Fitch Mountain
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.
Upstairs Downstairs
Francine Schartz’s new play, The Germans Upstairs, inspired by true events, premieres this week at the Raven Theater. The audience will be seated on the stage for this intimate drama. Plays Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2pm, until Sept. 15 only. 115 North St., tickets $25, $10 students at www.raventheater.org.
Dad Country
Weekly appearances of singer-songwriters percolating just under the Hot 100, on Thursdays. Sept. 5 it’s durable (25 CDs) Damien Jurado; on Sept. 12, hear Santa Clara Valley troubadour Margo Cilker. Shows often free, start at 6pm. www.littlesainthealdsburg.com/music.
Spoken Word
Kurt Schweigman is the latest poet to read in Denise Low’s Indigenous Voices Series at The 222, on Thursday, Sept. 5. Reading and conversation starts at 7pm, $20. 222 Healdsburg Ave., www.the222.org.
Friday Night Lights
The 2024 prep football season rolls into its second week Friday, Sept. 6, when the revitalized Healdsburg Greyhounds face off against the St. Helena Saints, 7pm at Rec Park. Go Hounds!
Americana Idol
Feeling the absence of Friday Night Live, the Cloverdale Arts Alliance will present Forestville’s David Luning, a former TV talent show contestant, in a concert debuting his new album, Lessons, on Sept. 6 at 7:30pm, $40. 204 N. Cloverdale Blvd.
Farmers’ Market
Drop by the Healdsburg Farmers’ Market at North Street and Foss Creek on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 8:30am to noon, for the best local produce in the area.
Chili Cook-Off
Annual spicy savory showdown organized by the Windsor Chamber of Commerce, Saturday, Sept. 7. It’s in support of Food for Thought, and includes panel-judged winners for both traditional and homestyle chili, with live music. Noon to 4pm at the Windsor Town Green; tickets $35 adults, $10 kids, at windsorchamber.com/chili-cook-off.
Jazz Combo
The Rainbow Jazz Collective is a classic jazz combo, playing their home stage at Furthermore Wines in Healdsburg on Saturday, Sept. 7, 5-8pm, no cover but good local wine available for purchase. Music usually Thursdays through Sundays at 358-B Healdsburg Ave.
Jazz Trio
Brazilian jazz and American standards from the Stephanie Ozer Trio, in which the Sonoma pianist performs with her regulars Peter Barshay on bass and Kendrick Freeman on drums. Chill with the regular Saturday night jazz at Healdsburg Hotel’s Spirit Bar., Sept. 7, 6-9pm. No cover, partial Dry Creek Kitchen menu available, 25 Matheson St.
Season Finale
Sol Horizon will play their last show of the summer at the Elephant in the Room, Saturday, Sept. 7. Showtime 8pm, tickets $20 at the door. The “pub” frequently has music Fridays and Sundays, sometimes Tuesdays, maybe Thursdays—check out the Elephant, 177 Healdsburg Ave., www.elephantintheroompub.com.
Bach by Popular Demand
Celebrated concert organist Jonathan Dimmock returns to Healdsburg to perform a concert of all-Bach selections on Sunday, Sept. 8, at 5pm. Free performance at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 209 Matheson St., one block east of Healdsburg’s downtown Plaza.
Election Preview
Find out more about Healdsburg’s Measure O, Sonoma County Measure J and Proposition 4, and the State of California Climate Bond at this election preview held by Climate Action Healdsburg. It’s Monday, Sept. 9, at 6pm at Paul Mahder Gallery, 222 Healdsburg Ave.
Planning Commission
The city’s Planning Commission will hear a proposal for a self-service, drive-through Splash Car Wash at 1191 Healdsburg Ave. Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 6pm, 401 Grove St.
Upcoming
Sept. 14: “Pachanga & Art After Dark” highlights the local art grant recipients and celebrates Latin Heritage Month with live music, art exhibitions, food for sale, crafts, dance, children’s activities, a car show and more. Festivities in the Healdsburg Plaza and surrounding streets, Saturday from 5:30-9:30pm. This event is free and family friendly.
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/.
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