In a move that harmonizes style, soul and civic-mindedness, Marin Jazz is making a melodic leap from the Marin Center Showcase Theater to the iconic Lark Theater in downtown Larkspur.
Beginning with the 2025–26 season, the nonprofit jazz outfit will call the restored art deco venue its new home, thanks to a freshly inked partnership with the Lark’s executive and artistic director, Ellie Mednick.
This collaboration brings more than music to the stage. Co-produced by Marin Jazz managing director Todd Ghanizadeh and Mednick, the new season will feature seven star-powered performances, blending world-class jazz and blues with a local mission—raising funds for Marin Jazz’s Kids After School Theatre Programs. These performances don’t just entertain—they’ll underwrite arts education, fund scholarships and support teaching artists who inspire the next generation of performers.
The partnership kicks off in August with a dynamic duo of debut performances. On Saturday, Aug. 16, blues legends Tia Carroll, Terrie Odabi and Lady Bianca join forces for 3 Ladies Sing the Blues—a powerhouse tribute to the genre’s matriarchs. Then, on Thursday, Aug. 28, America’s Got Talent finalist Brian Justin Crum brings his Broadway background to the stage. Both shows start at 7:30pm, with doors at 6, allowing ample time to explore the Lark’s bar and snack offerings—or linger on the patio during the special opening night celebration.
“We’re looking forward to this new partnership with Todd and Marin Jazz,” said Mednick. “It fits perfectly with our vision of the Lark as not just a cinema, but a vibrant cultural center. We’re excited to bring more live music to our stage—and to our community.”
Ghanizadeh echoed the sentiment: “Our audience is in for a treat. The Lark isn’t just a gorgeous, state-of-the-art theater—it’s in the heart of downtown Larkspur, with all the food, drink and post-show strolls one could ask for.”
This season promises more than great music. It offers a chance to support arts education, build community and bask in the glow of a local landmark doing what it does best: bringing people together. Jazz hands optional; enthusiasm required.
—Weeklys Staff
For the full schedule and ticket info, visit MarinJazz.com.
