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Still Life with Milk Jug and Fruit by Paul Cézanne

MUSEUM

Legion of Honor Intimate Impressionism from the National Gallery of Art Nearly 70 paintings by 19thcentury avant-garde artists, through August 3 (SF). 415.750.3600, legionofhono.org

THEATER

THRU JUNE 8 Ladybug Girl and Bumblebee Boy, the Musical

Friends Lulu and Sam transform into their make-believe alter egos to protect the playground from a variety of dangers. Marin Theatre Company (Mill Valley). 415.388.5200, marin theatre.org

THRU JUNE 15 Other

Desert Cities This show for adults centers on a clash between conservative and liberal generations during a holiday gathering in Palm Springs. The Barn Theatre (Ross). 415.456.9555, ross valleyplayers.com

THRU JUNE 15 South

Pacific The Mountain Play celebrates its 101th season with South Pacific, two parallel love stories set in an island paradise during World War II. Cushing Memorial Amphitheatre (Mill Valley). 415.383.1100, mountainplay.org

JUN 5–29 Failure: A

Love Story Set in 1920s Chicago, the play tells the story of the four Fail sisters who look for love in the little time they have left. Marin Theatre Company (Mill Valley). 415.388.5200, marin theatre.org DANCE

JUN 1 Angels and

Dragons This unique “dansical” features the Don’t Quit Your Day Job Dancers in a combination of dance, theater and storytelling. Stage Dor (Sausalito). 415.339.1390, stagedor.com

JUN 21 Recalling Hawaii

A heartfelt hula theater performance celebrating the past, present and future of Hawaii through imagery, music and dance. Dominican University (San Rafael). 415.302.6009, recalling hawaii.com

COMEDY

JUN 12 An Evening of

Classic Lily Tomlin One of America’s foremost comedians, Tomlin has worn many, many hats during her long career. Join her as she revisits more than a dozen of her favorite characters in one fun-filled evening. Nourse Theater (SF). 415.392.4400, cityarts.net

JUN 18 The Punch and

Judy Show The Piccolo Puppet Players present a family-oriented puppet show featuring the antics of Punch and Judy. Library (Marin City). 415.332.6159, marinlibraryfriends. marin.org MUSIC

JUN 1 BottleRock

Napa Valley Check out BottleRock for a fantastic live music lineup in a beautiful outdoor setting, supplemented by top-notch food and wine fresh from the Napa Valley. Napa Expo (Napa Valley). bottle rocknapavalley.com

JUN 1 Golden Gate

Opera See Georges Bizet's Carmen from the hills of Tiburon. La Villa Encantada (Tiburon). 415.339.9546, goldengateopera.org

JUN 1 Todd Dennman

and Trinity Uillean piper Todd Dennman joins Trinity — featuring Diana Rowan on Celtic harps, Eamonn Flynn on keyboard and special guest John Ward on guitar — to perform a variety of material from early medieval to traditional Irish music. Studio 55 (San Rafael). 415.453.3161, studio55marin.com

JUN 1–8 Berkeley Festival and Exhibition

The San Francisco Early Music Society presents its biennial festival that brings together early music performers, scholars and enthusiasts for a week of concerts, lectures, conferences and master classes. Various locations (Berkeley). 888.722.5288, earlymusic.org

JUN 5 Joan Osborne and the Holmes

Brothers Singer/songwriter Joan Osborne and gospel-style trio the Holmes Brothers share a San Francisco stage for the first time to celebrate the release of their new albums, Love and Hate and Brotherhood, respectively. JCCSF (SF). 415.292.1233, jccsf.org

JUN 6–8 DjangoFest

Top gypsy jazz performers from around the world converge at this annual event featuring the Robin Nolan Trio, the Hot Club d’Europe, Olli Soikkeli, Pearl Django, Paulus Schäfer and more. 142 Throckmorton (Mill Valley). 415.383.9600, djangofest.com

JUN 7 Manring Kassin Darter and OoN

Michael Manring, Larry Kassin and John R. Burr (Manring Kassin Darter) join bass and bassoon duo Arine Cap and Paul Hanson (OoN) for a night of groovy music. Studio 55 (San Rafael). 415.453.3161, studio55marin.com

JUN 8 Cookout Concert

Series Promoter KC Turner hosts a summer concert and cookout featuring the music of John Vanderslice and Amber Rubarth. Hopmonk Tavern (Novato). 415.892.6200, hopmonk.com

JUN 8 Left Coast

Summer Reading The Left Coast Chamber Ensemble starts its summer season with music evocative of relaxing summer reading lists, along with many book-inspired compositions. 142 Throckmorton (Mill Valley). 415.617.5223, leftcoastensemble.org

JUN 8 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse

of the Black Pearl The Marin Symphony presents a brand-new event: a showing of the fulllength classic Disney film presented with live music from the orchestra. Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium (San Rafael). 425.473.6400, marincounty.org

JUN 11 Acoustic Guitar

Showcase Local acoustic guitar players showcase their personal methods of play. Sleeping Lady (Fairfax). 415.485.1182, sleeping ladyfairfax.com

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• JUN 28–29 Italian Street Painting Marin Pop-up Gallery Now held on alternating years, Italian Street Painting Marin's Pop-up Gallery showcases the work of 20 street painters as they re-create historic scenes representative of 1940s California. A Street (San Rafael). 415.882.2423, italianstreet paintingmarin.org

JUN 11 Guided by

Voices Joined by special guest Bobby Bare Jr., rock group Guided by Voices performs songs from the six full-length albums it has recorded in the past four years. Regency Ballroom (SF). theregencyball room.com

JUN 12 Stern Grove

The free concert series begins with the music of Smokey Robinson and Patti Austin. The event is preceded by a ticketed picnic lunch and benefit. Stern Grove (SF). sterngrove.org

JUN 13 Alexander Sung

The internationally recognized classical pianist performs all eight pieces of Robert Schumann’s Noveletten, Op.21. Old St. Hilary’s (Tiburon). 415.435.1853, land marks-soceity.org

JUN 13 Chris Cain Band

Enjoy Chris Cain’s jazz/ blues guitar riffs and soulful vocals that have the intensity of a much older blues performer. Fenix Supper Club (San Rafael). 415.813.5600, fenixlive.com

JUN 13 Holly Williams

The granddaughter/ daughter of Hank Williams Sr. and Hank Williams Jr. takes the stage to perform tracks from her third studio album, The Highway, featuring her signature acoustic stylings. Sweetwater Music Hall (Mill Valley). 415.388.1100, sweet watermusichall.com

JUN 18 Broadway to Hollywood with Richard

Glazier Concert pianist, master storyteller and leading authority on George Gershwin Richard Glazier performs a live multimedia show dedicated to great movie music. Smith Rafael Film Center (San Rafael). 415.454.1222, cafilm.org

JUN 19 Joseph Bacon

Enjoy an evening of classical guitar with Joseph Bacon, who has studied classical guitar and Indian music with some of the best in the world. Public Library (Corte Madera). 415.924.4844

JUNE 27 Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band

Enjoy all of your favorite Jackson hits from a band who does it right by dressing to the nines in ’80s regalia and re-creating Jackson’s unforgettable gravitydefying moves. Regency Ballroom (SF). the regencyballroom.com

GALLERIES

MARIN

Art Works Downtown

Shelter A juried exhibit expressing the theme of shelter, through June 6. 1337 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.451.8119, artworksdowntown.org

Falkirk Cultural Center

Reflections An exhibit from the Terra Linda Ceramic Artists, June 13–August 16. 1408 Mission Ave, San Rafael. 415.485.3328, falkirk culturalcenter.org

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Gallery Bergelli

Memories of Dreams Works by Sanjay Vora, through June 26. 483 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur. 415.945.9454, bergelli.com

Gallery Route One Open Secrets An annual artistmembers exhibition, June 20–July 27. 11101 Hwy One, Point Reyes. 415.663.1347, galleryrouteone.org

Marin Society of Artists

Visions A juried exhibition, through June 7. 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross. 415.454.9561, marinsocietyofartists.org

Marine Mammal Center

The Ghost Below This exhibition by Judith and Richard Lang explores the harmful effects of marine debri, through June. 2000 Bunker Road, Sausalito. 415.289.7325, marine mammalcenter.org

O’Hanlon Center for

the Arts Wabi Sabi Exhibition A juried exhibition, through June 19. 616 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.4331, ohanlon center.org

Robert Allen Fine Art

Traditional Landscapes A group exhibition of abstracted landscapes on canvas and panel, June 5–July 31. 301 Caledonia St, Sausalito. 415.331.2800, robert allenfineart.co

Robert Green Fine

Arts Abstract expressionist paintings by Sam Francis, John Grillo, Paul Jenkins, Jim Bird and more. 154 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.381.8776, rgfineart.com

Roberta English Works by Cheung Lee, Mayumi Oda, Li Huayi, Ju Ming and Toko Shinoda. 1615 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.331.2975, robertaenglish.com

Rock Hill Gallery

Landscape photography by Lance Kuehne, through June 19. 145 Rock Hill Drive, Tiburon. 415.435.9108, ccctiburon.net

Room Art Gallery

Works by both Bay Area artists and major masters, housing the largest collection of Picasso, Chagall and others in Marin County. 86 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.380.7940, roomartgallery.com

Seager Gray Gallery

Experience the Art Walk on June 3. 23 Sunnyside Ave, Mill Valley. 415.384.8288, seagergray.com

Studio 4 Art Work by local artists, classes and workshops with materials included. 1133 Grant Ave, Novato. 415.596.5546, studio4art.net

SAN FRANCISCO ArtHaus An intimate presentation of diverse works in various styles and mediums by New York and Bay Area artists. 411 Brannan St, 415.977.0223, arthaus-sf.com

Caldwell Snyder

Paintings and sculptures by local artists. 341 Sutter St, 415.392.2299, caldwellsnyder.com

Electric Works Works by David Schubert. 1360 Mission St, 415.626.5496, sfelectricworks.com

Gallery Wendi Norris

Passage Works by San Francisco artist Val Britton, June 5–August 2. 161 Jessie St, 415.346.7812, gallery wendinorris.com

Gregory Lind Gallery Work from Christian Maychack, through June 7. 49 Geary St, 415.296.9661, greg orylindgallery.com

Hackett-Mill Frank Lobdell: A Celebratory Exhibition A display of the artist’s paintings, drawings and sculptures, June 6–August 8. 201 Post St, 415.362.3377, hackettmill.com

John Berggruen Gallery

Works in various mediums. 228 Grant Ave, 415.781.4629, berggruen.com

Thomas Reynolds

Gallery Works by Ken Auster, through June. 2291 Pine Street, 415.441.4093, thomas reynolds.com

MUSEUMS

MARIN

Bay Area Discovery

Museum Super Kids Save the World Centering around “green” materials and practices, this exhibit teaches kids to be super starting with the four Rs: recycle, reduce, reuse and repair (Sausalito). 415.339.3900, baykidsmuseum.org

Marin History Museum

An Afternoon in a Victorian Parlor A display of an old-fashioned sitting room in the historic Boyd Gate House (San Rafael). 415.454.8538, marinhistory.org

Marin Museum of Contemporary Art

Summer National Exhibition Works by Randy Pottenger and Laura Lee Fritz, through July 13 (Novato). 415.506.0137, marinmoca.org BAY AREA

Asian Art Museum

Enter the Mandala An exhibit featuring works centered on cosmic centers and mental maps of Himalayan Buddhism, through October 26 (SF). 415.581.3711, asianart.org

California Academy of

Sciences Skulls Check out an exhibit featuring more than 640 animal skulls and the mystery behind them, through November 30. (SF). 415.379.8000, calacademy.org

Conservatory of

Flowers Chomp! They Came From the Swamp A collection of carnivorous plants, through October 19 (SF). 415.831.2090, conserv atoryofflowers.org

Contemporary Jewish

Museum Designing Home: Jews and Midcentury Modernism, through October 6 (SF). 415.655.7800, thecjm.org

de Young The Bay Bridge: A Work in Progress, 1933–1936 A newly acquired group of photographs by Peter Stackpole documenting the bridge’s original construction, through June 8 (SF). 415.750.3600, deyoung. famsf.org

Exploratorium Ongoing interactive exhibits exploring science, art and human perception (SF). 415.397.5673, exploratorium.edu

Museum of Craft

and Design Elevated Corrugated A group exhibition featuring 10 artists working exclusively with cardboard, through June 22 (SF). 415.773.0303, sfmcd.org

The Walt Disney

Family Museum Magic, Color, Flair Works by Mary Blair, through September 7 (SF). 415.345.6800, waltdisney.org

Yerba Buena Center

for the Arts Public Intimacy A focus on the way contemporary artists have explored interpersonal relationships and other social exchanges in South Africa, through June 29 (SF). 415.978.2787, ybca.org

EVENTS

JUN 1 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon

Watch as more than 2,000 athletes from around the world take a 1.5-mile swim from Alcatraz Island to the San Francisco shore, followed by an 18-mile bike ride to Golden Gate Park and an 8-mile trail run through the Presidio. Various locations (SF). escapefrom alcatraztriathlon.com

JUN 1 Sausalito

Wooden Boat Tour Join Sausalito artist and author Victoria Colella on a three hour walking tour of Sausalito’s houseboat communities, historic vessels, art studios and wooden boat center, with tea and cookies to end the day. Yacht Harbor Boardwalk (Sausalito). sausalitowooden boattour.com

JUN 4 Benefit Art

Auction Join Headlands Center for the Arts for a live and silent auction, live entertainment, food, cocktails and a pop-up shop housing limited edition works inspired by the Headlands. SOMArts Cultural Center (SF). 415.331.287, headlands.org

JUN 7 Rods and

Rescues Love cars? Love dogs? Head to Rods and Rescues, a car show and rescue dog adoption event featuring live music, a DJ, local food and more than 100 classic cars and dogs from Bay Area German Shepherd Rescue, the Marin Humane Society and Green Dog Rescue Project. Outlet Village (Petaluma). 415.518.0906, coupe androadster.com

JUN 7 Trails and Oceans Stewardship

Day Visit Point Reyes National Seashore to participate in two stewardship projects

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The Bay Bridge: A Work in Progress, 1933–1936 at the de Young, S.F.

at Limantour Beach in celebration of National Trails Day and World Ocean Day. Limantour Beach (Point Reyes). 415.663.1200, ptreyes.org

JUN 7–8 Union Street

Festival Check out one of San Francisco’s biggest free annual events featuring more than 100 boutique artists, live entertainment, live jazz and contemporary music and more. Union Street (SF). 800.310.6563, union streetfestival.com

JUN 8 French Market

Shop for antique and vintage home and garden decor at this outdoor market featuring art booths, vintage clothes, books and jewelry, French music, crepes and more. Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium parking lot (San Rafael). golden gateshows.com

JUN 9 To Celebrate Life

Golf Tournament Tee it up to benefit the breast cancer foundation. Marin Country Club (Novato). 415.455.5882, tocelebratelife.org

JUN 12–15 2014 Children’s Writers and Illustrators

Conference The seventh annual Book Passage Children’s Writers and Illustrators Conference covers all aspects of creating a children’s storybook — from developing ideas to finding a publisher. Book Passage (Corte Madera). 415.927.0960, bookpassage.org

JUN 14 Tiburon Classic

Car Show Stop by this community event celebrating the beauty of classic cars built prior to 1971 in the equally beautiful setting of the Tiburon waterfront. Waterfront Park (Tiburon). 415.297.2615, tiburon classiccarshow.com

JUN 14–15 Fairfax Festival and EcoFest

Join the Fairfax community for its 37th year of small town celebration. The festival starts with a family film night, followed by a parade, flea market, wine tasting and much more. Downtown (Fairfax). fairfaxfestival.com

JUN 14–15 Marin Art Festival Local artists display their work in mediums including

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JUN 14–15 North Beach

Festival Celebrate the birthplace of the Beat generation at the 60th annual festival, featuring live music, live Italian street painting, beverage gardens, kids' chalk area and more than 150 booths offering fine arts, crafts, gifts and food. North Beach (SF). 800.310.6563, sres productions.com

JUN 14–15 Novato Festival of Art, Wine

and Music Visit Novato for a weekend of local treats, regional vintage wines, a petting zoo for the kids and two stages with live music. Grant Avenue (Novato). 415.897.1164, novato artwinemusic.com

JUN 15 Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast

Enjoy a hearty pancake breakfast while enjoying breathtaking views of Marin County, with proceeds going toward preservation and operation of the historic West Point Inn. West Point Inn (Mill Valley). 415.388.9955, westpointinn.org

JUN 16 Bank of Marin

Golf Tournament Bank of Marin holds its 20th annual golf tournament to benefit Sunny Hills Services at the Meadow Club. Guests begin the day with a barbecue and continue with a cocktail reception, dinner and auction following the tournament. Meadow Club (Fairfax). 415.462.0980, meadowclub.com

JUN 21 Summer Solstice Celebration

Join the San Francisco Botanical Garden as it celebrates the summer solstice with wine, cheese and a stroll through its 100-yearold redwood grove. Botanical Garden (SF). 415.661.1316, sfbo tanicalgarden.org

JUN 22 Wine, Beer and Gourmet Food Tasting

Enjoy award-winning wines, handcrafted beer, celebrity chef samplings and specialty foods at this popular event, back for its 33rd year, benefiting the Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce and Kiddo!. Depot Plaza (Mill Valley). millvalley.org

JUN 25 Solstice Celebration: Joie de

Vivre Join in to honor Marin Community Clinics community volunteers, celebrate the season and help raise funds to provide medical and dental care to Marin’s under- and uninsured. Marin Art and Garden Center (Ross). 415.526.8527, marinclinics.org

JUN 25 Doug Hofkins the Surfing Magician

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JUN 28 California Beer

Festival Sample more than 70 craft beers at this event featuring live music, bike valet and gourmet sliders. Stafford Lake Park (Novato). california beerfestival.com

NATURE WALKS & TALKS

JUN 6 Pooja Mottl: The

3-Day Reset Author Pooja Mottl discusses her book The 3-Day Reset, which outlines 10 simple ways to change your cravings and start eating whole, healthy foods. Book Passage (Corte Madera). 415. 927.0960, book passage.org

JUN 6 Richard Ravitch with David Crane

Former New York lieutenant governor Richard Ravitch, author of So Much to Do: A Full Life of Business, Politics, and Confronting Fiscal Crises, appears in conversation with David Crane, former special adviser to Arnold Schwarzenegger. JCCSF (SF). 415.292.1233, jccsf.org

JUN 7 Colin Jack: If You Happen to Have a

Dinosaur This special event for kids centers on illustrator Colin Jack’s book If You Happen to Have a Dinosaur, which provides a tonguein-cheek look at the practical uses of dinos. Book Passage (Corte Madera). 415. 927.0960, bookpassage.org

JUN 10 Tom Robbins

Acclaimed author Tom Robbins discusses his forthcoming memoir Tibetan Peach Pie, which stitches together stories of his unconventional life. Isabel Duffy facilitates. Nourse Theater (SF). 415.392.4400, cityarts.net

JUN 11 Literary Lunch

with Lisa See The New York Times best-selling author celebrates her newest novel, China Dolls, with a literary lunch catered by Insalata’s Restaurant. Guests will receive an autographed copy of the novel. Book Passage (Corte Madera). 415.927.0960, bookpassage.org

The Left Coast Chamber Ensemble at 142 Throckmorton, Mill Valley

JUN 18 Butterflies of

Marin County Join David Herlocker from Marin County Parks in a discussion of local butterfly species, the best places to find them and tips for butterfly-friendly gardens. Public Library (Fairfax). 415.457.5629

JUN 28 Laundry to

Landscape Learn about gray water and “laundry to landscape” system options through a demonstration and audience discussion. Tamalpais Valley Community Center (Mill Valley). 415.388.6393