Murder in Two Acts
Final weekend in Healdsburg for Ira Levin’s Deathtrap, the longest running comedy-thriller on Broadway. Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2pm. Tickets and times at raventheater.org.
Unusual Halloween
The Ghost Quartet at The 222, Friday through Sunday, promises something more than your usual ghost story. It’s a musical exploration of themes, forms and styles, described as “a song cycle about love, death, and whiskey” by its creator, Dave Malloy. The five performers also play various instruments, such as dulcimer, metallophone, erhu, Celtic harp and others. It comes to Healdsburg courtesy of The 222’s drama programmer, Aldo Billingslea. Tickets range from free for students 18 and under, to $105 for premium seating. Starts 7pm Friday and Saturday, 2pm on Sunday. 222 Healdsburg Ave., the222.org.
Wonder Bread
Nothing says Halloween quite like a disco cover band, and few are as good at it as Wonder Bread 5. Come early to enjoy beats from DJ Rey_Luv and take advantage of drink specials. Dress to impress in costumes for a chance to win prizes. Friday, Oct. 25, doors at 6pm, show at 9pm. $35, at Coyote Sonoma, 44F Mill St.
Pumpkin Festival
Time for the annual celebration of seasonal squash at the Healdsburg Certified Farmers’ Market on Saturday, Oct. 26. Pumpkin carving, pumpkin decorations and costume competitions (each divided by age groups) start when the market opens at 8:30am, and the fun continues until noon at the West Plaza parking lot. Full details at healdsburgfarmersmarket.org/pumpkin-festival-2024.
Kitchen Confidential
Restaurateur Camilla Marcus comes to Little Saint to launch her new book, “My Regenerative Kitchen,” on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10am to noon. Moderated by Little Saint Farm’s director, Samantha Gregory, this discussion will explore Camilla’s vision of sustainability, regenerative agriculture and reducing food waste—all while celebrating the joy of eating well. Free; books available for purchase from Copperfield’s on-site. 25 North St.
Drug Takeback
Saturday, Oct. 26, is National Prescription Drug Takeback day, sponsored by the DEA. Dispose of unneeded, unwanted, outdated prescriptions from 10am to 2pm at the Healdsburg Police Station, 238 Center St. No questions asked.
Flamin’ Groovies
One of the original San Francisco bands, the Flamin’ Groovies are resurrected on Saturday night, Oct. 26, at the Elephant in the Room. Formed in 1965, the garage band evolved toward British invasion and Dave Edmunds power pop. Their hiatus began in 1995, their second life in 2013. With The Happys; tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door, 8pm at 177 Healdsburg Ave.
Día de Muertos
The seasonal celebration of Dia de Muertos is Sunday, Oct. 27, once again presented by Corazón Healdsburg and the City at Plaza Park. It will include an altar to honor loved ones who have passed with an ofrenda, plus live music, a classic car show with “trunk-or-treat,” engaging activities for children, and a variety of food and beverages available for purchase. Noon to 6pm.
Irish Bluegrass
JigJam makes the case that bluegrass is Irish music on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at The Raven. The four-man band sings and plays the familiar instruments with a decided accent, and is gaining fans on both sides of the Atlantic. This is their first local appearance; tickets $30-$75, show starts at 7:30pm, 115 North St.
Halloween Balladeer
Max Gomes has been rubbing shoulders with the cosmic cowboys of New Mexico for over a decade, and he’s ready to break out. See him free at Second Story, Little Saint’s upstairs venue, on Thursday, Oct. 31, starting at 7pm. 25 North Street.
Commission Recruitment
The city’s new Arts & Culture Commission is filling its first class of seven members, plus a youth commissioner. “The Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council and the Community Services Director to carry out the vision, goals, and strategies outlined in the City’s Arts and Culture Master Plan,” reads the job description at healdsburg.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=661. Applicants accepted until Nov. 6.
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