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This Weekend: Plays, Picnics, and Art Shows

See what’s going on this weekend and add your own events to the calendar.

Thursday-Saturday:

What does it take to run for seven years in London’s West End? This is it. A terrific classical farce, complete with mistaken identities, secrets covered up and uncovered, frustrated infidelity and fallen soufflés.  Marc Camoletti, whose Boeing-Boeing was a hit revival on Broadway last season, has given the audience a fast-paced and continuously intriguing classic in this play, that London reviewer Sheila Tracy called, “the most hilarious two hours I have spent in any theatre.”  The Chicago Sun Times said it was “pure giddy pleasure” and the Dallas Morning News added it was “laugh-out loud funny.” Don’t miss this wonderful farce. (Adult themes)

If you go: Tickets are $15-$25 and tickets can be bought online.  Thursday’s show begins at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday’s showa begin at 8 p.m. Catch A Buzz at the Barn on Saturday with a free wine and hors d’oeuvres reception before the show. is at the Barn Theater at the Marin Art and Garden Center in Ross. The show continues until Oct. 16. Call 415-456-9555 ext. 3 for more information.

Saturday:

The , a nonprofit early care and education program, which provides a variety of services to support low and moderate-income families in Marin, will be hosting a rummage sale with proceeds directly benefitting the Center. There will be furniture, tools, children's clothing, toys, housewares, sporting goods, baby gear, electronics, books, knick-knacks and more. 

If you go: The sale is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the , 199 Porteous Ave. in Fairfax.

Saturday:

Following their recent appearance at the Marin EcoFair, hosts a free, family garden day. Open Garden Day will include pony rides, a petting zoo, children's activities, music, sustainable living exhibits, and pizza tastings from the school’s wood-fired oven. There will also be a farmer's market showcasing garden-inspired foods and crafts made by the school’s Pre-K through 12th-grade students. All proceeds benefit the San Domenico School garden program.

If you go: This free event is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at , 1500 Butterfield Rd., in San Anselmo.

Saturday:

Hybrid, an art show presented by Local Art Productions, includes 23 artists working in various mediums. In addition to all the great art at this show, there will also be a DJ, several food trucks and of course the famous . Local Art Productions was created for local artists who want to show their work to the community without curator fees, allowing art buyers to purchase some wonderful work at reasonable prices. It's a win-win.

If you go: The show runs from 4 to 10 p.m. at , 20 Veterans Pl. in San Anselmo. Check out www.localartproductions.com for more details.

Sunday:

The Fairfax Volunteers invite you to the 6th annual townwide picnic at the ballfield. The day includes games and activities, local art in the making, neighborhood groups and yummy food for sale like Mauro’s pizza and pasta, lemonade and other refreshments. You can also bring your own picnic. The band Revolver will be on hand with tunes to dance  and play to.

If you go: Kick-off the picnic with at 12:45 p.m. then stay for music by Revolver from 1 to 2 p.m. Games start at 2 p.m., with more music following. No pets are allowed on the ballfield. And why not cut down on waste by bringing your own water bottle. The event is from noon to 5 p.m. at the Rudy Contratti Ballfield in Fairfax. Want to help? Get more info at www.fairfaxvolunteers.com.

Do you have a weekend event we didn't list? Go ahead and add it in the comments to let everyone know other cool stuff going on in the community. Is your event not in our calendar? You can add your own events quick, easy and for free.

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