"ARABIAN NIGHTS" — College of Marin Performing Arts Tent, Central Lawn, 835 College Ave., Kentfield; 485-9555; www.marin.edu. Through Oct. 16: Mary Zimmerman adapted this dramatic play from the ancient Iraqi legend of Sheherezade, a young girl who must tell stories to enchant a brutal king and save her life. Pay-what-you-will preview 8 p.m. Sept. 29; 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. $10 to $20.
"BELLWETHER" — Marin Theatre Company, 397 Miller Ave., Mill Valley; 388-5200; www.marintheatre.org. Oct. 6 through 30: Marin Theatre Company 2010 playwright in residence Steve Yockey's chilling adult fairy tale about the disappearance of a child from a gated community. $34 to $55.
"DALE POLISSAR PRESENTS: SO WHAT'S NEW?" — Dance Palace, 503 B St., Point Reyes Station; 663-1075; www.dancepalace.org. Oct. 1: highlights from 30 years of work by Bolinas composer/lyricist Dale Polissar are featured in this musical revue blending comic songs, political satire and poetry, plus a new instrumental opus. 8 p.m. $15 to $18.
"DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER" — Ross Valley Players' Barn Theatre, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross; 456-9555; www.rossvalleyplayers.com. Through Oct. 16: Ross
Valley Players' production of Marc Camoletti's comedy about what goes wrong when a man plans a weekend away with his mistress, including a gourmet dinner at a French farmhouse. 7:30 Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. $17 to $25.
"FOUR OF A KIND" — Belvedere-Tiburon Library, 1501 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon; 233-2987; www.philsheridan.com. Sept. 29: Ruth Stotter's play imagines a card game in 1880s San Francisco with four eccentrics: Sam Clemens, Sam Hill, Sam Brannan and Sam Hall. 7 p.m. Free.
"WAKING THE DEAD" — 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley; 383-9600; www.142throckmortontheatre.org. Oct. 5: Playwrights' Lab staged reading of Lynne Kaufman's new play about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Harry Houdini joining forces to investigate life after death. 7:30 p.m. $10 to $20.
"THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR" — Daniel Caldwell Theatre, Tamalpais High School, 700 Miller Ave., Mill Valley; 380-3535; www.ctetam.org. Oct. 1 through 5: Conservatory Theatre Ensemble students perform Nikolai Gogol's satire about corruption in a small town. $5 to $12.
MARIN GIRLS CHORUS — Class locations throughout Marin; 827-7335; www.marinchorus.org. Ongoing: auditions for girls entering grades 2 through 8. Call to schedule audition.
SINGERS MARIN — 1038 Redwood Highway, Mill Valley; 383-3712; www.singersmarin.org; email singers@singersmarin.org. The Just Voices professional mixed a cappella vocal ensemble and the Wings of Song women's community chorus seek new vocalists for the fall concert season. Call or email to schedule audition. The choruses Celestial Voices and Les Etoiles are auditioning new members to compete in next summer's World Choir Games. Participants must be 12 years old by July 2012. Call or email to schedule audition.
142 THROCKMORTON THEATRE — 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley; 383-9600; www.142throckmortontheatre.org. Tuesdays: comedy with Mark Pitta & Friends. 8 p.m. $15 to $25. Mondays through Oct. 31: Holy City Zoo Improv Workshop with Michael Bossier and Debi Durst. 7 p.m. $15.
142 THROCKMORTON THEATRE — 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley; 383-9600; www.142throckmortontheatre.org. Sept. 29: Left Coast Chamber Ensemble concert "Two Sets of Keys." 8 p.m. $20 to $25.
FAIRFAX LIBRARY — 2097 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.; 457-8629. Oct. 6: Joseph Bacon performs Bach for classical gusitar. 7 p.m. Free.
J-B PIANO COMPANY — 540 Irwin St., San Rafael; 456-9280; www.jbpiano.com. Oct. 2: Vocalist John Boyajy and pianist Nicki Bell perform works by Schubert, Liszt and Bach. 4 p.m. $12 to $15.
MARIN SYMPHONY — Marin Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael; 499-6800; www.marinsymphony.org. Oct. 2 and 4: "Totally Tchaikovsky" concert featuring pianist Orion Weiss. 3 p.m. Oct. 2; 7 p.m. Oct. 4. $10 to $70. Opening gala 5:30 p.m. Oct. 2. $125.
MISSION SAN RAFAEL ARCANGEL — 1104 Fifth Ave., San Rafael; 454-8141, ext. 12; www.saintraphael.com. Oct. 2: Women's Antique Vocal Ensemble Mission Project concert. 3 p.m. $10 to $20.
ST. STEPHEN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH — 3 Bayview Ave., Belvedere; 435-4501; www.ststephenschurch.org. Oct. 1: Haitian youth choir Les Petits Chanteurs sanctuary concert. 7 p.m. Free.
FASHION BENEFIT — American Cancer Society Discovery Shop, 761 E. Blithedale Ave., Mill Valley; 389-1164. Oct. 1: fall fashion show featuring men's and women's designer and vintage clothing, accessories and jewelry. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donations.
STEPPING OUT FUNDRAISER — Marin Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael; 455-5882; www.tocelebratelife.org. Oct. 1: "A Night to Bond," inspired by the James Bond movies, is the theme of this year's To Celebrate Life Breast Cancer Foundation benefit gala, with a fashion show, dinner, silent and live auctions and dancing to music by the Fundamentals. 5:30 p.m. $225.
SUSTAINABLE PARTY — Sustainable Fairfax, 141 Bolinas Road, Fairfax; 455-9114; www.sustainable fairfax.org. Oct. 1: Sustainable Fairfax 12th anniversary fundraiser with local food, beer and wine plus guest speakers and music. 6 to 9 p.m. $75.
BELROSE THEATRE — 1415 Fifth Ave., San Rafael; 454-6422; www.thebelrose.com. Sundays: Argentine tango. 4 to 7 p.m. $5.
DANCE PALACE — 503 B St., Point Reyes Station; 663-1075; www.dancepalace.org. Wednesdays: international folk dance. 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. $12.
FOLKDANCE PARTY — Kopachka International Folkdancers, Scout Hall, 177 E. Blithedale Ave., Mill Valley; 497-4890. Fridays: ethnic dances for all levels. Beginners welcome. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. $5; first class free.
PERI'S SILVER DOLLAR BAR — 29 Broadway Blvd., Fairfax; 272-5644; www.perisbar.com. Wednesdays: swing dancing lessons. 7:30 p.m. $10.
SAUSALITO SEAHORSE RESTAURANT — 305 Harbor Drive, Sausalito; 331-2899; www.sausalitoseahorse.com. Oct. 2: salsa dancing with Orquesta La Moderna Tradicion. Dance lesson at 4 p.m.; music from 5 to 9:30 p.m. $8.
THE TAVERN AT LARK CREEK — 234 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur; 924-7766; www.tavernatlarkcreek.com. Mondays through Oct. 10: "Dance and Dine" with salsa, swing and waltz dance lessons and seasonal dinner. 6 p.m. $40.
WEST END CAFE — 1133 Fourth St., San Rafael; 454-1424; www.westenddeli.com. Oct. 2: ReJoice Dine and Dance with DJs and remix producers. 4 to 9 p.m.
BRICK & BOTTLE — 55 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera; 897-0639. Oct. 4: Catholic Adult Singles Association of Marin planning meeting and birthday celebration. 6:30 p.m. $15 to $20 annual dues.
GRILLE 101 — Embassy Suites Hotel, 101 McInnis Parkway, San Rafael; 507-9962; www.thepartyhotline.com. Oct. 1: Society of Single Professionals '90s dance party. 8 p.m. to midnight. $10.
PUB QUIZ — Finnegan's Marin, 877 Grant Ave., Novato; www.finnegansmarin.com. Tuesdays: Brainstormer Pub Quiz with Rick Tosh. 8 p.m. Free.
TRIVIA NIGHTS — Mayflower Pub, 1533 Fourth St., San Rafael; 456-1011. 7:45 p.m. Mondays, free; Thursdays, $3.
BARNES & NOBLE — 313 Town Center, Corte Madera; 927-9016. Wednesdays and Saturdays: children's story time. 11 a.m. Free.
BOOK PASSAGE — 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera; 927-0960; www.bookpassage.com. Oct. 4: Wendy Mass discusses "13 Gifts." 10 a.m. Free.
GHIRINGHELLI'S PIZZERIA — 1535 S. Novato Blvd., Novato; 878-4977; www.ghiringhellisnovato.com. Mondays: Family Fare with kids' entertainment, arts and crafts, video games and a movie. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. $5; reservations recommended.
HENRY'S TOYSHOP — 27 Miller Ave., Mill Valley; 380-8691; 233-2987; www.philsheridan.com. Oct. 4: storytime with Phil Sheridan. 11 a.m. Free.
LARKSPUR LIBRARY — 400 Magnolia Ave.; 927-5005; www.larkspurlibrary.org. Thursdays: preschool storytime for ages 2 through 5. 9:30 a.m. Free. Fridays: storytime for ages 4 and older. 3:30 p.m. Free.
MARTIN LUTHER KING GYM — 610 Coloma St., Sausalito; 289-4152. Wednesdays: Toddler Time stories, rhymes and songs for ages 3 and younger. 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Free.
MILL VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY — 375 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley; 389-4292; www.millvalleylibrary.org. Wednesdays and Saturdays: storytime with Phil Sheridan. 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; 11 a.m. Saturdays. Free. Oct. 6: "What Now?" forum for teens about life after high school. 7 p.m. Free.
NOVATO LIBRARY — 1720 Novato Blvd.; 897-1143. Wednesdays and Sundays: preschool story time. 11 to 11:30 a.m. Free.
O'HANLON CENTER FOR THE ARTS — 616 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley; 388-4331; www.ohanloncenter.org; email office@ohanloncenter.org. Wednesdays: "Art of World Cultures" with Zoe Harris for ages 6 through 12. 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. or 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. $15 to $20. Registration required by the Friday before the class.
PARENTS PLACE — Jewish Family and Children's Services, 600 Fifth Ave., San Rafael; 491-7959; www.parentsplaceonline.org. Tuesdays: drop-in playtime. 10 to 11:30 a.m. $5.
POINT REYES COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH — 11445 Shoreline Highway, Point Reyes Station; 663-1349; www.pointreyescommunitypresbyterianchurch.org. Tuesdays: baby gym for ages 5 and younger. 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. Free.
REVOLUTION 9 — 14 Bolinas Road, Fairfax; 459-7999; www.r9fairfax.com. Saturdays: Kids' Night In for ages 6 to 12. 6 to 10 p.m. $10 an hour, including dinner. Sundays: Chill Zone for ages 6 and older. 2 to 6 p.m. $6 an hour. Wednesdays: drop-in art for grades 1 through 5. 3 to 5 p.m. $6 an hour.
SAN GERONIMO VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER — 6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Geronimo; 488-8888, ext. 209; www.sgvcc.org; email loft@sgvcc.org. Tuesdays and Thursdays: Valley Rainbow Playgroup for ages 5 and younger. 10 a.m. to noon. Free. Tuesdays: music class for ages 5 and younger. 10 to 10:45 a.m. $10. Oct. 1: Dads and Kids Breakfast and open gym. 8:30 to 10 a.m. Free.
SAUSALITO PUBLIC LIBRARY — City Hall, Council Chambers, 420 Litho St., Sausalito; 289-4121; www.ci.sausalito.ca.us/library. Wednesdays: "Toddler Time" with Molly McCall. 9:40 a.m. Free. Thursdays: storytime with Phil Sheridan. 3:30 p.m. Free.
SOUTH NOVATO LIBRARY — 6 Hamilton Landing, Suite 140A, Novato; 506-3168; www.marinlibrary.org. Sept. 29: open house with kids' crafts and a teen mini-book workshop. 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free.
ART ABLOOM STUDIO — 751 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo; 256-1112; www.artabloom.com. Ongoing: process-based art classes. Call or check website for schedule.
CAFE ARRIVEDERCI — 11 G St., San Rafael; 492-8870. Oct. 3: salon with artist Alex Benedict and poet Tom J. Mariani followed by open mike with Angar Mora. 5:30 to 8:45 p.m. $7.
THE DOLLSMITH — 7 Ross Ave., San Anselmo; 419-5118; www.thedollsmith.com. Oct. 1: "Contemporary Doll Artworks" show with works by Kat Soto, EJ Taylor and Stephanie Blythe and classic pieces by Lucia and Judith Friedericy plus refreshments. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Free.
MARIN ARTS COUNCIL — 906 Fourth St., San Rafael; 666-2442, ext. 3; www.marinarts.org/html/classes.php; email colleen@marinarts.org. Ongoing: classes on a range of artistic topics and methods are offered in the studios and at various locations in Marin. Call or check website for schedule.
MARIN SOCIETY OF ARTISTS — Marin Art & Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross; 454-9561; www.marinsocietyofartists.org. Sept. 30: California Watercolor Association aqua media workshop and demonstration with David Broad. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Free.
MARTY KNAPP PHOTO GALLERY — 11245 Highway 1, Point Reyes Station; 663-8670; www.martyknapp.com. Saturdays: "Digital Cameras for Beginners" with Marty Knapp. 9:30 a.m. to noon. $65.
MILL VALLEY FIRST TUESDAY ART WALK — Downtown Mill Valley; 721-1856; www.cityofmillvalley.org. Oct. 4: businesses and galleries will serve free wine, appetizers, and host artist receptions and display new works. Artists will be on hand to discuss their creations and concepts. Guides available at Mill Valley City Hall and the Mill Valley Community Center. 6 to 8 p.m.
NOVATO ARTS CENTER — 500 and 501 Palm Drive and 781 Hamilton Parkway, Novato; www.novatoartscenter.org. Oct. 2: Artists of Novato Arts Center First Sunday Open Studios. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
O'HANLON CENTER FOR THE ARTS — 616 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley; 388-4331; www.ohanloncenter.org. Oct. 4: Roundtable for the Arts dialogue with Peller Marion. 4 to 6 p.m. Free.
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS — 1400 Fifth Ave., San Rafael; 485-3321. Oct. 5: "Golden Light: Dutch and Flemish Masterworks" docent talk with Kay Payne. 1 p.m. Free.
TAM VALLEY CABIN — 60 Tennessee Valley Road, Mill Valley; 388-6393; www.tcsd.us. Thursdays through Oct. 6: "Art by the Creek: the California Landscape in Acrylic" with Bernard Healey. 2 to 4 p.m. $23.
142 THROCKMORTON THEATRE — 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley; 383-9600; www.142throckmortontheatre.org. Through Sept. 30: "Suki Hill: Mill Valley at Work" exterior photography installation and "JoAnn Coffino: Visual Encounters." Through Oct. 31: "Reflections in Yesterday: Paintings by Anne Herrero." Gallery hours: 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.
ART ABLOOM STUDIO — 751 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo; 256-1112; www.artabloom.com. Ongoing: driftwood paintings and hanging sculptures by Gabriella Spina Drake.
ART WORKS DOWNTOWN — 1337 Fourth St., San Rafael; 451-8119; www.artworksdowntown.org. Sept. 30 through Nov. 11: "Dia De Los Muertos: Day of the Dead." In the Underground Gallery: works by Jenny Snodgrass. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.
AURORA RISTORANTE ITALIANO — 8 Commercial Blvd., Novato; 382-8488. Through Sept. 29: works by Mike Beaver. Through Oct. 6: works by Tom Flynn. Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 to 9 p.m. daily.
BAY MODEL GALLERY — 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito; 332-3871. Through Oct. 17: "Ground Swell: The Art of Surfing."
BELVEDERE-TIBURON LIBRARY — 1501 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon; 789-2665; www.thelibrary.info. Oct. 3 through 29: "Gaul Culley and Maria Messina: Patterns of Man and Nature." Oct. 4: reception 6 to 8 p.m. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.
BOLINAS MUSEUM — 48 Wharf Road, Bolinas. 868-0330; www.bolinasmuseum.org. Oct. 1 through Nov. 13: "Coastal Californios: Spanish Life in West Marin 1776-1876," "The Reding-Fleming Family: An Artist Family Interprets the Land and Water of Point Reyes," photographs by Edgar Angelone. Oct. 1: reception 3 to 5 p.m. Hours: 4 to 7 Wednesdays; 1 to 5 p.m. Fridays; noon to 5 p.m. weekends.
BOOK PASSAGE — 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera; 927-0960; www.bookpassage.com. Through Oct. 31: wor...
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