The Weekend
Museum Exhibit
The Healdsburg Museum’s Day of the Dead bilingual exhibition celebrates the holiday with an ofrenda (altar), art and traditional clothing from around Mexico. The exhibition is now open and runs through Sunday, Nov. 10, 11am to 4pm. Free admission.
Friday, Nov. 8
History Talks
The Museum Docents will present a special Veterans Day weekend “Healdsburg on the Home Front” History Talk on Friday, Nov. 8, from 1-2:30pm. Learn what life was like here and how locals responded. Hosted by and held at the Healdsburg Senior Center, 133 Matheson St.
Seniors Brunch
A Veterans Day brunch to honor those who served, from 11am to 12:30 pm at the Senior Center. Complimentary for 60 and over, at 133 Matheson St.
Final Game
Parents, friends and fans can demonstrate their support as the Healdsburg High Greyhounds end their eventful 2024 football season at Rec Park on Friday night with a game against the Sonoma Valley Dragons. The Dragons are leading the Redwood League with a 5-0 record; the Hounds are in the cellar with the opposite. But Healdsburg has shown some decided improvements this year, winning three games early in the season and losing last week by a single point (See story this issue). Everybody up for the kick-off at 7pm.
Prince Tribute
When Doves Cry is an eight-piece Prince tribute band, “performing the songs as Prince wrote them.” Doors at 6pm, music at 8pm, tickets $35, at Coyote Sonoma, 44F Mill St.
Saturday, Nov. 9
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 pumpkin-spice desserts and crafts for gift ideas.
Smart Cycling
Learn how to improve bike-handling skills, safe lane positioning and other skills, and meet fellow cyclists in this Saturday 9am event at the Healdsburg Community Center, sponsored by Move! Healdsburg and the Sonoma County Bike Coalition. Registration at bikesonoma.org.
CD Premiere
Catharsis is a jazz quartet led by Grammy Award-winning trombonist Ryan Keberle that blends jazz with elements of chamber music, indie rock and South American folk. They will launch their new album on Saturday night at The 222, a show that’s sure to raise eyebrows and intrigue. Show starts at 7pm, tickets start at $35 and head up to $85, under 18 free. 222 Healdsburg Ave., the222.org.
Get Kinky
Jermaine, lead singer for the Kinky Brothers from Portland, shows up at the Elephant to do his hip-hop, loop, emcee thing for the Healdsburg crowd. Show at 8pm, 177 Healdsburg Ave., elephantintheroompub.com.
Sunday, Nov. 10
Eclectic Guitar
Adam Lieb performs a mix of his unique tunes Sunday afternoon at Spicy Vines, a tasting room just outside the downtown core but walking distance to everything. The winery offers local wines of cabernet, chardonnay and a Best of Healdsburg-winning rosé. Music from 3-6pm, no cover, 441 Healdsburg Ave.
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.
Monday, Nov. 11
Veterans Day Events
The Healdsburg Sunrise Rotary is hosting a free breakfast for veterans and their families at Villa Chanticleer, with a guest speaker, at Villa Chanticleer starting at 8pm. Afterward, the American Legion Sotoyome Post 111 will hold a Veterans Day ceremony on the Plaza at 10am. A second ceremony will be held at the Windsor Town Green starting at 11am.
Next Week
Creative Canvas
Spend the afternoon immersed in creativity in this adults-only class offering a step-by-step painting experience, ideal for those looking to explore their artistic side. It’s Wednesday afternoon 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.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission holds a regular meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 13, starting at 6pm. Many of the issues Healdsburg residents are concerned about come before the Planning Commission first, so it’s a good one to pay attention to. At Council Chambers, 401 Grove St.
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