Spring in Full Swing
Local Music, Art Walks & Sunset Sails in Marin
🫧 Marin Bubble
April 7, 2025 – Issue #2
by Chris Marsh
Hey Marin 👋
Spring is in full swing, and this week in the Bubble we’ve got a little bit of everything — from vintage guitars in San Anselmo, to sunset sails on the Bay, to French antiques and local art. It’s peak Marin vibes out there — let’s get into it…
🏆 Local Legend
Amazing Grace Music Shop – San Anselmo
Since 1970, Amazing Grace Music has been at the heart of Marin’s music scene. This San Anselmo staple carries everything from vintage banjos to 18th-century violins — and even got a boost in 2004 when George Lucas himself bought the building to help preserve it.
Whether you’re a pro musician or just want to learn your first few chords, this family-run shop has that magical, old-school Marin feel you won’t find anywhere else.
🎸 Read the story → sfgate.com
🎭 What’s Happening This Week
2nd Friday Art Walk – Downtown San Rafael
🗓️ Friday, April 11, 2025
Stroll through downtown San Rafael and explore local galleries, studios, and shops during this community art walk. Expect live music, pop-up exhibits, and a chance to meet Marin artists over wine and small bites.
More info → VisitMarin.org
Sunset Sail on Brigantine Matthew Turner – Sausalito
🗓️ Friday, April 11, 2025
Set sail aboard a handcrafted tall ship for a serene cruise at golden hour. The Matthew Turner offers one of the most peaceful ways to take in the Bay. Great for couples, families, or anyone needing a screen-free evening.
More info → VisitMarin.org
Outdoor French Antique Market – Marin Center
🗓️ Sunday, April 13, 2025
This charming open-air market features curated French and European antiques, vintage furniture, art, books, and one-of-a-kind décor finds. A must-stop for design lovers and casual treasure hunters alike.
More info → VisitMarin.org
💎 Hidden Gem
Ring Mountain Open Space Preserve – Tiburon
If you haven’t hiked Ring Mountain, this is your week. Perched on the Tiburon Peninsula, this lesser-known preserve is packed with wildflowers in spring and offers panoramic views of Mount Tam, SF, and the Bay. Keep an eye out for rare plant species and ancient petroglyphs on the rocks.
🥾 Pro tip: Go just before sunset — the lighting up there is next-level.
More info → Ring Mountain on AllTrails
🗞️ Local Headlines
🐋 Gray Whale Found on Black Sands Beach
A deceased gray whale washed up near Rodeo Beach in the Marin Headlands last week — the first reported in the Bay Area this season. Marine biologists say it appeared emaciated, with no visible trauma. A reminder of the delicate balance in our marine ecosystems.
More info → SF Chronicle
🏥 Marin Public Health Faces Major Federal Cuts
Marin’s public health department is bracing for significant CDC funding reductions this year. County officials are assessing the impact on local programs and services — particularly those that expanded during COVID.
More info → Marin County News
🎯 SEO Tip of the Week
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👋 That’s it for this week inside the Bubble.
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