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Library Events

Aug
4
Wed
1:00 pm First Wednesday Art Talk
First Wednesday Art Talk
Aug 4 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
First Wednesday Art Talk @ Online via Zoom video conferencing
FAMSF Docent, Kathryn Zupsic will present her online slide talk on Wangechi Mutu: I Am Speaking, Are You Listening? Over …read more
Aug
6
Fri
10:30 am Mariela’s Music Time
Mariela’s Music Time
Aug 6 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Mariela's Music Time @ Zoom
Register in advance For children ages birth-preK Mariela’s Music Time is an educational, energetic and interactive bilingual performance for infants, …read more
Aug
18
Wed
2:00 pm Zentangle with Romi Marks
Zentangle with Romi Marks
Aug 18 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Zentangle with Romi Marks @ Online via Zoom video conferencing
 Romi Marks, CZT will be providing online classes on Zoom starting Wednesday, May 19th at 2 pm and every 3rd …read more
Aug
19
Thu
2:00 pm Virtual Book Club via Zoom
Virtual Book Club via Zoom
Aug 19 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Virtual Book Club via Zoom @ Zoom video conference
Register for the Virtual Book Club Join San Rafael Public Library staff as we read and engage with books in …read more
Aug
21
Sat
9:00 am Buck-A-Book Sale on the Library ...
Buck-A-Book Sale on the Library ...
Aug 21 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Buck-A-Book Sale on the Library Lawn @ San Rafael Library
Buck- a- Book Sale on the Library Lawn The Friends of the San Rafael Libraries will be offering an assortment …read more

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Special Events

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and in the interest of public health and safety, the City’s special events may be re-scheduled, modified or temporarily suspended until further notice.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and look forward to hosting events and other large-scale gatherings once State and County health guidelines allow it.

Cyclists compete in the Sunset Criterium bike race in Downtown San Rafael
Aug 2 2021

City Council Meetings

7:00pm - 11:59pm
  • Add to calendar 2021-08-02 19:00:00 2021-08-02 23:59:00 America/Los_Angeles City Council Meetings City Council meetings take place the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. virtually. If Monday is holiday, the meeting occurs the following Tuesday. For information on this upcoming agenda, check out our public meetings page and the meeting will be streamed live to our YouTube channel.

City Council meetings take place the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. virtually. If Monday is holiday, the meeting occurs the following Tuesday. For information on this upcoming agenda, check out our public meetings page and the meeting will be streamed live to our YouTube channel.

Aug 3 2021

Design Review Board

7:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Add to calendar 2021-08-03 19:00:00 2021-08-03 23:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Design Review Board The Design Review Board (DRB) consists of design professionals appointed by the City Council to provide advice on new development projects and most exterior changes to existing buildings. Applications are evaluated based on our General Plan and Zoning Ordinance design policies and criteria, with the goal of having new projects harmonize with the natural environment and surrounding area.The Board is advisory, with final permit decisions made by the Planning Division staff, the Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission or City Council, depending on the complexity of the project.  The scope of the DRB authority is to review and make recommendations on design matters such as architecture, mass, bulk, site planning, site improvements, color, materials, and landscaping.Agendas are posted 72 hours in advance and you can watch the meeting live on Zoom.

The Design Review Board (DRB) consists of design professionals appointed by the City Council to provide advice on new development projects and most exterior changes to existing buildings. Applications are evaluated based on our General Plan and Zoning Ordinance design policies and criteria, with the goal of having new projects harmonize with the natural environment...

Aug 6 2021

FREE Movies in the Park – The Lion King (en español) Rated G

8:00pm - 10:15pm Pickleweed Park
  • Add to calendar 2021-08-06 20:00:00 2021-08-06 22:15:00 America/Los_Angeles FREE Movies in the Park - The Lion King (en español) Rated G

    Join us for FREE Friday Night Movies in the Park!

    Acompáñenos para peliculas GRATIS en el parque!

    Movies begin 15 minutes after sunset.

    Remember to bring low chairs/and or blankets, picnic or snacks and a flashlight.

    For more information, call (415) 485-3333 or email us at recreation@cityofsanrafael.org

    Acompáñenos para peliculas GRATIS en el parque!

    Pelicula empieza 15 minutos despues de la puesta del sol.

    Recuerde traer sillas bajas / y o mantas, picnic o bocadillos y una linterna.

    Para mas informacion llamar al 415-485-3333 o mandenos correo al recreation@cityofsanrafael.org

           50 Canal St, San Rafael, California 94901
  • Directions

Join us for FREE Friday Night Movies in the Park! Acompáñenos para peliculas GRATIS en el parque! Movies begin 15 minutes after sunset. Remember to bring low chairs/and or blankets, picnic or snacks and a flashlight. For more information, call (415) 485-3333 or email us at recreation@cityofsanrafael.org Acompáñenos para peliculas GRATIS en el parque! Pelicula empieza 15 minutos despues de la...

Aug 10 2021

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Add to calendar 2021-08-10 19:00:00 2021-08-10 23:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Planning Commission Meeting The Planning Commission consists of citizen volunteers appointed by the City Council to make decisions or advise the Council on land use and property development issues. The Commission assures that new development is consistent with our long-range General Plan, State laws and other public policies that advance the interests of our community.Agendas are posted 72 hours in advance and you can watch the meeting live on YouTube.

The Planning Commission consists of citizen volunteers appointed by the City Council to make decisions or advise the Council on land use and property development issues. The Commission assures that new development is consistent with our long-range General Plan, State laws and other public policies that advance the interests of our community. Agendas are posted...

Aug 13 2021

FREE Movies in the Park – Finding Dory (Rated PG)

8:00pm - 10:15pm Terra Linda Park
  • Add to calendar 2021-08-13 20:00:00 2021-08-13 22:15:00 America/Los_Angeles FREE Movies in the Park - Finding Dory (Rated PG)

     Join us for FREE Friday Night Movies in the Park! /

    Acompáñenos para peliculas GRATIS en el parque!

    Movies begin 15 minutes after sunset.

    Remember to bring low chairs/and or blankets, picnic or snacks and a flashlight.

    For more information, call (415) 485-3333 or email us at recreation@cityofsanrafael.org

    Pelicula empieza 15 minutos despues de la puesta del sol.

    Recuerde traer sillas bajas / y o mantas, picnic o bocadillos y una linterna.

    Para mas informacion llamar al 415-485-3333 o mandenos correo al recreation@cityofsanrafael.org

     

           670 Del Ganado Road, San Rafael, CA 94903
  • Directions

 Join us for FREE Friday Night Movies in the Park! / Acompáñenos para peliculas GRATIS en el parque! Movies begin 15 minutes after sunset. Remember to bring low chairs/and or blankets, picnic or snacks and a flashlight. For more information, call (415) 485-3333 or email us at recreation@cityofsanrafael.org Pelicula empieza 15 minutos despues de la puesta del sol....

Aug 16 2021

City Council Meetings

7:00pm - 11:59pm
  • Add to calendar 2021-08-16 19:00:00 2021-08-16 23:59:00 America/Los_Angeles City Council Meetings City Council meetings take place the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. virtually. If Monday is holiday, the meeting occurs the following Tuesday. For information on this upcoming agenda, check out our public meetings page and the meeting will be streamed live to our YouTube channel.

City Council meetings take place the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. virtually. If Monday is holiday, the meeting occurs the following Tuesday. For information on this upcoming agenda, check out our public meetings page and the meeting will be streamed live to our YouTube channel.

Aug 19 2021

Climate Action Plan Quarterly Community Forum August 19, 2021

4:00pm - 5:45pm
  • Add to calendar 2021-08-19 16:00:00 2021-08-19 17:45:00 America/Los_Angeles Climate Action Plan Quarterly Community Forum August 19, 2021 Quarterly community update meetings on the implementation of the Climate Action Plan are generally held the 3rd Thursday of the month each January, April, July, and October at 4pm virtually on Zoom. This meeting was rescheduled from July 15. Note this new date and time. The August 19 meeting agenda includes: 
    • Countywide EV Strategy
    • Mandatory Organics Recycling
    • Wildfire Planning and Resources
    • Canal Community Resilience Council Programs
    Please register in advance to join this meeting:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcocempqjMqGdQN5Hf5bxQXqGhPle4m7MwR  After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Please join Councilmember Maika Llorens Gulati and City staff in furthering the goals of our Climate Change Action Plan 2030.

Quarterly community update meetings on the implementation of the Climate Action Plan are generally held the 3rd Thursday of the month each January, April, July, and October at 4pm virtually on Zoom. This meeting was rescheduled from July 15. Note this new date and time. The August 19 meeting agenda includes:  Countywide EV Strategy Mandatory...

Aug 20 2021

FREE Movies in the Park – Moana (Rated PG)

8:00pm - 10:15pm Victor Jones Park
  • Add to calendar 2021-08-20 20:00:00 2021-08-20 22:15:00 America/Los_Angeles FREE Movies in the Park - Moana (Rated PG)

     Join us for FREE Friday Night Movies in the Park!

    Movies begin 15 minutes after sunset.

    Remember to bring low chairs/and or blankets, picnic or snacks and a flashlight.

    For more information, call (415) 485-3333 or email us at recreation@cityofsanrafael.org

           Robinhood Dr, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

 Join us for FREE Friday Night Movies in the Park! Movies begin 15 minutes after sunset. Remember to bring low chairs/and or blankets, picnic or snacks and a flashlight. For more information, call (415) 485-3333 or email us at recreation@cityofsanrafael.org    

Aug 24 2021

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Add to calendar 2021-08-24 19:00:00 2021-08-24 23:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Planning Commission Meeting The Planning Commission consists of citizen volunteers appointed by the City Council to make decisions or advise the Council on land use and property development issues. The Commission assures that new development is consistent with our long-range General Plan, State laws and other public policies that advance the interests of our community.Agendas are posted 72 hours in advance and you can watch the meeting live on YouTube.

The Planning Commission consists of citizen volunteers appointed by the City Council to make decisions or advise the Council on land use and property development issues. The Commission assures that new development is consistent with our long-range General Plan, State laws and other public policies that advance the interests of our community. Agendas are posted...

Aug 27 2021

FREE Movies in the Park – How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (Rated PG)

8:00pm - 10:15pm Gerstle Park
  • Add to calendar 2021-08-27 20:00:00 2021-08-27 22:15:00 America/Los_Angeles FREE Movies in the Park - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (Rated PG)

     Join us for FREE Friday Night Movies in the Park!

    Movies begin 15 minutes after sunset.

    Remember to bring low chairs/and or blankets, picnic or snacks and a flashlight.

    For more information, call (415) 485-3333 or email us at recreation@cityofsanrafael.org

           San Rafael Avenue, San Rafael, California 94901
  • Directions

 Join us for FREE Friday Night Movies in the Park! Movies begin 15 minutes after sunset. Remember to bring low chairs/and or blankets, picnic or snacks and a flashlight. For more information, call (415) 485-3333 or email us at recreation@cityofsanrafael.org    

Sep 7 2021

City Council Meetings

7:00pm - 11:59pm
  • Add to calendar 2021-09-07 19:00:00 2021-09-07 23:59:00 America/Los_Angeles City Council Meetings City Council meetings take place the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. virtually. If Monday is holiday, the meeting occurs the following Tuesday. For information on this upcoming agenda, check out our public meetings page and the meeting will be streamed live to our YouTube channel.

City Council meetings take place the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. virtually. If Monday is holiday, the meeting occurs the following Tuesday. For information on this upcoming agenda, check out our public meetings page and the meeting will be streamed live to our YouTube channel.

Sep 14 2021

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Add to calendar 2021-09-14 19:00:00 2021-09-14 23:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Planning Commission Meeting The Planning Commission consists of citizen volunteers appointed by the City Council to make decisions or advise the Council on land use and property development issues. The Commission assures that new development is consistent with our long-range General Plan, State laws and other public policies that advance the interests of our community.Agendas are posted 72 hours in advance and you can watch the meeting live on YouTube.

The Planning Commission consists of citizen volunteers appointed by the City Council to make decisions or advise the Council on land use and property development issues. The Commission assures that new development is consistent with our long-range General Plan, State laws and other public policies that advance the interests of our community. Agendas are posted...

Sep 20 2021

City Council Meetings

7:00pm - 11:59pm
  • Add to calendar 2021-09-20 19:00:00 2021-09-20 23:59:00 America/Los_Angeles City Council Meetings City Council meetings take place the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. virtually. If Monday is holiday, the meeting occurs the following Tuesday. For information on this upcoming agenda, check out our public meetings page and the meeting will be streamed live to our YouTube channel.

City Council meetings take place the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. virtually. If Monday is holiday, the meeting occurs the following Tuesday. For information on this upcoming agenda, check out our public meetings page and the meeting will be streamed live to our YouTube channel.

Sep 28 2021

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Add to calendar 2021-09-28 19:00:00 2021-09-28 23:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Planning Commission Meeting The Planning Commission consists of citizen volunteers appointed by the City Council to make decisions or advise the Council on land use and property development issues. The Commission assures that new development is consistent with our long-range General Plan, State laws and other public policies that advance the interests of our community.Agendas are posted 72 hours in advance and you can watch the meeting live on YouTube.

The Planning Commission consists of citizen volunteers appointed by the City Council to make decisions or advise the Council on land use and property development issues. The Commission assures that new development is consistent with our long-range General Plan, State laws and other public policies that advance the interests of our community. Agendas are posted...

Oct 4 2021

City Council Meetings

7:00pm - 11:59pm
  • Add to calendar 2021-10-04 19:00:00 2021-10-04 23:59:00 America/Los_Angeles City Council Meetings City Council meetings take place the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. virtually. If Monday is holiday, the meeting occurs the following Tuesday. For information on this upcoming agenda, check out our public meetings page and the meeting will be streamed live to our YouTube channel.

City Council meetings take place the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. virtually. If Monday is holiday, the meeting occurs the following Tuesday. For information on this upcoming agenda, check out our public meetings page and the meeting will be streamed live to our YouTube channel.

Oct 12 2021

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Add to calendar 2021-10-12 19:00:00 2021-10-12 23:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Planning Commission Meeting The Planning Commission consists of citizen volunteers appointed by the City Council to make decisions or advise the Council on land use and property development issues. The Commission assures that new development is consistent with our long-range General Plan, State laws and other public policies that advance the interests of our community.Agendas are posted 72 hours in advance and you can watch the meeting live on YouTube.

The Planning Commission consists of citizen volunteers appointed by the City Council to make decisions or advise the Council on land use and property development issues. The Commission assures that new development is consistent with our long-range General Plan, State laws and other public policies that advance the interests of our community. Agendas are posted...

Oct 18 2021

City Council Meetings

7:00pm - 11:59pm
  • Add to calendar 2021-10-18 19:00:00 2021-10-18 23:59:00 America/Los_Angeles City Council Meetings City Council meetings take place the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. virtually. If Monday is holiday, the meeting occurs the following Tuesday. For information on this upcoming agenda, check out our public meetings page and the meeting will be streamed live to our YouTube channel.

City Council meetings take place the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. virtually. If Monday is holiday, the meeting occurs the following Tuesday. For information on this upcoming agenda, check out our public meetings page and the meeting will be streamed live to our YouTube channel.

Oct 26 2021

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Add to calendar 2021-10-26 19:00:00 2021-10-26 23:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Planning Commission Meeting The Planning Commission consists of citizen volunteers appointed by the City Council to make decisions or advise the Council on land use and property development issues. The Commission assures that new development is consistent with our long-range General Plan, State laws and other public policies that advance the interests of our community.Agendas are posted 72 hours in advance and you can watch the meeting live on YouTube.

The Planning Commission consists of citizen volunteers appointed by the City Council to make decisions or advise the Council on land use and property development issues. The Commission assures that new development is consistent with our long-range General Plan, State laws and other public policies that advance the interests of our community. Agendas are posted...

Nov 1 2021

City Council Meetings

7:00pm - 11:59pm
  • Add to calendar 2021-11-01 19:00:00 2021-11-01 23:59:00 America/Los_Angeles City Council Meetings City Council meetings take place the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. virtually. If Monday is holiday, the meeting occurs the following Tuesday. For information on this upcoming agenda, check out our public meetings page and the meeting will be streamed live to our YouTube channel.

City Council meetings take place the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. virtually. If Monday is holiday, the meeting occurs the following Tuesday. For information on this upcoming agenda, check out our public meetings page and the meeting will be streamed live to our YouTube channel.

Nov 9 2021

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Add to calendar 2021-11-09 19:00:00 2021-11-09 23:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Planning Commission Meeting The Planning Commission consists of citizen volunteers appointed by the City Council to make decisions or advise the Council on land use and property development issues. The Commission assures that new development is consistent with our long-range General Plan, State laws and other public policies that advance the interests of our community.Agendas are posted 72 hours in advance and you can watch the meeting live on YouTube.

The Planning Commission consists of citizen volunteers appointed by the City Council to make decisions or advise the Council on land use and property development issues. The Commission assures that new development is consistent with our long-range General Plan, State laws and other public policies that advance the interests of our community. Agendas are posted...

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