Arts & Entertainment
Let’s Go Live: ‘MVMF Teaser’ Concerts Return from MV Chamber & NoisePop, Kicking it Off With Alexi on March 20th (NOTE DATE CHANGE) at Proof Lab, 5:30-7pm, Followed by Meggy Travers at the Spring Faire on March 29th at the Mill Valley Community Center!
We’re firmly in the camp of there being no such thing as too much live music in Mill Valley. To that end, while we wake up every day to make the 2025 Mill Valley Music Fest the best version of itself, we’re also focused on getting you excited for a series of pop-up shows around town, all to remind you, and ourselves, that live music is a fundament element within the 94941, and as the weather gets a bit less frosty and the sun stays awake a bit longer, there’s plenty of fun and excitement to be had! FIRST UP: Alexi Glickman is no newbie – Proof Lab, 5:30-7pm!!
Read MoreThe Marinfidels Head to the Illustrious Throckmorton Theatre to Perform the Music of The Beatles Vs. The Rolling Stones – 17th Anniversary, March 29th, 8pm-10:30pm
The Marinfidels bring a legacy of music making that hails from the Golden Era of Rock N’ Roll. Beatles Vs Stones is the latest project in a mission to delight and entertain audiences with the music that most inspired them and influenced the popular culture of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. Scheuenstuhl’s Mill Valley Music is a record store surviving in the modern age of digital downloading, with a dedication to Keeping Music in Mill Valley. They have lots of new and used CDs, LPs, DVDs, Tshirts, posters and guitar strings.
Read MoreBake Sum is Popping up at Mamahuhu! From 9am-1pm on Saturday, April 5th, Stop by Mamahuhu to Grab Unique Pastries – Black Sesame Snickerdoodle, Green Onion Croissant, the Croissant/Musubi Mashup Croissubi & Much More!
Bake Sum is popping up at Mamahuhu! From 9 A.M. until 1 P.M. (or until we sell out!) on Saturday, April 5th, stop by Mamahuhu to grab unique pastries (like a Black Sesame Snickerdoodle, Green Onion Croissant, the croissant/musubi mashup Croissubi, Coconut Ube Cookies, and more!) from Oakland based bakery Bake Sum as well as all-new iced teas, boba, and milk teas from Mamahuhu.
Read MoreJanis Ganaden’s Surf + Sand Boutique Hosts an Early Career Counseling Discussion – March 18th, 6pm-7:30pm.
With Janis Ganaden taking the helm of the business in 2024, Ganaden in mixing it up a bit in March, hosting an Eartl Career Counseling Discussion via the The Hull Agency, which can help your recent or soon-to-be graduate start on a clear and confident career path. The event, set for March 18th, 6pm-7:30pm, features speakers Erin Hull and Christine Calegari.
Read MoreDive Into the Magic of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” From the Performing Arts Academy of Marin – March 21-23, 2025!
Dive into an unforgettable undersea adventure with Ariel, Flounder, and all your favorite characters! Our Mainstage Musical brings this classic story to life and features the incredible talents of young actors as they transport you to the kingdom of Atlantica. The talented cast includes performers ranging in age from 10 to 18. Please join us for an extraordinary weekend of theater from March 21 – 23, 2025 at the Marin Showcase Theater located at 20 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, CA 94903.
Read MoreCity of Mill Valley Is Set to Launch a Pilot Program Parking Meter Kiosk – Coming Soon in the City Hall Parking Lot!
We’re excited to introduce a brand-new, hassle-free parking experience in the City Hall parking lot with our new kiosk system! Here’s what you need to know: The kiosk will be live starting Wednesday, March 5th. Simply remember your parking spot number – no need to worry about your license plate number. For the duration of this pilot program, the parking spot number will be on a sticker on the current meter. You don’t need to display a receipt or ticket back in your car – just pay at the kiosk and go about your day. RSVP Stickers (available at the Mill Valley Police Department or online) will still allow you to park for the allotted time limit for free!
Read MoreRims & Goggles Are Thrilled to Invite You to this Month’s Trunk Show Event – Orgreen Eyewear & Oliver Goldsmith Sunglasses, Two of the Most Iconic & Innovative Eyewear Brands in the Industry, Showcase Entire Spring ’25 Collection! 11am-5pm
We are thrilled to invite you to this month’s Trunk Show Event @ Rims & Goggles. Orgreen Eyewear & Oliver Goldsmith Sunglasses, two of the most iconic and innovative eyewear brands in the industry, will be showcasing their entire Spring ’25 collection at Rims & Goggles in Strawberry Village this Saturday! Enjoy… 20% SAVINGS: Irresistible offers on your Frame & RX orders from our guest during the event. Exclusive Collections: Explore their 2025 Spring collection-Try them on before anyone else! Personal Styling: Let our expert stylists help you find the perfect frames that turn heads. Snack Attack: Sip & nibble while you shop!
Read MoreNominations Are Now Open for the 2025 Milley Awards for Creative Achievement – This 33-Year-Old Mill Valley Gala Sponsored by the MV Arts Commission & Volunteer Committee Honors Local Artists in a Variety of Categories & Who Have Contributed Greatly to the Arts Community of Mill Valley
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Milley Awards for Creative Achievement. This 33-year-old Mill Valley gala event sponsored by the Mill Valley Arts Commission and the volunteer Milley Executive Committee, honors local artists in the literary, visual, musical, and performance arts as well as those who have contributed greatly to the arts community of Mill Valley. Nominations with a maximum of 10 pages of supporting materials for each candidate are due at Mill Valley City Hall no later than noon on Thursday, April 17. To download the 2025 Nomination Brochure and Form, go to https://milleyawards.org/nominations/. The 2025 Milley Awards dinner and ceremony will be held at the Mill Valley Community Center from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday, October 26, 2025. Save the date!
Read MoreO’Hanlon Center for the Arts Hosts a Lucky Sunday Salon, $15 – March 16 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Our first Sunday Salon of 2025! Feeling LUCKY? Poetry, Music, Stories and MORE about LUCK! $15 for tickets. Bring Drink to Share starting at 4:00. pm Performances being at 5:00 pm. Confirmed presenters: Margery Kreitman (Story); Maureen Parton (Story); Tim Ryan (Music); Daniel Patrick and Christopher Smith (Music); Lorin Rowan (Music); Collette Sell (Poetry); Don Kline (Music); Jill Morris (Story).
Read MoreIslands: One Of California’s Friendliest Cities Is An Artsy, Bustling Gem That Resembles A European Village – You Only Get One Guess!
No matter the time of year, Mill Valley is buzzing with activity. The small, yet vibrant town is a paradise for artsy souls, from film fanatics to theater lovers. In fact, the town hosts an array of annual artsy events like the Mill Valley Film Festival. Taking place each October, this 11-day event draws in thousands of cinephiles, screening creations from over 200 filmmakers in the town’s local theaters. Furthermore, if you visit during the summer, you can catch the Mountain Play, an outdoor musical production put on by the local theater troupe. This annual play is set on the Cushing Memorial Amphitheater stage against a breathtaking mountain backdrop.
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