Marin Independent Journal

Fun, fun, fun

Five don't-miss events coming up in Marin

- By Colleen Bidwill cbidwill@marinij.com

There's plenty of good times to be had coming up in Marin. From a fantastica­l play surroundin­g the backstory of Peter Pan to the new Sausalito Boat Show to a storytelli­ng event, here are some events that you might not want to miss.

Whimsical play

Get to know Peter Pan, Mrs. Darling, Tinker Bell and Capt. Hook in a whole new way in “Peter and the Starcatche­r,” writer and former stage actor Rick Elice's humorous and fantastica­l backstory of the iconic characters. Presented by the College of Marin's drama program, the show follows the adventures of two ships that set sail for the kingdom of Rundoon — one of them, the Neverland, captained by the sinister Bill Slank, carries three orphan boys: Prentiss, Ted and a nameless orphan known only as Boy.

Directed by Elena Wright, known for her work with Marin Shakes, with music direction by Nick Brown, the play opens at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the College of Marin's James Dunn Theatre at the Performing Arts Building at 835 College Ave. in Kentfield. Performanc­es continue at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, 7, 13 and 14; 2 p.m. Oct. 1, 8 and 15. Admission is free.

For more informatio­n, go to pa.marin.edu/current/Drama.

Boatload of fun

Have fun both on and off land at the Sausalito Boat Show from Oct. 13 through 15 at the Clipper Yacht Harbor in Sausalito.

“This inaugural event is designed to be a celebratio­n of maritime excellence and Sausalito's local culture — food, live music and art,” show manager Mitch Perkins writes in a press release. “We are thrilled to see the city of Sausalito, the Sausalito Economic Developmen­t Advisory Committee and the broader San Francisco Bay Area maritime community coming together to support this new event.”

The three days of nautical fun will include a showcase of new yachts, sailboats, powerboats, brokerage boats and

gear; educationa­l seminars; opportunit­ies to get on the water; food and drinks, live entertainm­ent by the Fog City Swampers, Juke Joint Band, the Millionair­es, the Cruz Boys and Matt Bolton; and crafts and other activities for children.

“The maritime community in Marin County is made up of a very diverse and interestin­g group of characters, and I hope that people who attend the Sausalito Boat Show get a sense of the fun and possibilit­y that is unique to boating,” Curtis Havel, harbormast­er of Clipper Yacht Harbor, told the IJ this month.

Come by between 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 13 and 14 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 15.

Tickets are $20 a day in advance or $22 at the door, or

$50 for a weekend pass. Children age 12 and younger are free. For more informatio­n and to get tickets, go to sausalitob­oatshow.com.

Rev it up

Ogle vintage American cars from classic coupes to roadsters to muscle cars at the Bon Air Invitation­al Car Show. The event, curated by the North Bay Car Committee, features more than 100 cars — including the 1929 Stearns-Knight seven passenger, 1922 Stutz fire engine owned by former San Rafael fire chief Bob Marcucci and a 1949 Cadillac convertibl­e. It also includes live

 ?? PHOTO BY ROBIN JACKSON ?? The College of Marin’s drama program’s “Peter and the Starcatche­r” opens this week.
PHOTO BY ROBIN JACKSON The College of Marin’s drama program’s “Peter and the Starcatche­r” opens this week.
 ?? SHERRY LAVARS — MARIN INDEPENDEN­T JOURNAL ?? The Sausalito Boat Show will feature live music, food and drinks, seminars and more from Oct. 13 to 15.
SHERRY LAVARS — MARIN INDEPENDEN­T JOURNAL The Sausalito Boat Show will feature live music, food and drinks, seminars and more from Oct. 13 to 15.

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