7 Things Actually Worth Doing in Marin This Week
Week of May 26 – June 1, 2026
🫧 Marin Bubble
May 26, 2026
by Chris Marsh
🌤️ Marin Weather This Week
Cooler and breezy to start the week, then Marin settles back into its usual pattern with sunnier afternoons and warmer weather returning by Sunday. Thursday and Friday still lean coastal, but the weekend improves nicely.
🌥️ Tue 64° / 47°
🌤️ Wed 66° / 50°
⛅ Thu 62° / 50°
⛅ Fri 63° / 49°
🌤️ Sat 66° / 47°
☀️ Sun 70° / 49°
☀️ Mon 71° / 50°
👉 Best outdoor days right now look like Sunday and Monday.
🎭 Events This Week
⭐ If you only do one thing this weekend:
Sol Horizon Bob Marley Tribute at Sweetwater (Mill Valley)
🍴 Food Truck Thursdays at The Village (Corte Madera) 🗓️ Thursday, May 28 | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm 📍 The Village at Corte Madera 🎟️ Free admission Rotating lineup of local food trucks parked right in the middle of one of Marin’s busiest outdoor shopping spots. Easy lunch plan with a mix of savory food, desserts, and enough seating to actually hang out for a bit. 👉 Pro tip Best move is going slightly before the noon rush if you want shorter lines. 🛹 Surf, Skate, Street Art Exhibition (San Rafael) 🗓️ On view May 14 through September 24, 2026 🗓️ Monday through Friday | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm 📍 Civic Center Gallery, Marin County Civic Center, 3501 Civic Center Drive 🎟️ Free admission / More Info Art show exploring surf culture, skateboarding, and street art through work from local artists and artists connected to the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center. Strong mix of coastal California energy, graffiti influence, and community storytelling without feeling overly polished or corporate. 👉 Pro tip Easy add-on if you are already heading to the Civic Center farmers market or San Rafael nearby. ⚾ San Rafael Pacifics Baseball at Albert Park (San Rafael) 🗓️ Thursday, May 28 | Gates 5:00 pm, First Pitch 6:00 pm 🗓️ Friday, May 29 | Gates 5:00 pm, First Pitch 6:00 pm 🗓️ Saturday, May 30 | Gates 5:00 pm, First Pitch 6:00 pm 📍 Albert Park, 151 Andersen Drive, San Rafael 🎟️ General Admission $10 Classic summer baseball energy right in the middle of San Rafael. Small stadium, affordable tickets, local crowd, and the kind of game where you can actually hear the crack of the bat and kids chasing foul balls. 👉 Pro tip Grab food early before the first inning lines build. The hot dogs and beer situation is part of the experience. 🎸 Graham Parker at HopMonk Tavern (Novato) 🗓️ Friday, May 29 | Doors 7:00 pm, Show 8:00 pm 📍 HopMonk Tavern Novato 🎟️ General Admission $64.76 / Reserved Seating $76.16 Legendary British songwriter Graham Parker brings a stripped-down acoustic set to HopMonk. More intimate than loud, with the kind of crowd that actually listens between songs. 👉 Pro tip Good one if you want a quieter night with strong songwriting instead of a huge production show. 😂 Late Nite Catechism 3: ’Til Death Do Us Part (San Rafael) 🗓️ Friday, May 29 | 7:00 pm 📍 Showcase Theater, 20 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael 🎟️ Tickets $62 – $73 Part comedy show, part audience participation chaos. Sister tackles marriage, last rites, and relationship advice with the energy of someone who absolutely should not be giving couples counseling. 👉 Pro tip This one works best if you lean into the crowd participation instead of trying to stay invisible. 🪑 Estate Sale Showroom Weekend (San Rafael) 🗓️ Friday, May 29 through Sunday, May 31 | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm 📍 San Rafael Estate Sales Showroom 🎟️ Free admission / More info Massive estate sale showroom packed with vintage furniture, antiques, art, collectibles, decor, coins, fashion, and random finds you absolutely did not plan on buying. Feels more like treasure hunting than shopping. 👉 Pro tip Earlier in the weekend usually means the best selection before the good pieces disappear. 🌴 Sol Horizon Bob Marley Tribute at Sweetwater (Mill Valley) 🗓️ Sunday, May 31 | Doors 7:00 pm, Show 8:00 pm 📍 Sweetwater Music Hall 🎟️ General Admission $31.42 One of Northern California’s best reggae bands takes over Sweetwater with a full Bob Marley tribute set. Big band setup, horns, background vocals, and the kind of crowd that turns the whole room into a singalong pretty quickly. 👉 Pro tip This is more dance floor than seated concert. Arrive early if you want space near the stage. |
🧭 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 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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