Petaluma
Third Mind
Psychedelic improvisation meets rock pedigree when The Third Mind rolls into the Mystic Theatre in support of its new release, Spellbinder, arriving March 13 as a companion to last fall’s Right Now! The project—anchored by Grammy-winning guitarist Dave Alvin and bassist Victor Krummenacher of Camper Van Beethoven and Cracker—has evolved into something closer to a freewheeling collective than a conventional band. Built on spontaneous, Miles Davis–inspired improvisation, The Third Mind’s sound blends psychedelia, blues and exploratory rock, often stretching songs into hypnotic, shape-shifting performances. The lineup features a deep bench of collaborators including guitarist David Immerglück (Counting Crows), drummer Michael Jerome (Richard Thompson), singer Jesse Sykes and keyboardist Willie Aron. Their live shows have earned a reputation for expansive jams and fearless musical detours—earning praise from critics who call the band both a psychedelic mind-bender and one of the most compelling jam outfits currently on the road. 8pm, Wednesday, March 18, Mystic Theatre, 23 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma. Tickets and information at mystictheatre.com.
Larkspur
Book Brigade
Larkspur is turning the page, literally, when the community celebrates the opening of its new library with a book brigade worthy of local legend. Volunteers will form a human chain stretching from the current Larkspur Library to the new one, passing a symbolic final batch of books hand to hand along Magnolia Avenue. Organizers are calling for roughly 800 participants to take part in the civic spectacle, inviting families, students, community groups and neighbors to help make a little Marin history. The brigade marks the ceremonial relocation of the library’s collection from 400 Magnolia Ave. to the new facility at 10 Rose Ln. in Larkspur. After the books make their journey, the celebration continues with remarks from local leaders, a ribbon-cutting and an open house where visitors can explore the new building and outdoor gathering space. Food, activities and a festive atmosphere will round out the morning as Larkspur welcomes its new literary hub. Check-in 8:30am, book brigade 9–9:45am, remarks 10:30am, ribbon cutting 11:30am, Saturday, March 28; begins at Larkspur Library, 400 Magnolia Ave., and concludes at the new Larkspur Library, 10 Rose Ln. Free; registration required at tinyurl.com/magnolia-to-rose.
Sausalito
‘Anything Twice’
Bay Area mental health and addiction recovery advocate Carly Schwartz comes to Sausalito Books by the Bay to discuss her darkly funny new memoir, I’ll Try Anything Twice. The former editor at HuffPost San Francisco and the San Francisco Examiner recounts a life that veered from high-functioning newsroom hustle to a deeply personal reckoning with bipolar disorder, addiction and recovery. Schwartz’s story travels far beyond the newsroom, including a dramatic turning point following a failed suicide attempt at a remote Panamanian commune that forced her into the unfamiliar terrain of psych wards, ketamine treatments and the long road back. Her memoir tackles those experiences with candor, gallows humor and a healthy skepticism toward the tidy narratives of self-help culture. The author will appear in conversation with Sausalito Vice Mayor Melissa Blaustein for an evening of discussion and book signing that promises equal parts honesty and irreverence. 6pm, Wednesday, March 18, Sausalito Books by the Bay, 100 Bay St. sausalitobooksbythebay.com.
Sonoma
Paint & Wine
Wine country’s art-meets-landscape tradition continues at Bartholomew Estate Winery with a new exhibition pairing the photography of Jason Tinacci with the paintings of Porter Brooks. Tinacci—well known for his evocative wine country imagery—captures the rhythms and working poetry of Sonoma Valley through the lens, while Brooks counters with bold, textural canvases that reinterpret the region’s natural beauty through color and expressive movement. Set within the sweeping vineyards and oak-dotted hills of Bartholomew Park, the exhibition reflects the estate’s long-standing connection between art, land and wine. The 375-acre property traces its roots to Count Haraszthy, an early pioneer of California wine, and today operates under the Bartholomew Foundation, which maintains the park and winery while supporting preservation of the site’s natural and cultural heritage. A portion of artwork sales from the show will benefit that mission. 4–6pm, Sunday, March 15, Bartholomew Estate Winery, 1000 Vineyard Ln., Sonoma. Registration required at bit.ly/bart-paint.
