I shared my love for shakshuka (poached eggs in spiced tomato sauce), someone said Creekside has it. Maybe it’s on the specials, it isn’t listed online? Someone let me know when it’s back.
Izzy, 4-year-old Chinese Shar-Pei living in Tam Valley. Adopted at 8 weeks old along with her identical sibling Azul. Izzy ran away from home for 14 days, creating a massive manhunt from the helpful community only to return on her own tired, hungry, and hurt from a coyote or skunk fight. She is thriving back home again.
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New Cocktail Class Series and More From Marin Buzz
This was such a hit last time: learn how to make impressive cocktails in this hands-on and social class. You'll be with a curated table of four people, enjoying a self-serve dinner spread by Left Bank, while an expert from King Floyd's leads you through crafting and sampling a series of drinks. Very limited seats, grab a ticket here.
Marin Buzz is also announcing a couple of other events and releasing tickets in the next week. Some of these have very limited spots, so we created a free Insider Texts for people who want to hear about Marin Buzz events and breaking opportunities.
Plus, if you are a business owner or marketer, Marin Buzz has some exciting opportunities coming up. So we created a new email list that will receive the information first.
Thanks for reading. If you know of anything interesting going on in Marin, just reply to this email to let us know.
