Weekend Fun For Everyone (November 17-19)
CHECK OUT RONNIE'S HOLIDAY FUN GUIDE. EVENT LISTINGS ARE CHECKED AT THE TIME OF POSTING BUT SCHEDULES MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. LINKS ARE AVAILABLE BELOW TO ALL VENUES FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE. PLEASE CONFIRM INFORMATION WITH THE WEBSITE.
Friday, November 17, Leonids Meteor Shower
International Hip Hop DanceFest, San Francisco.
Teen Craft: Slime, 3–4:30 pm, 6th-12th grades only, Civic Center Library, San Rafael.
Film of the Month, 1pm, Sword & the Stone, That Darn Cat, 3pm, Walt Disney Museum.
Building Lighting Ceremony at Embarcadero Center, 4-7pm, free, family fun Carnival followed by the Building Lighting Ceremony, San Francisco.
Tam Valley Arts & Crafts Fair, Tamalpias Valley Community Center, Mill Valley
Old MacDonald: Beyond the Farm, Children's Creativity Museum, San Francisco.
Mark Day School Presents Zanies, 4th–8th graders leap into slapstick comedy with three madcap sketches, Showcase Theater, San Rafael.
Legally Blonde, The Musical, The San Anselmo Playhouse.
Annie, Throckmorton Theatre, Mill Valley.
Annie, Berkeley Playhouse.
The Night Fairy, 2055 Center Street, Berkeley.
Aladdin, SHN Orpheum Theatre, San Francisco.
Saturday, November 18, New Moon, Leonids Meteor Shower, Family Volunteer Day
Holidays Along the Farm Trails, Sonoma County.
Girl Power & Zumba Morning, 9-10am, brain games, arts & crafts, raffle and Q&A with the Co-Author of "Geek Girl Rising," Samantha Walravens aimed at inspiring the next generation of female engineers, Athleta Corte Madera Town Center.
The Great Dicken's Fair, 10am-7pm, Resounding laughter, mirth and merriment abound. You are invited to join the dance, mingle with over 800 lively performers, and revel in hearty food and drink! Cow Palace, San Francisco.
Caulbridge School Open House, 10-11:30am, San Rafael.
International Hip Hop DanceFest, San Francisco.
60th Annual International Auto Show, Moscone Center, San Francisco.
Tam Valley Arts & Crafts Fair, Tamalpias Valley Community Center, Mill Valley
Mediterranean Holiday Bazaar, Nativity Of Christ Greek Orthodox Christian Church, 1110 Highland Drive, Novato
Holiday Craft and Gift Fair, The Institute for Sufi Studies, 14 Commercial Blvd., #101 in Novato
Habitat Restoration at Creekside Marsh, 9am-12pm, meet across from Marin General Hospital at Hal Brown Park at Creekside.
Open Cockpit Weekend: Acemaker Weekend, 10 am–4 pm, Pacific Coast Air Museum, Santa Rosa.
Maxine Rose Schur and Jeanne de Sainte Marie read and sign "Marielle in Paris", 11am, DIESEL, a Bookstore, Larkspur.
Hippity Hop: Play Songs & Root Music, 11am, SFJAZZ, San Francisco.
'Where’s Rodney?' Book Launch and Signing at the Presidio Visitor Center, 11-11:30am, Presidio Visitor Center.
Creative Family Fun - Creative Columns, 11am-4pm, Presidio Officers' Club, San Francisco.
Holiday Wreath Making Workshop, 1-3pm, Join us for an afternoon of crafting with the beautiful and pleasant smelling evergreen branches and make holiday decorations for your home. All tools and supplies are provided, RSVP to volunteerprogram@marinwater.org for location details.
Honey B and the Pollinators in Concert, 3 – 4pm, Enjoy a lively blend of swing, jump/jive, and jazz standards from the ‘20s, ‘30s and ‘40s. Good humor and great music! For all ages, Corte Madera Library.
Film of the Month, 4pm, Sword & the Stone, Walt Disney Museum.
The Ranch Event - Magic: The Gathering Tournament, 10am-5pm, grades 4-8, Dairy Knoll, Tiburon.
Lighting of the Historic Sonoma Plaza, 5-8pm, Enjoy 8-acres of 100,000+ sparkling lights + music + holiday treats!
Old MacDonald: Beyond the Farm, Children's Creativity Museum, San Francisco.
Mark Day School Presents Zanies, 4th–8th graders leap into slapstick comedy with three madcap sketches, Showcase Theater, San Rafael.
Legally Blonde, The Musical, The San Anselmo Playhouse.
Annie, Throckmorton Theatre, Mill Valley.
Annie, Berkeley Playhouse.
The Night Fairy, 2055 Center Street, Berkeley.
Aladdin, SHN Orpheum Theatre, San Francisco.
Sunday, November 19
Holidays Along the Farm Trails, Sonoma County.
The Great Dicken's Fair, 10am-7pm, Resounding laughter, mirth and merriment abound. You are invited to join the dance, mingle with over 800 lively performers, and revel in hearty food and drink! Cow Palace, San Francisco.
Thanksgiving Floral Arrangement Workshop, 10am – 12pm, ages 7+, Bring your creativity to this holiday festivity! Join ranger staff in making your own mini pumpkin floral centerpiece for the Thanksgiving Day table. RSVP advance, as this event is limited to 15 participants, McNears Beach Park, 201 Cantera Way, San Rafael.
Open Cockpit Weekend: Acemaker Weekend, 10 am–4 pm, Pacific Coast Air Museum, Santa Rosa.
Creative Family Fun - Creative Columns, 11am-4pm, Presidio Officers' Club, San Francisco.
International Hip Hop DanceFest, San Francisco.
60th Annual International Auto Show, Moscone Center, San Francisco.
Nutcracker Let’s Dance Family Workshop, 1-2pm & 3-4pm, ages 5-10, see website for details, San Francisco Ballet.
A Holiday Nutcracker event with The Marin Ballet! 2-3pm, unique telling of the holiday classic will feature a costumed visit by some of the characters from the ballet’s cast, DIESEL, A Bookstore, Larkspur.
Just Dance Academy Winter Performance, 2pm, enjoy an abbreviated production of the classic holiday ballet The Nutcracker including all the classic characters such as Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy, Rose Queen and more! Following will be performances by the junior and senior jazz, tap, hip hop, contemporary and bollywood dance programs! A fun, highly entertaining family event! Marin Civic Center, San Rafael.
PIER 39 Tree Lighting Celebration, 12–6:30 pm, San Francisco
Film of the Month, That Darn Cat, 3pm, Walt Disney Museum.
Old MacDonald: Beyond the Farm, Children's Creativity Museum, San Francisco.
Legally Blonde, The Musical, The San Anselmo Playhouse.
Annie, Throckmorton Theatre, Mill Valley.
Annie, Berkeley Playhouse.
The Night Fairy, 2055 Center Street, Berkeley.
Aladdin, SHN Orpheum Theatre, San Francisco.