public events

As part of its outreach to our community, the Outdoor Art Club presents a Speaker Series each year covering a diverse range of civic, conservation and cultural subjects. These events are free and open to the public. Most are held at the Clubhouse of the Outdoor Art Club at One West Blithedale Avenue, and a few events are presented on Zoom webinars. Join our mailing list to receive notifications of upcoming events.
Past Events & Videos

Upcoming Events

Public Events Intro Post Aug 2025

The OAC’s public speaker programs for 2025-2026 begin in September. We hope you will join us for an engaging year of speaker programs and public events.
 
Be sure to note the location for each program.  Our Clubhouse will be closed from January through May as our kitchen undergoes a major renovation. Programs during that period will be at various locations.
 
You can find videos of our past Speaker Series events by clicking here:  Past Events
 
To purchase the book, Ladies of Substance, click here.
 
If you are not already on our public events mailing list and would like to be, please complete and submit the form at the bottom of this page.  We will add you to our email list and send you notices for each event so you won’t miss out.

Public Health 2026 3 8

Speaker Series: The Future of Public Health

SUNDAY, March 8, 2026

3:00 PM  Westminster Events
240 Tiburon Boulevard, Belvedere Tiburon, California

Click here to Register. 

CIVICS & CONSERVATION PUBLIC PROGRAM
In Collaboration with the Westminster Presbyterian Church
Program Chair…..Sheila Johnson-Brousseau & Lilly Stamets

The Future of Public Health

Dr. Lisa Santora, Marin County’s Public Health Officer, will join longtime public health and civic leader Teri Dowling for a moderated discussion exploring the pressing health issues facing our communities today—from the lasting effects of COVID-19 and the rise in mental health needs to climate-related health risks, health equity, and emergency preparedness. This conversation will explore how public health agencies at local levels are adapting, collaborating, and planning for what’s next. With over 20 years of public health experience, Dr. Santora is recognized for her community centered approach and crisis response efforts in Marin. Hear her perspective on lessons learned, current priorities, and how communities can engage in building a healthier, more resilient future. This event will be followed by a reception featuring community health organizations and light refreshments.

 

Women in Film 2026 4 16

Speaker Series: Women in Film

THURSDAY, April 16, 2026

1:00 PM  Sweetwater Music Hall
19 Corte Madera Avenue, Mill Valley, California

Click here to Register. 

CULTURAL ARTS PUBLIC PROGRAM
Program Chair…..Maria Hoppe

Women in Film

Zoë Elton is a film curator, writer, interviewer and cartoonist, who’s also a tea-drinker, book nerd, traveler, food-appreciator and yogi. Long-time director of programming for Mill Valley Film Festival in California—described by Variety as a place where “counterculture and Hollywood converge”— she regularly travels the world in search of films to bring to the festival, showing new work by master filmmakers alongside emerging talents. Zoë will discuss women in the film industry.

 

Marin Bees 2026 4 30

Speaker Series: Bees of Marin

THURSDAY, April 30, 2026

1:00 PM  Mill Valley Public Library, Creekside Room
375 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley, California

CIVICS & CONSERVATION PUBLIC PROGRAM
In Collaboration with the Mill Valley Public Library
Program Chair…..Suzan Sweet

Registration required through the MV Public Library. Click here.

Bees of Marin

Lynette Denison and Jennifer Berry, OAC members and Marin Beekeepers, will provide an engaging talk on the vital role bees play—and review practical ways our own gardens can support a declining bee population. A live observational hive will be available for attendees to see what goes on inside a busy, dark hive while you learn about the history and origin of honeybees, their fascinating life cycle and their seasonal behaviors and needs. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of how honey bees contribute to the pollination of 70 of the top 100 human food crops, to the overall health of our environment, and why protecting them is more important than ever.

 

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