Young Professionals
“Leading with Influence ” is a panel discussion with Maggie Curry, Lilian Uwuseba and Kelsey Smith, moderated by Kerry Rego. Presented by Healdsburg Chamber and others. Thursday, June 15, 5:30pm, at The Lodge at Healdsburg, 1261 Grove St.
Collegiate Baseball
Prune Packers baseball continues its 2023 season with several games this week against the West Coast Admirals at Rec Park on Friday, Saturday and Wednesday, June 16-17 and June 21. Games start at 6pm, $8 admission, food and beverages available for purchase. Schedule at prunepackers.org.
Cloverdale Live
For something a little different, head to Cloverdale for Friday Night Live, with a street fair starting at 6pm and live music from 7-9:30pm. This Friday, June 16, hear the progressive funk of The Polyrhythmics. Free, produced by the Cloverdale Arts Alliance.
Farmers’ Market
Healdsburg Certified Farmers’ Market will be held from 8:30am-noon at the West Plaza lot on Saturday, June 17.
Healdsburg Jazz
25th annual Healdsburg Jazz Festival begins Saturday, June 17 with a Juneteenth celebration at the Healdsburg Plaza, 2-8pm. Artists include the Charles McPherson Quintet, the Robin Hodge Williams Gospel Choir and poet Enid Pickett. Festival continues with daily events through June 25. Tickets and information at healdsburgjazz.org. See story this issue.
Vineyard Concert
Rodney Strong Summer Concert Series begins Saturday, June 17 with Marc Cohn (“Walking in Memphis”) and Shawn Colvin (“Sunny Came Home”). At Rodney Strong Vineyards, 11455 Old Redwood Hwy., 6pm.
Fitch Mountain Footrace
Sunday, June 18 marks the 47th annual 10k race around Fitch Mountain, with an in-town 3k loop for everyone. Starts at 8am, benefits the Healdsburg Kiwanis Memorial Scholarship Fund. Registration is free at fitchmountainfootrace.org; information and start/finish line at Healdsburg Running Company, 333 Center St.
Father’s Day Concert
There are many ways to celebrate Father’s Day, but the organ recital at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is perfect for a certain kind of father. The pipe organ concert starts at 5pm on Sunday, June 18 and features several musicians, including John Partridge of Sonoma, Robert Young of Petaluma, David Hatt of the Alexander Valley, Sally Fletcher of Santa Rosa and St. Paul’s director of music Paul Blanchard. The church is at 209 Matheson St., admission is free.
Filosofía Caribeña
Bay Area percussion master John Santos takes over the Raven Theater stage on Monday, June 19 at 6pm. A performance with his sextet will follow the screening of the new documentary, Santos: Skin to Skin by Kathryn Golden and Ashley James, followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers. Tickets $50/general, $25/student, at the door if available or raventheater.org.
Tuesday at the Plaza
Certified Farmers’ Market from 9am-12:30pm, followed by Tuesday in the Plaza music from 6-8pm, featuring the Afro-Cuban jazz of Carlitos Medrano and Sabor De Mi Cuba. Both events free, Tuesday, June 20, at Healdsburg Plaza.
City Council
Healdsburg City Council will meet on Tuesday, June 20 (due to the weekend holiday) for their regular twice-monthly meeting. The agenda will be posted a week before the meeting. Attend live at 401 Grove St., 6pm, or view on Facebook/CityofHealdsburg.
Art After Dark
The first of two downtown community-wide street fair and art celebrations this summer is Friday, June 23. Event takes place on Center Street between Plaza and North Streets, 5-9pm. Co-sponsored with Healdsburg Center for the Arts.
