Graduation Day
Healdsburg High School seniors graduate on Friday, June 9, in a 7pm ceremony to be held at the high school’s athletic field. Congratulations to all graduating seniors.
Play Ball!
Prune Packers baseball continues its 2023 season with games at Rec Park, June 8-11 against various opponents. Weekday games start at 6pm at Rec Park, Sunday games at noon. $8 admission, food and beverages available for purchase. Schedule and tickets at prunepackers.org.
New Stage
The 222 live theater presentation of Chapatti, a play by Christian O’Reilly, runs through June 11 (various times). It features Ashland veterans Michael Elich and Robin Goodrin-Nordli in a two-person drama at the Paul Mahder Gallery, 222 Healdsburg Ave. Tickets and information at the222.org.
Rhythm Reception
The exhibit at the Healdsburg Center for the Arts, 334 Center St., presents work by various artists on the theme of “Rhythm.” Gallery hours 11am-5pm daily, 11am-6pm on Friday and Saturday, closed Tuesday.
Farmers’ Market
Healdsburg Certified Farmers’ Market at the West Plaza lot on Saturday, June 10, 8:30am-noon.
BloodRoot Ramble
A music and wine appreciation event at West Plaza Park from BloodRoot Winery. Saturday, June 10 from noon to 7pm. Musicians from Dad Country, with food, wine and beer available. Tickets $65 at the Bloodroot tasting room, 118 North St., or bloodrootwines.com/Wine/TheRamble.
Sunday in the Plaza
Not to be confused with the more party-hardy Tuesday at the Plaza, The Plaza hosts live picnic music on Sundays from 1-3pm until Aug. 13. This week, June 11, it features Justin Diaz (Classics/Americana).
Tuesday at the Plaza
Certified Farmers’ Market open 9am-12:30pm, and Tuesday in the Plaza music plays from 6-8pm, this week featuring Laura Benitez and the Heartache. Both events Tuesday, June 13, at the Healdsburg Plaza.
Planning Commission
The scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission for Tuesday, June 13, has been canceled. Next meeting will be June 27, 6pm at City Council Chambers, 401 Grove St. Live at healdsburg.gov/zoom at time of meeting.
Parks and Recreation
Scheduled meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission is Wednesday, June 14, 6pm at City Council Chambers, 401 Grove St. Check the city website to confirm. Also live at healdsburg.gov/zoom at time of meeting.
Young Professionals
“Leading with Influence ” is a panel discussion with Maggie Curry, Lilian Uwuseba and Kelsey Smith, moderated by Kerry Rego. Presented by Healdsburg Chamber and others. Thursday, June 15, 5:30pm, at The Lodge at Healdsburg, 1261 Grove St.
Healdsburg Jazz
25th annual Healdsburg Jazz Festival begins Saturday, June 17, with a Juneteenth celebration at the Healdsburg Plaza, 2-8pm. Artists include the Charles McPherson Quintet, the Robin Hodge Williams Gospel Choir and poet Enid Pickett. Festival continues with daily events through June 25. Tickets and information at healdsburgjazz.org.
Radio Stars
Rodney Strong Summer Concert Series begins Saturday, June 17, with Marc Cohn (“Walking in Memphis”) and Shawn Colvin (“Sunny Came Home”). At Rodney Strong Vineyards, 11455 Old Redwood Hwy., 6pm.
Fitch Mountain Footrace
Sunday, June 18 marks the 47th annual 10k race around Fitch Mountain, with an in-town 3k loop for everyone. Starts at 8am, benefits the Healdsburg Kiwanis Memorial Scholarship Fund. Registration is free at fitchmountainfootrace.org; information at Healdsburg Running Company, 333 Center St.
City Council
Healdsburg City Council will meet on Monday, June 19, for their regular twice-monthly meeting. The agenda will be posted a week before the meeting. Attend live at 401 Grove St., 6pm, or view on Facebook/CityofHealdsburg.
Filosofía Caribeña
Bay Area percussion master John Santos commands the Raven Theater stage on Monday, June 19 at 6pm. A performance with his sextet will follow the screening of the new documentary Santos: Skin to Skin by Kathryn Golden and Ashley James, which includes a Q&A with the filmmakers. Tickets $50/general, $25/student, at the door if available or raventheater.org.
