THURSDAY, JAN. 23
School Board
The Healdsburg Unified School District’s Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing for community comments and public testimony concerning the composition of potential trustee voting areas associated with the District’s transition to a by-trustee area election system. Attend the hearing at City Hall, 401 Grove St., at 6pm on Jan. 23.
FRIDAY, JAN. 24
Opening Night
Theatergoers who like their plays short—really short—might check out the Raven Players’ Raven Shorts. The show consists of eight eclectic, original, 10-minute plays by some of Sonoma County’s top playwrights. This “festival” runs for two weekends starting Jan. 24 at the Raven Theater, 115 North St. More details and tickets at raventheater.org.
Croissant Workshops
There’s probably no more room in the kitchen for these hands-on workshops on how to make fresh croissants with a few simple tools. The reason is not the cost—$159—but the bakery. It’s the same Quail & Condor that lately survived a whirlwind of attention following its NY Times selection as one of the 22 best bakeries in the country. (It’s No. 19, but it’s an alphabetical list.) Croissant class this Friday from 4-7pm, as well as Sunday Jan. 26, at Quail & Condor, 149 Healdsburg Ave. But drop by the bakery and see how to score a biscuit, or a ticket.
Don’t Forget Joni
While Bob Dylan and Joan Baez are getting all the attention, don’t forget Joni Mitchell, whose Canadian folk origins evolved in a completely different direction. Kate Foley-Beining explores the Joni Mitchell Situation by swinging the soulful songs, with Tom Shader and Kevin Dillion backing her up in an evening of jazzy Joniania. Furthermore Wines, 5:30-8:30pm, free. 328A Healdsburg Ave., furthermorewines.com/events
SATURDAY, JAN. 25
Local Laws
Spicy Vines Winery can be the last stop on a downtown walking tour, and not infrequently it hosts live music on Saturday afternoons, like this one. Sonoma’s S.R. Laws comes to perform his “tempestuous” songs, born of hard times, lonely dreams and the obligatory pilgrimage to Austin. Drop by at 3pm to 441 Healdsburg Ave.
That Same Night …
Jazz perfumes the atmosphere of Healdsburg like few other places. Every Saturday, for instance, the Spirit Bar at Hotel Healdsburg hosts a trio or quartet to lay down the sounds from bebop to Brazilian with a wide range in between. This Saturday it’s pianist Greg Hester, with saxophonist Donn Olivet and Peirre Archain on bass. Starts at 6pm, runs until 9pm, limited Dry Creek Kitchen menu available and full bar, 25 Matheson St.
Dance Opportunity
Get out and dance on Saturday night to the Sonoma Shakers and their classic rock, contemporary songs, R&B, country rock and blues standbys. Doors at 5pm, music at 7pm, food vendor on site. It’s free at Coyote Sonoma, 44F Mill St.
TUESDAY, JAN. 28
Crab Feast for Fire Relief
Local Dungeness crab season is here, and Spoonbar will hold a special Crab Feed Fundraiser, where 20% of food and wine proceeds will support Habitat for Humanity Greater Los Angeles and their ReBUILD LA initiative helping wildfire survivors rebuild their homes and lives. Only $65 per person, from 5-9pm at Spoonbar, 219 Healdsburg Ave., stayhealdsburg.com/events/crack-sip-support-a-crab-feed-for-fire-relief.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 29
Meet Mayor Mitchell
The Chamber of Commerce is holding a breakfast and mixer at Villa Chanticleer to hear from Healdsburg’s incoming mayor, Evelyn Mitchell, as she shares her vision and priorities for 2025. Tickets $55 for chamber members, nonmembers $70. 8:30-10:30am at The Villa, 900 Chanticleer Way. Contact ma*******@he********.com to learn more.
Going Electric
The City is holding a public workshop on the Electric Energy Demand Forecast, a key part of Healdsburg’s Climate Mobilization Strategy plan to meet State renewable energy and greenhouse gas reduction targets. May not be for everyone, but the light refreshments are for anyone. 5:30-7pm, healdsburg.gov/730/Climate-Change-Sustainability.
THURSDAY, JAN. 30
Winter Jazz
First night of the first Healdsburg Jazz Winter Festival, through Feb. 2. Details this issue.
SATURDAY, FEB. 1
Crab Feed
Annual Healdsburg American Legion crab feed at Villa Chanticleer, $95 “all you can eat.” Call (707) 695-2663 or 815-6983 for more information.For additional events, visit healdsburgtribune.com/calendar.
