Don’t wing Mother’s Day this year… Marin Events this week
Week of May 5 – May 11, 2026
🫧 Marin Bubble
May 5, 2026
by Chris Marsh
🎭 Events This Week
⭐ If you only do one thing this weekend:
Mother’s Day Dinner at Rancho Nicasio (Nicasio)
🎨 Marin Open Studios (Across Marin County) 🗓️ Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10 | 11:00 am to 6:00 pm 📍 Various locations across Marin 🎟️ More Info This is one of the best low-key Marin events of the year. Dozens of local artists open their studios to the public, so you can walk in, see the work, and talk to the people who actually made it. It feels personal, not curated. Click “More Info” link above to see a list of locations across Marin County. 👉 Pro tip Pick 2 to 3 studios max and take your time. Trying to do too many turns it into a rush. 🎻 Met Live in HD: Eugene Onegin (Larkspur) 🗓️ Wednesday, May 6 | 12:00 pm and 6:30 pm 📍 Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur 🎟️ Tickets $26.25 Full Metropolitan Opera performance on screen. Big production, strong vocals, and something different from the usual midweek plans. 👉 Pro tip Evening showing feels more like a full night out. 🎬 The Drama Film Premiere “Tow” (Larkspur) 🗓️ Friday, May 8 | 7:15 pm 📍 Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur 🎟️ Tickets $9.25 Opening night energy for a new indie film. Smaller crowd, more local feel, and a chance to see something early. Tow is a 2025 American drama film directed by Stephanie Laing, written by Jonathan Keasey and Brant Boivin. Amanda Ogle, a homeless Seattle woman, fights her way out of “tow-company hell” to reclaim the car that had held her life together after receiving a tow bill for $21,634. 👉 Pro tip Opening night tends to pull in people who actually care about the film. 🎸 School of Rock Spring Showcase (Mill Valley) 🗓️ Saturday, May 9 | 10:00 am 📍 Sweetwater Music Hall 🎟️ Tickets $20.09 Local kids covering classic and modern rock. High energy, a little chaotic, and fun to watch. 👉 Pro tip Easy morning plan if you want something low effort. 🎤 Swifty: Taylor Swift Tribute (Mill Valley) 🗓️ Sunday, May 10 | 12:00 pm 📍 Sweetwater Music Hall 🎟️ Tickets $37.60 All-ages show with a crowd that knows every word. Leans more fun than serious. 👉 Pro tip Good option if you are planning around Mother’s Day. 🍽️ Mother’s Day Dinner Buffet (Nicasio) 🗓️ Sunday, May 10 | 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm 📍 Rancho Nicasio 🎟️ Tickets $46 Adults / $32 Children (under 10) Baked salmon, roast beef, seasonal sides, and a relaxed setting that feels very Marin. 👉 Pro tip Book ahead. This one fills up every year. 🎬 Mary Poppins Mother’s Day Screening (Larkspur) 🗓️ Sunday, May 10 | 10:00 am and 3:00 pm 📍 Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur 🎟️ Tickets $9.25 Classic, easy, and works for all ages. No stress, just a good movie. 👉 Pro tip Morning showing is quieter. |
🧭 More Happening Around Marin
🔁 Recurring Local Favorites 🎤 Tuesday Night Comedy at Throckmorton (Mill Valley, Tues 8pm) Weekly stand-up showcase with a mix of veteran comics and rising local talent. 🍻 Head Games Trivia at Trailhead (Novato, Tues 6:30pm) Lively trivia night with 50+ questions, a sing along round, and a beer round that keeps things from getting too serious. 🥕 Strawberry Village Farmers Market (Mill Valley, Tues 10am to 2:30pm) Small, easy, and not overcrowded. 🥕 Town Center Farmers Market (Corte Madera, Wed 11am to 5pm) Midweek option that is easy to navigate and less crowded than weekend markets. 🥕 Marin Civic Center Farmers Market (San Rafael, Sun 8am to 1pm) The main one. Bigger, busier, and worth it if you want the full farmers market experience. |
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