Enjoy Mill Valley Blog
The Enjoy Mill Valley Blog is the official storytelling platform of the Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce — and the most comprehensive source for what’s happening in and around town.
Whether you’re looking to explore something new, support a neighborhood business, or stay informed about upcoming events, the Enjoy Mill Valley Blog is your trusted source for local insight — thoughtfully curated and proudly community-driven.
SFGate: An Insider’s Guide to Mount Tamalpais Hiking, Camping and Beyond
Longtime Bay Area writer Kelly O’Mara has cranked out an all-encompassing guide to just about all of it, from the incredible history, the varying jurisdictions between Muir Woods National Monument and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. It’s the kind of roundup that simply allows you to forward the link the next time a friend comes in from out of town wondering the outdoor-centric must-do’s of our region.
Read MoreGet Your Groove On: Arts Commission’s Free Concerts in the Plaza Return – Sept. 9-10, 11am-7pm
And while the buskers and the bands keep playin’ year-round, one of the most exciting live music events returns September 9-10 as the Mill Valley Arts Commission’s brings back the Concerts in the Plaza series with two full days of live music featuring an array of acclaimed local bands, as well as a few exciting special guests.
Read MoreMarin Theatre Company Dives Into 2023-24 Season With ‘Odyssey,’ Written and Directed by Lisa Peterson – Runs Aug. 31st-Sept. 24
Set in a present-day relocation center for refugees on the Isle of Lesbos, four young women fleeing conflict in Middle Eastern, North African, and Eastern European countries await the next step of their quest for home and family.
Read MoreTom Buswell, Former Owner of Mill Valley’s Frantoio Ristorante That Closed in 2019, Shuts Down His Caffe Centro in SF’s South Park
Tom Buswell, who owned the popular, Cass Calder Smith-designed, 6,000-square-foot Italian restaurant Frantoio Ristorante in Tam Junction for many years until it closed in 2019 and later turned into Floodwater, has shut down Caffe Centro, the popular breakfast and lunch spot in San Francisco’s South Park he owned since 2013.
Read More7×7 Spotlights 3 Stellar Sunset Bay Area Picnic Spots, Including Cardiac Hill, With Suggested Stops at Sol Food and MV Market
FIrst, stop for Puerto Rican eats—think veggie or bistec sandwiches and ponche (a mix of mango iced tea and limeade)—at Sol Food(401 Miller Ave., Mill Valley). Or, choose from a generous selection of cheeses and cured meats, wine, and beer at the Mill Valley Market.
Read MoreDanna Lewis Sits Down With Investment Advisor and Realtor Mark Schneeberger
Mark’s shout outs: “D’Angelos, where my wife and I met – they’ve been around forever. They are an iconic Mill Valley establishment and you can walk in and get a table and get great service. Also a shout out to the organizers (MV Art Commission) of the Art Walk, it’s so fantastic because you get to walk around, see people, and visit the local shops. And to Sweetwater, love that place.”
Read MoreThe Redwoods to Host ‘Eat, Drink & Play’ Fun-Raiser With Live Music From the 85’s & Rock the Ages Choir – Aug. 27, 4-7pm
The event will highlight will highlight volunteer leadership opportunities at the Redwoods for adults and high schoolers.
Read MoreCurated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of July 31
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Read MoreCurtain Theatre Returns to Old Mill Park With Shakespeare’s All-Time Classic: ‘Romeo & Juliet’ – Aug. 12+13, Aug. 19+20, Aug. 26+27 & Sept. 2+3+4 (2pm)
Having produced free theater in Old Mill Park for more than 20 years, and with performance dates that span Aug. 12+13, Aug. 19+20, Aug. 26+27 & Sept. 2+3+4. (all showtimes 2pm), it comes as no surprise that the theatrical juggernaut is the subject of a recent Mill Valley Historical Review piece.
Read MoreCurated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of July 17
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Read MoreSweetwater Music Hall to Host the Ever-Popular Trivia Cafe – July 30, 6pm
The folks at the Sweetwater Music Hall want to find out. They’re reviving the popular Trivia Cafe, starting this Sunday, July 30, 5-7:30pm. Hosted by Howard Rachelson, Marin’s trivia master and the author of the Pacific Sun’s Trivia Cafe column, the event features great questions, visuals and music from all categories.
Read MoreSF Bay Adventures’ Schooner Freda B Returns With Jazz, Blues & Bridge Sails – July 21 & 28
While Covid-related protocols kept the schooner aground during the worst of the pandemic, the Freda B has long been back at it at full mast for a while now.
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