Archive for July 2025
Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening Celebrations: HOT ITALIAN & HUMBOWL
Join us in welcoming two exciting new restaurants to our vibrant downtown community! Come show your support, enjoy some great food, and help us celebrate the growing energy in Downtown San Rafael. HOT ITALIAN – Grand Opening & Ribbon CuttingThursday, July 24, 20255:00 PM – 6:00 PM909 Lincoln Ave https://www.hotitalian.net/ Celebrate the arrival of HOT…
Read MoreJoin Phase 2 of the BID Downtown Mulching Project – Friday, July 11
Join the BID for Phase 2 of the BID Downtown Mulching Project 2025! Date: Friday, July 11, 2025 Time: 10:00a-12:30p Meeting Location: E Street & 4th Street Intersection Beautify Our Downtown Together What’s Happening: Phase 2 of the BID’s Mulching Project is here, and we need your help to make it a success! We’ll be…
Read MoreImmigration Enforcement Response Training for Employers, Chamber Morning Program 7/15
Date: 07/15/2025 Time: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Location: San Rafael Chamber Conference Room, 817 Mission Ave. Employers across all industries—nonprofit and for-profit alike—face complex and sometimes unclear responsibilities when it comes to compliance with immigration requirements. Making sure employees know their rights, have access to resources, and aren’t exposed to unnecessary risks helps build…
Read MoreWelcoming Sip & Bite to Downtown San Rafael, 1109 4th Street!
Couple opens cafe in San Rafael – Marin IJ Article By Leanne Battelle | ij.lbattelle@gmail.com | IJ correspondent PUBLISHED: July 1, 2025 at 5:45 PM PDT Sip & Bite Cafe has been quietly operating in downtown San Rafael since May and will celebrate its grand opening on July 12. Owned by Point Richmond husband-and-wife-team Ruchir “Rich” Dave and Samantha…
Read MoreYou’re Invited: 1st Annual BID History Walking Tour, Thursday July 24th 6-7pm ~ Explore the Hidden History of Downtown San Rafael!
Join the Business Improvement District and the Marin History Museum for a fascinating one-hour walking tour led by Marcie Miller, Volunteer Director of Education at the Marin History Museum. Discover the stories behind the old Courthouse, the many theaters that once lined Fourth Street (up to 9 movie houses in the early 1900s!), and historic…
Read MoreDSRAD 2026 Public Art Program – CALL FOR ARTISTS
The Downtown San Rafael Arts District is excited to announce a call for artists for five public art opportunities in the Downtown San Rafael Arts District for installation in 2026. Artists and artist teams are invited to apply, including mural opportunities for California-based artists and sculpture opportunities for all US-based artists. Applications are coordinated through…
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