These street masterpieces disappear by Monday
Week of June 23 – June 29, 2026
🫧 Marin Bubble
June 23, 2026
by Chris Marsh
🌤️ Marin Weather This Week
A very Marin summer week ahead. Expect cool mornings, mild afternoons, and plenty of sunshine by the weekend. Temperatures stay remarkably consistent through Saturday before a nice warm-up arrives Sunday and Monday.
🌥️ Tue 67° / 51°
🌥️ Wed 67° / 52°
☀️ Thu 68° / 53°
🌤️ Fri 66° / 53°
🌤️ Sat 66° / 50°
☀️ Sun 72° / 51°
☀️ Mon 70° / 51°
👉 Best outdoor days right now look like Sunday and Monday.
🎭 Events This Week
⭐ If you only do one thing this weekend:
🎨 Italian Street Painting Marin (San Rafael)
🎨 Italian Street Painting Marin 🗓️ Saturday, June 27 & Sunday, June 28 📍 Downtown San Rafael 🎟️ Free / More Info One of Marin’s most visually spectacular weekends returns. Downtown San Rafael transforms into a giant outdoor art gallery as professional Madonnari artists and student teams create massive pastel masterpieces directly on the streets. Live music, food trucks, local vendors, and interactive chalk zones make this much more than an art show. 👉 Pro tip: Go early Saturday if you want to watch the artwork being created. Go Sunday if you want to see the finished masterpieces. 🎤 Comedy in the Plaza (Mill Valley) 🗓️ Thursday, June 25 | Evening 📍 Mill Valley Downtown Plaza, 87 Throckmorton Avenue 🎟️ Free / More Info Mill Valley’s downtown plaza becomes an outdoor comedy club for one night featuring a lineup of nationally touring comedians. This year’s show includes Wendy Liebman (America’s Got Talent, The Tonight Show), Pedro Gonzalez (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert), Bo Johnson (Netflix Is a Joke Radio, Hart of the City), Caleb Elliott (Dry Bar Comedy, Nateland Presents), and Bay Area favorite Patrick McDermott. 👉 Pro tip: Arrive early and grab dinner nearby before the show. 🎶 Jazz and Blues by the Bay (Sausalito) 🗓️ Friday, June 26 | 6:30pm – 8pm 📍 Gabrielson Park, Sausalito Waterfront 🎟️ Free / More Info Spike Sikes & His Awesome Hotcakes bring classic R&B, soul, and jump blues to one of the best concert settings in Marin. Bring a blanket, pack a picnic, and enjoy sunset views over the bay while the music plays. 👉 Pro tip: Lawn space fills up quickly. Early arrivals get the best waterfront spots. 🎸 The Mother Hips (Novato) 🗓️ Friday, June 26 | Doors 4:30pm, Show 6pm 📍 HopMonk Tavern, 224 Vintage Way, Novato 🎟️ Tickets $49.22 California roots-rock favorites The Mother Hips return to HopMonk’s outdoor beer garden stage for what should be one of the hottest tickets of the weekend. The Cookout Concert Series combines live music, great food, and one of the most intimate outdoor venues in Marin. 👉 Pro tip: This show will likely sell out. Don’t wait until the last minute for tickets. 🌹 Pete Sawyer & The Left Hand Monkey Wrench Gang (Nicasio) 🗓️ Friday, June 26 | Evening 📍 Rancho Nicasio, 1 Old Rancheria Road, Nicasio 🎟️ Tickets $30 Grateful Dead fans should circle this one. Pete Sawyer and friends bring a mix of Dead classics, deep cuts, and acoustic jams to one of West Marin’s most iconic music venues. A perfect excuse for an evening drive through the rolling hills of Nicasio. 👉 Pro tip: Make dinner reservations and turn it into a full West Marin night out. 🎶 Live on the Avenue: Concerts & Movie Night (San Anselmo) 🗓️ Friday, June 26 | Starting 6pm 🗓️ Saturday, June 27 | Starting 6pm 📍 Downtown San Anselmo 🎟️ Free / More Info San Anselmo’s summer street closures continue with another weekend of live music, dancing, and community gatherings. Friday features Little Gems and The Westones. Saturday brings live music from The Lemonhammer followed by an outdoor movie night under the trees at Creek Park. 👉 Pro tip: Bring low-back chairs or a blanket if you’re planning to stay for the movie. 💃 Hot Amphitheater Nights: Maya Latin Tribute Band (Novato) 🗓️ Saturday, June 27 | 5pm – 7pm 📍 Hamilton Amphitheater Park, 601 North Hamilton Parkway, Novato 🎟️ Free / More Info Novato’s popular summer concert series kicks off with Maya, a high-energy Latin tribute band performing favorites from Santana, Selena, and other legends. Expect dancing, picnics, lawn chairs, and a great community atmosphere. 👉 Pro tip: Food trucks will be on-site, but many regulars bring their own picnic setup and arrive early for prime lawn space. |
🧭 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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