Thursday, Dec. 26,
Hanukkah
Join a community candle lighting on Thursday, Dec. 26, organized by the new organization Jewish Healdsburg. Gather in the Plaza beginning at 5pm for the lighting of the second candle of the menorah at 5:30pm. The Hanukkah celebration will continue until 7pm at Acorn Café. All are welcome, please RSVP at jewishhealdsburg.org/rsvp.
Friday, Dec. 27
Blues Revue
Here’s something a little different for the tasting room: a blues revue called RambleTone at Furthermore Wines on Friday night, from 5:30-8:30pm. No cover, 328-A Healdsburg Ave.
Weekend at Bernie’s
Start the weekend off right at the Elephant as Weekend at Bernie’s plays rock, funk and R&B. The well-seasoned quintet plays the Elephant in the Room on Friday night, 8-11pm. Cover is $10 at the door, 177 Healdsburg Ave.
Saturday, Dec. 28
Second Story
A rare Saturday concert at the Second Story stage with singer-songwriter Sean Hayes, a veteran of Irish to R&B bands and styles. Tickets are $35, from 7-10pm, at Little Saint, 25 North St., littlesainthealdsburg.com.
Lobby Jazz
Congratulations on surviving another Christmas, now just hang out in the Hotel Healdsburg lobby for a while as the Trevor Kinsel Trio delivers jazz standards with a twist. The bassist is joined by Lauren “Spike” Klein on drums and Ian Scherer on guitar. Music 6-9pm, no cover, limited menu available, 25 Matheson St.
Country Duo
Former Santa Rosans Dallas Caroline and Justin Peterich moved to Nashville and joined forces to create danceable music with country soul. Tickets $20 for this Dec. 28 show, starts at 7pm, Coyote Sonoma, 44-F Mill St.
Monday, Dec. 30
Puppet Art Theater
“The Boy Who Cried Wolf” is dramatized by the Puppet Art Theater, the classic tale of a prankster who gets his comeuppance. With snowy surprises, silly mishaps and plenty of laughs, this holiday romp puts a fun twist on the classic tale. It’s performed once at 11am on Monday in the Multipurpose Room of the Healdsburg Community Center, 1557 Healdsburg Ave.
New Year’s Eve,
Dec. 31
Have a Laugh
The Raven Theater is trying something new this year, a comedy festival for New Year’s Eve. Headliner is Frankie Marcos, winner of the 2024 San Francisco Comedy Competition, with two runners-up, Marcus Howard and Shaheen Khal, warming up the crowd. Show is 8-10pm, tickets are $40-$75, the Raven is at 115 North St., raventheater.org.
Coyote Sonoma
The New Year’s Eve “Glitter & Grooves Bash” at Coyote Sonoma delivers the Funky Dozen and their high-energy funk, soul and party classics. “Sparkly attire encouraged—come dressed to dazzle and get ready for an unforgettable celebration!” Doors open at 6pm, music starts at 9pm, champagne toast comes at midnight. Tickets $45-$55 at bit.ly/3XEJhVX. Coyote Sonoma, 44-F Mill St.
Elephant in the Room
Of course the Elephant is in for the long haul, with the John Courage Trio making the noise starting at 9pm, with special guest Schlee, free appetizers and hot cocoa at midnight. $20, 177 Healdsburg Ave.
For additional New Year’s Eve and related events, see the accompanying article or visit the Calendar link at healdsburgtribune.com.
Ongoing
“Vroom! Toys on the Go,” this year’s holiday exhibition at Healdsburg Museum, features toy vehicles collected by the late Steve Castelli and a model train display from Wayne Padd. Continues through Jan. 19 and definitely worth a visit, Wednesdays through Sundays, 11am to 4pm. 221 Matheson St.
Closures
City of Healdsburg offices are closed through Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. They will reopen for business on Monday, Jan. 6, including a City Council meeting that night, to include the second public hearing of the redistricting issue. 6pm, 401 Grant St. and online at healdsburg.gov/zoom.
Post events on the Tribune’s online calendar at healdsburgtribune.com/calendar and send special announcements to ed****@he***************.com.
