News – Proof Lab

Young Guns - The New Surf Team Movie by Quiksilver

July 3, 2026

Join us in our Beer Garden Thursday 07/09 for Quiksilvers latest release of the “Young Guns” surf film. This is the fourth episode of their long-time project showcasing surfing top... Read more...

Kimi Werner Visit ~ 5/20/26

May 19, 2026

We're getting a special visit from Kimi Werner Wednesday evening 5/20/26. She'll be here signing her new cookbook "Kimi's Kitchen" and doing a Q&A from 5-7pm. Come say hi!! Location: Hook... Read more...

Keeping In The Shadows ~ Surf Film Premier 2/26

February 14, 2026

Join us in our Beer Garden Thursday 2/26 for a very special premier of og shop grom Perry Gershkow's latest surf film "Keeping In The Shadows". He spent the last... Read more...

Small Business Saturday + Weekend Sales

November 26, 2025

Happy Thanksgiving! Saturday 11am-4pm In the spirit of shopping small we've got a handful of local maker friends popping up around the Lab to help us ring in the season. Vendors... Read more...

Save the Waves Film Fest ~ 10/23 ~ 6-9pm

October 1, 2025

TICKETS Available Here Featuring inspiring nonfiction and documentary films on surf and water sports, travel and adventure, conservation and climate. Save the date - more details and ticket info coming... Read more...

Crontest Surf Comp ~ Sat 10/4!

October 1, 2025

Surf comp time! Join us all day this Saturday, October 4th at Rodeo Beach / Fort Cronkhite for our annual Crontest. Conditions are shaping up for a great day of surf and... Read more...

Shark Night

September 30, 2025

Join us Wednesday, October 8th in the Beer Garden for an evening of shark science, film, and community in support of the California White Shark Project (CWSP). We'll be screening Near Miss, a short... Read more...

Patagonia Bike Film "Fire Lines" 9/25

September 23, 2025

Can bikes, trails and ancient traditions be the path to a better future? Find out this Thursday eve, 6-9pm at our screening of Patagonia's Fire Lines. We're raffling off a... Read more...

Snapt 5 Surf Film Premier ~ Tues 9/15

September 15, 2025

“The only goal is to get people psyched to go surfing” - Snapt 5 creator Logan Dulien. Event is FREE and will screen outdoors in the Beer Garden. Film is... Read more...

Katin's "Your Own Drum" 11/14

November 12, 2024

The Katin surf crew is coming up this Thursday 11/14 to show their first full surf film "YOUR OWN DRUM"!~Live music by Madrone 6-7pm~Everyone gets a free raffle ticket to... Read more...

Jeremy Jones Visit & Snow Films ~ 10/30

October 29, 2024

Snowboard legend Jeremy Jones will be here tomorrow night with local writer/director Josh "Bones" Murphy to welcome the start of winter and host a screening of their latest film "Purple Mountains, Live Free or... Read more...

Julian Wilson x Rivvia ~ Surf & Golf event 10/16

October 11, 2024

Julian Wilson and the Rivvia Projects crew will be here Wednesday 10/16 to surf, golf and show a few short new films! Purchase any Rivvia product from the shop before Wednesday to be entered... Read more...

Mikey February is coming to town ~ 10/8

October 4, 2024

Mikey February is coming to town Tuesday 10/8 to screen 'Spearfish' a film featuring his latest surfboard design 'Feb's Fish' in collaboration with Channel Islands Surfboards. We'll have a few of these boards... Read more...

Volcano Island - Surf Film 9/24, 6-8pm!

September 23, 2024

"Five brothers hitch a ride on a first-of-its-kind surf expedition, and voyage into a remote, mysterious region in pursuit of a dream." Join us Tuesday 9/24 for a screening of... Read more...

Tom Curren Live Music and Surf Film Night ~ 6/26

June 21, 2024

Join us in the Beer Garden this Wednesday 6/26 for an epic evening of live music and a classic surf film, both featuring Tom Curren! This is a free event,... Read more...

Cron Test! Sunday 5/19

May 9, 2024

Our annual surf contest at Fort Cronkhite is back, Sunday 5/19. 7:30am-4pm. Registration is FREE Registration is in-shop only: Proof Lab Surf Shop in MV Each surfer can only surf... Read more...

Ritual Mtn Bike Film Tour - 5/7

April 20, 2024

We're hosting another fundraiser for Access4Bikes, the main trail building and mountain bike access organization in Marin. Food and drink is available on site, with $5 from every beer also... Read more...

The Ugly Duckling - Surf Film 3/19

March 12, 2024

Torren Martyn (surfer) and Simon Jones (shaper) are coming by Proof Lab to show their new surf film The Ugly Duckling. Torren sailed through Indonesia with an experimental quiver from... Read more...

Surf Film night in the Beer Garden - 3/5, 6-9pm

March 4, 2024

Join us for the thrilling conclusion to the latest Stab in the Dark series featuring Kolohe Andino. Tolago crew will be on site as well! Read more...

Smooch Surf Film Premier 10/27

October 25, 2023

Kolohe Andino is brining the Smooch premier tour to Proof Lab! Looking forward to hanging out with and watching some of the best up-and-coming CA surfers. BUY $10 TIX HERE... Read more...

Free Wetsuit Repairs 10/13 & 10/14

October 11, 2023

The Patagonia wetsuit repair crew is coming to the surf shop for 2 days of free community wetsuit repairs! We're stoked they are coming here, you could be even more... Read more...

Scale of Hope ~ 9/22 Film Screening

September 15, 2022

Join us for a special screening of Patagonia's latest film Scale of Hope, this Thursday 9/22, 7-9pm. Q&A with local film director Josh "Bones" Murphy and Molly Kawahata to follow.... Read more...

Island X Surf Film Premier ~ Tues 8/16 ~ 8pm

July 26, 2022

Join us for a very special film, Tuesday Aug 16th. Screening will be outdoors in the Beer Garden. Hook Fish Co. serving dinner as usual until 9pm. The film is... Read more...

Biketown Film Premier & Fundraiser 8/10, 7:30PM

July 26, 2022

Join us in the Beer Garden Wednesday 8/10, 7:30-10pm to raise awareness and funds towards building more ripping bike trails in town. There are some big meetings coming up soon... Read more...

Roark Film & Music Tour 7/22/22

July 20, 2022

Join us Friday 7/22, 6-10PM for a free, all ages evening as we host the creative Roark folk on their way up the coast! Matt Costa will play a live... Read more...

Skate Contest! 12/11/21

December 6, 2021

Yes our indoor ramp still exists! Its a been a while since our last public event, but we're excited to open it back up on Sat 12/11 for the Keep... Read more...

"Spread Love" Pop-Up ~ 10/6/20

October 9, 2020

Saturday Oct 10th, 10-6pm. ‘Spread Love’ is a pop up event full of Bay Area Black-owned businesses and artisans. Big thanks to @naima_s_dean for coordinating.We’ll have a handful of booths... Read more...