9 Things Actually Worth Doing in Marin This Week
Week of April 21 – April 27, 2026
🫧 Marin Bubble
April 21, 2026
by Chris Marsh
🎭 Events This Week
⭐ If you only do one thing this weekend:
Spring Fling at Slide Ranch (Muir Beach)
✈️ A Blue Angels Journey with Captain Gil Rud (Novato) 🗓️ Thursday, April 23 | 7:00 pm 📍 Bill and Adele Jonas Center 🎟️ Tickets $15 – $30 This is not a typical talk. Captain Gil Rud walks through what it actually takes to fly Navy jets and lead the Blue Angels as Boss. Real stories from inside the cockpit, leadership decisions under pressure, and a look at a world most people never get close to. 👉 Pro tip Sit closer if you can. This is one where the details matter. 🎸 Griffin House at Sweetwater (Mill Valley) 🗓️ Thursday, April 23 | 8:00 pm 📍 Sweetwater Music Hall 🎟️ Tickets $29.36 Griffin House brings a stripped-down folk pop sound with a strong voice and songwriting that carries the room. This is a quieter Sweetwater night where people actually listen, not just talk over the music. 👉 Pro tip Good one for a date night if you want something low key but still feels like going out. 🎭 El Radio Fantastique with Damma Damma at Sweetwater (Mill Valley) 🗓️ Friday, April 24 | Doors 7:00 pm, Music 8:00 pm 📍 Sweetwater Music Hall 🎟️ Tickets $26.28 This one leans theatrical and unpredictable. El Radio Fantastique mixes rock, cabaret, and performance energy, while Damma Damma brings a local indie sound that balances the night. Not background music. You are watching the stage. 👉 Pro tip Stand closer for this one. It is more visual than most shows here. 🌸 Spring Wildflower Walk at Leiss Ranch (Hicks Valley) 🗓️ Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25 | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm 📍 Leiss Ranch, Hicks Valley 🎟️ Register Here Rare access to private ranch land with peak spring blooms. Guided walk with real insight into native plants and grasses, not just pointing at flowers. Quiet, open space that feels different from the usual trails. 👉 Pro tip Bring water and take your time. This is not a rushed hike. 🌿 Spring Fling at Slide Ranch (Muir Beach) 🗓️ Saturday, April 25 | 9:00 am to 3:00 pm 📍 Slide Ranch 🎟️ Tickets $40/general admission Working farm meets coastal festival. Sheep shearing, beekeeping demos, kids activities, and live music all in one place. Feels local, hands-on, and worth the drive out. 👉 Pro tip Go earlier in the day. Parking and crowds build fast. 📡 International Marconi Day at Marconi State Park (Marshall) 🗓️ Saturday, April 25 | 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm 📍 Lodge at Marconi 🎟️ Free – Reserve a spot Low key but interesting. Farmers market setup, local food, and a chance to explore a historic coastal site that most people drive past without stopping. 👉 Pro tip Pair this with a stop along Tomales Bay and make a full afternoon out of it. ⛵ Opening Day on the Bay (Sausalito Waterfront) 🗓️ Sunday, April 26 | 10:15 am to 2:00 pm 📍 Sausalito Waterfront 🎟️ More Info This is the official start of boating season. Parade of boats, blessing of the fleet, and a good excuse to be down by the water. Classic Marin waterfront energy. 👉 Pro tip Grab a spot early if you want a clear view of the parade. 🎻 Foxes in the Henhouse at Rancho Nicasio (Nicasio) 🗓️ Sunday, April 26 | Music 5:00 pm, Dinner 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm 📍 Rancho Nicasio 🎟️ Tickets $25 Five part harmonies with a mix of bluegrass and folk in one of the best laid-back venues in Marin. Dinner plus live music that actually fits the setting. 👉 Pro tip Book dinner ahead if you want the full experience. 🎸 Jeff Beck Tribute Night at Sweetwater (Mill Valley) 🗓️ Sunday, April 26 | 7:00 pm 📍 Sweetwater Music Hall 🎟️ Tickets $43.76 Tribute night focused on Jeff Beck’s catalog, played by musicians who know how to handle it. Expect strong guitar work and a crowd that is there for the music. 👉 Pro tip This one will lean toward a listening crowd. Not a background show. |
🧭 More Happening Around Marin
🔁 Recurring Local Favorites 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. Tuesday Pints at Finnegan’s (Novato, after 5pm) $2 off all draft pints. Simple, reliable midweek fallback. |
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