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San Rafael, CA
222Events this week
34Free things to do
76New spots
85New stories

● Checked this morning, before the 6 AM send.

This week in San Rafael

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 222 events, day by day →

Economic Business Development

Tuesday 9am · American Canyon Chamber of Commerce

Dave "Ouzo" Land

Tuesday 9am · Alameda Farmers Market · Free

(2) for $22 Discount Tuesdays at the PPM!

Tuesday 11am · Pacific Pinball Museum

Midday Flow

Tuesday 12pm · Breathing Room

ESL Conversation Club

Tuesday 4pm · Oakland

New in San Rafael

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Bar Voyage

Nightlife

Sonoran Bites, Great Sips: Whether you’re post-commute or dodging another PTA thread, Bar Voyage nails the combo of Sam’s Sonoran-style burritos, a bacon-wrapped hot dog, and wines by the glass, plus low and no-booze cocktails.

voyagebar.com ↗

Orna Permanent Makeup Specialist

Beauty

Wake up ready: Orna Permanent Makeup Specialist keeps it natural with microblading, powder brows, soft eyeliner and lip blushing tailored to your features, so you look like you...

permanentmakeuppro.com ↗

The Monk's Kettle Terra Linda

Nightlife

Your new go-to tavern: The Monk's Kettle Terra Linda is a family-friendly craft beer tavern, kitchen, and bottle shop in nearby Terra Linda, serving local, sustainable plates, an award-winning menu, craft beer, and wine.

linda.monkskettle.com ↗

San Rafael’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse San Rafael’s best →

Most read in San Rafael

The five stories San Rafael readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Lane, Ramp Closures Scheduled Nightly on US-101 for Capital Preventive Maintenance Project in Marin County

    Caltrans is set to continue its Capital Preventive Maintenance project along US-101 in Marin County, starting from Monday, Oct.

    Full story at dot.ca.gov ↗

  2. Beat the Heat at This Waterfront Oasis in Point San Pablo Harbor

    Sailing Goat, an off-the-beaten-track restaurant in Point San Pablo Harbor, Richmond, is located at the final exit along westbound 580 before the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge.

    Full story at sf.eater.com ↗

  3. Herman Coliver Locus Architecture completes California synagogue

    San Francisco architecture firm Herman Coliver Locus Architecture has completed a synagogue in San Rafael, California, with a second-floor sanctuary space that frames views of the surrounding mountains.

    Full story at dezeen.com ↗

  4. Fright Fest goes dark at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

    Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, California, has discontinued its Halloween tradition, Fright Fest, for the 2026 season.

    Full story at timesheraldonline.com ↗

  5. PG&E warns thousands of customers of possible power shutoffs amid wildfire risk

    PG&E is warning thousands of customers across California that they could lose power due to potentially strong winds and dry conditions increasing the risk of wildfires.

    Full story at abc30.com ↗

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