Your community. Your interests. Your week.
More to do.More to enjoy.Right where you live.
There's always something interesting happening nearby. The trick is knowing where to look.
The Week Ahead is a free weekly newsletter filled with local events, activities, and opportunities picked for people who like to get out, learn something and meet people.
Get my free newsletterMost weeks in Southern Marin have more going on than anyone could get to. We pick the best of it and send it to you every week.
In every issue
What's inside?
Things to Do
Concerts, festivals, farmers markets, theater performances, museum exhibits, and other local events worth putting on your calendar.
Get Involved
Local groups looking for volunteers, with what they need and how much time it takes.
Learn Something New
Lectures, workshops, classes, and activities to explore new interests or revisit old favorites.
Get Out and Get Moving
Walking groups, nature outings, fitness classes, and other ways to enjoy an active lifestyle.
Food and Dining
New restaurants, neighborhood favorites, local food events, and interesting places to meet friends for a meal.
Meet New People
Book clubs, social gatherings, community groups, and activities where you might make a few new friends.
Good Things Happening Nearby
Positive local news, community celebrations, and stories about people doing interesting things in your area.
A look inside
Every listing tells you what you need.
Mon16
Get Out and Get Moving
Easy morning walk by the bay
A flat, paved stroll along the Bothin Marsh path at a conversational pace, with benches along the way.
- Time
- 9 am
- Where
- Bothin Marsh, Mill Valley
- Cost
- Free
- To join
- Meet at the parking lot
Tue17
Learn Something New
Better photos on your phone
A relaxed, hands-on class on framing, light and sharing pictures with family. Bring your phone.
- Time
- 10:30 am to noon
- Where
- Sausalito Public Library
- Cost
- Free
- To join
- Call the library to save a seat
Wed18
Things to Do
Afternoon chamber concert
A string quartet plays Haydn and Dvořák in the library's community room. Seats are first come, first served.
- Time
- 2 to 3 pm
- Where
- Mill Valley Public Library
- Cost
- Free
- To join
- Just show up
Made to be easy
One email. Everything you need to decide.
We focus on activities close to home, with the details you need to decide what sounds interesting.
- Dates
- Know when it's happening.
- Times
- Plan the day your way.
- Locations
- See what's close to home.
- Prices
- Decide before you go.
You don't need an app or a social media account.
One email a week, full of ideas for enjoying where you live.
Where we cover
Our first edition covers seven towns.
- Mill Valley
- Sausalito
- Tiburon
- Belvedere
- Corte Madera
- Larkspur
- San Rafael
Each week we read the calendars of local libraries, town recreation departments, community centers, arts groups and chambers of commerce, then pick the listings most worth your time.
Good questions
Before you sign up.
- Is it really free?
- Yes. The Week Ahead costs nothing to receive. As the list grows, a few local businesses will sponsor issues to keep it free, and they will always be clearly marked.
- How do you pick what goes in?
- We gather listings from local calendars, remove duplicates and anything out of date, and choose what's worth your time. A person reviews every issue before it is sent.
- Do I need a computer or an app?
- No. If you can read email on a phone, tablet or computer, you can read The Week Ahead.
- Can I stop at any time?
- Yes. Every email has an unsubscribe link at the bottom. One click and you are off the list.
Signing up for a parent?
Help Mom or Dad find more to enjoy nearby.
- Invite them
- Send an invitation. Your parent decides whether to subscribe.
- Subscribe
- Sign them up yourself, with their permission.
- Go together
- Forward a listing that looks fun and offer to come along.
Find more to look forward to
There's always somewhere new to go.
Something interesting to learn. Someone new to meet. We'll help you find those opportunities.
The Week Ahead is free.