Opening
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“Toys on the Go” is the theme of a new exhibition at Healdsburg Museum, featuring toy vehicles collected by the late Steve Castelli. It includes pretty much everything that goes, from trikes to trains, and is enhanced by a model train display from enthusiast Wayne Padd. Opens Dec. 5 and continues through Jan. 19, Wednesdays through Sundays, 11am to 4pm. 221 Matheson St.
Thursday, Dec. 5
Dine Out for Life
The annual dine-and-donate event at Sonoma County restaurants to benefit Food for Thought. Participating Healdsburg restaurants include Agave Mexican, Baci Café and Wine Bar, Drewish Deli, Gallina D’Oro, Lo & Behold Bar + Kitchen, Spoonbar. Others in the county listed here fftfoodbank.org/dining-out-for-life.
Housing Forum
“Know Your Rights” is the title of the Healdsburg Housing Forum, held Thursday at the Community Center for both tenants and landlords. An informative panel discussion on understanding rights and resources in today’s housing landscape. 6-7:30pm, 1557 Healdsburg Ave.
Griffo and Gill
Old Crow Medicine Show veteran Gill Landry brings a night of musical expression to the Second Story stage, accompanied by local distillery Griffo for specialty craft cocktails. Another in a notable series of often free concerts on Thursdays, from 6-9pm, at Little Saint, 25 North St., littlesainthealdsburg.com.
Friday, Dec. 6
Merry Healdsburg
Celebrate the holidays with the annual tree lighting and other “winter wonderland” events, including carriage rides, a holiday night market, a live performance from the Sugarplums and more. Santa will be available for selfies. Friday night, Dec. 6, 5-9pm, at Healdsburg Plaza.
Bennett Friedman
The SRJC jazz instructor plays twice at Furthermore this weekend. On Friday night he sits in with the Jeff Pierce Quartet (making it a quintet), and on Saturday he fronts a trio. Both shows from 5:30–8:30pm, no cover, 328-A Healdsburg Ave.
Saturday, Dec. 7
Fall In the Air
The Countdown is on to the final Saturday Healdsburg Certified Farmers’ Market of the year (Dec. 21). Fresh local produce, holiday food and craft items; a great place to catch up with weekly friends. From 8:30am to noon in the West Plaza Parking Lot.
Sip & Shop
The Healdsburg Chamber has persuaded its members to support a Saturday afternoon Holiday Sip & Shop, this time with bites from food vendors as well as tastes from tasting rooms. $50 ticket includes access to every stop on the map, starting from Craftwork, 445 Center St., 4pm.
Son of Johnny
The Elephant in the Room features the new Nick Otis Orchestra, led by the drummer whose styles incorporate elements of jazz, blues and rock. The band includes members of the legendary Johnny Otis Show for the most authentic R&B around. Saturday night starting at 8pm, $10 cover. 177 Healdsburg Ave., elephantintheroompub.com.
‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’
A perfect family night of music at the Raven: Pianist Adam Shulman, with John Wiitala (bass) and James Gallagher (drums), pay tribute to Bay Area jazz legend Vince Guaraldi and the soundtrack to Charles Schulz’s 1965 holiday classic. Tickets for the 7:30pm Saturday show start at $15 for under 12, $30 general and up to $70 for the front row. At the Raven Performing Arts Theater, 115 North St.
222 Jazz
David Weiss is one of the founders of the Cookers, a modern incarnation of the great bebop lineup. He steps out front with his Sextet, which is as fine a lineup of today’s jazz stalwarts as one might hope for. It features Myron Walden on alto saxophone and E.J. Strickland on drums, with David Bryant on piano, Essiet Essiet on bass and Michael Zilber on tenor saxophone. A show that’s sure to stimulate and to please. 7pm show at The 222, tickets free for under 18, up to $80. Paul Mahder Gallery, 222 Healdsburg Ave., the222.org.
Ladies’ Night
The always entertaining Poyntlyss Sistars put on their rockin’ show on Saturday night at Coyote Sonoma. These girls bring it every time, from ’50s do-wop to Taylor Swift. Showtime is 7pm, tickets only $10 plus fees; 44-F Mill St.
Sunday, Dec. 8
Senior Breakfast
The Healdsburg Senior Center hosts a Senior Appreciation Dinner each year, open to Healdsburg residents and members of the Senior Center. This Sunday, Dec. 8, 1:30pm, seniors are invited to join the group at Villa Chanticleer. Dinners available for delivery for those who can’t make it. Stop by the senior center or call at (707) 431-3324 to RSVP.
Holiday Concert
The Healdsburg Community Band kicks off its 42nd season with its annual Holiday Concert, free at the Raven, 5pm. Gary Johnson conducts the program featuring holiday favorites such as “Sleigh Ride” and “White Christmas” as well as his own composition, “Harvest Chorale.”
Fungal Forays
Five times over the next two months, Relish Culinary Adventures lives up to its name with wild mushroom forays and accompanying lunch, at a private property not far from Healdsburg. Experts and chefs David Campbell and Julie Schreiber know the turf (and duff), so expect an elevated-sensory four hours, starting at 10am. Dates are Dec. 8 and 21; and Jan. 3 and 26, and Feb. 8, 2025. $225. More details at relishculinary.com/class_schedule.htm.
City Business
Commissions
Both the Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday and the Parks and Recreation Commission on Thursday have been canceled.
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