Things to do and see in Marin County
On stage
“Ghosts of Bogotá”: 1200 Fourth St., San Rafael; 415454-2787; altertheater.org. AlterTheater presents Diana Burbano’s comedic play about drama queen Lola, do-gooder Sandy and their hedonistic brother, Bruno, who return to their parents’ home country to bury their grandfather. Jan. 29 through Feb. 23; 7:30 p.m. Jan. 29, Feb. 5 and 12; 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Feb. 9, 16 and 23. $15 to $49. “Not Getting Any Younger”: Marin Center’s Showcase Theater, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael; 415-473-6800; tickets. marincenter.org. Marga Gomez performs her solo show about vanity and aging as part of the Best of San Francisco Solo Series. 7 p.m. Jan. 26. $40.
“Noura”: Marin Theatre Company, 397Miller Ave., Mill Valley; 415-388-5208; marintheatre.org. Marin Theatre Company and the Golden Thread Productions present the Bay
Area premiere of Heather Raffo’s story of motherhood, marriage and the fragile architecture of what we call home. Through Feb. 9; 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays; 2 p.m. weekends; 1 p.m. Jan. 30. $10 to $70. “Our Town”: Novato Theater Company, 5420Nave Drive, Novato; 415-8834498; novatotheatercompany.org. Novato Theater Company performs Thornton Wilder’s play about a small American town and the everyday lives of its citizens. Jan. 23 through Feb. 16; 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; preview performance at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23. $15 to $27.
“Silent Sky”: Barn Theatre, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross; 415-456-9555, extension 1; brownpapertickets.com.
Ross Valley Players presents Lauren Gunderson’s play based on the true story of the first women astronomers: Henrietta Leavitt, Annie Cannon and Williamina Fleming. Through Feb. 9; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. $14 to $29.
Comedy
Throckmorton Theatre: 142Throckmorton Ave.,
Mill Valley; 415-383-9600; throckmortontheatre.org. Tuesdays: Tuesday Night Live! Comedy Showcase. 8 p.m. $17 to $27. Thursdays: Mort Sahl. 7p.m. $20.
Classical/opera/choral music
Marin Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium: 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael; tickets.marincenter.org. Jan. 25 and 26: Marin Symphony performs “Inimitable.” 8 p.m. Jan. 25; 3 p.m. Jan. 26. $20 to $85.
Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church: 410 Sycamore Ave., Mill Valley, 415-381-4453; chambermusicmillvalley.org. Jan. 26: Mill Valley Chamber Music Society presents Gould Piano Trio with clarinetist Robert Plane. 5p.m. Jan.
26. Free to $40.
Osher Marin JCC: 200 North San Pedro Road, San Rafael; 415-444-8000; marinjcc.org. Jan. 26: As part of the Bay Area Violins of Hope residency, Daniel Hope and members of New Century Chamber Orchestra perform music by Jewish composers played on restored Holocaust-era string instruments. 3:30p.m. $15 to $67.50.
Throckmorton Theatre: 142Throckmorton Ave.,
Mill Valley; 415-383-9600; throckmortontheatre.org. Jan. 29: Concert with the Black Cedar Trio. Noon.
Dance
Marin Rod and Gun Club: 2675 Francisco Blvd. E, San Rafael. Jan. 29: Tam Twirlers Square Dancers’ square dance lessons. 7p.m. No dance partner required. Strawberry Recreation Center: 118East Strawberry Drive, Mill Valley; kopachkafolkdancers.com. Jan. 24: Kopachka Folk Dancers’ folk dance party featuring music by Zabava International. 8 p.m. $15.
Galleries & museums
Art Abloom Studio and Gallery: 751Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo; 415-256-1112; artabloom.com. Ongoing: Works by Gabriella
Drake. Call for times. Art Works Downtown: 1337Fourth St., San Rafael; 415-451-8119; artworksdowntown.org. Through Feb. 14: “Coming Full Circle,” solo exhibition by Marin artist Phyllis Thelen. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, or by appointment. Bay Model Visitor Center: 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito; 415-332-3871. Through
Jan. 25: “When Water Dreams,” works by Bill Peters. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Bolinas Museum: 48 Wharf Road, Bolinas; 415-8680330; bolinasmuseum.org. Jan. 25 through Aug. 16: “Bolinas & Stinson Beach: Sister Towns of Rancho Las Baulines,” Jan. 25through March 22: “The Golden Decade: Photography at the California School of
Fine Arts, 1945-1955” and Bolinas artist Tom Braun’s “Meditations.” 1 to 5 p.m. Fridays; noon to 5 p.m. weekends. Jan. 25: Opening talks. 2 p.m.; Jan. 25: Reception. 3 to 5 p.m.
Book Passage Gallery: 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera; 415-927-0960; bookpassage.com. Through Jan. 31: Solo exhibit by
Marin photographer Nathan Wirth. 9a.m. to 9p.m. Mondays through Saturdays; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays.
Civic Center Galleries: Marin County Civic Center, first and third floor galleries, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael; marincounty. org. Through April 23: Marin County Watercolor Society’s “Celebrating 50 Years!” 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. College of Marin Fine Arts Gallery: Performing Arts Building, 835 College Ave., Kentfield; 415-485-9494; marin.edu/fine-arts-gallery. Through Feb. 14 “The Deepest Color Is Read,” unbound paintings by Jeffrey Beauchamp. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Jan. 30: Reception and panel discussion. 4 to 7 p.m.
Community Media Center of Marin: 819 A St., San Rafael; 415-721-0636. Through Feb. 29: “Sh!t Happens,” works by Ariel Xinyi. Call for times.
Corte Madera Library:
707 Meadowsweet Drive, Corte Madera; 415-9243515; marinlibrary.org/ corte-madera. Through Jan. 23: “Portraits With a World View,” works by Marsha Hallet. Jan. 25 through March 5: Photography by Larry McCloskey. 10a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; noon to 5 p.m. Sundays; closed Fridays.
Jan. 25: Artist reception. 2 to 4 p.m.
Dance Palace: 503 B St., Point Reyes Station; 415663-1075; dancepalace.org. Ongoing: Wildlife photography by West Marin resident Cooper Jolley. 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays.
Desta Gallery: 417 San Anselmo Ave., San Anselmo; 415-524-8932; destagallery.com. Through Feb. 28: Marin artist Jeffrey Long’s “Places Seen and Imagined.” 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Jan. 25: Reception. 5 to 7 p.m. Falkirk Cultural Center: 1408Mission Ave., San Rafael; 415-485-3328; livelifelocally.org/artgalleries. Through Feb. 7: “Women Painting Women.” 1to 5p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays; closed Sundays and Mondays.
Gail Van Dyke Gallery: 1350 South Eliseo Drive, Greenbrae. Through April 3: Tiburon artist Suzanne Siminger’s “Mind/Body/ Spirit/Land.” 9a.m. to 5p.m. weekdays.
Gallery Commonweal: 451 Mesa Road, Bolinas; 415868-0970; commonweal. org/gallery. Through March 27: “Looking at Light and Space,” works by Janet Jacobs. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays; by appointment. Gallery Route One: 11101 Highway 1, Point Reyes Station; 415-663-1347; galleryrouteone.org. Through Feb. 9: “This is Just to Say,” Gallery Route One’s annual juried exhibition. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except Tuesdays. George Lawson Gallery: 18 East Blithedale Ave., suite 12, Mill Valley; 415-5310348; georgelawsongallery.com. Through Feb. 9: “Conversation,” works by Jenny Bloomfield and Marie Van Elder. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays; noon to 4 p.m. Sundays; by appointment. Headlands Center for the Arts: 944 Simmonds Road, Sausalito; 415-331-2787; headlands.org. Jan. 26 through March 8: “Tomorrow Is Already Here.” Noon to 5 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays; closed Fridays and Saturdays. Jan. 26: Opening reception. 2 to 5 p.m.
The Hivery: 38 Miller Ave., suite 20, Mill Valley; 415569-7760; thehivery.com. Through Feb. 29: “Works of Wisdom,” works by photographer Marjorie Salvaterra and visual artist and poet Lisa Espenmiller. 8:30a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays.
Kim Eagles-Smith Gallery: 23 Sunnyside Ave.,
Mill Valley; 415-981-1080; kesfineart.com. Through Feb. 21: New paintings by Clay Johnson. 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; by appointment. Mantra Wines: 881 Grant Ave., Novato; mantrawines. com. Through Feb. 9: “Love is a Rebellious Bird.” 1 to 9p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays; 1 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 3 to 7 p.m. Sundays; closed Mondays.
Marin Art & Garden Center: 30 Sir Francis
Drake Blvd., Ross; magc. org. Through Feb. 16: “Betty Wilson: Exercises in Form, Composition and Color.” 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; noon to 4 p.m. Sundays.
Marin Center’s Bartolini Gallery: 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael; agriculturalinstitute.org. Through Jan. 30: “Food, Farms and Art” showcases artists and artworks celebrating food, Marin agriculture and the farmers market. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.
Marin Community Foundation: 5 Hamilton Landing, Suite 200, Novato; marincf.org. Through Feb. 14: “Ensemble,” works by MarinMOCA artists. 9a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.
Marin Jewelers Guild:
1331 Fourth St., San Rafael; 415-454-2711; marinjewelersguild.com. Through January: An exhibit of Karen Meadows’ paintings. 10 a.m. to 6p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; closed Sundays and Mondays.
Marin Museum of Contemporary Art: 500 Palm Drive, Novato; 415-5060137; marinmoca.org. Through Feb. 23: “Beneath The Surface.” 11a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends.
Marin Society of Artists: 1515 Third St. at E Street, San Rafael; 415-454-9561; marinsocietyofartists.org. Through Feb. 1: “A Moment In Time.” Noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays; closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Maurice del Mue Galleries: San Geronimo Valley Community Center, 6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Geronimo; 415-488-8888; sgvcc.org. Through Jan. 30: 10th annual senior lunch group show. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.
Museum of the American Indian: 2200 Novato Blvd., Novato; 415-897-4064; marinindian.com. Through May 17: Exhibit of paintings and mixed-media by Vanessa Yava and her late father, Aaron. 12:30to
4:30 p.m. Fridays through Sundays; closed Mondays through Thursdays. Museum of International Propaganda: 1000 Fifth Ave., San Rafael; 415-3101173; propagandamuseum.net. Ongoing: Collection of propaganda posters, paintings, sculptures and items from more than a dozen countries. Noon to 3 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays.
Novato History Museum: 815 DeLong Ave., Novato; 415-897-4320; novatohistory.org. Ongoing: “Novato Dairies.” 12:30to 4:30p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
O’Hanlon Center for the Arts: 616 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley; 415-3884331; ohanloncenter.org. Through Feb. 20: O’Hanlon Center for the Arts’ annual members show. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.
Osher Marin JCC: 200 North San Pedro Road, San Rafael; 415-444-8000; marinjcc.org. Through Feb. 28: “Youth Poster Contest.” Call for times.
Rebound Bookstore: 1611 Fourth St., San Rafael; 415-482-0550. Ongoing: Watercolors by Marin artist Kate Pepper. 10a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.
Redwood Foyer Gallery: Marin Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael; marincounty.org. Through May
31: “Where We Call Home.” Open during performances or by appointment.
Robert Allen Fine Art: 301 Caledonia St., Sausalito; 415-331-2800; robertallenfineart.com. Through
Jan. 31: “Works on Paper,” a group exhibition of various mediums on paper featuring Susan Adame, Tracy Adams, Aleah Koury, Victoria Ryan and Kazuko Watanabe. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Rock Hill Gallery: 145 Rock Hill Drive, Tiburon; 415435-9108; ccctiburon.net. Through Feb. 27: Quilts by PALS. Call for times.
San Marco Gallery: Dominican University’s Alemany Library, Palm Avenue, San Rafael; dominican.edu. 8 a.m. to midnight Mondays through Thursdays; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. to midnight Sundays.
Sarah Shepard Gallery: Marin Country Mart, 2245 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur; 415-295-7791; sarahshepardgallery.com. Through March 7: Christopher Rodriguez’s “Afterlife,” in collaboration with Sasha Wolf Projects. 9:30 a.m. to 4p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; by appointment. Seager Gray Gallery: 108 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley; 415-384-8288; seagergray.com. Through Jan. 30: Gallery group show. Through Jan. 28: “Beauty and the Beast: California Wildflowers and Climate Change,” photographs by Rob Badger and Nita Winter. 11a.m. to 5p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; noon to
5 p.m. Sundays. Jan. 26: Reception. 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Tiburon Town Hall: 1505 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon; townoftiburon.org. Through Feb. 29: James M. Fowler and Frederic K. Chin’s “Landscapes, Oak Series and Macro.” 7a.m. to 5p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. Toad Fish Gallery: 686 Bridgeway, Sausalito; 415-324-8106. Ongoing: Sausalito abstract and contemporary artists. 10a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
Tomales Regional History Center: 26701 Highway 1, Tomales; 707-878-9443; tomaleshistory.com. Ongoing: “Tomales and Beyond: 1900 to 1945,” Ella Jorgensen retrospective. 1 to 4 p.m. weekends.
Town Books: 411 San Anselmo Ave., San Anselmo; 415-526-3791; townbooks.org. Through February: Photography by Martha Ture. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.
— Compiled by Colleen Bidwill. Send listings to calendar@marinij.com at least two weeks prior to the event. Photo attachments should be 300 dpi JPGs with a file size of 2 megabytes and should include caption information. Include a daytime phone number on your release. Mail listings to Calendar/ Lifestyles, Marin Independent Journal, 4000 Civic Center Drive, Suite 301, San Rafael 94903.