3 interesting events coming up in Marin
• Arukah Animal International’s “Stop Octopus Farming Showcase” features short films, presentations and more to spread awareness of the ethical issues raised by the practice of industrial octopus farming at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Lark Theater at 549 Magnolia Ave. in Larkspur. Admission is $13 to $17. Go to larktheater.net.
• Halleck Creek Ranch presents a family-friendly Valentine’s Day party with a potluck dinner, movie and crafts from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at RockRose Ranch at 3311 Nicasio Valley Road in Nicasio. Admission is free with RSVP. Go to halleckcreekranch.org.
• “The Story Shuffle” features storytellers Diane Amos, Claire Hennessy and Regina Stoops, followed by a storytelling open mic at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Courtyard by Marriott Novato Marin/Sonoma at 1400 Hamilton Parkway in Novato. Admission is $17.85. Go to sfapshows.com/shuffle.