First Thursday
Every other month on the first Thursday the Chamber of Commerce hosts a virtual 8am “Good Morning Healdsburg!” meeting to get caught up on business, commerce and events in town. Pre-register at healdsburg.com/chamber-of-commerce.
Taylor & Trouble
The Funky Dozen brings, guess what, the funk to the Windsor Town Green on Thursday, Aug. 1. The night starts with the Farmers’ Market at 5pm, then the music hits from 6-8pm.
Blue-Eyed Soul
Alligator Records’ artist Eric Lindell shows off his songs and band to the Cloverdale crowd for this week’s Friday Night Live show, Aug. 2. Street fair 6pm, live music 7-9:30pm.
Unorthodox
An unusual trio, featuring vocals by Elaine Jennings plus trumpet and sax, performs at Furthermore on Friday, Aug. 2, from 5-8pm. Never a cover, always cool music and good wine at Furthermore Wines, 328-A Healdsburg Ave.
Post-Scandal
Zach Smith, founder of the ’80s band Scandal, brings his California rock band Wundercat to town for a night of fun on Friday, Aug. 2. Opening set from Clay Bell. $20 cover, show starts at 8pm. Coyote Sonoma is at 44-F Mill St.
Zucchini Fest
The annual Zucchini Festival is Saturday, Aug. 3, at the regular Healdsburg Farmers’ Market in the West Plaza parking lot, from 8:30am to noon. Judging, races and prizes including gift certificates and Market Bucks for biggest and fastest squash.
Healdsburg History
Healdsburg Museum holds free weekly history lectures and tours on Saturdays, starting from the Plaza stage. History overview at 10am, guided tour 10:30-11:30am changes weekly.
Collaboration
Local saxophone professor Bennett Friedman plays favorites from Dizzy, Coltrane, Chick, Herbie Hancock and more. With Tom Shader (bass) and Kendrick Freeman (drums). At Healdsburg Hotel’s Spirit Bar on Saturday, Aug. 3. No cover, partial Dry Creek Kitchen menu available, 25 Matheson St.
Breathless Singer
The electrifying Ellie James makes her monthly appearance at Breathless Wines on Sunday, Aug. 4, noon to 2pm, $5 members, $10 general. Breathless is a sparkling tasting room tucked away at 499 Moore Lane, (707) 395-7300.
Awesome Hotcakes
Spike Sikes brings his R&B-flavored outfit to the Elephant on Sunday, Aug. 4. $10 show from 6-9pm. The pub also has music Fridays and Saturdays, sometimes Tuesdays, maybe Thursdays—check out the Elephant in the Room, 177 Healdsburg Ave., www.elephantintheroompub.com.
Walking After Midnight
Joni Morris channels the late, great Patsy Cline in a musical tribute to one of the iconic voices in country music. Special 3pm time on Sunday, Aug. 4. Tickets from VIP front center: $45; general admission: $25; at raventheater.org, the Raven Performing Arts Theater, 115 North St.
Americana
The Anthony Arya Band, a Levis-jacketed trio, comes up from the San Francisco Bay for Tuesdays in the Plaza from 6-8pm, Aug. 6. Vendors offer locally sourced food for sale starting at 5pm; complimentary bike valet services available.
Wait for It
The first City Council meeting in over a month is on Monday, Aug, 5, starting at 6pm. Welcome back to the dais councilmembers Ron Edwards, Chris Herrod, Ariel Kelley, Vice Mayor Eveyln Mitchell and Mayor David Hagele to do the City’s business. 401 Grove St., prepare at www.Healdsburg.gov/agendas and view at facebook.com/cityofhealdsburg.
Power Pop
Not until Thursday, Aug. 8, does the Second Story stage get a workout, and it’s from the Lemon Twigs. Their latest drop, “Everything Harmony,” got the attention of Questlove and Iggy Pop. Doors open 6pm, show starts at 7pm. No cover, get there early or listen from downstairs at Little Saint, 25 North St.
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