Marin Art and Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake, oss, CA 9495

Tuesday, October 20 and Tuesday, October 27, 11 am to 1:30 pmThis fun and fast-paced introductory class meets on two Tuesdays, October 20 and 27, 11 am to 1:30 pm - you must attend both sessions.Bam, Crack, Dot, Dragons, and Flowers: join Kim Nash for help demystifying this game and its quirky lingo, and learn just how much fun it can be! Mah Jongg is a tile game that originated in China in the mid-1800s and came to the US in the 1920s. The goal is to be the first to get a winning 14-tile sequence or "Mah Jongg". Sounds simple? Sort of, and yet complicated enough to keep you wanting to play again and again.We will follow standardized rules created by the National Mah Jongg League (NMLJ) formed in 1937. The two sessions are interactive and fun! There's a lot of upfront information to understand the tiles and National Mah Jongg League Card to get you up and playing.First session: Instruction from the very basics - the tiles, reading the NMJL card, picking a hand, and how to deal. We will end with an open-hand game.Second session: Refresh on the basics and then jump into coached play with additional focus on strategy.Kim will have 2026 NMJL cards available for use during the class. To continue playing after the class, you may buy a card directly from the National Mah Jongg League or from Kim.$294.95.Presented by Marin Art and Garden Center.

Local Event: American Mah Jongg: Beginners Class

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American Mah Jongg: Beginners Class

Tuesday, October 20 and Tuesday, October 27, 11 am to 1:30 pmThis fun and fast-paced introductory class meets on two Tuesdays,...

Marin Art and Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake, oss, CA 94957

Dreaming of a garden filled with beautiful spring blooms? Fall is the perfect time to get started!Join Jill Sowards of Violetear Studio for a lively, hands-on workshop all about selecting, growing, and caring for fall-planted bulbs. Discover how to choose bulbs that will thrive in your garden, where and when to plant them, and how to care for them so they return year after year.Jill will share practical tips and inspiration for creating a spring garden full of color, texture, and seasonal interest - whether you're planting your first bulbs or looking to expand an established garden.In this workshop, you'll learn:-How to select bulbs suited to your garden and growing conditions- When and where to plant fall bulbs for the best results- Tips for preparing soil, planting, watering, and ongoing care- How to combine different bulbs for a beautiful succession of spring blooms- Ways to encourage bulbs to return and flourish year after yearAnd then it's time to get your hands dirty! We'll finish with a quick, hands-on "potting up" activity, where you'll plant bulbs to take home and enjoy as they grow.Come for the gardening inspiration, stay for the hands-on fun - and leave with your own little promise of spring!No gardening experience necessary.124.39.Presented by Marin Art and Garden Center

Local Event: Fall Bulbs for Spring Color

Fall Bulbs for Spring Color

Dreaming of a garden filled with beautiful spring blooms? Fall is the perfect time to get started!Join Jill Sowards of...

Swirl, dip, repeat! Create stunning marbled papers in this hands-on 2-hour workshop, all materials included.Paper marbling has been practiced around the world since the 12th century, transforming ordinary paper into something worthy of reverence-and now it's your turn to give it a try!In this fast-paced 2-hour workshop, you'll dive hands-first into the mesmerizing world of marbling. You'll create your own assortment of one-of-a-kind papers, perfect for greeting cards, notebook covers, and more. Artist and instructor Suzy Kopf will demonstrate several classic marbling patterns to get you started, but most of your time will be spent experimenting at your very own marbling station-so get ready to make some magic (and maybe a little mess).Suzy will provide materials and show you how to bind your own journal using a saddle stitch bookbinding technique, so you can create a handmade journal featuring a cover made from the marbled paper you created, ready for your next big idea, sketch, or story.A few things to know before you come:Marbling is a wet process, so wear an apron or clothes you don't mind getting a little dirty.You'll be able to arrange pickup of your dried projects with Marin Art and Garden Center after the workshop.$145.71.Presented by Marin Art and Garden Center

Local Event: Paper Marbling Workshop

Paper Marbling Workshop

Swirl, dip, repeat! Create stunning marbled papers in this hands-on 2-hour workshop, all materials included.Paper marbling has...

Join Crown &amp; Crumpet at the beautiful Marin Art and Garden Center for a delightfully different Pink Halloween Afternoon Tea!We're giving Halloween the Crown &amp; Crumpet treatment-think pink, playful and just a little bit spooky. Enjoy our traditional British Afternoon Tea with a Halloween twist, along with fun activities, a few fabulous local vendors and plenty of festive surprises. This isn't just a children's tea-grown-ups are very much invited to join the fun! Come in costume if you fancy, add a touch of pink to your Halloween look, or simply come as you are and enjoy a wonderfully unusual afternoon of tea, treats and Halloween cheer.$95.60.Presented by Marin Art and Garden Center

Local Event: Pink Halloween Afternoon Tea

Pink Halloween Afternoon Tea

Join Crown & Crumpet at the beautiful Marin Art and Garden Center for a delightfully different Pink Halloween Afternoon...

Experiment with collage and watercolor techniques in this fun project-centered workshop to create your very own botanical collage.You'll draw inspiration from the natural world of the Marin Art and Garden Center as well as art history and design to create plant inspired collages in this guided workshop.No drawing or art experience is necessary to get a great result with this technique, which invites cutting and tracing. We'll cover color mixing with watercolors, discuss how a limited color palette can achieve a unified result, best practices for clean gluing and what makes a strong design composition. All art making materials provided. Participants should feel confident handling an X-acto blade, any children under 14 will be required to sign a waiver.$103.07.Presented by Marin Art and Garden Center

Local Event: Botanical Collage Workshop

Botanical Collage Workshop

Experiment with collage and watercolor techniques in this fun project-centered workshop to create your very own botanical...

Use foraged materials to create dramatic images from nature.Join Marin-based photographer and printmaker Ben Davidson and photo teacher and artist Laurie Reemsnyder for a creative printmaking workshop using botanical material gathered from the garden grounds and Marin's hills and forests.We start with a 20-minute "foraging" walk around the 11-acre garden, then head to the Cottage for a 60 minute printmaking session, using the cyanotype (photo) process if the day is sunny. On an overcast day, we will gather plant material to create elegant botanical stencil prints.All participants will receive a wooden frame to showcase their favorite creation from this fun and informative nature walk and printmaking workshop.$55.Presented by Marin Art and Garden Center

Local Event: Botanical Printmaking

Botanical Printmaking

Use foraged materials to create dramatic images from nature.Join Marin-based photographer and printmaker Ben Davidson and photo...

Join us to savor the poetry of the season, in this free gathering hosted by Jayne McPherson.Gardens have an essential and ubiquitous place in lyric poetry. The great poet Kahlil Gibran called friendship a garden, one where planted seeds are sown "with love and reap thanksgiving."During this season, let's follow his poetic lead and look up at distant mountains that frame the lazy lady on the horizon. Let's remind ourselves of the middle pond's pink and white lotus blossoms-that they float night and day under the sun or moonlight. Let's notice how the water fountain's splash undulates in ringlets; how, inside the iron gate, blossoms protrude as promises kept in heirloom roses; how a giving-tree oak allows another woodpecker or squirrel to sneak substance and nest.Haiku offers beauty in form and empathy. And like a harvest, it can evoke awe or perhaps simply ahhh. When we seek pause in the natural world, we may remember our breath and breathe more deeply. We may tune in, feel our heartbeat, sense a door opening as we pause before a sunning lizard or grazing deer.Writing haiku is a quiet way to savor these Garden gifts.This is our third anniversary writing circle and will feature haikuist, David Watts. His poetry has been published widely. It includes two books, Dream Tree &amp; Seed Kites.David Watts is recognized by Haiku Poets of Northern California.For all ages, this simple yet focused writing has benefits beyond the page, including increased sense of purpose, appreciation and respect for nature's contribution to our well-being. Writing is rewarding but haiku writing is the toast of a soiree!Offered to all ages and children under 14 may sign up with an adult. Please bring pen, paper or your preferred writing supplies.FreePresented by Marin Art and Garden Center

Local Event: Haiku in the Garden - Autumn

Haiku in the Garden - Autumn

Join us to savor the poetry of the season, in this free gathering hosted by Jayne McPherson.Gardens have an essential and...

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Concerts on the Corner In Terra Linda, 620 Del Ganado Rd, San Rafael, CA, 94903

Join the Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District Non-Marching Band for a free performance of Iconic American Composers featuring the works of Gershwin, Copeland, Bernstein, and more! This kid-friendly event offers easy parking and a wonderful afternoon of community music hosted by Christ Presbyterian Church.

Local Event: Sewer Band

Sewer Band

Join the Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District Non-Marching Band for a free performance of Iconic American Composers featuring...

First Presbyterian San Anselmo

Come sing with us! <img alt="💜" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t35/2/16/1f49c.png">Join one of the most beloved songleaders in North America, Debbie Nargi-Brown, and the Joyful Voices Chorus for a community singing celebration!&nbsp;<img alt="🎶" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tbe/2/16/1f3b6.png">

🎶 Sunday, October 25 • 4–6 PM
<img alt="📍" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tcc/2/16/1f4cd.png"> First Presbyterian Church of San Anselmo&nbsp;• Duncan Hall • 72 Kensington Road • San Anselmo, Marin County
All voices welcome — you don't have to be a choir member, and your voice is needed! No experience necessary; all songs taught by ear. Just come as you are and sing for the joy of it!
<img alt="🎟️" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t77/2/16/1f39f.png"> Sliding-scale tickets: $20–$30. No one turned away for lack of funds.
Come co-create the magic! 💜

Local Event: Drop-In Big Sing with Debbie Nargi-Brown

Drop-In Big Sing with Debbie Nargi-Brown

Come sing with us! Join one of the most beloved songleaders in North America, Debbie Nargi-Brown, and the Joyful Voices Chorus...

Mayes Oyster House

Halloween 2026 will not have to wait until nighttime to get started. Crawloween begins at 2PM on Saturday, October 31, giving participants a full afternoon and evening to celebrate at more than 50 San Francisco bars. With over 20,000 people expected, the event will bring a huge collection of costumes, drink specials, contests and parties to several of the city’s busiest nightlife neighborhoods.
 Important Event Information
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026 Official Hours: 2PM to 10PM
Expected Crowd: More than 20,000 participants Participating Locations: More than 50 bars
Main Areas: The Marina, Russian Hill, Polk Gulch, Union Square and additional neighborhoods
Four-Day Series: October 24, October 30, October 31 and November 1<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/san-francisco-halloween-pub-crawl-crawloween-tickets-1983730096118" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Tickets</a>
Where to Check In
Mayes Oyster House 1233 Polk Street San Francisco, CA 94109
Rick &amp; Roxy’s 2131 Lombard Street San Francisco, CA 94123
Union Street Ale House 1980 Union Street San Francisco, CA 94123
Additional check-in locations will be announced.
<a href="https://crawloween.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Crawloween</a> broke the world record for the World’s Largest Pub Crawl in 2025 after attracting more than 25,000 participants. The 2026 Halloween Saturday event is expected to be the largest day of the new four-day series.
Participating Locations
Moez Tavern, Last Drop Tavern, The Summer Place, Mayes Oyster House, Kung Fu Action Theater, Decodance, R Bar, McTeague’s Saloon, El Lopo, Zhuzh, Wreck Room, Shanghai Kelly’s, The Buccaneer, Sacred Taco, The Blue Light, Union Street Ale House, Palm House, The Brixton, Comet Club, Marina Greens, White Rabbit, Music City Starfactory, Uni Pizza, Route 101, Rockwell, Jaxson, Rick &amp; Roxy’s, Westwood, Silver Cloud, Hanaro, Amsterdam Cafe, Beso Mae, 620 Jones, Owl Tree, Persona, Wizards &amp; Wands, Campus, Lush Lounge and more.
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 How the Day Unfolds
2PM: Crawloween Begins
Official check-in locations open for participants to collect their event materials and prepare for the crawl. Groups can start at Mayes Oyster House on Polk Street, Rick &amp; Roxy’s on Lombard Street or Union Street Ale House on Union Street.
Afternoon: Explore the Route
Guests can begin visiting participating bars in the Marina, Russian Hill, Polk Gulch, Union Square and other areas. The early hours are a good time to grab food, meet friends and visit popular stops before the biggest crowds arrive.
Throughout the Event: Drink Specials and Free Entry
Participating venues will offer discounted drinks for Crawloween guests. Ticket holders also receive free entry at included locations, so they can move around the route without paying a separate admission charge at every bar.
Afternoon and Evening: Party Bus Service
The free Pub Crawl Party Bus will connect key sections of the event. Participants can use the shuttle to reach more bars and experience different parts of San Francisco during the crawl.
During the Crawl: Contests and Party Favors
Guests can compete in the Costume Contest and take part in the Find the Gnome Contest. Party favors and entertainment at select locations add to the Halloween atmosphere.
10PM: Official Pub Crawl Ends, but the party is just getting started
The freedom to create a personal route is a major part of Crawloween. This is not a tour where every participant must follow a leader or arrive at each bar at a set time. Guests can choose locations based on music, food, atmosphere or where their friends are gathering. One group may stay near Polk Street, while another moves between Union Street and Lombard Street. The large venue list leaves room for both plans.

Local Event: San Francisco Halloween Pub Crawl: Crawloween

San Francisco Halloween Pub Crawl: Crawloween

Halloween 2026 will not have to wait until nighttime to get started. Crawloween begins at 2PM on Saturday, October 31, giving...

College of San Mateo Theatre

Viva La Vida with Excerpts from P1N0CCH10 &amp; Carmilla features new works and a returning Oceánica Ballet autumn tradition. 
Act 1 premieres selections from two upcoming story ballets. P1N0CCH10, a retelling of Carlo Collodi's classic tale of Pinocchio, explores humanity, artificial intelligence, and our relationship with the natural world. Carmilla, an adaptation of Sheridan Le Fanu's groundbreaking sapphic vampire novella, stages a mysterious masquerade ball.
Act II features the return of Viva La Vida, the original story of Lucio and Lupita in a joyful folklórico-infused tale about transcending loss and the resilience of love, inspired by Día de los Muertos. In this “celebration of life, loved ones and culture,” writes Jocelyn Tong of the Daily Californian, “mythic creatures from the land of the dead … [lead to] twirled scarves and snapped-open fans …in a story of homecoming.” Throughout all three stories, the wisdom of women across time and cultures is amplified.
DISCOUNT: $10 off the price of each ticket ONLY for the 1:00 PM showing on Sunday, Nov. 1st, 2026. This discount is automatically applied at checkout.The San Mateo County Community College District in California, responsible for the College of San Mateo Theatre, is committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable environment for all, where programs and services are accessible to everyone, regardless of ability. 
CALENDAR LISTING:&nbsp;Dance, Theater, Performance
WHO/WHAT: Oceánica Ballet presents Viva La Vida with Excerpts from P1N0CCH10 &amp; Carmilla
WHEN: Sunday, November 1st, 2026 at 1:00pm and 4:00pm
WHERE: College of San Mateo Theatre, Music, Theater, Art Buildings, 1700 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94402
TICKETS: <a href="https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/oceanicaballet/7592" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/oceanicaballet/7592</a>
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DISCOUNT: $10 off the price of each ticket ONLY for the 1:00 PM showing on Sunday, Nov. 1st, 2026. This discount is automatically applied at checkout.
For more information visit <a href="https://oceanicaballet.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">oceanicaballet.org</a>
About Oceánica Ballet: Oceánica Ballet is a group of dynamic artists curated from the Bay Area’s diverse classical dance scene. Oceánica Ballet, based in San Mateo, CA, was formed in 2021 to unite people through the shared experience of dance performance as a reflection of our complex and diverse collective humanity. Our mission is to enliven the San Francisco Bay Area cultural landscape by making professional-level ballet performances accessible and relatable to Bay Area audiences. We enrich the artistic careers of locally-based, professionally trained dance artists of diverse ages, races, genders, sexual orientations, and body types. We create innovative new ballet-based dance works, and interpret classics in fresh and exciting ways. 
Edgar Lepe and Robert Burns Lowman are Artistic Co-Directors of Oceánica Ballet.
Oceánica Ballet, Inc. has been designated a Section 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Photo by Vin Eiamvuthikorn.

Local Event: Halloween & Día de los Muertos, Oceánica Ballet’s Viva La Vida & Excerpts of P1N0CCH10 & Carmilla

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