Marin’s summer street party season starts this week
Week of June 16 – June 22, 2026
🫧 Marin Bubble
June 16, 2026
by Chris Marsh
🌤️ Marin Weather This Week
Expect cool mornings, plenty of cloud cover early in the day, and gradual clearing by afternoon. Temperatures stay comfortable in the mid-60s for most of the week, making for excellent conditions at outdoor concerts, festivals, and Father’s Day celebrations.
🌥️ Tue 70° / 54°
☁️ Wed 66° / 54°
☁️ Thu 64° / 55°
🌥️ Fri 65° / 54°
🌥️ Sat 65° / 53°
🌤️ Sun 66° / 52°
🌤️ Mon 67° / 53°
👉 Best outdoor days right now look like Saturday through Monday.
🎭 Events This Week
⭐ If you only do one thing this weekend:
🎶 Live on the Avenue (San Anselmo)
🎉 Rock the Block Kickoff (Novato) 🗓️ Thursday, June 18 | 6pm – 9pm 📍 Downtown Novato (Grant Avenue between Machin & Reichert) 🎟️ Free / More Info Novato’s summer street party season kicks off with live music, local food vendors, drinks, and one giant outdoor dance floor right in the middle of downtown. This year’s kickoff features Mercy & The Heartbeats, a high-energy dance band known for getting crowds moving. 👉 Pro tip: Arrive early if you want a table. Most people end up standing and dancing by sunset. 🎸 Charlie Musselwhite Live (Novato) 🗓️ Friday, June 19 | Doors 4:30pm, Show 6pm 📍 HopMonk Tavern, Novato 🎟️ Tickets $69.95 Blues legend Charlie Musselwhite brings his signature harmonica-driven sound to HopMonk’s outdoor hillside stage for an intimate summer evening concert. Aki Kumar opens the show. 👉 Pro tip: The outdoor venue is one of the best concert settings in Marin. Bring a light jacket for after sunset. 🚗 Tiburon Classic Car Show 🗓️ Saturday, June 20 | 11am – 4pm 📍 Shoreline Park, Tiburon 🎟️ Free / More Info Classic automobiles, waterfront views, and one of the most scenic settings in Marin. Stroll among vintage vehicles while enjoying views of Angel Island, San Francisco, and the bay. A relaxed event that’s easy to pair with lunch in downtown Tiburon. 👉 Pro tip: Grab lunch on Main Street and walk over to the show afterward. 🎶 Live on the Avenue (San Anselmo) 🗓️ Saturday, June 20 | 6pm – 8:30pm 📍 Downtown San Anselmo 🎟️ Free / More Info One of Marin’s favorite summer traditions returns. Downtown closes to traffic and transforms into a community-wide outdoor concert venue. Highlights include The Traveling Wilburys Revue in the Creek Park redwood grove, Jojo Diamond at Town Hall Plaza, and a lively dance party near Imagination Park. 👉 Pro tip: This is the kind of event where you run into half the people you know. Arrive early and stay through sunset. 🍻 Father’s Day Blues & Brews BBQ (Sausalito) 🗓️ Sunday, June 21 | 12pm – 3pm 📍 Cavallo Point, Fort Baker 🎟️ Reservations Required / $33.85 Treat Dad to live blues music, local craft beer, and an upscale barbecue overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge. One of the more unique Father’s Day experiences in Marin, combining great food with one of the best views in the Bay Area. 👉 Pro tip: Make reservations early. This event typically fills up well before Father’s Day. 🎨 The Art of Public Service Exhibit (San Rafael) 🗓️ Through June 27 | Mon-Fri 9am – 6pm 📍 Marin Civic Center Gallery 🎟️ Free / More Info A unique exhibit featuring artwork created by Marin County employees. Paintings, collages, and storytelling pieces offer a creative look at public service through the eyes of the people who help keep Marin running. 👉 Pro tip: Pair it with a visit to the Civic Center Farmers Market on Sunday. 🎓 College of Marin Centennial Speaker Series 🗓️ Wednesday, June 17 | 7pm 📍 First Presbyterian Church, San Rafael 🎟️ Tickets $20 Celebrate 100 years of College of Marin with an evening exploring the institution’s history and future. COM President Jonathan Eldridge shares stories from the college’s first century and its vision for the years ahead. 👉 Pro tip: Best for local history buffs, alumni, and longtime Marin residents. |
🧭 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. 🥕 Novato Farmers Market (Novato, Tues 4pm to 8pm) Downtown evening market with produce, prepared foods, and a strong neighborhood feel. A nice way to grab dinner and support local vendors. 🥕 Strawberry Village Farmers Market (Mill Valley, Tues 10am to 2:30pm) Small, easy, and not overcrowded. 🥕 Town Center Farmers Market (Corte Madera, Wed 12pm 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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👋 That’s it for this week inside the Bubble.
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