Comedy, Blues & Batman | Marin Week Feb 17–23

🎭 Events This Week

🎭 Tuesday Night Comedy at 142 Throckmorton Theatre – Mill Valley

🗓️ Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | 8:00 to 10:00 pm

📍 142 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley

🎟️ General Admission $33

Why go: This is not an open mic. It is a tight, curated lineup inside one of Marin’s most intimate theaters. 142 Throckmorton blends real stage lighting and sound with a close-up comedy club feel, so every punchline lands.

This week’s lineup features Chris Martin, Carla Clay, Becky Lynn, and Marcus Manham, with Cody Smith hosting. Expect a mix of rising comics and seasoned pros who know how to work a room. Five to seven comedians rotate through the night, so the pace stays sharp and the laughs keep stacking.

👉 Pro tip Make it an early dinner night in Mill Valley and arrive on time. Shows start at 8 and run tight. Seating is intimate, so every spot feels close to the action.

142 Throckmorton Theatre Website→ 🎟️ Get Tickets

🎸 Albert Cummings at HopMonk Tavern Session Room – Novato

🗓️ Thursday, February 19, 2026 | Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm

📍 HopMonk Tavern, 224 Vintage Way, Novato

🎟️ Admission $36.79 General Admission | 21+ Only

Why go: If you like your blues loud, clean, and played by someone who means it, this is your night. Albert Cummings brings serious guitar work shaped by Stevie Ray Vaughan and B.B. King, but it never feels like imitation. It is modern blues with weight behind it.

The Session Room at HopMonk keeps it close. Partially seated, tight stage, strong sound. You feel every solo. Sebastian Saint James opens, so plan to settle in early.

This is not background music. It is a focused, stand-there-and-watch kind of show.

👉 Pro tip Seating is limited and first come. If you care where you land, be there at doors. Tickets are final sale and you will need valid ID for entry.

Eventim Website→ 🎟️ Get Tickets

🎶 Kathleen Edwards at Sweetwater Music Hall – Mill Valley

🗓️ Saturday, February 21, 2026 | Doors 7:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm

📍 Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley

🎟️ Admission Ticketed $43.76 | All Ages

Why go: Sweetwater on a Saturday night is Marin at its best. Tight room, serious sound, and a crowd that actually listens. Kathleen Edwards returns with songs from her new album Billionaire, produced by Jason Isbell and Gena Johnson. Expect sharp lyrics, clear-eyed storytelling, and that alt-country edge she has carried since Failer.

She is not chasing trends. She writes with precision and delivers without flash. It feels personal in a room this size.

If you have followed her since Total Freedom or you are just now finding her, this is the right venue to hear it live.

👉 Pro tip Park once and settle in. Grab a drink early, find your spot, and let the night unfold without rushing.

Sweetwater Website→ 🎟️ Get Tickets

🎻 Marin Symphony Pops: Bats, Bugs, Birds at Marin Center – San Rafael

🗓️ Sat, Feb 21, 2026 | 7:30 pm & Sun, Feb 22, 2026 | 3:00 pm

📍 Marin Center Exhibit Hall, San Rafael

🎟️ Admission Tiered Seating $97 / $69 / $50 | Youth tickets $25.

Why go: This is the symphony without the stiffness. Conductor Stuart Chafetz leads a playful program packed with recognizable favorites. Think Batman, Spider-Man, Swan Lake, The Thieving Magpie, and even a Beatles twist. It moves from classical overtures to pop culture themes without losing momentum.

It is designed for a wide crowd. Kids will recognize the superhero themes. Adults will appreciate Strauss, Rossini, and Tchaikovsky woven in. The Exhibit Hall setup keeps it energetic and accessible rather than formal.

Youth tickets are $25 including fees, and kids get free goody bags.

👉 Pro tip Sunday at 3 pm is the easy play. Daylight arrival, smoother parking, and you are home before dinner. Use code SP40 for 40 percent off while it lasts.

Marin Symphony Website→ 🎟️ Get Tickets

🍺 Battle of the Guilds at Pond Farm Brewing Co. – San Rafael

🗓️ Sunday, February 22, 2026 | 12:00 pm

📍 Pond Farm Brewing Co., 1848 Fourth Street, San Rafael

🎟️ Admission Free Admission | No RSVP

Why go: This is SF Beer Week energy without leaving Marin. Four major California brewers guilds go head to head, pouring standout beers from the Bay Area, Sacramento, Orange County, and San Diego. You taste, compare, debate, and quietly pick your winner. It feels competitive but relaxed.

Expect West Coast IPAs, hazy DIPAs, crisp pilsners, lagers, and a few wildcard pours. Names to know include Pure Project, Urban Roots, Rockaway Beach, Crooked Lane, and Old Caz.

It is casual, walk-in, and built for people who actually want to taste, not just drink.

👉 Pro tip Go early while the full lineup is flowing. Rotate water between pours and plan a late lunch nearby on Fourth Street.

SF Beer Week Website→ More Info

🎥 Cutting Through Rocks Screening + Filmmaker Conversation at Rafael Film Center – San Rafael

🗓️ Monday, February 23, 2026 | 7:00 pm

📍 Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth Street, San Rafael

🎟️ Admission $15 General | $13 Seniors & Youth | $10 CAFILM Members

Why go: This is not a casual Monday movie. It is a film that stays with you, followed by a live conversation with directors Sara Khaki and Mohammadreza Eyni. That alone shifts the night from passive watching to real engagement.

Cutting Through Rocks follows Sara Shahverdi, the first elected councilwoman of her conservative Iranian village, as she challenges child marriage and teaches teenage girls to ride motorcycles. When backlash builds, the story turns personal. It is intimate, political, and deeply human without feeling preachy.

Subtitled in English and running 95 minutes, the film has earned strong praise for its clarity and restraint. This is the kind of screening where the post-film discussion matters just as much as the credits.

👉 Pro tip Eat early on Fourth Street and walk over. A clean downtown Monday plan that feels intentional instead of routine.

Rafael Film Website→ 🎟️ Get Tickets

❤️ Local Favorite

🥐 Flour Craft Bakery (San Anselmo)

🕒 Open daily 8 am to 3 pm

📍 702 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo

Flour Craft sits right in the flow of downtown San Anselmo, but it never feels rushed. Mornings bring stroller crews and laptop regulars. By late morning it shifts into long catch-ups and second coffees. It hums without trying too hard.

Everything is gluten free, but that is almost beside the point. The pastries are crisp and flaky, the biscuits are substantial, and the breakfast sandwiches feel built with care instead of shortcuts. Seasonal galettes rotate through the case. The cinnamon rolls disappear early. Coffee is strong and steady, and the space has that clean, bright feel that makes you want to linger.

It works because it is consistent. Friendly counter service, reliable quality, and a room that feels like a natural extension of the neighborhood. On a cool February morning, it is an easy place to settle in and watch downtown wake up.

💡 Insider tip Weekends get crowded after 9:30 am. Go early for full pastry selection or plan on taking it to go and walking a block toward Imagination Park for a quieter seat.

Flour Craft Bakery Website→ More Info

📢 Local Buzz

🏛️ Marin County Pulls Homeland Security Jail Funding

Marin County removed a federal jail reimbursement program from its new budget after concerns over the data-sharing requirements tied to it. The funding helped offset incarceration costs for certain immigrants with serious convictions, but required reporting immigration status information to the federal government. Supporters say the move aligns with California law and strengthens community trust by limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

The decision sparked sharp debate locally. Some residents see it as Marin backing up its sanctuary values with policy. Others question whether giving up federal dollars is worth it and worry about broader homeland security coordination. At its core, it is less about line items and more about where Marin draws the line when funding comes with conditions.

Reddit Website→ Read the post

🚗 Marin Reddit Wants User Flair to Match the Vibes

A lighthearted thread popped up this week calling for custom user flair on the Marin subreddit. The pitch: if a black and yellow vanity plate on an electric vehicle is not enough personality, maybe a digital badge will do it. Suggestions rolled in fast. Marin high school mascots, Tesla driver, old school hippie, new hippie, NIMBY tiers, mountain biker, trail hater, even “Swamp rat” for those in the know.

It turned into a very Marin mix of self awareness and subtle roasting. Jokes about eBike teens, anti Elon bumper stickers, and Prius identity crises made the rounds. No policy debates, just locals poking fun at themselves. Sometimes the buzz is not heavy. Sometimes it is just Marin being Marin online.

Reddit Website→ Read the post

💈 Barber Talk: Is $50 for Lineup + Beard Realistic in Marin?

A local Reddit thread this week asked the question many quietly think before booking: can you still get a clean lineup and beard trim around $50 in Marin? The short answer from the crowd is yes, but you need to know where to look. Recommendations came in quickly for Henrix Barber in San Anselmo, Cody’s Cuts and Downtown Barbers in San Rafael, Barbers Avenue in Novato, and Caledonia Street Barbers in Sausalito.

The vibe of the replies suggests $50 is not a fantasy, but it is near the lower end for quality work here. Translation: expect solid neighborhood shops, not luxury spa treatment. As always in Marin, loyalty matters. Find your person, tip well, and you are set.

Reddit Website→ Read the post

💎 Hidden Gem

🌊 Corte Madera Ecological Reserve (Corte Madera)

🕒 Open daily from sunrise to sunset

📍 From Hwy 101, exit Lucky Drive east to Industrial Way. Head east 1 block to reserve.

The Corte Madera Ecological Reserve is one of those places you drive past for years without realizing what is tucked behind the neighborhood. No big entrance sign. No gift shop. Just marshland, boardwalk paths, and wide-open sky.

The trail loops gently through tidal wetlands where egrets stand still as statues and red-winged blackbirds flash across the reeds. Mount Tam rises quietly in the background. On clear days, the air smells like salt and eucalyptus, and the only real soundtrack is wind and birds.

It feels surprisingly expansive for how close it sits to Highway 101. You will see dog walkers and a few photographers, but rarely crowds. It is flat, easy, and ideal for a reset when you want nature without committing to a full hike.

This is Marin’s quieter side. Less dramatic than a Mount Tam summit. More intimate than a beach day. Just space, light, and a reminder that the wetlands are part of what makes this county special.

💡 Insider tip: Go during a high tide for fuller water views and more bird activity. Early morning brings the best light and the fewest people. Park respectfully in the neighborhood and keep it low-key.

California Wild Life Website→ More Info

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