Summer Nights are Officially Back
Week of July 7 – July 13, 2026
🫧 Marin Bubble
July 7, 2026
by Chris Marsh
🌤️ Marin Weather This Week
A mild and mostly comfortable July week ahead. Morning clouds give way to sunshine early in the week, with temperatures warming into the low 70s by Wednesday and Thursday. The weekend turns cloudier, but rain looks unlikely.
🌥️ Tue 64° / 51°
☀️ Wed 70° / 51°
🌤️ Thu 71° / 51°
☀️ Fri 68° / 52°
☁️ Sat 70° / 51°
☁️ Sun 69° / 53°
🌤️ Mon 71° / 54°
👉 Best outdoor days right now look like Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
🎭 Events This Week
⭐ If you only do one thing this weekend:
🎶 Summer Concerts at Marin Art & Garden Center (Ross)
🎶 Summer Concerts at Marin Art & Garden Center (Ross) 🗓️ Thursday, July 9 | 5pm – 7pm 📍 Marin Art & Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Ross 🎟️ Tickets $20 Advance / $25 at the Gate / Ages 17 & Under Free Summer concerts return to one of Marin’s prettiest outdoor settings. The season kicks off with Edgardo Cambon bringing Latin rhythms and plenty of reasons to get up and dance. Food trucks, drinks, a KidZone, and the garden setting make this an easy summer evening plan. 👉 Pro tip: Bring a lawn chair and arrive early enough to settle in before the music starts. 🎨 San Rafael 2nd Friday Summer Market & Art Walk 🗓️ Friday, July 10 | Art Walk 5pm – 8pm, Summer Market 5pm – 9pm 📍 Downtown San Rafael, Fourth Street 🎟️ Free / More Info Downtown San Rafael goes pedestrian-friendly for a full evening of art, food, music, and local makers. Explore more than 30 open artist studios, browse the Summer Market, catch live music, and stop by hands-on art activities for kids. Basically, wander Fourth Street and see where the night takes you. 👉 Pro tip: Start with the Art Walk before 8pm, then stick around for the Summer Market until 9pm. 🎨 Artist Talk & Public Art Walk (San Rafael) 🗓️ Friday, July 10 | 5pm – 6pm 📍 Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth Street, San Rafael 🎟️ Free / More Info Meet three of the artists behind San Rafael’s newest public artworks and hear the stories and ideas that inspired their work. The evening begins with an artist discussion at the Smith Rafael Film Center before continuing into downtown’s larger Arts District celebration. 👉 Pro tip: Capacity inside the theater is limited to 129 people, so RSVP if you want to attend the artist talk. 🎶 Concerts on the Green: Sean Carscadden Trio (Novato) 🗓️ Friday, July 10 | 6pm – 8pm 📍 Novato Civic Green, 901 Sherman Avenue, Novato 🎟️ Free / More Info Sean Carscadden Trio brings a foot-stomping mix of Americana, blues, and New Orleans funk to the Civic Green. Bring snacks, a blanket, or a low-back lawn chair and settle in for one of Novato’s easiest summer Friday nights. 👉 Pro tip: Pets are asked to stay home for this one. 🛋️ Fine Estate Showroom Sale (San Rafael) 🗓️ Friday, July 10 – Sunday, July 12 | 10am – 5pm 📍 502 Irwin Street, San Rafael 🎟️ Free to Browse / More Info Six thousand square feet of vintage finds, antiques, mid-century furniture, art, collectibles, fashion, coins, toys, games, and plenty of one-of-a-kind pieces waiting to be discovered. New items are added regularly, so you never really know what you’ll find. 👉 Pro tip: Preview photos go online Wednesday evening. Check them before you go if you’re hunting for something specific. 🤠 Rancho Roots: The Californio Legacy in Marin 🗓️ Open Wednesday – Saturday 11am – 3pm 📍 Boyd Gate House, 1125 B Street, San Rafael 🎟️ More Info Step into Marin’s early history through artifacts, family stories, historic images, and bilingual interactive displays exploring the Californio ranchos that once shaped the county. It’s a fascinating look at why so many of Marin’s places, farms, and landmarks carry the names they do today. 👉 Pro tip: A good quieter option if you need a break from the summer concert and festival circuit. |
🧭 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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