Dad Country
Weekly appearances of singer-songwriters percolating just under the Hot 100, on Thursdays. Tonight, Sept. 19, it’s Langhorne Slim, from Pennsylvania by way of Nashville. Shows are often free, usually start at 6pm. www.littlesainthealdsburg.com/music.
Reggae Weekend
Some smokin’ Island music settles in for the autumnal equinox at the Elephant in the Room this weekend. Pazifico adds hip-hop and rock to the rolling beat on Friday, Sept. 20, 8pm, $10. The next night Junior Toots & the Fiya Squad Band lay down the legendary vibe, after an opening set by Dan Martin and the Noma Rock Steady Band. That’s a lot of music to roll into a Saturday night jam, starting at 8pm, $20. The Elephant is at 177 Healdsburg Ave., in the happening The Row, as the sign at 44 Mill Street says. Online at elephantintheroompub.com.
Farmers’ Markets
Do your shopping at the Healdsburg Farmers’ Market at North Street and Foss Creek on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 8:30am to noon, for the best fresh local produce in the area. Also this week on Tuesday, Sept. 24, will be the final Tuesday Market of the year. It’s from 9am to 12:30pm at the Healdsburg Plaza.
John, Paul, George and Christian
Guitarist Christian Foley-Bening returns to his favorite local haunt twice next week, on Saturday, Sept. 21, with his Beatles Jazz Connection, and the following Thursday, Sept. 26, with a straight-ahead trio. Both at Furthermore Wines, 5-8pm, 358-B Healdsburg Ave. No cover, good local wine available for purchase.
Doctor Blues
The John Mihalik Blues Septet makes the scene at the Spirit Bar at Hotel Healdsburg Saturday, Sept. 21. The guitarist is joined by Henry White, Mark Lightner, Jeremy Maggs, Dave Webster, Ron Masi and Travis Thayer. Music from 6-9pm, no cover, partial Dry Creek Kitchen menu available, in the lobby at 25 Matheson St.
Chansons de Piaf
The songs of Edith Piaf, as performed by the expressive local French cabaret singer Mimi Pirard (of Dgiin) with the SonoMusette band. Sunday, Sept. 22, tickets $25/$30 at the door, 2pm at Cloverdale Performing Arts Center, 209 N. Cloverdale Blvd.
‘Loving Vincent’
Local premiere of the world’s first full-length hand-painted feature film, about the final years of Vincent Van Gogh and told in his style. Screening Monday, Sept. 23, 6:30pm, to be followed at 8pm by a conversation with filmmaker Hugh Welchman. Upstairs at Little Saint, 25 North St., littlesaint.com.
Candidates’ Forum
The League of Women Voters is holding a City Council Candidates’ Forum on Wednesday, Sept. 25, from 6:30-8pm via Zoom. All five candidates will be present, and questions can be submitted online. URL is us06web.zoom.us/j/83284338915.
E Street News
This could work: A tribute band devoted to Bruce Springsteen and Huey Lewis. Friday, Sept. 27, starts at 8pm. $20 cover at Coyote Sonoma, 44F Mill St.
‘Ready for My Closeup’
The semi-annual Healdsburg International Short Film Festival returns to the Raven Theater for three days of riveting shorts, filmmaker meet-and-greets, and other cinematic interactions, Sept. 27-29. See story this issue; passes and schedule at healdsburgfilm.com.
Season Reveal
Get a sneak peek at what 2025 has in store at the Cloverdale Performing Arts Center, on Friday, Sept. 27. This free event will have some auction items and 2025 Season Subscription packages for sale, and “new perks.” From 6:30-8pm, 209 N. Cloverdale Blvd., www.cloverdaleperformingarts.com.
Habitat Restoration
Time for another Foss Creek Cleanup, in the area of the Healdsburg Community Center. It’s Saturday, Sept. 28, and includes 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 mh*******@he********.gov.
Good Neighbor Saturday
Annual Windsor Day is Sept. 28, beginning 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.
Arts Festival
The annual Healdsburg Arts Festival returns on Saturday, Sept. 28, at Plaza Park. Over 40 artists will showcase their original artwork and artisan goods, including painting, multimedia, works on paper, photography, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, fiber arts, wood and glass, plus food, wine and entertainment. The event runs all day, from 10am to 7pm, presented by the City of Healdsburg and the Healdsburg Center for the Arts.
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.
Post events on the Tribune’s online calendar at healdsburgtribune.com/calendar and send special announcements to ed****@he***************.com.
