The 5th annual Hops & Vines (& Spirits) Stroll returns to downtown San Rafael on Saturday, September 21st.
Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon sampling the finest local beer, wine, spirits, and cider inside participating shops along 4th Street. Discover unique flavors, enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, and explore the heart of the city while tasting your way through a wide variety of craft beverages. Participants will receive a glass and a map with all the different tasting locations. Please note: this is a tasting event and may include snacks at some locations, but attendees are encouraged to enjoy food from one of the nearby eateries after the event.
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Tickets: $35 (advance); $45 (day of the event)
** Save $5 when you use promo code MarinDish5
** The on-site ticket booth will be located at 1000 Fourth St.
Con carne, veggie, verde … you’ll taste it all at Sausalito's 45th Annual Chili Cook-off on Saturday, September 21st at beautiful Dunphy Park.
The quest for the best will cover three categories — Judge’s Choice, People’s Choice and Best Booth (this year's theme is "Out of this World"). The festival will also include a hot pepper eating contest and other fun surprises. Tracorum will provide the lively soundtrack for this family-friendly afternoon.
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Tickets: $25 (advance); $30 day of event.
Ticket price includes all-you-can-eat chili tasting and voting rights. Wristbands can be picked up day-of the event at 11:30am.
Beer, wine, margaritas and snow cones will be available for purchase, and a water bottle filling station will also be on site.
Larkspur's 2024 Rose Bowl Dance will be held on Saturday, September 21st at the historic Escalle property on Magnolia owned by Mary Tiscornia. This was also the site of the last two Rose Bowl Dances, one for the City’s Centennial celebration in 2008 and one in 2012 that celebrated the 100th year anniversary of the first Rose Bowl Dance.
This year's Rose Bowl will feature tasty savory bites and desserts from the Left Bank Brasserie; Red and white wine selections from Keatley Wines; beer on tap from East Brothers Beer Company; Fiorello’s gelato; photo booth; and dancing under the stars to the high energy music of Pop Rocks!.
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Tickets: $150 (Proceeds benefit the Larkspur Community Foundation)
** There will be trolley rides to and from Escalle on Magnolia Avenue.
The San Francisco Stand-up Comedy Competition returns to San Rafael this Saturday!
Five finalists, having risen to the top of this year's field during four weeks of elimination shows throughout Northern California, will each perform for 15 minutes. They'll hope to hear their name announced as the winner of the lion's share of $20,000+ in prize money. Not to mention the glory that goes with joining Comedy Competition alumni like Dana Carvey, Ellen DeGeneres, Kevin Pollak, Sinbad, and the late Robin Williams.
Past champion Jackie Flynn, currently starring on the TV series "Loudermilk," will host. Before bringing on the contestants, Jackie will rapid fire his unique Boston-style material to warm up the crowd. At evening's end, he'll keep the laughter going while the judges' scores are being calculated backstage.
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Tickets: $45
Sweetwater invites you to drink, eat and compete in a friendly atmosphere this Sunday at their Trivia Cafe.
Hosted by Howard Rachelson (Marin's Master of Trivia + author of the Pacific Sun's Weekly Trivia Column), the event features great questions, visuals, and music from all categories.
Come on down and bring your team, or just come on down and join one.
Sweetwater will be serving up a great food and drink menu for the night.
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Admission is FREE and open to kids of all ages.
Join Left Bank Brasserie for an unforgettable dinner with chef and beloved Food Network star, Tyler Florence. They'll be celebrating his new cookbook AMERICAN GRILL. Guests will have a chance to hear Tyler speak, get their book signed, and have a candid photo taken with him!
In this ultimate grilling guide, Tyler embraces his love of deluxe American comfort food to teach readers how to make a perfect steak, grill vegetables, fruit, fish, and more. With delicious reimaginings of all your favorite staples from mouthwatering Barbeque Chicken Lollipops to spicy Calabrian Chile Buffalo Shrimp Skewers to sizzling Grilled Ratatouille, American Grill is the perfect cookbook to help you create smokin’ hot recipes.
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Tickets: $150 (includes the book, the meal, wine & beverages, a special gift and tip!)
