Double Bill
Two musical acts share the Second Story stage on Thursday, Dec. 14. German singer Hayfitz opens for Sarah Walk, a Minneapolis performer and pianist. No cover; doors open at 6pm, music starts at 7pm. Upstairs at Little Saint, 25 North St.
SoloRio
Americana “rock stone soup collaboration” from Cotati plays at The 222 on Friday, Dec. 15 (new date), at 7pm. Tickets $25 students to $65, available at the222.org. The 222 stage is located inside Paul Mahder Gallery, 222 Healdsburg Ave.
Ellie’s Back
North Bay Music Awards winner Ellie James returns to Healdsburg on Friday, Dec. 15, for another night at Elephant in the Room, 177 Healdsburg Ave. Show starts at 8pm, tickets $10 at the door.
Farmers’ Market
The next-to-last Saturday Healdsburg Farmers’ Market this year is Saturday, Dec. 16, from 8:30am to noon at the West Plaza parking lot. Singer and guitarist Hank Levine will be on hand to provide tunes for holiday shopping. Final market this year is Dec. 23.
Posada Party
The first Healdsburg Library Posada will take place on Saturday, Dec. 16, from 11am to 2pm. It will be a family event with Spanish Music & Movement instruction and music from Sabor de mi Cuba, as well as tamales for lunch, a photo booth, holiday picture frame crafts and more. The library is located at 139 Piper St.
Open Studio
Two of Healdsburg’s favorite local artists, painter Jessica Martin and woodworker Sébastien Pochan, will share an open studio date on Saturday, Dec. 16, from 1-4pm. Visits by appointment also available. 831 Fitch St.
Gypsy Jazz
Take a break from holiday shopping to hear Ian Scherer with Trevor Kinsell and Emily Froberg, a.k.a. the Gypsy Trio, for perky Django Reihhard-influenced material. Always a popular show, from 5-8pm at Furthermore Wines, 358 Healdsburg Ave., no cover.
Hotel Jazz
Playing selections from the Great American Songbook, Brazilian classics and jazz standards is the Francis Vanek Trio, with Vanek on saxophone, Randy Vincent on guitar and Peter Barshay on bass. Saturday, Dec. 16, 6-9pm, 25 Matheson St., no cover.
Petty’s Journey
A pair of tribute bands plays on Saturday, Dec. 16, at Coyote Sonoma. Journey’s Edge headlines, featuring the songbook of classic rock group Journey, with Petty Rocks opening with a set of Tom Petty’s heartbreaking hits. Presale $20, tickets are $25 at the door. 44 Mill St.
City Council
New mayor and vice mayor selected, and council appointments made, at the last City Council meeting of the year on Monday, Dec. 18, starting at 6pm. City Hall Council Chamber, 401 Grove St.
Senior Commission
The city’s Senior Citizens Advisory Commission is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, Dec. 20, at 4pm. Location is the Council Chambers 401 Grove St.
Dad Country
Thursday, Dec. 21, finds Cooper Kenward playing upstairs at Little Saint. He’s a local, from St. Helena, and brags he writes warm feel-good-even-if-you-feel-bad songs. No cover, show starts at 7pm, 25 North St.
Winter Break
Healdsburg Unified School District schools will have a minimum day on Thursday, Dec. 21, followed by the beginning of winter break starting on Friday. School resumes almost two weeks later on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024.
City Offices Holiday
The City of Healdsburg’s offices at 401 Grove St. will be closed for the holiday season from Friday, Dec. 22, through Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. Offices will reopen on Jan. 3 at 7:30am. For water, electric, wastewater or street emergencies call (707) 431-7000; for emergencies call 911.
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