Ongoing
‘Cinderella’
A family holiday “panto,” a fairy tale with a taste of vaudeville, audience interaction and irreverent humor. Tickets $10 students, $25 adults. Friday and Saturday performances at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm, through Dec. 1. raventheater.org/series/cinderella-a-family-holiday-panto.
Thursday, Nov. 28
Turkey Trot
The Healdsburg Turkey Trot tradition continues for 2024! Now in its 13th year as a Healdsburg family tradition, the 5k fun run/walk on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, kicks off at 8am. Start and finish at 333 Center St. in front of Healdsburg Running Company. Register at 5ktrot.com.
Friday, Nov. 29
Pop-ups and Pop
The Elephant in the Room has more than music (and brews)—such as regular “food pop-ups” at 5pm for an early evening meal, Friday and Saturday. BTW, Friday’s band is Sweet’n’Juicy, hard to believe it’s not bubblegum rock, but it’s not. 8pm, $10 cover. 177 Healdsburg Ave., elephantintheroompub.com.
Saturday, Nov. 30
Fall In the Air
“Shop Local” while you can! Countdown is on to the final Healdsburg Certified Farmers’ Market of the year (Dec. 21). Fresh local produce, holiday food and gift items; a great place to catch up with weekly friends and stock your larder for the coming holidays. Still 8:30am to noon in the West Plaza Parking Lot.
Tractor Parade
The biggest event in Geyserville’s holiday calendar is their Tractor Parade, a larger-than-life, brighter-than-day caravan of colorful cars (and trucks, golf carts and more) down its main street. It’s 6-9pm on Saturday, follow this link for road closure information and more.
Saturday Jazz
Two great options tonight: Kendrick Freeman, Cliff Hugo and Rubén Valtierra at Furthermore Wines from 5-9pm (358-A Healdsburg Ave.), or the Laura Klein Trio from 6-8pm at the Spirit Bar, in the lobby of Hotel Healdsburg (25 Matheson St.). Can’t go wrong with either.
Ladies’ Night
“Girls Night Out” is the title of the Saturday, Nov. 30, show at Coyote Sonoma. Details are sketchy for this 8pm program, but the wardrobe looks excellent. Tickets $20 plus fees; 44-F Mill St.
Monday, Dec. 2
City Council
First meeting of the month, possible topics include a discussion of “formula” retail businesses—like the new Faherty’s that opened last month at 326 Healdsburg Ave. Starts at 6pm in Council Chambers, 401 Grove St., online at Healdsburg.gov/zoom.
Dancing Parties
Not one but two chances to kick up your heels next week. The first is Tuesday, Dec. 3, at the monthly “Dance @ 222” with Lily Thrailkill. Lesson at 6:30pm for the under-practiced, music and swing from 7-9:30pm. the222.org.
Next Week
On Wednesday, Dec. 4, Heartizens brings back its “Boots & BYOB,” an evening of line dancing with experienced dance instructor Cheryl Brooks, from 6-7:30pm. heartizens.org.
Thursday, Dec. 5
‘Sansho the Bailiff’
Influential 1955 film from Kenji Mizoguchi, set in medieval times of slavery. Film curator Eleanor Nichols puts it in context with an introduction before the movie at 7pm, Dec. 5. Tickets $20, free for under 18, at Paul Mahder Gallery, 222 Healdsburg Ave., the222.org
Friday, Dec. 6
Merry Healdsburg
Celebrate the holidays with the annual tree lighting and other “winter wonderland” events, including carriage rides, a holiday night market, a live performance from the Sugarplums and more. Dec. 6, 5-9pm, at Healdsburg Plaza.
Next Weekend
Raven Holiday
Saturday night, Dec. 7, at 7:30pm, pianist Adam Shulman, with John Wiitala (bass) and James Gallagher (drums), reprise their tribute to Bay Area jazz-legend Vince Guaraldi and the soundtrack to Charles Schulz’s 1965 holiday classic, A Charlie Brown Christmas. Tickets start at $15 for under 12, $30 general up to $70 for the front row at the Raven Theater, 115 North St.
Then Sunday Dec. 8, the Healdsburg Community Band kicks off its 42nd season with its annual Holiday Concert, free at the Raven, 5pm. Gary Johnson conducts the program featuring holiday favorites such as “Sleigh Ride” and “White Christmas” as well as his own composition, “Harvest Chorale.”
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