Fitch Mountain
The Healdsburg Museum continues its newest exhibition, “Trails to Fitch Mountain,” about the human and natural history of our local landmarks, the mountain and the river, until Oct. 13. Free admission, Wednesdays through Sundays, 11am to 4pm, 221 Matheson St.
DCVCAC
A regular meeting of the Dry Creek Valley Citizens Advisory Council will take place on Thursday, Aug. 15, starting at 6pm. The agenda includes the swearing-in of a new member and the selection of the chair and vice chair for the coming year. It takes place in the Healdsburg Fire Station Training Room, 601 Healdsburg Ave., and can be viewed on Zoom.
Oregon Bluegrass
The Portland bluegrass band Never Come Down performs at Second Story on Thursday, Aug. 15. Doors open 6pm, show starts at 7pm. No cover, get there early or listen from downstairs at Little Saint, 25 North St.
Oye Como Va
Sacred Fire, a Santana tribute band, brings hot salsa to the Windsor Town Green on Thursday, Aug. 15. The Farmers’ Market starts at 5pm, then the music plugs in from 6-8pm.
‘Hi, Barbie!’
Free movie night at the Healdsburg Plaza on Aug. 16 brings Greta Gerwig’s Barbie back to town, with popcorn, candy and soda for sale starting at 7pm. The fun dollhouse movie with Margot Robbie begins after dark. Details at truewestfilmcenter.org/.
Neo Soul
Joslyn & the Sweet Compression play this week at Cloverdale’s Friday Night Live show, Aug. 16. Street fair 6pm, live music 7-9:30pm.
Cloverdale Theater
Our Lady of the Tortilla continues at the Cloverdale Performing Arts Center, Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm through Aug. 25. Tickets $20 general, $15 students/seniors at www.cloverdaleperformingarts.com.
Open Studio
Jendala Utsch’s last open studio at her 444 Moore Lane workshop will take place Saturday, Aug. 17. The metal artist and community asset will pass the torch to Heartizens, whose arts classes will start there next month. Utsch herself is moving to Tucson after 20 years in Sonoma County, but promises to return to Healdsburg often for summer camps and other arts education programs. All ages free, live music, beer and wine, from 4-10pm.
Darling, Clementine
Singer-songwriter Clementine Darling, a Seattle-native-turned-Bay-Area-talent, turns up at Furthermore on Friday, Aug. 16, from 5-8pm. Never a cover, always cool music and good wine at Furthermore Wines, 328-A Healdsburg Ave.
Farmers’ Market
It’s the height of harvest at many local farms, so drop by the Healdsburg Farmers’ Market in the West Plaza parking lot on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 8:30am to noon, and/or on Tuesday morning from 9am to 12:30pm in the Plaza for the best local produce in the area.
Vamos!
The third ‘tianguis’ (open-air market or bazaar) of the summer for the entire community, on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 6-9pm at the City Hall Parking Lot, 401 Grove St. Food, entertainment and more.
Jazz Trio
Pianist Susan Sutton brings locals Piro Patton on bass and Kevin Dillon on drums to play original music and standards at Healdsburg Hotel’s Spirit Bar on Saturday, Aug. 17, 6-9pm. No cover, partial Dry Creek Kitchen menu available, 25 Matheson St.
Guit-Steel Slinger
Guitarist and singer Junior Brown brings his unusual, if not unique, double-neck guit-steel instrument to the Raven Theater Aug. 17 to play a set ranging from trucker songs to surf-guitar instrumentals. See story this issue. Tickets $40-$75 at raventheater.org/.
Festa Italia
One-day celebration of Italian grape varieties crafted by artisan producers throughout California, often undiscovered beyond Wine Country. To be held Sunday, Aug. 18, at Orsi Family Vineyards, 2306 Magnolia Dr. Tickets $95 or VIP $125, more at festaitaliahbg.com.
Surf-Rock Party
The surf theme continues with SPF 85 and the Young Barons from 6-10pm on Sunday, Aug. 18. The pub also has music Fridays and Saturdays, sometimes Tuesdays, maybe Thursdays—check out The Elephant, 177 Healdsburg Ave., www.elephantintheroompub.com.
City Council
Healdsburg’s citizen governing body meets Monday, Aug. 19. Agenda may include Grove Street improvements and formula retail store policy. Meeting starts at 6pm at 401 Grove St., prepare at www.Healdsburg.gov/agendas.
IrieFuse
Gotta love the name of this Marin County reggae group—say it out loud for best effect. The group honed their skills playing behind visiting reggae legends, now they’re on their own and play Tuesdays in the Plaza from 6-8pm, Aug. 20. Vendors offer locally sourced food for sale starting at 5pm; complimentary bike valet services available.
Blues BBQ
The Chamber of Commerce’s annual party is Wednesday, Aug. 21, at 5:30pm at Rodney Strong Vineyards. Rock and Roll “Blues” theme including live music, a wine-bottle pull, exclusive silent auction lots and more. Different shades of blue attire are recommended. Member tickets $95, non-member $125, includes dinner, dessert, wine and a live concert. Details and tickets at tinyurl.com/2ktycwhm.
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