Desert Rock
Montana-based indie band King Ropes brings their “ramshackle psychedelic Americana noise pop” to the cozy second-floor concert space at Little Saint, that vegan-food emporium at 25 North St. Doors open at 6pm on Thursday, Oct. 3; show is free, but reserve your seats at littlesainthealdsburg.com/happenings.
Design Fest
The same people who’ve been throwing San Francisco Design Week for nearly 20 years bring a mini version to Healdsburg this Friday, Oct. 4, and Saturday, Oct. 5. The first-ever “Design Healdsburg” festival will play out in various local studios—exploring interiors, architecture, landscape, lighting and art. More info and tickets at designhealdsburg.com.
Dance Party
Friends of the Healdsburg Senior Center host their annual “Celebration!” fundraiser at the center on Oct. 4, from 5-7pm. Enjoy some wine and hors d’oeuvres, enter to win lots of fun prizes and dance to bops from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. Grab your tickets in person at 133 Matheson St.
Farmers’ Market
Do your fall shopping at the weekly Healdsburg Farmers’ Market at North Street and Foss Creek. Stop by the next one on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 8:30am to noon, for the best fresh local produce in the area.
Beauty-Versary
Head up to the Nova Boutique Salon & Spa in Cloverdale at 11am on Oct. 5 to pamper yourself and celebrate the ninth anniversary of a growing local business with pedicures, “teeny tattoos,” a wine walk and more. 114 E. First St., Cloverdale.
Pumpkin Patch
For fams who love fall, Orsi Family Vineyards is hosting their annual (free) pumpkin patch day from 11am to 3pm on Oct. 5. Also on the agenda: grape stomping, face painting, lawn games, a snow-cone machine and more, 2306 Magnolia Dr. RSVP at orsifamilyvineyards.com/events.
Puppy Love
As is tradition, the Humane Society of Sonoma County will set up its notorious doggie-kissing booth at Merriam Vineyards’ fall pickup party from 1-4pm on Oct. 5. Paella will also abound. 11650 Los Amigos Rd. at the south end of town. Tickets at exploretock.com/merriamvineyards.
Bike Ride
The “Move! Healdsburg” group hosts its next community bike ride from the Healdsburg Plaza to the Dry Creek General Store and back on Sunday, Oct. 6. It will be a chill, 14-mile ride along West Dry Creek for all ages. Meet at the Plaza at 9am.
Winery Launch
Rural Healdsburg’s newest wine brand—Overshine Wine Co., replacing Armida at 2201 Westside Rd.—will host a combination launch party and harvest party on Sunday, Oct. 6, from 2-5pm. BBQ dinner and live music by MJ’s Brass Boppers. Sister wine brands Idlewild and Comunità are sure to be close at hand. Tickets at exploretock.com/armida.
Monk at the Trunk
One whole Sunday night dedicated to wily jazz legend Thelonious Monk at the Elephant in the Room pub. Spike Sikes and other local jammers will pay tribute on Oct. 6 from 6-9pm. $10 at the door, 177 Healdsburg Ave.
More Jazz Greats
That same night at The 222 a few blocks north, brilliant local father-and-son team Carlos and Gabriel Pereira will play Brazilian jazz for a “community artist showcase” at 7pm, 222 Healdsburg Ave. Tickets are $10 at the222.org.
City Council
The next meeting of the Healdsburg City Council is on Monday, Oct. 7. In addition to other city business, expect an Active Transportation Plan presentation. Starts promptly at 6pm in Council Chambers at 401 Grove St., also online at facebook.com/cityofhealdsburg.
Swing Lessons
Learn to do the East Coast Swing at The 222’s monthly dance night on Oct. 7, including an hour-long lesson and afterparty. Both classic and contemporary tunes will play from 6:30-9:30pm, 222 Healdsburg Ave. Tickets are $15 at the222.org.
Hot Topic
Healdsburg’s city housing director, Stephen Sotomayor, will discuss an increasingly hot local topic at the Senior Center next Wednesday, Oct. 9, from 1-2pm. Learn more about housing developments and opportunities here in town and discuss the pros and cons of Measure O. 133 Matheson St. Just show up!
Welcome, Weed
Solful, the first of two marijuana dispensaries with city approval to set up shop in Healdsburg, officially opens its doors to the public with a ribbon-cutting at 10am on Friday, Oct. 11. The whole weekend will be a celebratory affair inside Solful’s renovated Victorian, 465 Healdsburg Ave.
Makers Market
Back for its fourth year, the Fall Makers Market at Rodney Strong Vineyards will feature the season’s best crafts from dozens of local artisans. Stop by from noon to 4pm on Saturday, Oct. 12, at 11455 Old Redwood Hwy.
Healdsburg Crush
Before the Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience, there was Healdsburg Crush—an outdoor wine-tasting extravaganza downtown that can still boast it’s the “ONLY wine tasting event held on the Healdsburg Plaza.” (The Experience is relegated to the West Plaza Parking Lot.) More than 60 of California’s top wineries will be pouring again this year from noon to 4pm on Sunday, Oct. 13, benefitting the Boys & Girls Club. Tickets from $135-$185 at healdsburgcrush.com.
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