UNTIL JULY 13
‘School of Rock’
The Raven Players present the stage version of the hit Jack Black film School of Rock, with new music by Andrew Lloyd Weber and book by Julian Fellowes. See review in this issue. Weekends until July 13, with special “pay-what-you-can” on Thursday, July 3. For details and tickets see raventheater.org.
THURSDAY, JULY 3
Art Night
First Thursdays through December, the Chamber of Commerce sponsors a local gallery celebration called ArtNite Healdsburg. Twenty galleries are participating, plus multiple downtown dining partners offer specials to accompany. From 5-7pm, including Thursday, July 3. For details see artnitehealdsburg.com.
Windsor Kaboom
Annual July 3 fireworks party in Windsor. Gates open at 4pm, Keiser Park, 700 Windsor River Rd. Admission is charged ($10 adults, $5 for kids), bring lawn chairs or blankets, soda, water, cameras and small coolers. Glass bottles, outside alcohol, barbecues and other items including fireworks and drones are prohibited. townofwindsor.ca.gov/1019/July-3rd-Fireworks
FRIDAY, JULY 4
Duck Dash
Independence Day begins in Healdsburg at 10am with the traditional Kids Parade and Duck Dash, live music and activities for all including games, races and music from Court ’n’ Disaster, the Russian River Ramblers and the Healdsburg Community Band. Enjoy free lemonade, hot dogs, snow cones, popcorn and street corn at the Plaza until 1pm. Presented by the City of Healdsburg in partnership with Rotary Club of Healdsburg Sunrise. healdsburgrotary.org
American Legion Fireworks
Back again this year is the highly anticipated Independence Day Fireworks show at the high school, presented by American Legion Post 111. Fireworks will be launched from the sports fields at University and Monte Vista. Spectator seating will not be available on the fields so look for viewing areas close by like Fitch Mountain Elementary campus. Details at healdsburg.gov/1054/Independence-Day-Fireworks.
SATURDAY, JULY 5
Farmers Market
The Healdsburg Certified Farmers’ Market is held on Saturdays at the West Plaza parking lot from 8:30am to noon. Details at healdsburgfarmersmarket.org.
History Talks
The docents of the Healdsburg Museum once again present programs at the Plaza on Saturdays, 10am to noon. “Treasures of the Museum’s Collection” is this week’s topic. Free.
Brush with Wildlife
Art exhibit at the Upstairs Gallery, featuring the work of Ron Sumner, a technical illustrator who became a fine-arts painter. Join Sumner and Bev Haley in a reception on Saturday, from 3-6pm, to celebrate the show and the Gallery’s 28th anniversary. Exhibit continues until July 27, 306 Center St.
Russian City Ramblers
Celebrate Fourth of July weekend in Dry Creek with jazz from the Russian River Ramblers, featuring DCV founder Dave Stare. Since 1992 this talented group has captured the spirit of early New Orleans jazz. Saturday, noon to 4pm, tickets start at $30. At Dry Creek Vineyard, 3770 Lambert Bridge Rd., drycreekvineyard.com/events.
Willie Waldman’s 60th
Blues/R&B/hip-hop trumpeter Willie Waldman moved to jazz when he launched his solo career. Many guest artists, including Norwood Fisher (Fishbone), are expected for his big day. Start time is 8pm, tickets $25 plus fees at elephantintheroompub.com.
SUNDAY, JULY 6
Sundays in the Plaza
For a mellow alternative to Tuesday’s big party, come picnic on the Plaza on Sundays from 1-3pm and enjoy acoustic blues from the Real Sarahs. Free.
TUESDAY, JULY 8
Farmers’ Market
Healdsburg Certified Farmers’ Market is held on Tuesdays on Plaza and Center streets surrounding the Plaza, in addition to the usual Saturday market. 9am till 12:30pm, Tuesdays until Sept. 30.
Tuesdays in the Plaza
Popular summer concert series continues with cumbia and tropical from La Luz Roja de Beto Campillo. Food vendors offer locally sourced food for sale starting at 5pm, music from 6-8pm.
ONGOING
Free Wine Tastings
Wilson Wines offers complimentary tastings at several area wineries through the end of August, including Matrix, Mazzocco, Pezzi King, Rockpile and Wilson. Several of the wineries have downtown Healdsburg tasting rooms. Details at wilsonwinery.com/visit.
Museum Exhibit
The Healdsburg Museum’s exhibit “Pomo Weavers Society” includes displays of baskets, artwork, dresses and regalia by local Indigenous artists. Open Wednesdays through Sundays, 11am to 4pm, 221 Matheson St., healdsburgmuseum.org.
For additional events, visit healdsburgtribune.com/calendar.
