Summer Nights are too Good to Stay Home
Week of July 14 – July 20, 2026
🫧 Marin Bubble
July 14, 2026
by Chris Marsh
🌤️ Marin Weather This Week
A warm summer stretch arrives in Marin this week. Tuesday and Wednesday will be the hottest days, with temperatures climbing into the 80s before easing back into the low 70s for a classic Marin weekend. It’s shaping up to be a great week for outdoor concerts, farmers markets, and evening events.
🌞 Tue 85° / 57°
☀️ Wed 83° / 56°
☀️ Thu 75° / 52°
🌤️ Fri 71° / 52°
🌤️ Sat 70° / 53°
☁️ Sun 70° / 54°
🌤️ Mon 71° / 55°
👉 Best outdoor days right now look like Tuesday through Thursday.
🎭 Events This Week
⭐ If you only do one thing this weekend:
🎶 Live on the Avenue (San Anselmo)
🎶 Summer Concerts at Marin Art & Garden Center (Ross) 🗓️ Thursday, July 16 | Gates 4:30pm, Music 5:30pm – 7:30pm 📍 Marin Art & Garden Center 🎟️ Tickets $20 Advance / $25 at the Gate / Ages 17 & Under Free The summer concert series continues with Haopinaka: The Spirit of Aloha, bringing Hawaiian guitars, ukuleles, sweet vocal harmonies, and hula dancers to one of Marin’s most beautiful garden settings. Bring a blanket or low-back chair, pack a picnic, or grab Hawaiian barbecue, beer, wine, and snacks on-site while enjoying a summer evening beneath the redwoods. 👉 Pro tip: Gates open an hour before the music starts. Arrive early for the best lawn spots and to enjoy dinner before the show. 🌮 Food Truck Thursdays: Chikis Tacos (Corte Madera) 🗓️ Thursday, July 16 | 11am – 4pm 📍 The Village at Corte Madera (East Parking Lot by Gap), 1618 Redwood Highway 🎟️ Free to Attend / More Info Take a lunch break with Chikis Tacos, serving huevos rancheros, burritos, crispy tacos, tortas, and other Mexican favorites at The Village’s weekly Food Truck Thursdays. An easy excuse to step outside, grab lunch, and enjoy a summer afternoon. 👉 Pro tip: Beat the lunch rush by arriving before noon if you can. Chikis Tacos returns again on July 30. 🎻 Sierra Hull & Justin Moses (Novato) 🗓️ Friday, July 17 | Doors 4:30pm, Show 6pm 📍 HopMonk Tavern, 224 Vintage Way, Novato 🎟️ Tickets $50.22 / More Info Grammy-winning mandolin virtuoso Sierra Hull joins acclaimed multi-instrumentalist Justin Moses for an evening of bluegrass, Americana, and roots music at HopMonk’s outdoor beer garden. The Cookout Concert Series remains one of Marin’s best summer concert experiences. 👉 Pro tip: These Cookout Series shows often sell out well in advance. 🎶 Concerts on the Green: The Fell Swoop (Novato) 🗓️ Friday, July 17 | 6pm – 8pm 📍 Novato Civic Green, 901 Sherman Avenue 🎟️ Free / More Info Novato’s free summer concert series continues with The Fell Swoop, bringing an energetic mix of San Francisco funk, soul, disco, and dance-pop that’s guaranteed to get people on their feet. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, pack a picnic, and enjoy one of the easiest Friday nights of the summer. 👉 Pro tip: Outside food and drinks are welcome, so pack dinner and settle in for the evening. Pets are asked to stay home. 🎷 Jazz & Blues by the Bay (Sausalito) 🗓️ Friday, July 17 | 6:30pm – 8pm 📍 Gabrielson Park, Sausalito Waterfront 🎟️ Free / More Info East Side Funk brings big grooves and plenty of energy to Sausalito’s signature waterfront concert series. Bring a picnic or grab food on-site while enjoying one of the best sunset settings in Marin. 👉 Pro tip: Arrive early if you want a lawn spot close to the stage. 🌳 Summer Fun in the Park (San Rafael) 🗓️ Friday, July 17 | 6pm – 8pm 📍 Terra Linda Park, 670 Del Ganado Road 🎟️ Free / More Info An easy neighborhood evening for families featuring lawn games, community activities, live acoustic music, and plenty of room for a picnic. Simple, relaxed, and perfect for younger kids. 👉 Pro tip: Bring folding chairs or a blanket and make it a picnic dinner. 🎶 Live on the Avenue (San Anselmo) 🗓️ Friday, July 17 & Saturday, July 18 | 6pm – 8:30pm 📍 Downtown San Anselmo 🎟️ Free / More Info Downtown San Anselmo once again closes to traffic for two evenings of live music, outdoor dining, and one of Marin’s favorite summer traditions. Friday’s lineup features Pardon the Interruption on the Town Hall Stage and reggae artist Prezident Brown on the Creek Park Stage. Stroll between the stages, grab dinner from a local restaurant, and enjoy one of the best summer evenings in Marin. 👉 Pro tip: Come hungry. It’s one of the best nights to explore San Anselmo’s restaurants and patios before wandering between the stages. |
🧭 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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