Sebastopol
Honoring Black Artists, Leaders
The third annual Black 2 the Future honors Black artists and community leaders in an evening of music and recognition. Held at Sebastopol Center for the Arts on Feb. 21, this North Bay Black History Month event features a Community Awards Ceremony celebrating local Black trailblazers, including Faith Ross (Petaluma Blacks for Community Development), Ngame Gray (NuBridges Youth Collective), Alicia Sanchez (KBBF 89.1 founder) and Honor Jackson (Fence at the Top). The night also brings live performances from an eclectic lineup of artists, including Kayatta, Erica Ambrin, Damion Square, Audio Angel, PAQGOD and Selecta Konnex. Organized by Decolonized Mindz Entertainment and led by North Bay hip-hop artist Damion Square, the event highlights Black excellence through music, activism and cultural impact. 7-10pm, Wednesday, Feb. 21, at Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S. High St. Tickets at bit.ly/black-2-the-future-25.
Mill Valley
‘Century Cycle’ Celebrated
Griot Theater presents The 5th Annual Oratorical: August Wilson’s Half a Century, a tribute to the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright’s enduring legacy. This theatrical event, running Feb. 27 through March 2 at Tamalpais High School, celebrates Wilson’s monumental Century Cycle, a 10-play chronicle of the African American experience in the 20th century. Executive director Leshawn Holcolb describes the tribute as “a heartfelt journey through Wilson’s work, experiencing the emotional depth and cultural richness of his characters.” 7pm, Thursday-Sunday, Feb. 27-March 2, at Tamalpais High School, 700 Miller Ave., Mill Valley. Tickets and details at griottheatercompany.org/events.
San Rafael
Marin Arts & Crafts Show
The Marin Arts & Crafts Show returns to the Marin Center Exhibit Hall March 7-9, bringing together more than 200 independent makers for a showcase of handcrafted artistry. Inspired by the Arts & Crafts movement, it features fine art, jewelry, ceramics, textiles, woodwork, antiquities and specialty foods. Beyond the marketplace, the event includes hands-on workshops, live music and wine tasting. From intricate stained glass and finely woven textiles to one-of-a-kind ceramics and furniture, the show honors both contemporary makers and enduring craftsmanship. 10am-6pm Friday and Saturday, 10 am-5 pm Sunday, March 7-9, at Marin Center Exhibit Hall, 10 Ave of the Flags, San Rafael. Free admission and parking. More details at marinartsandcraftsshow.com.
Glen Ellen
Art Inspired by ‘Ruins’
Jack London State Historic Park presents Rick Oginz: Wolf House Ruins, Mixed Media Series, on view in the House of Happy Walls Museum from March 1-31. This collection of 10 paintings offers unique perspectives on the ruins of Wolf House, the grand home Jack London nearly completed before it was destroyed by fire in 1913. Each piece explores the interplay between nature and human ambition, themes central to London’s literary legacy. Executive director Matt Leffert notes, “Rick’s paintings excite the same reaction as the actual ruins—you want a moment to take it all in and reflect on what you see.” This exhibit is included with park admission ($10 per vehicle, up to nine passengers). The museum is open daily from 10am to 5pm, with park hours beginning at 9am. Jack London State Historic Park, 2400 London Ranch Rd., Glen Ellen. More details at bit.ly/wolf-house-ruins.
