ONGOING
Raven Players
Through May 25, the Raven Players present Home, I’m Darling, Laura Wade’s dark comedy about the perfect 1950s housewife. Tickets at raventheater.org or at the door, 115 North St., 7:30pm.
Museum Exhibit
The Healdsburg Museum’s new exhibit, “Pomo Weavers Society” includes baskets, artwork, dresses and regalia by local Indigenous artists. Open Wednesdays through Sundays, 11am to 4pm, 221 Matheson St., healdsburgmuseum.org.
THURSDAY, MAY 22
Twilight Parade
Join the community for a historic evening parade through the streets of Healdsburg, featuring a lively mix of colorful floats, spirited community groups and festive performers. The annual parade, from 6-8pm, kicks off the annual Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair that runs through Saturday, May 24.
Future Farmers Fair
As the Twilight Parade wraps up, head over to Rec Park, where the festivities continue with the official kick-off of the much-anticipated Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair, with animal judging, auction, clowns, gangway and food vendors Friday and Saturday. Open 9am to 10:30pm daily.
FRIDAY, MAY 23
‘The Burdens’
Two-weekend run of Matt Schatz’s ‘The Burdens,’ a two-actor comedy about a mentally abusive grandfather and other family foibles. Fridays and Saturdays 7pm, Sundays 2pm, through June 1 at The 222, 222 Healdsburg Ave., $35-$105 at the222.org.
Fargo Brothers
Imagine a roots rock band 40 years old and going strong, seasoned in live shows from border to border. Then imagine it’s free. Friday, 6pm, at Coyote Sonoma, 44F Mill St., coyotesonoma.com.
SATURDAY, MAY 24
Farmers’ Market
This Saturday the Healdsburg Certified Farmers’ Market returns to the West Plaza parking lot, after a week in the verdant square at the heart of Healdsburg. It’s at the usual time, from 8:30am to noon. Details at healdsburgfarmersmarket.org.
Calistoga Nightingale
Elaine Jennings “puts the ‘zazz’ in pizazz,” according to the Weekly Calistogan. She’ll bring a jazz combo to Furthermore Wines on May 24 from 5:30-8:30pm, 328-A Healdsburg Ave., furthermorewines.com/events.
SUNDAY, MAY 25
‘Louis’
A “not-so-silent” movie of Louis Armstrong’s early life in New Orleans that “pays homage to Louis Armstrong, Charlie Chaplin, beautiful women and the birth of jazz.” Screened with live musical accompaniment by trumpeter Wynton Marsalis, pianist Cecile Licad and an 11-piece ensemble. One night only, 7pm at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, lutherburbankcenter.org.
MONDAY, MAY 26
Holiday Closure
The City of Healdsburg’s offices will be closed on Monday in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. City offices reopen on Tuesday at 7:30pm.
Dance!
Opening May 26 is the Healdsburg Art Gallery’s June exhibit, “Dance!”, with Sonoma County artist Laura Roney’s new oils exploring dance in various forms. The Stairway Showcase presents Karen Miller’s “Singing With Color.” On Saturday May 31 join Laura Roney and Karen Miller for a reception from 3–5 pm. Upstairs at Levin & Co., 306 Center St., levinbooks.com.
Rhythms of Little Saint
The vegan restaurant on North Street with the upstairs music venue has settled into a pattern. Thursday night shows are usually free—such as Anna Moss on the 22nd. Sunday or Monday night is the headline show; this week it’s Sunday with Goldie Boutiliere. The singer from Cape Breton boasts a bio that is a veritable atlas of cross-currents, from glam to melancholy, Nova Scotia to Lollapalooza. Tickets $25, Little Saint, 25 North St., littlesainthealdsburg.com.
TUESDAY, MAY 27
Tuesdays Farmers’ Market
Healdsburg Certified Farmers’ Market continues Tuesdays on Plaza and Center streets surrounding the Plaza, while continuing the usual Saturday market as well. 9am until 12:30pm, Tuesdays until Sept. 30, healdsburgfarmersmarket.org.
Tuesdays in the Plaza
Summer begins with the first Tuesday in the Plaza, featuring an eclectic line-up of bands assembled to please an array of musical interests. It all begins May 27 with Norteño music from Los Cadetes de Memo Cavada. Food vendors will be on-hand to offer locally sourced food for sale starting at 5pm, music from 6-8pm.
For additional events, visit healdsburgtribune.com/calendar.
