Archive for February 2025

The San Rafael Business Improvement District (BID) is seeking a dedicated group or organization to adopt intersections along 4th Street in Downtown San Rafael to enhance their appearance year-round. This is a fantastic opportunity for a local nonprofit, community group, or landscaping organization to make a visible impact on our downtown environment. Scope of Work:…

The Marin IJ Featured an article about our new addition to the Downtown San Rafael Restraunt scene!   Novato resident opens restaurant with Nepalese, Indian flavors By Leanne Battelle | ij.lbattelle@gmail.com | IJ correspondent UPDATED: February 18, 2025 at 12:42 PM PST Novato resident Deepak Bhandari and his father-in-law, Hari Dhital, bring a wealth of restaurant experience to downtown San…

The Burren House opened their doors on Dec 21st.  The Official Grand Opening Celebration is set for Friday March 7th at 3p.  The event will include a Ribbon Cutting, Irish Dancers, Live music with Ivor Collin’s from Co Waterford Ireland, and Live music at 10pm with Eoin and Bryan from Ireland! The Burren House has…

UPCOMING TRAININGS – ALL FREE The SBDC provides virtual and in-person training and workshops designed for business development on various key topics. Did we mention these trainings are free? Building a Successful Food & Beverage Brand – Feb 18 – 10:30 am — 12:00 pm The program is critical for anyone looking to develop a…

Explore all the events in Marin County Celebrating Black History Month. Film Screenings, Book Clubs, performances, story telling, art shows, musical programs, poetry readings, herbal remedy classes, and more! VIEW LIST HERE

Celebrating Black History Month – highlighting our Downtown Business Owners “Most Marin County residents have little first-hand knowledge of Marin City, the tiny hamlet of just over 3,000 people — in a county of about 260,000 — tucked into the base of the Marin Headlands east of Sausalito. Some know only the Wikipedia snapshot —…

Marin County, CA – The Marin County Free Library (MCFL) is proud to present its annual Black History Celebration, a month-long series of events in February honoring Black voices and cultural contributions. Community members of all ages are invited to participate in programs featuring music, history, and discussions that highlight the achievements and resilience of Black communities. MCFL is…

Since 2009, SF Beer Week has been raising pints and spirits and celebrating the creativity, craftsmanship and passion of the Bay Area’s independent brewers. This year’s 10-day, two-weekend festival runs from Feb. 21 through March 2 and is packed with rare tastings, bold pairings, live music and plenty of reasons to raise a glass. Marin’s…

Marin dish Share February’s Best Bets + Fêtes, where to have fun (with or without the sun)!  Their Top 2 picks for fab food and fun are in Downtown San Rafael! #1: FeBREWary is Downtown San Rafael’s official month-long celebration of local craft beer. Breweries, tap rooms, and pubs are in full swing, so head…

Stay up to date on all of the hard work the City of San Rafael’s Homelessness Department is working on to support our unhoused community. Subscribe to the Newsletter HERE. Newest updates: The City of San Rafael has a new Community Services Division Director, Daniel Cooperman, who is here to help address homelessness. He comes…