

# Art Events in San Rafael | Shows & Galleries

- **Subtitle**: Discover art and theatre events in San Rafael — gallery openings, exhibitions, plays and live shows. Find dates, venues and tickets near you.
- **Category**: Art
- **Display Name**: Arts events
- **Type**: category

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## About

<p>Art gives voice to the voiceless and fame to the ignored. You can learn various forms of art from dancing to sketching in San Rafael. There are designated classes, drama workshops, and art events in San Rafael for the same. If you just want to be a mere spectator you can attend theatre events and art exhibitions in San Rafael too.</p>
<p>Ever wanted to volunteer in those nukkad, nataks or street shows? Wish to learn the basics of painting? Well, just explore through the art & theatre events in San Rafael.</p>

## Art Events in San Rafael

- **Event Name**: 2nd Friday Art Walk • Downtown San Rafael • November 13, 2026
  - **Description**: Join us each month for a lively evening of new exhibitions, fresh activities, creative energy, and something unexpected around every corner.About this EventJoin us each month for a lively evening of new ex
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    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 13 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri Nov 13 2026 at 08:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-rafael/2nd-friday-art-walk-•-downtown-san-rafael-•-november-13-2026/100002002767091283
  - **Venue**: Art Works Downtown
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, Exhibitions, science-fair
- **Event Name**: On the Edge: From Sky to Shore and Sea • Founders Gallery
  - **Description**: On the Edge: From Sky to Shore and Sea
Ceramic Art Center of Marin

October 9–November 13, 2026
Exhibition Dates

November 13, 5–8pm
Reception &amp; 2nd Friday Art Walk

A ceramics exhibition exploring the breathtaking beauty and fragility of our ocean wo
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    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 13 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri Nov 13 2026 at 08:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-rafael/on-the-edge-from-sky-to-shore-and-sea-•-founders-gallery/200030995444331
  - **Venue**: Art Works Downtown
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  - **Categories**: art, exhibitions
- **Event Name**: Oaxaca’s Sacred Keeper: María Sabina • Artists' Wall
  - **Description**: Oaxaca’s Sacred Keeper: María Sabina

Artwork by Jacqueline Lopez 
In celebration with San Rafael Dia de los Muertos 

November 13, 5–8pm
Reception &amp; 2nd Friday Art Walk

Created in honor of Día de los Muertos, Oaxaca’s Sacred Keeper: María Sabina dra
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    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 13 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri Nov 13 2026 at 08:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-rafael/oaxacas-sacred-keeper-maría-sabina-•-artists-wall/200030995443424
  - **Venue**: Art Works Downtown
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  - **Categories**: art, health-wellness, meditation
- **Event Name**: In2 Liquid • Donors Gallery
  - **Description**: In2 Liquid
Abstract photography by Rina Neiman &amp; Marsha Heckman

October 9–November 13, 2026
Exhibition Dates

November 13, 5–8pm
Reception &amp; 2nd Friday Art Walk

When the world shut down in March of 2020, Rina Neiman and Marsha Heckman began an a
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 13 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri Nov 13 2026 at 08:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-rafael/in2-liquid-•-donors-gallery/200030991275959
  - **Venue**: Art Works Downtown
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  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art, Festivals, Exhibitions, fine-arts, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Deep Improv, Stories of Overcoming Challenges
  - **Description**: Deep Improv "Stories of Overcoming Challenges" . Performance, Sunday NOv15th 7:30 PM, Marin Shakespeare Theater, San Rafael
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 12
  - **Date**: Sun Nov 15 2026 at 07:30 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-rafael/deep-improv-stories-of-overcoming-challenges/200029079896333
  - **Venue**: 514 4th St, San Rafael, CA 94901
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre
- **Event Name**: Numina: Six Artists Exploring Consciousness • Gallery 1337
  - **Description**: Numina
Six Artists Exploring Consciousness • Gallery 1337

October 2–November 14, 2026 • Exhibition Dates
November 13, 5–8pm • Reception &amp; 2nd Friday Art Walk


Artists:
Fariba Bogzaran, Nancy Genn, Mike Grady, Jeremy Morgan, Zea Morvitz, Peter de Swa
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 13 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri Nov 13 2026 at 08:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-rafael/numina-six-artists-exploring-consciousness-•-gallery-1337/200031028431415
  - **Venue**: Art Works Downtown
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  - **Categories**: Art, Exhibitions, fine-arts, health-wellness, science-fair, literary-art

## Trending Events in San Rafael

- **Event Name**: Best of San Francisco Stand-Up Comedy Competition at Marin County Civic Center
  - **Venue**: Marin County Civic Center
- **Event Name**: San Rafael❤️Ecstatic Dance w/Jesse Klein🎧
  - **Description**: Dance as Medicine presents:

San Rafael Ecstatic Dance w/Jesse Klein
@ The Marin Masonic Lodge
888 4th St, San Rafael CA 94901
Sun, November 15: 11am-1:15pm
$23-33 sliding scale

Coming from E Bay or SF or you're a Senior (66+) take $3 off

Check Dance as
  - **Venue**: Marin Masonic Lodge No. 191 F. & A. M.
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- **Event Name**: Holiday Choral: Concerts By Candlelight
  - **Description**: Celebrate the Season with the Marin Symphony Chamber Chorus! 

Rich harmonies, glorious brass, and the timeless beauty of holiday music—there's nothing quite like the sound of voices coming together to celebrate the season!

Join the Marin Symphony Chambe
  - **Venue**: Saint Raphael Parish
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- **Event Name**: 2nd Friday Art Walk • Downtown San Rafael • November 13, 2026
  - **Description**: Join us each month for a lively evening of new exhibitions, fresh activities, creative energy, and something unexpected around every corner.About this EventJoin us each month for a lively evening of new ex
  - **Venue**: Art Works Downtown
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- **Event Name**: Midweek Musical Matinee: "Grieg to Gershwin"
  - **Description**: Come join us for a live, in-person concert filled with beautiful music and interesting insights.About this Event  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/337b80a0-de5e-11f1-a7be-298b5c0ef5b1-rimg-w1200-h720-dc080808-gmir.jpg
  - **Venue**: Osher Marin JCC
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- **Event Name**: Transforming Your Learning Environments
  - **Description**: Join us for this free in-person event to rethink your learning space and discover tools to improve student outcomes.About this EventTransforming Your Learning EnvironmentsWe will explore the importance of evo
  - **Venue**: San Rafael City Schools Annex
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- **Event Name**: Christmas "La Posada" Celebration 2026
  - **Description**: VIP Reception – No Host Bar &amp; Appetizers ~ 
LIVE MUSIC &amp; Dancing ~ Entertainment by Rolando Morales  
Festive Holiday Menu ~ TOY DRIVEAbout this EventHispanic Chamber of Commerce of Marin welcomes you
  - **Venue**: Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael Marin County
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- **Event Name**: Scott Capurro Has Friends in San Rafael!
  - **Description**: An old haunt, Scott told his inaugural punchline at The Belrose in 1979.  The subject was Mr. Rogers. Let's hope this show is funny.About this EventScott is joined by comedian friends doing sets. Less a new material night
  - **Venue**: The Belrose Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Belly Dancing with Raja - Thursdays
  - **Description**: All levels welcome! No prior dance experience is required—just bring your energy and a willingness to move.About this EventUnlock your inner strength and find your flow. Belly dancing wit
  - **Venue**: Salsa Dance Marin
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Art events in San Rafael?
  - **A:** 2nd Friday Art Walk • Downtown San Rafael • November 13, 2026 (Fri Nov 13 2026 at 05:00 pm at Art Works Downtown), On the Edge: From Sky to Shore and Sea • Founders Gallery (Fri Nov 13 2026 at 05:00 pm at Art Works Downtown), Oaxaca’s Sacred Keeper: María Sabina • Artists' Wall (Fri Nov 13 2026 at 05:00 pm at Art Works Downtown), In2 Liquid • Donors Gallery (Fri Nov 13 2026 at 05:00 pm at Art Works Downtown), Deep Improv, Stories of Overcoming Challenges (Sun Nov 15 2026 at 07:30 pm at 514 4th St, San Rafael, CA 94901).
- **Q**: What are the top free Art events in San Rafael?
  - **A:** 2nd Friday Art Walk • Downtown San Rafael • November 13, 2026 (Fri Nov 13 2026 at 05:00 pm at Art Works Downtown).
- **Q**: What Art events are happening in San Rafael this weekend November 13–15, 2026?
  - **A:** 2nd Friday Art Walk • Downtown San Rafael • November 13, 2026 (Fri Nov 13 2026 at 05:00 pm at Art Works Downtown), On the Edge: From Sky to Shore and Sea • Founders Gallery (Fri Nov 13 2026 at 05:00 pm at Art Works Downtown), Oaxaca’s Sacred Keeper: María Sabina • Artists' Wall (Fri Nov 13 2026 at 05:00 pm at Art Works Downtown), In2 Liquid • Donors Gallery (Fri Nov 13 2026 at 05:00 pm at Art Works Downtown), Deep Improv, Stories of Overcoming Challenges (Sun Nov 15 2026 at 07:30 pm at 514 4th St, San Rafael, CA 94901).
- **Q**: What Art events are happening in San Rafael in November 2026?
  - **A:** 2nd Friday Art Walk • Downtown San Rafael • November 13, 2026 (Fri Nov 13 2026 at 05:00 pm at Art Works Downtown), On the Edge: From Sky to Shore and Sea • Founders Gallery (Fri Nov 13 2026 at 05:00 pm at Art Works Downtown), Oaxaca’s Sacred Keeper: María Sabina • Artists' Wall (Fri Nov 13 2026 at 05:00 pm at Art Works Downtown), In2 Liquid • Donors Gallery (Fri Nov 13 2026 at 05:00 pm at Art Works Downtown), Deep Improv, Stories of Overcoming Challenges (Sun Nov 15 2026 at 07:30 pm at 514 4th St, San Rafael, CA 94901).
- **Q**: How can I find Art events in San Rafael?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Art events in San Rafael on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Art events in San Rafael?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Art events in San Rafael?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Art events in San Rafael include Art Works Downtown, 514 4th St, San Rafael, CA 94901.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Art events in San Rafael?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Art events in San Rafael include Art Works Downtown, Bay Area Playback Theater.
- **Q**: Are there any online Art events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Art events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Art events in San Rafael?
  - **A:** Follow the Art category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Art events are listed in San Rafael.

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