Looking for the coolest things to do in the green month of March? We’ve got you covered. Even after the St. Patrick’s celebrations wind down, there’s still plenty to do. Here’s the scoop on the best things to do in the North Bay including shows, cultural events food tours and more. Speaking of food, we also have an extensive list of the best restaurants in the North Bay, and if you’re planning a weekend, the best places to stay.
March 7 - 9
Marin Center’s Exhibit Hall turns into a marketplace filled with handcrafts and artisan wares during the weekend-long Marin Arts and Crafts Show. With jewelry, decor, textiles and more, the show is a hotbed of original designs and craft. Plus, it’s free to attend.
March 17
Sláinte! Downtown Novato’s family-owned Irish bar is ground zero for to celebrating this festive holiday. The homey pub offers a variety of beers on tap along with Irish fare to wash it down—we recommend the non-Irish jalapeño poppers!
March 19 - 30
As the drama unfolds during this atypical production, the audience members are immersed in Mrs. Krishnan’s Party at the Marin Theater. Audience members ‘step’ into the back room of Mrs. Krishnan’s convenience store, where they become the invited guests to a lively South Indian harvest festival as preparations for the event take place.
March 19 - 23
The Sonoma International Film Festival accomplishes an amazing feat — bringing high-caliber, international talent to an intimate locale. This year’s festival will screen over 100 films while showcasing the best of Sonoma’s food and wine scene. Expect to see industry greats showing up to this intimate international festival.
March 21 - 23
Triple crème, Humboldt fog, fromage blanc, goat cheese — try all your favorite cheeses from Northern Californian cheesemakers at the Artisan Cheese Festival. Three days of tastings, pairings, creamery tours and seminars fill the schedule of this Sonoma County-based extravaganza. Enjoy a cheese crawl through the Barlow in Sebastopol. Or, explore wine pairings in a bustling marketplace at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds.
March 29
Much more than a quaint community gathering, this fun-filled, family-friendly event is bursting with festive vibes and exciting activities for all ages. Explore a vibrant array of vendors, let the little ones enjoy the Toddler Zone, and dive into a world of games, crafts, and interactive activities.
March 30
A chamber group with the range of an orchestra minus percussion, the nine-member Frisson Nonet is a string quartet with bass, plus a woodwind quintet. Their unusual program will include Walter August’s “Octet for Strings and Winds,” Gershwin’s “Three Preludes for Clarinet and Strings,” Martinu’s “Nonet for Strings and Winds” and, for a rousing finale, Ravel’s “Bolero” transcribed for Nonet.
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Event Venues
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