THURSDAY, APRIL 17
‘We Want the Funk’
Take a syncopated voyage through the history of funk music, from African, soul and early jazz roots to its rise into the public consciousness. One-hour film followed by a dance party, free with reservation, doors open at 5:30pm. Presented by KRCB/Northern California Public Radio, at the Raven Theater, 115 North St., raventheater.org.
FRIDAY, APRIL 18
Goal-Setting Session
A day-long meeting of the Healdsburg City Council to consider goals and priorities for the coming year. It will be held from 9am to 3pm at the Tayman Park Golf Course Club House, 927 S. Fitch Mountain Rd. This event will not be televised.
Kids’ Singalong
Farmer Arann Harris returns to the upstairs venue at Little Saint with singalong songs, dancing, bubbles and giggles. The perfect way to start Friday for kids with tons of energy (and adults who need a coffee). $18 for 1 adult & 1 child, $5 for each additional human. At 10am, 25 North St., littlesainthealdsburg.com.
Wait, Wait …
Don’t tell me: Paula Poundstone wields her sharp comedy chops at the Raven on Friday night, but tickets are rare to unavailable. No wonder; her last visit in 2022 was memorable both for Healdsburg and for Poundstone—she namechecks the Hand Fan Museum in her act these days. At 7:30pm, Raven Theater, 115 North St., raventheater.org.
Git-Down
Enjoy a little pre-420 party with the Pitchforks, purveyors of classic country and true honky-tonk on Friday night. 8-11pm, $15 at The Elephant in the Room, 117 Healdsburg Ave., elephantintheroompub.com.
Big Hair Rock
The cover band Aqua-Nett keeps it together with songs from Guns N’ Roses, Billy Idol, Def Leppard, Bon Jovi, Journey and others right here in Healdsburg. Doors at 6pm, show starts at 8pm, food from SoCo Paella. Tickets $10-15 at Coyote Sonoma, 44-F Mill Street, coyotesonoma.com.
SATURDAY, APRIL 19
Scrambled Plans
The Rotary Club of Healdsburg invites everyone to join its annual free Easter Egg Scramble on Saturday, April 19, 9am at the Fitch Mountain School (565 Sanns Lane). Designed to be inclusive, accessible and open. Due to the shortage, however, plastic eggs will be used.
Farmers’ Market
The 2025 season for the Healdsburg Certified Farmers’ Market continues at the West Plaza Parking lot, from 8:30am to noon. Shop local and keep small businesses and farms thriving (and avoid tariff surcharges). Details at healdsburgfarmersmarket.org.
Spicy Vines
Springtime schedule of two Saturday shows a month at the Spicy Vines wine bar, from 3-6pm. This retro mini-mall at the walking north end of downtown, 441 Healdsburg Ave., is also home to Alma’s Oilcloth & Chucherias, the home décor store a/muse and the Rena Charles Gallery. spicyvines.com.
Caturday
Benefit for the Sonoma County Humane Society, a funny and poignant 75 minutes of cat videos drawn from festival submissions, animations, music videos and internet classics (“meow memes”). True West Cinema presents two screenings on April 19, at 2pm and 6pm in the screening lounge at 371 Healdsburg Ave. Tickets $20 at truewestfilmcenter.org.
HFFC Barn Dance
Get in step for the upcoming Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair Barn Dance, 5-10pm at the Alexander Valley Hall. Dinner, no-host bar and music from Train Wreck Junction, to benefit HFFC. $75 each, $800 table for 8, 5512 Hwy 128, Geyserville.
SUNDAY, APRIL 20
Easter Brunch in Geyserville
Hop into Easter at The Geyserville Grille on Sunday, from 8am to 2pm, for a delicious brunch featuring favorites like the Classic Ham & Spinach Quiche, Wine Benedict and Mango Salad with Chicken, with complimentary coffee and dessert. 21712 Geyserville Ave., Geyserville, geyservilleinn.com/geyserville-grille.
MONDAY, APRIL 21
Held Over
The City Council will continue into a sixth public hearing on the Transition to District Elections, hoping to confirm last week’s decision without further drama, during the regular City Council meeting. Other expected topics include a presentation on the Multicultural Wellness Center. Meeting starts at 6pm, 401 Grove St. Or view online at facebook.com/cityofhealdsburg or healdsburg.gov/zoom.
TUESDAY, APRIL 22
Earth Day Clean-Up
Join the City of Healdsburg for a community clean-up for Earth Day. Meet at the Plaza at 4pm to pick up safety vests, pickers, gloves and bags. After a brief safety meeting, volunteers will be dispatched to Foss Creek and surrounding areas to remove litter and help keep the city beautiful. Return to the Plaza at 5:30pm.
Acts of Commissions
Tuesday, April 22, is a scheduled meeting of the city’s Planning Commission to evaluate and review a planned remodel of the Healdsburg Boys & Girls Club on Piper St. Starts at 6pm. The next afternoon, April 23, the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission is set to meet at 4pm. Both at Council Chambers, 401 Grove St.
For additional events, visit healdsburgtribune.com/calendar.
