Posts Tagged ‘Mill Valley’
125th Anniversary Labor Day Specials ā Get Ready to Take in the Culinary Abundance of Some of Your Favorite Restaurants!
Boo Koo, The Depot Bookstore & Cafe, Madrona Bakery, Mill Valley Market, Equator CoffeesĀ – 2 Miller Ave., Prabh Indian Kitchen, Flour Craft Bakery, Tamalpie. Onsite at the Plaza ā Sept. 1 only: Grilly’sĀ –Ā Specials: Kidās Rice, Bean & Cheese Burrito + canned drink + chips + cookie; 3 Street Tacos + canned drink; Chicken Taco Salad + canned drink Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Order: In-person orders in the Plaza only. Vitality Bows….AND MUCH MORE!
Read MoreMill Valley Celebrates 125th! Parade and Traffic Detours
On Monday, September 1, 2025, the City of Mill Valley will hold a parade to celebrate its 125th anniversary. The parade will commence at Mill Valley Middle School and finalize in LyttonĀ Square, downtown Mill Valley. There will be rolling road closures and detours before and duringĀ the duration of the parade.Ā Following the parade, Miller Avenue will remain closed between Throckmorton and Sunnyside,Ā to allow room for all to attend the festivities in Depot Plaza.Ā We encourage those who have scheduled obligations to plan ahead and leave early to reach yourĀ destination safely. If you work or live along northbound Miller Avenue, between Camino AltoĀ and downtown, there will be delays getting in or out of your home or business between 11:00 amĀ and 12:00 pm.Ā Ā
Read MoreLocal Kitchens: Award-Winning Chef Rick Martinez, Sonoran travels, and more at Local Kitchens in Mill Valley!
The famed cookbook author travelled with the restaurant team to Sonora to co-create these dishes, available exclusively at Local Kitchens. Features MartĆnezās signature tacos, burritos, caramelos, rice plates, housemade horchata and more.Ā Rick MartĆnez is a celebrated Mexican-American chef, cookbook author (āMi Cocina,ā āSalsa Daddyā), recipe developer, and regular contributor to The NY Times. His menu created in partnership with Local Kitchens draws from his cultural roots, culinary travels, and signature techniques. Inspired by the Sonoran region of Mexico, the menu pairs expertly seasoned meats with flame-charred flour tortillas, bright housemade salsas, and heritage ingredients like chiltepin chiles, sourced directly from Mexico.
Read MoreThe 68th Mill Valley Fall Arts Fest Is Coming Soon: Help Us ‘Paint the Town’!
Hereās where you come in: Weāre looking for a sponsorĀ ā an individual, a local business, a community organization ā to fund this project. In return, the sponsor would own the completed piece, or they might donate it to Mill Valley as a permanent public artwork for all to enjoy. Itās a rare opportunity to sponsor something beautiful, participatory, and enduring ā a project that will be remembered not just for the finished art, but for the countless joyful moments that created it.
Read MoreDo You Love to Sing? Singers Marin, a Non-Auditioned Marin Based Chorus, Is Accepting New Soprano & Alto Singers for Winter Season ā Rehearsals are Mondays in Tiburon from 7-9pm,Ā Starting Sept. 8th
Singers Marin , a non-auditioned Marin based chorus, is accepting new soprano and alto singers for their winter season.Ā Rehearsals are held on Mondays in Tiburon from 7-9 pm. Starting on Sept. 8th. The season culminates Ā with a concert on Dec. 7th. The theme for the season is “Winter In My Heart” with songs that speak of heartbreak and theĀ cold of winter as well as carols which celebrateĀ the winter holidays no matter the weather. To register or for more information, visitĀ singersmarin.org/seasonsĀ or call 415-383-3712. All singers are welcome!
Read MoreAndrea de Francisco’s MYSTIC Is Turning One: Join Them Sunday, Oct. 12th, 4-6:30 PM to Celebrate Their First Trip Around the Sun ā Ribbon Cutting, Magical Art Shop at 31 Sunnyside!
Andrea de Francisco’sĀ MYSTIC at 31 Sunnyside, a vital part of downtown Mill Valley that has exciting history on its side, is set to celebrate their First Trip Around the Sun ā Ribbon Cutting, Magical Art Shop at 31 Sunnyside!Ā MYSTIC Is turning one: Join them Sunday, Oct. 12th, 4-6:30 PM!Ā “This event is a heartfelt thank you to our friends, family, and neighbors whoāve supported us this past year,” says Andrea de Francisco. “We wouldnāt be here without you!
Read MoreSF Chronicle: San Francisco Went Too Far in the Wrong Direction ā It’s Leading the Way Again, and It Could Benefit Marin and the Larger Bay Area
Something has been in the air inĀ San FranciscoĀ for more than a year now ā and for once, itās not fog or hype aboutĀ whatās next in tech. Instead, itās clarity. After years ofĀ national headlinesĀ portraying the city as a symbol of dysfunction, San Francisco is quietlyĀ undergoingĀ aĀ course correctionĀ rooted not in ideology but in common sense. Weāve witnessed investments in law enforcement, a successful tax cut measure to support both small and large businesses, and, most recently, an end to the practice of distributing drug paraphernalia on our streets.
Read MoreFlour Craft Bakery at Mill Valley Lumber Yard Hosts a Book Signing & Back to School ā ‘Weāre Thrilled to Host Executive Chef Katie Reicher, of the Iconic Greens Restaurant in SF, for a Special Book Signing of Her New Cookbook, ‘Seasons of Greens,’ August 29th 4ā6 PM at the MV Lumber Yard
Flour Craft Bakery at Mill Valley Lumber Yard Hosts a Book Signing & Back to School ā ‘Weāre Thrilled to Host Executive Chef Katie Reicher, of the Iconic Greens Restaurant in SF, for a Special Book Signing of Her New Cookbook, ‘Seasons of Greens,’ August 29th 4ā6 PM at the Mill Valley Lumber Yard. When: Thursday, August 29th 4ā6 PM. Where: Mill Valley Lumber Yard, sponsored by The GoodLife Shop. Details: Pre-registration is required and space is limited to 25 guests. Your registration includes a signed copy of ‘Seasons of Greens’, light bites and snacks from the book, and a Q&A between Katie & Heather. Celebrate seasonal cooking, slow living, and the joy of gathering well. We look forward to seeing you there! āØ
Read MoreMarin Theatre’s Next Play Tony-Winning play About Vaccine Politics Coming to Marin!
Seven years after its debut at Berkeleyās Aurora Theatre Co., Bay Area playwright Jonathan Spectorās sly, incisive comedy āEureka Dayā is coming to Mill Valleyās Marin Theatre. A spoof of ultra-careful parents discussing vaccination policy at an exclusive private school ā and a spoof of much more than that ā the play has been well received everywhere itās been produced, including London and New York, where it won this yearās Tony Award for best revival of a play. Opening Aug. 28, āEureka Dayā will feature original director Josh Costello (Auroraās artistic director) at the helm.
Read MoreArts Commissionās 2025 Free Concerts in the Plaza Are Almost Here!! Los Mendoza y Friends @ 11am, IrieFuse @1pm, Nancy Fawson & Corner Pocket Band, 3pm-4:30pm, Mark Karan’s Buds: 5pm-6:30pm & Soji and the Afrobeat, 7pm-8:30pm!
Mill Valley also showcases thrilling live music at long-cherished festivals like the Homestead Valley Music, which returns to Homestead Meadow, as well as the Creekside Fridays at the Tam Valley Community Center, with Fog Burners on August 22nd and Marble Party on Sept. 5th! And don’t get us started on the venerable nonprofit Sweetwater Music Hall, which has top-notch live music just about every night of the week, as often does the Throckmorton Theatre. While the buskers and bands keep playin’ year-round, one of the most exciting live music events returns this month, on August 31st, with CONCERTS ON THE PLAZA! Concerts in the Plaza returns in 2025 on Sunday, August 31st from 11am to 8:30pm. This year’s concerts are a special Mill Valley 125th Anniversary Showcase as a part of the Labor Day Weekend-long celebration.
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