City of Healdsburg
City of Healdsburg offices will be closed from Wednesday, Dec. 24 through Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. They will reopen for business on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. here will be a City Council meeting that night, to include the second public hearing of the redistricting issue. Meeting starts at 6pm, 401 Grant St. and online at facebook.com/cityofhealdsburg.
Ongoing
“Toys on the Go” is the theme of the holiday exhibition at Healdsburg Museum, featuring toy vehicles collected by the late Steve Castelli and a model train display from Wayne Padd. Continues through Jan. 19, Wednesdays through Sundays, 11am to 4pm. 221 Matheson St.
Thursday, Dec. 19
Second Story
Another singer-songwriter double bill on the Second Story stage. Trevor Bahnson is a rock ’n’ roll romantic, Alicia Gail a Memphis-based indie. Another in a notable series of free concerts on Thursdays, from 6-9pm, at Little Saint, 25 North St., littlesainthealdsburg.com.
Friday, Dec. 20
Holiday Sparkle
Indulge in early evening shopping in Healdsburg’s Plaza District on Friday night. This is the perfect opportunity to support our local businesses and find special treasures for everyone. All shops open till 8pm. Sponsored by Healdsburg Chamber, stayhealdsburg.com.
Ruth Ahlers
Jazz saxophonist Ruth Ahlers, with Brad Maestas (bass) and Gino Raugi (drums), brings it all together at Furthermore Wines on Friday night, from 5:30-8:30pm. No cover, 328-A Healdsburg Ave.
Do It Again
Reel in the years with Dans of Steel, a tribute band for the New York jazz rockers, Steely Dan (apologies to William Burroughs). They play the Elephant in the Room on Friday night, starting at 8pm. Cover is $10 at the door, 177 Healdsburg Ave.
Saturday, Dec. 21
Final Saturday Market
This is it: the final Farmers’ Market of the year, on Saturday, Dec. 21. Fresh local produce, holiday food and craft items; a great place to catch up with weekly friends. From 8:30am to noon in the West Plaza Parking Lot. Saturday Market to return April 13, 2025.
Lobby Jazz
Take a break from shopping and hang out in the Hotel Healdsburg lobby for a while in the Spirit Bar, where the Robb Fisher Trio plays standards and originals. With Fisher on bass, Ben Stolorow on piano and Brandon Etzler on drums. Music 6-9pm, no cover, limited menu available, 25 Matheson St.
Mazzocco & Music
Ken Wilson’s Mazzocco Wines throws itself a party at the Coyote, and calls in the Fab Four—well, Hey Jude—for a tribute set we can all sing along to and dance with. Tickets $15 for this Dec. 21 show, starts at 7pm, Coyote Sonoma, 44-F Mill St.
Pagan Solstice
Enjoy a Solstice Harp Concert and Dinner at Geyserville’s Isis Oasis. Light wish candles for the coming year, shake bells for solstice, and sing along with “Silent Night” and other holiday favorites. Tickets $5-$30. 5-8:30pm, 20889 Geyserville Ave., Geyserville.
Swingin’ With the Season
The Marcus Shelby Orchestra, with Tiffany Austin, perform a holiday jazz concert based on Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite at the Raven Theater. An amazing concert for young people and adults, previewed last week. Saturday, Dec. 21, at 7pm. Raven Theater, 115 North St. Tickets $25-$75 at the door or at raventheater.org.
Sunday, Dec. 22
Choral Concert
The choir of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church presents a choral performance of “Lessons and Carols” on Sunday, Dec. 22. The public is invited to sing along or simply listen as the choir tells the Christmas story. 5-6pm, 209 Matheson St.
Thursday, Dec. 26
Hanukkah
Join a community Candle Lighting on Thursday, Dec. 26, organized by the new organization Jewish Healdsburg. Gather in the Plaza beginning at 5pm for the lighting of the second candle of the menorah at 5:30pm. The Hanukkah celebration will continue until 7pm at Acorn Café. All are welcome, please RSVP at jewishhealdsburg.org/rsvp.
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