This article spotlights an action-packed weekend for Marin County’s arts and music scene. Blues, jazz, classical, and community fundraisers will light up beloved towns from Nicasio and Mill Valley to Kentfield and San Geronimo.
Maybe you’re chasing the glow of a live blues guitar at Rancho Nicasio. Or you’re in the mood for a refined Marin Symphony concert at College of Marin—either way, this guide’s here to help you map out your weekend in Marin County.
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Weekend Arts and Music in Marin
From the rustic charm of Rancho Nicasio to the sunny stages of Mill Valley, Marin’s venues are serving up a rich mix of performances this Friday through Sunday. Locals in Fairfax, San Rafael, and beyond can savor live music, support community programs, and stumble upon some surprisingly intimate concert experiences.
Chris Cain and Band at Rancho Nicasio — Nicasio
Friday at 7:30 p.m., blues guitar icon Chris Cain brings his band to Rancho Nicasio. It’s a longtime Marin County favorite.
Dinner reservations run 6–8 p.m. Heads up: the $35 ticket doesn’t include dinner, so plan accordingly if you want to pair your meal with the show.
- When: Friday at 7:30 p.m.
- Where: Rancho Nicasio, 1 Old Rancheria Road, Nicasio
- Ticket: $35 (does not include dinner)
- Dinner reservations: 6–8 p.m.
George Porter Jr. and Runnin’ Pardners at Sweetwater Music Hall — Mill Valley
Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., George Porter Jr., founding bassist of The Meters, brings his Runnin’ Pardners to Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley. Tickets run $47.96 for a groove-forward evening in a classic Marin venue.
- When: Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.
- Where: Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley
- Ticket: $47.96
Marin Symphony Masterworks 3 — College of Marin (Kentfield)
The Marin Symphony presents Masterworks 3, with concertmaster Ani Bukijian featured in Bartók’s Violin Concerto No. 1 and Chausson’s Poème. The program also includes works by Mason Bates, Manuel de Falla, and Alberto Ginastera.
Curtain goes up at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, and again at 3 p.m. on Sunday at the James Dunn Theatre on the College of Marin campus.
- When: Sat 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sun 3 p.m.
- Where: James Dunn Theatre, 835 College Ave., Kentfield
- Ticket: $47–$89 general; $24 ages 17 and younger
Chamber Music Marin: Poulenc Trio — Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church, Mill Valley
Sunday at 5 p.m., Chamber Music Marin hosts the Poulenc Trio with soprano Shawnette Sulker. You’ll hear Poulenc songs and selections by Viet Cuong, Duke Ellington, and Jean Françaix.
The event is $48, and kids 18 and under get in free. Not a bad deal, honestly.
- When: Sunday at 5 p.m.
- Where: Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church, 410 Sycamore Ave., Mill Valley
- Ticket: $48; free for ages 18 and younger
- Program: Poulenc Trio; songs by Poulenc, Viet Cuong, Ellington, Françaix
Howie Cort Birthday Benefit — Giaco’s Valley Roadhouse, San Geronimo
West Marin singer-songstress Howie Cort celebrates her birthday with a benefit for the San Geronimo Valley Community Center’s arts programming. It happens April 16 at 5:30 p.m.
Cort performs with Howie’s Persuasion. Admission is $25, and kids 12 and under get in free.
- When: April 16 at 5:30 p.m.
- Where: Giaco’s Valley Roadhouse, 625 San Geronimo Valley Drive, San Geronimo
- Admission: $25; free for ages 12 and younger
Plan Your Marin Weekend: Tickets and Venues
To lock in seats or check for updates, use the official sites for each venue. This weekend’s lineup stretches from the coastside charm of Nicasio to Mill Valley’s vibrant arts scene.
- Rancho Nicasio: ranchonicasio.com
- Sweetwater Music Hall: sweetwatermusichall.org
- Marin Symphony at College of Marin: marinsymphony.org
- Chamber Music Marin: chambermusicmarin.org
- Howie Cort Birthday Bash: events.humanitix.com/howies-bday-bash
Other Marin Community Items
Marin’s calendar isn’t just about headline concerts. There’s a garden tour, a lively tomato market, and a cooking column by Marni Jameson.
You’ll also find a schedule of Marin’s religious events and services. Residents from Larkspur to Sausalito can mingle with neighbors and discover local flavors.
It’s a chance to support cultural programs that really make Marin County feel unique.
Here is the source article for this story: Great concerts coming up in Marin
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