Upstairs Downstairs
Francine Schartz’s The Germans Upstairs, inspired by true events, concludes this weekend with four performances at the Raven Theater. The audience is seated on the stage for this intimate drama. The figurative curtain rises Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2pm, until Sept. 15 only. 115 North St., Thursday is pay-what-you-can, otherwise tickets $25, $10 students at www.raventheater.org.
Ralph’s Rooftop Bistro
Harmon Guest House concludes its summer “Elevated Eats” series with Healdsburg’s OG celebrity chef Ralph Tingle whipping up Chicken Thigh Paillard, Lamb Smashed Burger Sliders, Grilled Squid & Shishito Peppers among his other menu favorites (items priced separately). Thursday, Sept. 12, from 3-8pm at 227 Healdsburg Ave.
Dad Country
Weekly appearances of singer-songwriters percolating just under the Hot 100, on Thursdays. Tonight, Sept. 12, hear Santa Clara Valley troubadour Margo Cilker. Next Thursday, Sept. 19, it’s Langhorne Slim, from Pennsylvania by way of Nashville. Shows often free, start at 6pm. www.littlesainthealdsburg.com/music.
Top-Shelf Covers
The Humdingers Band brings the party to Healdsburg on Friday, Sept. 13, starting at 7pm. Six-person band features two vocalists and experienced instrumentalists to deliver classic dance tunes, no cover. Coyote Sonoma, 44F Mill St.
Farmers’ Markets
Drop by the Healdsburg Farmers’ Market at North Street and Foss Creek on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 8:30am to noon, for the best local produce in the area. Also this week on Tuesday, Sept. 17, from 9am to 12:30pm at the Healdsburg Plaza. Next week’s Tuesday, Sept. 24, market will be the final Tuesday Market of the year.
Art After Dark
“Pachanga & Art, After Dark” highlights the local art-grant recipients and celebrates Latin Heritage Month with lively pachanga music, art exhibitions, food for sale, crafts, dance, children’s activities, a car show and more. It will be free and family friendly, at Healdsburg Plaza and surrounding streets, Saturday, Sept. 14, from 5:30-9:30pm.
Guitar Jazz
Israeli jazz-artist Roni Ben-Hur blends bebop with Brazilian and Middle Eastern influences in this 222 program, including trumpeter Freddie Hendrix, bassist Harvie S and Sylvia Cuenca on drums. Saturday, Sept. 14, 7pm. 222 Healdsburg Ave., www.the222.org.
Calistoga Vocalist
Elaine Jennings crosses the Mayacamas to sing obscure material from the Great American Songbook at Furthermore Wines on Saturday, Sept. 14, 5-8pm, no cover but good local wine available for purchase. Music usually Thursdays through Sundays at 358-B Healdsburg Ave.
Intuitive Jazz
Steve Rubardt (piano), Peter Barshay (bass) and Kevin Dillon (drums) explore “swinging and intuitive modern jazz” on Saturday night, Sept. 14, at Healdsburg Hotel’s Spirit Bar, 6-9pm. No cover, partial Dry Creek Kitchen menu available, 25 Matheson St.
Unclassified R&B
Calvin Arsenia claims his music is “unclassifiable” though some might call it Kansas City R&B. Find out Saturday, Sept. 14, starting at 8pm. The next night Chicago bluesman Johnny Bergin blows in at 6pm. The “pub” frequently has music Fridays through Sundays, sometimes Tuesdays, maybe Thursdays—check out the Elephant, 177 Healdsburg Ave., www.elephantintheroompub.com.
City Council
On the agenda for this Monday, Sept. 16, meeting of the City Council are the Mill District development agreement, Climate Mobilization Strategy annual update, Reach for Home quarterly update and more. 6pm, 401 Gove St., in Council Chambers and online at facebook.com/CityofHealdsburg.
Ongoing
Through Oct. 13: The Healdsburg Museum continues its newest exhibition, “Trails to Fitch Mountain,” about the human and natural history of our local landmarks, the mountain and the river, until Oct. 13. Free admission, Wednesdays through Sundays, 11am to 4pm, 221 Matheson St.
Upcoming
Sept. 27-29: Healdsburg International Short Film Festival returns to the Raven Theater for three days of riveting shorts, filmmaker meet-and-greets, and other cinematic interactions. Judges include musician Tom Waits, filmmaker Ellie Foumbi, actor Ed Begley Jr., writer Daedalus Howell and other luminaries. Passes and schedule at healdsburgfilm.com.
Sept. 28: Foss Creek Cleanup at the Healdsburg Community Center. Breakfast from the Rotary Club 8:30-9am, clean-up crews from 9-11am, awards and lunch provided by Healdsburg Kiwanis from 11:30am to 12:30pm. For more information, contact [email protected].
Sept. 28: Windsor Day begins with a parade at 10am, followed by a festival on the Town Green with live music (a Taylor Swift tribute), kids activities, food, drinks and more.
Post events on the Tribune’s online calendar at healdsburgtribune.com/calendar and send special announcements to [email protected].
