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.
Second Story
Americana artists appear almost every Thursday upstairs at Little Saint, including the bluesy Marty O’Reilly on Aug. 29, and durable troubadour Damien Jurado on Sept. 5. 25 North St., littlesainthealdsburg.com/music.
Last Dance
Hey Jude, a Beatles tribute band, plays all the hits at the Windsor Town Green on Thursday, Aug. 29. This will be the final Summer Night on the Green this year. The Farmers’ Market starts at 5pm, the music plugs in from 6-8pm.
Friday Climax
San Francisco’s Stone Foxes play rock & roll this week at Cloverdale’s final Friday Night Live show of the year, Aug. 30. Street fair 6pm, live music 7-9:30pm.
Friday Night Lights
The 2024 prep football season gets underway Friday, Aug. 30, as the revitalized Healdsburg Greyhounds face off against the Cloverdale Eagles, 7pm at Rec Park. Go Hounds!
Double Header
Count ’em: Not one, but two bands for the price of none on Friday, Aug. 30. The Harvest Band plays a mix of Motown/soul/rock-n-roll, while the Remedies bring the excitement of classic rock to the Coyote Den stage. Free show runs from 6-8:30pm, with food vendors on site at Coyote Sonoma, 44f Mill St.
History Talks
Healdsburg Museum docents bring the past to life with these Saturday talks at the Gazebo. From 10-10:30am enjoy an introductory program, “From Pomo Village to Destination Healdsburg,” followed by an hour-long deeper dive into the history of Healdsburg.
Farmers’ Market
Drop by the Healdsburg Farmers’ Market at North Street and Foss Creek on Saturday, Aug. 31, 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.
Jazz Trio
New tunes and old tunes made new by Doug Morton (piano and flugelhorn), Josh Fossgreen (bass) and Kendrick Freeman (drums) att Healdsburg Hotel’s Spirit Bar. Saturday, Aug. 31, 6-9pm. No cover, partial Dry Creek Kitchen menu available, 25 Matheson St.
Blues Blaster
End August at the Elephant with Volker Strifler, Saturday, Aug. 31, at 8pm, $15 cover ($20 at the door). The pub also has music Fridays and Sundays, sometimes Tuesdays, maybe Thursdays—check out the Elephant, 177 Healdsburg Ave., www.elephantintheroompub.com.
Labor Day
Many government offices, schools and banks will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2, for Labor Day, the U.S. federal holiday to honor and recognize the American labor movement.
City Council
Tuesday, Sept. 3 is the date for the next City Council meeting, due to the holiday. Meetings start at 6pm, comments from the public are accepted only in the Council Chambers at 401 Grove St., not at the online viewing sites, on Zoom (www.healdsburg.gov/zoom) or Facebook (www.facebook.com/cityofhealdsburg).
Monday Night Dance
A new program at The 222—dance classes and party on the first Monday of each month, starting Sept. 2. Dances are programmed by Lily Thrailkill, a dancer with roots in East Coast Swing and blues fusion. Starts at 6:30pm, with the first half hour given over to instruction and then dancing to a DJ’d medley of classic and contemporary tunes until 9:30pm. $15 adult, free for students 18 and under. 222 Healdsburg Ave., the222.org.
Starting Thursday
The Germans Upstairs will open its two-week run at the Raven Performing Arts Theater. It’s the premiere of a new play by Francine Schwartz based on a true family story dating from the Occupation of Paris, 1940. Audience will be seated on the stage with the actors performing in the center for this moving story of human struggles in a world war. Tickets $25, $10 students; performances 7:30pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 2pm on Sundays from Sept. 5 through Sept. 15. Tickets at www.raventheater.org.
Chili Cook-Off
Annual spicy savory showdown organized by the Windsor Chamber of Commerce, Saturday, Sept. 7. It’s in support of Food for Thought, and includes panel-judged winners for both traditional and homestyle chili, with live music. Noon to 4pm at the Windsor Town Green; tickets $35 adults, $10 kids, at windsorchamber.com/chili-cook-off.
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