San Rafael News – Page 2 – Downtown San Rafael

New in Town – TuTu Lounge (old Bogie’s location)

There’s a new San Rafael restaurant on Fourth Street! TuTu Lounge, serving “Pacific Rim Cuisine”, has taken over at 1335 – 4th St in the Art Works Downtown building. This location has been home to a few restaurants over the past dozen years. Odalisque Cafe & Grille, Green Chile Kitchen & Bogie’s Too. Much of…

San Rafael Leadership Institute Class Project – Utility Box “Art With a Purpose” – CALL TO ARTISTS

Utility Box Painting Program returns to San Rafael! What: The San Rafael Leadership Institute Class of 2024 “Art with a Purpose” project promotes creating a healthy, sustainable, inclusive, and resilient community. Why: Install art on existing infrastructure, aiming to inspire residents, job seekers, and employers by promoting chamber values such as sustainability, inclusivity, and equitable opportunities. Specifically, we…

Dancing Under the Lights – A New Celebration and Pivot

February 29, 2024 BID Members Dear BID Members, It is with great excitement that we introduce, Dancing Under The Lights (DUTL). The purpose of introducing Dancing Under The Lights is to showcase our next step from the former Dining Under The Lights. Dining Under The Lights was a very important part of bringing community…

New Art Exhibition at Art Works Downtown: Art of the African Diaspora February 9- March 8

Art of the African Diaspora February 9–March 8, 2024 February 9, 5–8pm: Reception and Art Walk March 8, 5–8pm: Reception and Art Walk Featuring the photography of Asual Aswad, Duane Conliffe, Jim Dennis, Zhané GayByrd Art of the African Diaspora is the longest running event of its kind in the Bay Area. For 26 years it has…

Wabi Pottery Ladies night every Weds- starting this February!

Starting this February, Wabi Pottery Studio will be hosting weekly women’s wine Wednesdays! They welcome you to come after work, relax, enjoy a glass of wine and meet other creative local women! During this event you will learn how to use the wheel to make cups, bowls, plates or vases. All instruction, clay, and tools…

Storytelling Marketing Through Video and Image Workshop, 2/28

Are your photos and videos working for you? Now more than ever, images and videos are key components to maximize your marketing efforts. Learn from an expert (Stephanie Koehler, Owner of SAKinterMedia) how to promote yourself through your visuals. Learn what it takes to create an image or video that has impact, draw and pull…

AI Marketing Workshop, March 13th

This workshop by Stephanie Koehler, Owner of SAKinterMedia, will provide insights into how artificial intelligence is transforming the marketing landscape. Learn the benefits of leveraging AI for marketing, including content ideation, optimization, and personalization. Attendees will learn how to integrate machine learning with tools to save time and develop targeted campaigns. We’ll also cover some…

Third Street Improvement Project – Completed!

On Friday, January 11th, the City of San Rafael celebrated the successful completion of the extensive 20-month Third Street Improvement Project, a collaborative effort involving utility companies, the City, and private projects. This $20.8 million project, which began construction in March 2022 and was funded in part by TAM’s Measures A and AA funds as…

Downtown Streets Team

What a whirlwind it has been for Downtown Streets Team, Marin! In 2023, we expanded our housing case management and street outreach efforts substantially throughout various programming county-wide. Overall, 29 of our unhoused neighbors found a place to call home through our services and support this past year, receiving the dignity, care, and stable housing…

BID Annual Report 2023 and 2024 Plan

The BID Annual Report for 2023 and Plan for 2024 was presented to the City Council in December – It highlighted the prior year’s activities of the BID and the projected activities for the next year. The City Council approved the BID assessment for 2024. READ FULL REPORT HERE The BID is also looking for…