Arts & Entertainment
Free Mill Valley Arts Commission’s Legendary Comedy in the Plaza Turns 20, Returns With a Dynamite Quartet of Comics – June 20, 6pm
A quintet of dynamite comedians are set to tickle your funny bones in a night of hilarity on the Depot Plaza, including Dauood Naimyar (Event MC), Gary Michael Anderson, Jeff Applebaum, Giulio Gallarotti and Michael Yo. Comedy in the Plazacregularly draws some of the best standup comedians in the business, and this year’s edition is a special one, as one of the Bay Area’s truly one-of-a-kind comedic joyrides returns to the heart of Mill Valley. In doing so, the event is crossing a landmark moment, as it turns 20 this year. The event is set for Thursday, June 20 at 6pm.
Read More‘I Like to Help’: Jamie Johnson, a Do-It-All Mill Valley Mom on Multiple PTAs and With a Surging Enamel Pin Business, Is the Mill Valley Chamber’s Ambassador of the Month for June
“I volunteer and do all kinds of things – I’m not good at standing around,” she says with a laugh. “It feels really nice to help – this community is my home and it feels really nice to see people around town wearing one of my pins,” Johnson says. Johnson’s pin portfolio continues to grow, including for the likes of Vivalon, “I Heart Marin,’ Visit Marin, and moments of recognition.
Read MoreSurf + Sand Shop Toasts Anniversary Feat. the Likes of Senna Case, Elizee Shoes and Much More – June 1, 10am-6pm
Surf + Sand owner Lauren Friis is hosting her annual (2nd year) Makers Market, where they support other local women-owned businesses through creativity! There will be more than 9 vendors there (10 including us) and possibly more coming. Women’s and kids’ clothing, shoes, jewelry, photography, art, accessories, flowers, and more! Some of these artists are local Mill Valley moms, others are Bay Area natives. Many of these artists have won awards and much more! Senna Case is owned by local Mill Valley social media influencer Chantelle Paige. Elizée Shoes is a brand that has been worn by the likes of Brooke Shields.
Read MoreLongtime Local Photographer Amelia Plumb to Showcase ‘Psychedelic – Exploring Nature Through Experimental Film Photography’ at the Mill Valley Chamber Thru July 12th – ArtWalk is Tuesday, June 4th from 5:30-7:30!
Plumb, who fell in love with photography at a young age and found herself in the dark room by the time she got to high school, is set to showcase her 35 mm film, various film stocks (fujifilm 200 and Kodak Ektar 100).
“The film is soaked in liquid, and hand processed in one of just a few labs that process this type of film in the US,” she says. “This type of photography is ‘experimental, and the process is called ‘Film Soup.’
Mill Valley Music and the Marinfidels Return to Throckmorton Theatre With a Thrilling Hybrid Performance Incorporating the Music of The Beatles & The Rolling Stones – June 8, Doors 7pm, Show at 8pm
On June 8th 2, celebrate Mill Valley Music with Gary Scheuensuhl and the MarinFidels featuring the the Music of The Beatles & The Rolling Stones.
Read MoreWith Another Memorial Day Parade on the Horizon, CBS News Bay Area Honors Homestead Valley’s Creative Juggernaut Tim Ryan With a Jefferson Award
He’s long since had Enjoy Mill Valley’s undivided attention. And now he’s garnered the attention of CBS News Bay Area’s Jefferson Awards. “The vibrant flowers that fill Tim Ryan’s Mill Valley backyard don’t need water,” CBS News Bay Area wrote. “They’re rooted in community spirit.” “It’s joy. It’s simply just joy,” Ryan told CBS News Bay Area. “That’s my idea.”
Read MoreAfter Transitioning Away from CineArts, the Legendary Sequoia Theatre Returns Under New Management by the California Film Institute, With Ten $1 Screenings Starting Tonight!!
“We are thrilled to announce the reopening of the Sequoia Cinema under the CAFILM umbrella,” said Mark Fishkin, Executive Director and Founder of the California Film Institute. “The Sequoia holds a special place in the hearts of many, and we are excited to welcome patrons back for the movie-watching experience. While a full renovation is planned for the future, our current priority is to provide a welcoming environment for our community to enjoy fantastic films. We’re eager to reconnect with our loyal patrons and share the magic of the big screen with them.”
Read MoreJay Tamang, a Nepali-Born Social Worker, Longtime Whole Foods Employee and Multi-Talented Photographer, Is Set to Showcase his Dazzling ‘Natural Phenomena’ Work at the MV Community Center – June 4-July 4
While Tamang’s deep ties to Nepal remain, including his work for Nepal FREED (Foundation for Rural Educational & Economic Development), the organization he founded in 2009 to raise money to build schools in the remote villages of Nepal, Tamang stays busy, as you can likely guess from his biography.
Read MoreFloodwater in Tam Junction Once Again Welcomes West Coast Good Times’ Deep Disco, Featuring Canadian Duo SKIITOUR – May 18, 8pm-12am
Following their recent Sold Out show, DJs, West Coast Good Times return to Floodwater in Mill Valley with their Deep Disco party and are incredibly proud to be bringing Headliners, Canadian DJ duo SkiiTour, to Marin County for the very first time. Hailing from the snow-covered peaks of Whistler, DJ duo SkiiTour are best known for their upbeat “feel-good house music that keeps the vibe groovy” all while channeling a cheeky retro ski aesthetic.
Read MoreSingers Marin to Host an Upcoming Summer Session – Monday Nights in Tiburon from 7-9pm
Come Sing the Beatles – Singers Marin, a non-auditioned chorus, is accepting new singers for their mixed voice summer session featuring songs by the Beatles: “Let It Be”, “Good Day Sunshine” and “All You Need Is Love” are just a few. Rehearsals take place on Monday nights in Tiburon from 7:00-9:00 pm, starting on June 10th with a concert presented to the community on Saturday, August 17th.
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