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MARIN MAGAZINE'S WEEKEND PICKS

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April 27                 

Ridge to Bridge      

Hike, run and enjoy a gourmet buffet lunch to raise money to complete the Bay Area Trail. Various locations (Southern Marin). 415.561.2595, ridgetobridge.org       

 

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San Francisco International Beer Festival             

Bottomless mugs of local and international beers. Fort Mason (SF). sfbeerfest.com

   


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Marin Open Studios Preview Gala               

Sip wine, enjoy small bites and pick up an artist guide to plan your custom open studios tour for the first two weekends of May. Town Center (Corte Madera). 415.343.5667, marinopenstudios.com   

    

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April 27-May 27                   

San Francisco Decorator Showcase    

An exhibition of work by interior and landscape designers in a Georgian-style mansion, benefiting San Francisco University High School's financial aid program. 2800 Pacific Ave (SF). 415.447.5830, decoratorshowcase.org      

           

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Neil Berg's 103 Years of Broadway
A musical revue with the stars of Broadway performing music from plays such as Les Miserables, Fiddler on the Roof, Wicked and The Phantom of the Opera. Veterans' Memorial Auditorium (San Rafael). 415.473.6800, marincounty.org



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Will Durst 

"BoomerAging: From LSD to OMG"

April 26, 8 p.m.

  

The thinking man's comic, Will Durst's new show is a tribute to the politics, joys, achievements and looming terrors facing the Baby Boom Generation in today's youth-obsessed society. The New York Times calls Durst, "quite possibly the best political comedian working in the country today."

 

Produced by Ellie Mednick for the Lark Theater.

$30 general, $27 Lark Theater members, $22 ages 14 and under 

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Glass Art Collectors' Extravaganza

Petri's Gallery

675 Bridgeway, Sausalito

 

After 40 years, Marin's most prestigious Art Glass gallery is moving soon to a delightful new location. To ease the transition they must drastically reduce their inventory. If you love beautiful, handcrafted glass, this is an unprecedented opportunity to add to your collection -- at very special prices. Come browse the extravagant selection of tableware, sculpture and decor pieces. Discover unique new treasures to enhance your home. Tuesday through Sunday, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Closed Mondays.
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Speak To Me

Rebecca Costa

April 30  

 

Why is it so hard to keep up with your phone's functionality? Why does it take six months of research to figure out which healthcare plan is right for you? Why are one in five Americans hungry today? We have leaders, we have smart leaders -- so why can't we solve the biggest problems of our day? On April 30, Speak To Me features Rebecca Costa -- critically acclaimed author and sociobiologist -- who will share her scientific theory on why our brains are running behind the fast growing complexity of our world. Don't miss the last event of the season. Limited tickets available.

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The Cooking School

at Cavallo Point

 

It is so fitting that Mother's Day is in May, a time of year when Mother Earth is bursting with spring's bounty and overflowing with a visual feast of colors and textures. Classes this month include a hands-on multicourse Mother's Day Dinner, Perfect Risotto with Viola Buitoni, Jams & Preserves with Happy Girl Kitchen, Pho Friday with Linda Tay Esposito and more.  

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Marin Open Studios Preview Gala

April 27, 5-8 p.m. 

The Exhibition, Town Center

 

Spark your Imagination. Marin Open Studios celebrates its 20th anniversary with a preview gala destined to be the art party of the year. Sip wine, enjoy small bites and pick up an Artist Guide to plan your custom open studios tour for the first two weekends of May. Each of the 250 participating artists will have one of their works on display.The Exhibition at Town Center will be open April 19-May 12.

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Taste for a Cure

May 2   

Room Gallery, Mill Valley 

 

Enjoy an evening of complimentary wine and hors d'oeurves at the spectacular Room Gallery on May 2. A $50 contribution at the door is suggested. All proceeds go to the Jeffrey Gottfurcht Children's Arthritis Foundation, which makes dreams and wishes come true for children living with juvenile arthritis. Space is limited. To RSVP please call 415.380.7940; additional information on the JGCAF website

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