This article highlights a lively mix of Marin County arts events, ranging from storytelling in Sausalito to musical theater in Novato, Larkspur, and Mill Valley. These shows run from mid-May into June.
I’ve covered Marin County’s arts scene for years, and I’ve seen these venues become real gathering spots for families, students, and anyone chasing a bit of culture along the bay or through the redwoods of Sausalito and San Rafael.
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Spring into summer: Marin County’s diverse theater, storytelling, and comedy lineup
There’s something for everyone, whether you like cozy storytelling nights in Sausalito or big-stage musicals in Novato. The calendar leans into family shows, classic revivals, and new spins on old favorites, all tucked into Marin’s charming towns.
From the waterfront in Sausalito to Mill Valley’s leafy lanes, it’s a good time to get out and see what’s happening.
Word of Mouth: Storytelling in Sausalito
Corey Rosen hosts the “Word of Mouth” storytelling event at 6:15 p.m. Thursday at the Sausalito Center for the Arts, 750 Bridgeway. Tickets are $28.52, and the series pops up again June 23 and Sept. 9.
This is classic Marin: small, glowing evenings by the water, where neighbors swap stories and maybe even laugh a little too loud.
- Time: 6:15 p.m. Thursdays
- Venue: Sausalito Center for the Arts, 750 Bridgeway
- Tickets: $28.52
- Series dates: June 23 and Sept. 9
National Theatre Live: All My Sons in Larkspur
National Theatre Live brings the Olivier Award–winning “All My Sons,” starring Bryan Cranston and Marianne Jean-Baptiste, to the Lark Theater in Larkspur at 7 p.m. Thursday. Tickets run $14–$30.
It’s not every day you get to catch a show like this on the big screen in the North Bay. Plus, downtown Larkspur’s always worth a stroll before curtain.
- Time: 7 p.m. Thursday
- Venue: Lark Theater, Larkspur
- Tickets: $14–$30
- Note: National Theatre Live broadcast
Novato Theatre Company: Mamma Mia!
The Novato Theatre Company kicks off Mamma Mia! with a preview at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and opens officially on Friday at its Novato stage. The run goes through June 7, and tickets are $26.50–$38.50.
If you’re craving a bit of sun-drenched, island-party energy, this show just nails the Marin spring vibe.
- Preview: 7:30 p.m. Thursday
- Opening: Friday
- Dates: through June 7
- Tickets: $26.50–$38.50
Ross Valley Players: Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson, Apt. 2B
The Ross Valley Players stage Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson, Apt. 2B with a preview Thursday, opening night Friday, and shows through June 14. Preview tickets go for $30, regular admission is $30–$45.
Fans in San Rafael and Fairfax will find plenty to love in this sharp, modern twist on the Sherlock Holmes legend.
- Preview: Thursday
- Opening: Friday
- Dates: through June 14
- Tickets: Preview $30; Regular $30–$45
The Lion King Jr.: Katia and Company at Marin Center
Katia and Company’s youth cast brings The Lion King Jr. to the Marin Center’s Showcase Theater in San Rafael at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, running through May 23. Tickets are $12–$27.
This one’s a no-brainer for families—affordable, lively, and a great excuse to get the kids out of the house for a night.
- Showtime: 6:30 p.m. Thursday
- Venue: Marin Center, Showcase Theater, San Rafael
- Dates: through May 23
- Tickets: $12–$27
Throckmorton Theatre: Into the Woods
The Throckmorton Theatre in Mill Valley opens Into the Woods—the classic Sondheim and Lapine musical—at 7 p.m. Friday, with shows through May 31. Tickets range from $33–$51.
If you love Bay Area theater, this one’s got that local magic. The brick-and-ivy theater in Mill Valley draws folks from all over, and honestly, it’s hard not to get swept up.
- Time: 7 p.m. Friday
- Venue: Throckmorton Theatre, Mill Valley
- Dates: through May 31
- Tickets: $33–$51
Marin Comedy Festival: Finale at Sausalito Center for the Arts
The Marin Comedy Festival wraps up with an evening show at 8 p.m. Friday at the Sausalito Center for the Arts.
Tickets go for $39.19. It’s a pretty great way to close out a loop of Marin County laughs, with comics bringing a distinctly Bay Area edge to the waterfront stage.
- Time: 8 p.m. Friday
- Venue: Sausalito Center for the Arts
- Tickets: $39.19
If you’re hunting for tickets or details, check the event pages on SausalitoCenterForTheArts.org, LarkTheater.net, NOVATOTHEATERCOMPANY.org, RossValleyPlayers.com, Tickets.MarinCenter.org, and ThrockmortonTheatre.org.
Marin County towns—Sausalito, Larkspur, San Rafael, Novato, Mill Valley, and Ross—just keep offering this unmatched mix of storytelling, stage, and laughter. It really shows off the region’s vibrant arts soul, doesn’t it?
Here is the source article for this story: Fun events coming up in Marin
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