TOP PICKS

February's Best Bets & Fêtes

Here are our picks for fab food and fun!

Our Top Picks

Recommendation  #1
Downtown San Rafael B.I.D.

FeBREWary is Downtown San Rafael's official month-long celebration of local craft beer. Breweries, tap rooms, and pubs are in full swing, so head to your favorite Downtown San Rafael destination and expand your brew I.Q. with a new style of beer from a local craft brewer, or cozy up with a tall mug of an old favorite in a bit of San Rafael you've yet to explore. 

From Lincoln Ave to the West End, FeBREWary in Downtown San Rafael is the perfect opportunity to hoist a pint with neighborhood pals in the best places.

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Participating businesses: Pond Farm Brewing Co., California Gold, Ranch Water, Burren House, The Mayflower Pub, Pint Size Lounge, and more!

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Free Admission

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February 1st - 28th
Recommendation #2

Super Duper Burgers, the beloved Bay Area burger chain, opens its new location this Wednesday, February 11th in Corte Madera. 

Based on the ethos of fast food burgers with slow food values, Super Duper will serve its burgers, fries, salads, shakes and organic soft serve in its new fast-casual, retro-inspired digs at its newest location. To celebrate the opening, Super Duper will give away free burgers to the first 50 guests beginning at 10:30am.

Super Duper Burgers’ menu features all natural, vegetarian-fed freshly-ground beef from Brandt Beef, free-range chicken sandwiches, organic veggie burgers, French fries, and garlic fries with fresh garlic and six-month aged cheddar. Other menu items include an all-day breakfast sandwich, the beloved Fried Chicken Sandwich from The Bird, house-made pickles, house-made brown sugar lemonade, and organic milkshakes and ice cream cones made with Straus Creamery.

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Wednesday, February 11th: 10am - 10pm
Recommendation #3

This Valentine’s Day, skip the roses and bring your appetite. The Golden State Salmon Association is serving up an unforgettable all-you-can-eat Dungeness crab feast—and it’s all for a great cause.

On Saturday, February 14, from 12–3pm, the GSSA crew will cook, clean, and crack nearly 800 pounds of fresh local crab at the Marin Rod & Gun Club in San Rafael. The crab is prepared on site the morning of the event—less than 24 hours out of the water—so it doesn’t get fresher than this.

Your ticket includes:

  • Endless locally caught Dungeness crab 🦀
  • Garlic noodles, cheesy sourdough & seasonal green salad
  • Local beer, wine & non-alcoholic beverages
  • A lively raffle with great prizes
  • Good vibes with fishermen, conservationists, and fellow crab lovers

Best of all, every crack of the shell supports GSSA’s mission to restore healthy salmon runs and protect California’s rivers.

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Tickets$100 per person

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Saturday, February 14th: 12pm - 3pm
Recommendation #4
Mog Asu Wine Bar

This Valentine’s Day, Mog Asu Wine Bar is turning up the romance with a Champagne & Oyster Party that celebrates love in its most delicious form.

Here’s what’s on the menu:

 -- Six sparkling wines to sip and swoon over

 -- Freshly shucked Hog Island oysters

 --Tsar Nicoulai caviar for that extra-luxe finish

 -- Undeniable chemistry (guaranteed)

Bring a date, your bestie, or treat yourself—this is how you kick off Valentine’s Day right.

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Tickets: $75 per person

 

Tickets are limited, so snag yours before they’re gone!

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Saturday, February 14th: 2pm - 5pm
Recommendation #5
Marin Center

This Valentine’s Day, skip the prix-fixe and laugh your heart out. 

Trade dinner reservations for a memorable night of razor-sharp comedy at the Best of San Francisco Stand-Up Comedy Competition at the Marin Center—because nothing says romance like laughing together.

Headlining the night is the brilliant Laurie Kilmartin—a fearless comic and WGA Award–winning writer for Jimmy Kimmel Live!. Her writing credits also include the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, The Late Late ShowThe Bonnie Hunt Show, and Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn.

You’ve seen her stand-up on CONANJimmy Kimmel Live!The Late Late Show with James Corden, Comedy Central, and Showtime—and her Seeso special 45 Jokes About My Dead Dad landed on Vulture’s list of Top Ten Comedy Specials of 2016.

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Tickets: $50

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Saturday, February 14th: 8pm - 10pm
Recommendation #6

You and a guest are invited to the grand opening celebration of MAISON d’EVANNAEva Claiborne's beautiful new fashion boutique in the heart of Tiburon.

Join her for a chic evening of champagne, light bites, and a first look at an inspired collection of fashion and accessories, featuring exquisite pieces from ANNE FONTAINE (Paris)NUBU (Budapest), along with hand-selected finds from Florence and beyond.

Kindly RSVP by February 12th.

📧 evaclaiborne@gmail.com OR 📞 (415) 497-3635

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Thursday, February 19th (5pm - 7pm)
Recommendation #7
The City of Sausalito

Crack, Sip & Celebrate by the Bay! 🦀

The 2nd Annual Sausalito Crab Festival is back on Saturday, February 21st at Clipper Yacht Harbor, and it’s shaping up to be a can’t-miss waterfront party celebrating Sausalito’s legendary crab fishing fleet.

Come hungry and stay awhile—this all-day festival is packed with fresh flavors, salty sea air, and plenty of fun for all ages.

Festival highlights include:

 -- Freshly prepared crab dishes by Fish Restaurant

 -- Whole crab available to enjoy on-site or take home

 -- Fresh oysters from Hog Island Oyster Co.

-- Patagonia Provisions will be pouring beer all day.

-- Wine, cocktails and non alcoholic beverages available for purchase. 

-- Meet Sausalito’s crab fishing fleet and explore open boats

 -- Bay Cruise Experience: Hop aboard a boat for a one-hour Bay tour

 -- Live music all day long

 --  Kid-friendly activities

 -- Local artisans, makers, and nonprofit organizations

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Tickets: $15 (Adults); $5 (Kids 12 - 18); Kids under 5 are free.

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Saturday, February 21st: 10am - 4pm
Recommendation #8
Fairfax Chamber of Commerce

Get ready for the Fairfax Soup Walk, a cozy, in-person event that invites you to stroll through town and sample delicious soups from some of Fairfax’s favorite restaurants. Spend the afternoon walking, tasting, and catching up with friends while soaking up the friendly, local vibes that make Fairfax special.

Participating spots include Sorella’s, Fradelizio’s, Amélie, Fairfax Brewing Company, Public House, Siren Sisters, Mana Bowls and Carmen’s Hacienda, with more to be announced. Along the way, local shops will be open and joining the fun, adding to the energy around town.

Bring your appetite, wear comfortable shoes, and enjoy a relaxed afternoon of warm bowls, good company, and community connection.

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Tickets: $25

Check-in at the Parkade from 2–5 PM to get your bracelet + event map.

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HOURS:
Saturday, February 28th: 3pm - 6pm
Recommendation #9
Marin Center

Marin Arts & Crafts Show returns to the Marin Center Exhibit Hall, February 27th - March 1st. Over 200 artisan exhibits create a vibrant showcase of handcrafted wares, fine art, jewelry, ceramics, woodwork, antiquities, and specialty foods – along with workshops, wine tasting, and live music.

Inspired by the Arts & Crafts movement of the late 19th century, Marin Arts & Crafts Show brings focus to handcraft in all forms. Browsing the many artisan exhibits, you’ll find products made with meticulous detail, natural materials, and brilliant colors. Everyday items that are both beautiful and useful, presented by the artists and artisans themselves.

Come and join the celebration, shop, play, and take in all the creativity! There is no charge for admission or parking.

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Admission is FREE.

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Friday, February 27th - Sunday, March 1st: 10am - 5pm
Recommendation #10
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