Murder in Two Acts
Ira Levin’s Deathtrap, the longest running comedy-thriller on Broadway, comes to Healdsburg this month, presented by the Raven Players. Continues with a pay-what-you-can show on Thursday, then Fridays through Sundays until Oct. 27. Reviewed this issue; tickets and times at raventheater.org.
Scarecrow Auction
Wondering why dozens of scarecrows are currently haunting the Healdsburg Plaza? They were created by neighbors and businesses to raise funds for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin. Bid on your favorite ’crow through Oct. 20; if you win, you’ll pick up your prize on Oct. 23 in downtown Healdsburg. More auction info at bgcsonoma-marin.org/scarecrow.
Circus Circus
The Flynn Creek Circus, a rurally based, animal-free circus theater company, bring their newest show, The Heavy Lift, a film noir detective story, to Thyme Square in Cloverdale, S. Cloverdale Blvd. at Healdsburg Ave. Runs Thursday-Sunday, Oct. 17-20, various times. For details and tickets, visit flynncreekcircus.com.
CD Release
Jason Bodlovich, a guitarist fluent in jazz, rock, blues, gypsy and more, showcases his portfolio of talent at Furthermore Wines on Friday, Oct. 18. His new CD, Gualala Getaway, is a solo collection of original compositions for solo finger-style acoustic guitar. Prepare to be impressed. From 5-8pm, 328 Healdsburg Ave.
Friday Night Lights
Healdsburg High School’s struggling but hope-filled 2024 football team gets another chance for a division victory this Friday night, Oct. 18, in a home game at Rec Park. They’ll play Terra Linda High from San Rafael—likewise looking for their first division win. Kickoff at 7pm, 515 Piper St.
Farmers’ Market
Featuring a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, as well as flowers, cheeses, honey, olive oil, bread, wild fish, pasture-finished meat and fresh eggs, the Healdsburg Certified Farmers’ Market celebrates the agricultural heritage of this beautiful area. Saturday, Oct. 19, from 8:30am to noon at the West Plaza parking lot.
Children’s Art Workshops
’Tis the season for area kids to explore arts and crafts for Halloween and Dia de los Muertos. The new nonprofit Sonoma Art Schools (SAS) holds workshops this Saturday and next, Oct. 19 and 26. Classes for 3-6 years 9am to noon, ages 7-12 from 1-4pm. Space is limited, registration now open at sonomaartschool.org/halloween.
Howl-O-Ween
One of Healdsburg’s favorite Halloween traditions, the annual pet costume parade, returns to the Plaza on Saturday, Oct. 19. Register your pet at noon; parade starts at 12:45pm. “Bring your dog, cat, mouse or potbelly pig and strut your stuff,” the city says. Best-costume prizes and bragging rights on the line. Enjoy other games like “dog toy ring toss” and donate pet food to the Healdsburg animal shelter. Details at humanesocietysoco.org/get-involved/events.
Black Boar BBQ
Wild pigs do roam Dry Creek Valley, as any vineyard manager will confirm, a fact that Quivira Vineyard embraces on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 1-4pm. It celebrates their Black Boar Zinfandel, and the $75 ticket (20% off for club members) includes green salad, roasted root veggies, portobello mushrooms, barbecued chicken and smoked pork ribs—and two glasses of wine. 4900 West Dry Creek Rd., quiviravineyards.com.
South American Songbird
If you haven’t heard Brazilian musician Claudia Villela sing, or even if you have, her Saturday, Oct. 19, appearance on The 222 stage will be an amazing opportunity. With fellow Brasileiro Vitor Gonçalves on accordion and piano, it promises to be an unforgettable evening. Tickets range from free for students 18 and under, to $85 for platinum seating, front and center. Music starts at 7pm, 222 Healdsburg Ave., the222.org.
Run for a Cause
The Kiwanis Club of Cloverdale hosts its 12th annual “Vineyard Races” on Sunday, Oct. 20. Proceeds fund local programs for kids, like the Cloverdale chapter of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Register for the 5K, 10K and half-marathon races bright and early at 6am at Souverain Winery, 26150 Asti Rd. Races start at 7am, winding through “vineyards resplendent in their fall colors in Barrelli Creek Vineyard,” organizers say. More info at cloverdalevineyardraces.org.
Tom & Jerry
Who can resist a night of music that pays homage to Tom Petty and Jerry Garcia? Especially when their talents are channeled by the Thugz and Danny Sorentino? It’s Sunday, Oct. 20 (Petty’s birthday), $20 cover at the Elephant in the Room, 177 Healdsburg Ave.
City Council
With the election approaching, the City Council meetings are more popular than ever. Take the measure of the men and women who run this town on Monday, Oct. 21, at 6pm. Public comment accepted in-person only, 401 Grove St. Online viewing at facebook.com/cityofhealdsburg and youtube.com/@gohealdsburg/streams.
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