Limited Seating for Houseboat History Talk

Joe Tate and Saul Rouda will provide firsthand accounts of the houseboat wars and other waterfront escapades on Tuesday evening, August 26 at the Sausalito Cruising Club. Here’s a preview of one of the stories these grizzled veterans will tell, about the Marin Sheriff’s attempt to confiscate Joe’s houseboat. The...

Plein Air Celebration Later this Month

From August 18–23, artists will be painting live across town, capturing Sausalito’s beauty in real time. Then, on August 23 from 6–8 p.m., their work will be celebrated at the Sausalito Art Center’s Plein Air Art Show & Reception, a festive evening with art, awards, refreshments, and community. The third...

Ember Stomp Returns Sept 6

Once again, the Marin Fairgrounds, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, will be the scene of Ember Stomp, a chance to learn how we can all prepare for wildfire. Presented by Fire Safe Marin, this free event will run from 10-4 on Saturday, September 6. Highlights include: ✅ Live...

Waterfront History at the Cruising Club

Two waterfront legends will be sharing tales of local hippie history on August 26 at the Sausalito Cruising Club. Saul Rouda, producer of the docudrama Last Free Ride, and Joe Tate, star of the movie and leader of the notorious Redlegs pirate band, will share footage from Saul’s films and...

Banjo Legend Passes On

Traditional jazz virtuoso and pioneer resident of Gate 6 ½, Carl Lunsford, died yesterday at the age of 90. Born and raised in Ohio, Carl moved to New York City after college to begin his career in music. Self–taught as a boy, Carl became a mainstay of many great traditional...

Chili Cook-off Chefs Wanted

The Sausalito Park and Rec Department is recruiting chefs to compete in the 46th Annual Chili Cook-off on Saturday, September 20. Chefs can register for free to compete in three categories: Judge’s Choice, People’s Choice, and Best Booth. All cooking is done on-site, and chefs should prepare at least 15...

Maritime Day Aug 2

Maritime Day at Galilee Harbor will take place on Saturday, August 2, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This is an annual admission-free celebration of Sausalito’s rich maritime heritage and waterfront community. This year marks the 45th anniversary of host Galilee Harbor. Organizers promise that this year’s event will be...

Inside the Record Plant

On the evening of Friday, July 25, Sausalito Books by the Bay will present an author event for a new book by Martin Porter and David Goggin: BUZZ ME IN: Inside the Record Plant Studios. The book, written by two seasoned music journalists, tells the inside story of Record Plant...

Rock ’n Roll In Sausalito July 15

From the early 1960s thru today, folk, rock ’n roll, rhythm and blues, soul, funk, and heavy metal music have been happening in Sausalito with venues as diverse as the historic houseboat community, the Sausalito Woman’s Club and the storied Record Plant. On Tuesday, July 15, the Sausalito Historical Society...

SCA Calls For Artists

The Sausalito Center For The Arts (SCA) invites artists from throughout the Bay Area to apply now to participate in a show that celebrates diverse artistic expression for the benefit of all. This will be the SCA’s first juried art exhibition that reflects its mission: to enrich our cultural experience...