Arts & Entertainment
Get Out! Weekend Planner for March 5-6
It's Thursday, and you've got no idea what you'll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We've got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time.
It’s Thursday, and you have no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We have compiled the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time.
Where/When: Ghiringhelli Pizzeria Grill & Ba, 1535 South Novato Blvd., Novato, Friday Happy Hour, 3-6 p.m.
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Why Go: Because Friday’s here and it’s time to hang out with friends. Why not try something different? Maybe an Italian Cosmo? Or how about sharing a plate of antipasto? Buon gusto.
Pricing: An Italian Cosmo will set you back $5. Beer $4, wine $5-7,
HAVE A HEART BENEFIT - HAVANA NIGHTS
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Where/When: Unity in Marin, 600 Palm Drive, Novato, Saturday, 5:30 p.m.
Why Go: Because this dinner/auction is Hamilton Meadow Park School's biggest fundraiser and it’s all about supporting local causes, right? Delicious Cuban food and dancing to live music from the Hamiltones makes it all the better.
Pricing: $75 per person
Where/When: Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael, Sunday, 7 p.m.
Why Go: Want to know how Tarzan’s classic yell was created? Explore some of the secrets behind the making of "Tarzan and His Mate" (1934). Check out how technology and sound effects were used and then watch a new 35mm print from the Academy Film Archive.
Pricing: $10.25 general admission, $5.50 members
RARE, SPECIAL BOOKS & CHARMING OLDIES
Where/When: San Rafael Library Meeting Room, 1100 E. Street, San Rafael, Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Why Go: Pre-1950 books. There’s bound (pun intended) to be some real treasures here so go forth, peruse and collect.
Pricing: prices vary
FIRST SUNDAY OPEN STUDIOS
Where/When: Novato Arts Center, 500 and 501 Palm Drive, 781 Hamilton Parkway, Novato, Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Why Go: On the first Sunday of each month, more than 40 working artists open their studios in three buildings to the public. Why not check out what these artists are doing? Start a conversation.
Pricing: Free admission
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