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‘Cinderella’
A family holiday “panto,” a family-friendly fairy tale with a taste of vaudeville, music, dance, comedy, cross dressing, over-the-top costumes, audience interaction, and irreverent humor. Tickets $10 students, $25 adults; weekend performances begin Friday, Nov. 15 and continue through Sunday, Dec. 1. raventheater.org/series/cinderella-a-family-holiday-panto.
Thursday, Nov. 14
Something Different
Among the claims for Pearl Charles is that she was born in the mythical land of Hollywood was raised on American folk music and reframes retro-fetishism as a futurist vision. Hard to argue with that description, perhaps she needs to be seen to be heard. Free show at 7pm at Second Story, upstairs at Little Saint, 24 North St.
Friday, Nov. 15
Stax City
These guys got soul, and prove it on stage every time they play. Stax City is an old-school horn-driven R&B band celebrating the music of James Brown, Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding, Tower of Power, and others. Free, dancing encouraged, 8pm at Coyote Sonoma, 44f Mill St.
Pile of Courage
Rock songwriter-guitarist John Courage shows up in trio format to kick off the weekend on Friday, Nov. 15, at Elephant in the Room, just ten bucks. The next night Steve Pile plays the room, again in trio, again $10. Shows at 8pm, 177 Healdsburg Ave., elephantintheroompub.com.
Saturday, Nov. 16
Fall in the Air
With the air crisp and autumn in full swing, it’s a good time for a visit to the Healdsburg Certified Farmers’ Market this Saturday morning. The market, featuring fresh seasonal produce, opens at 8:30am and goes till noon. Keep an eye out for comfort food, desserts and crafts for gift ideas.
Bebop and Blues
A classic saxophone quartet featuring Rob Sudduth, with Brad Buethe on guitar, Noah Schenker playing bass and Bryan Bowman on drums. Nice way to spend a Saturday night, from 6-8pm. No cover, Dry Creek Kitchen menu available at the Spirit Bar, in the lobby of Hotel Healdsburg, 25 Matheson St.
Birthday Bash
Celebrate Chad Richard’s and Chris Amberger’s birthday at Furthermore on Nov. 16, with Rainbow Jazz Collective and special guests Nate Lopez and Glenn Siegel. They’re making a night of it, from 5:30-10pm at Furthermore Wines, at 328a Healdsburg Ave.
Sunday, Nov. 17
Peptoc Party
Artists Jessica Martin and Asherah Weiss are hosting a celebration to honor the youth behind the Peptoc hotline, and their book “You Are Amazing Like A Rocket.” On Sunday from 3 – 6pm groove at a dance party with music from local student bands, shop Peptoc merch and more. Free for students and kids under 18, non-student $10- $25. At Little Saint, 25 North St.
Sparkling Soirèe
‘Tis the Season to Sparkle, so join the kick-off party hosted by Stay Healdsburg in collaboration with Barndiva restaurant. This elegant evening will showcase Healdsburg’s top sparkling wine producers including Amista, Banshee, Breathless and many more, perfectly paired with Barndiva’s Michelin-starred cuisine. From 5pm to 7pm, 231 Center St., info and tickets $95 at stayhealdsburg.com
Chamber Trio
The AYA Piano Trio was formed in 2013 at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, and has since performed across the U.S. on both recital and competition stages. The piano, violin and viola trio performs a classical repertoire, from Hayden to Ravel. Pre-concert discussion at 6:30pm, concert starts at 7pm. Tickets $35-$73, at 222 Healdsburg Ave, the222.org.
Steve Zahn Day
The idiosyncratic actor from “The White Lous,” Treme” and “Happy, Texas” in a personal appearance on Sunday at the Windsor High School Theater, 6pm. There’s also an afternoon screening of “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days” and a Q&A with Zahn at 1pm, same venue. For tickets and other information, visit truewestfilmcenter.org/
Monday, Nov. 18
City Council
The august Council of the City of Healdsburg will gather in a public meeting on Monday, Nov. 18. High on the agenda is the first public discussion of the transition from open voting for the five council members but voting by district, per the Shenkman letter. See story this issue. At Council Chambers, 401 Grove St., 6pm and online at facebook.com/cityofhealdsburg.
Wednesday, Nov. 20
Calling All Celts
Kalos takes traditional Celtic music and infuses it with elements from other musical styles, resulting in a fresh and engaging sound. See them at the Raven next Wednesday, 7:30pm, for an unforgettable concert experience. Tickets $25-$60 available at www.raventheater.org or at the door, 25 North St.
Creative Canvas
Spend the afternoon immersed in creativityin this adults class offering a step-by-step painting experience, ideal for those looking to explore their artistic side. It’s Wednesday afternoons weekly, from 1-3pm, one of the adult programs at Heartizens, 444 Moore Lane. $15 pre-register, $20 drop-in at heartizens.org/for-adults.
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