San Francisco<\/p>\n
Good Writing<\/p>\n
Marin\u2019s own Anne Lamott returns to the stage with a new book\u2014and a co-author who happens to share her dinner table. Good Writing: 36 Ways to Improve Your Sentences, co-written with husband Neal Allen, offers both a practical guide to sharper prose and a sideways peek into how the two collaborate on writing, editing and life. The pair appear together at the Curran Theatre for an evening of live, unscripted conversation about craft, clarity and the occasional marital debate over verbs. Allen, drawing from decades in journalism and coaching, lays out the principles behind the book\u2019s 36 sentence-sharpening strategies\u2014strong verbs, tighter edits, fresher turns of phrase\u2014while Lamott counters with the wit and candor that made Bird by Bird a modern classic. Expect equal parts insight and humor as they explore how to finish work when life gets messy, when to break the rules and how to make language sing. 7pm, Tuesday, March 17, Curran Theatre, San Francisco. Tickets start at $96. Visit us.atgtickets.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Larkspur<\/p>\n Awards Night<\/p>\n Hollywood glitz lands in Marin when the Lark Theater rolls out the red carpet for its annual Awards Night celebration. One may watch the live awards broadcast from Hollywood on the big screen, sip bubbly and settle in for an afternoon of cinema-pageantry with a local twist. The festivities kick off with a prosecco reception and hors d\u2019oeuvres before the telecast, plus a silent auction, live entertainment and a costume contest for those inclined to dress for the occasion.\u00a0<\/p>\n Hosted by The Lark\u2019s executive artistic director Josh Costello, the event turns awards season into a community affair\u2014equal parts glamour, fundraiser and film-lover f\u00eate. 3pm doors, 3:30pm pre-show reception, 4pm live awards broadcast, Sunday, March 15, Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur. $95 reserved seating; $75 Lark members.<\/p>\n Occidental<\/p>\n Call for Care<\/p>\n West County gathers at The Altamont for A Call for Care, a community fundraiser supporting VIDAS (Vital Immigrant Defense Advocacy & Services), the Sonoma County organization providing trauma-informed immigration legal advocacy. With five locations across the county, VIDAS offers legal representation, mental health services, training and organizing support for immigrant families navigating an increasingly complex system. The afternoon blends music, art and action: DJ Timoteo sets the tone before a silent auction featuring local art, restaurant certificates, West County wellness offerings and staycation packages. And the evening culminates in an art salon spotlighting local poets and musicians\u2014an adult-centered space designed for deeper listening and reflection. Equal parts fundraiser and gathering, the event aims to translate concern into solidarity. 3\u20137pm, Sunday, March 8, The Altamont, 3703 Main St., Occidental. RSVP at altamontgeneralstore.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sebastopol<\/p>\n Nature\u2019s Delights<\/p>\n Spring arrives early at Showstoppers Artist Collective with Nature\u2019s Delights, a two-month exhibition celebrating the bounty of Sonoma County and Bay Area talent. The group show brings together a diverse range of artists\u2014including members of Santa Rosa\u2019s Raizes Collective\u2014spotlighting work rooted in community, culture and the natural world. Expect handcrafted, painted and homespun pieces alongside photography and boutique art, all housed within SAC\u2019s Co-Create space, which doubles as gallery and gathering place. An opening reception invites visitors to meet the artists and take part in a collaborative community art project\u2014less passive viewing, more shared making. Reception 2\u20134pm, Saturday, March 7; exhibit runs March\u2013April 2026, Showstoppers Artist Collective, 186 N. 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