The Marin Culture Letter July 2024: Events in Marin County
Skall + Glassman - July 1, 2024
4thof July Fireworks Spectacular with Santa Rosa Symphony &
Transcendence Theatre Company
Thur, July 4, 2024 - Tickets: $40–$75
The biggest fireworks display in Sonoma County returns with a bang! Join us for a family-friendly celebration featuring Sonoma County’s own Transcendence Theatre Company and Santa Rosa Symphony in an evening of show tunes and patriotic classics, followed by a spectacular post-concert fireworks show! Bring the whole family – lawn tickets for kids 12 and under are half price! Families make sure to arrive early and check out our Kids Zone from 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m., complete with carnival games and bounce houses, plus food, music, and more!
Indoor and outdoor seating options are available. Indoor guests will be given time to relocate outside prior to the start of the fireworks display. Details
Friday Movie Night at The Mart
Every Friday Night Through October
Marin Country Mart, Larkspur
July 5 Finding Nemo
July 12 Shrek
July 19 Stuart Little
July 26 Princess and The Frog
Come see your friends and neighbors for a classic film every Friday night at 6pm. Dinner, nibbles, and sips to go. Details
2024 Fillmore Jazz Festival
July 6-7, 2024 – SF (Fillmore) – FREE – The largest free jazz festival on the West Coast, the Fillmore Jazz Festival draws over 100,000 visitors over the Independence Day weekend from sunup to sundown, to hear live music from 7 stages spread over 12 blocks plus browse fine art and crafts and enjoy gourmet food and beverages. Details
Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic
Saturday, July 13, 2024 6:00 PM
Sunday, July 14, 2024 10:30 AM
Our familiar yearly event where you can experience balloons up close, watch them launch, and even take tethered rides. The event is volunteer run and all profits support local charities. One of the most spectacular sights during the Hot Air Balloon Classic is the Dawn Patrol . These early risers begin their weekend mornings before daylight to launch at 5:00 AM. Dedicated balloon pilots use heat to fill their balloons during the dark morning, making for a breathtaking sight. For those who consider 5:00 AM too early and have not yet risen, many more balloons lift off during the Main Launch at 6:30 AM. While the balloons fly overhead, the fairgrounds will be host to food, music, and crafts vendors who turn out to serve spectators and enjoy the festivities. Details
Sonoma County Fairgrounds
1350 Bennett Valley RoadSanta Rosa
SAILGP’S SEASON-DECIDING GRAND FINAL RETURNS TO SAN FRANCISCO!
July 13 & 14
Following 13-events of intense, stadium style racing at the most iconic venues in the world, the 10-strong F50 fleet returns to San Francisco to decide the ultimate winner of Season 4.
Five fleet races will take place across the two-day spectacle, propelling the top three teams into the winner-takes-all Grand Final showdown. The ultimate battle will then begin, with national pride and incredible prize money on the line. Will Tom Slingsby’s Australia secure a fourth consecutive SailGP victory - or will San Francisco host the crowning of a new winner?
There are plenty of ticket options available, as well as opportunities to meet the athletes. Alongside two days of exhilarating racing action, they’ll be giant screens, race commentary, live music, entertainment, and food and drink options. Details
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
RACE DAY 1 | SATURDAY, JULY 13
SailGP Race Stadium | 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Race Times | 2:30pm - 4:00pm
RACE DAY 2 | SUNDAY, JULY 14
SailGP Race Stadium | 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Race Times | 2:30pm - 4:00pm
SailGP 2024 – Spectator Saturday Sail on San Francisco Bay
July 13th & 14th
12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
$225
Get ready to witness the exhilarating action of SailGP 2024 from the best seat in the house – aboard the iconic Schooner Freda B! Join us for an exclusive Spectator Sail that brings you up close and personal with the heart-pounding thrill of competitive sailing. Don’t just watch the race; be part of the excitement! Sail alongside the world’s fastest sailboats as they navigate the racecourse, experiencing the power and speed of these cutting-edge vessels. Enjoy unobstructed views of the SailGP racecourse, iconic city landmarks, and the stunning San Francisco Bay.
Boxed Lunch and Maritime Mimosas are included in the ticket price! Schooner Freda B is a sea kind 80′ gaff rigged coastal schooner, making her one of the San Francisco Bay’s most comfortable and traditional vessels to sail. Experience the romance of yesteryear with a local, licensed Captain and Professional Crew. Details
Phil Lesh & Friends Celebrates: 'Grateful Dead 7/21/74!'
Stu Allen & Mars Hotel
Greg Loiacono & Stingray
Scott Law & Elliott Peck
We're thrilled to announce that Sunday Daydream Vol. 3 will feature a headlining set by Phil Lesh & Friends!! This incredible lineup – and all the rest of the musical performances at Sunday Daydream Vol. 3 – will pay homage to the 50 Year Anniversary of Grateful Dead's amazing performance at the Hollywood Bowl in 1974.
Sunday Daydream Vol. 3 will feature performances by:
• Phil Lesh & Friends •
Ft. Phil Lesh, Stanley Jordan, Dan "Lebo" Lebowitz, Grahame Lesh, Jason Crosby, John Molo, and Mikaela Davis!
• Stu Allen & Mars Hotel •
• Greg Loiacono & Stingray •
PLUS:
Scott Law & Elliott Peck host music all day on the "Keep It Weird "Acoustic Bar Stage!
Relax at beautiful McNears Beach Park in San Rafael, CA to enjoy food & beverage from local Bay Area small businesses, as well as activities for your kiddos. Details
GEM FAIRE
July 19-21
Marin Center/Exhibit Hall, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. Fri. 12pm-6pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 10am-5pm (no admittance after 4pm Sunday). Free admission and free parking! Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop. Details
Valley Car Show
Saturday July 20th
The San Geronimo Valley Community Center is so excited to announce that, due to popular demand, we are bringing the Valley Car Show back for its second year on Saturday July 20, 2024 from 12 - 4pm at The San Geronimo Valley Commons! This is a FREE ADMISSION event to the public.
This year there will be MORE Classic, Vintage and Cool Cars, Live Music with Danny Click and the Hell Yeahs, a Beer and Wine Garden, BBQ, Oven Fired Pizza, Shave Ice, Family and Kids Games & Activities Zone and plans to add more food options, Car aligned vendor booths, and lots of misting tents in case of heat!!
There will be Sponsor Choice issued Awards and an Award for Best of Show voted on by the community! Details
STERN GROVE FESTIVAL
Sundays June 23- August 25
FREE CONCERTS AT 2PM
CELEBRATING 87 YEARS OF FREE MUSIC IN SAN FRANCISCO
Founded in 1938, Stern Grove Festival is one of the oldest and largest outdoor music festivals in the world. Located in the heart of San Francisco in a gorgeous eucalyptus grove, we offer FREE concerts featuring world-renowned artists from a wide range of genres.
Lineup:
FREE CONCERT TICKETS ARE MADE AVAILABLE ONE MONTH BEFORE EACH CONCERT. SECURE YOUR TICKETS IN JULY FOR CONCERTS IN AUGUST
8/4: Alex G I Get tickets 7/4
8/11: Herbie Hancock Get tickets 7/11
8/18: Lucinda Williams Get tickets 7/18
8/24 & 8/25: The Big Picnic Weekend with Sylvan Esso on 8/24 and Chaka Khan on 8/25 Get tickets 7/24
10+ FREE SUMMER CONCERTS
DIVERSE MUSIC GENRES & FANS
90,000+ ATTENDEES EACH YEAR
BEAUTIFUL OUTDOOR AMPHITHEATER
86 YEAR TRADITION
You must reserve your free spot ahead of time on Eventbrite. Details
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