THIS WEEKEND
Out in the Vineyard
Sonoma County’s annual Gay Wine Weekend comes to Healdsburg this year, with events in town and in the Russian River and Alexander valleys, benefiting the Sonoma County HIV/AIDS Network. Opening reception at The Lodge in Healdsburg Friday 3-6pm, winemaker dinners at various restaurants that night, winery tours on Saturday and a Twilight T-Dance at La Crema Saturday night, as well as other events. For tickets and schedule see outinthevineyard.com.
THURSDAY, JULY 17
Community Meeting
The City is holding a Community Meeting to gather input on the five projects to be included for potential grant funding from Sonoma County Transit and Climate Authority (SCTCA), including Dry Creek and Mill Street freeway interchanges, Grove Street North and others. It takes place at Abel De Luna Community Center, 6-7:30pm.
Wordplayboy
Former Jonny Fritz colleague Izaak Opatz returns the favor with a show at Little Saint on Thursday night. His songs draw upon Warren Zevon, Lucinda Williams and John Hartford influences, but he’s an original. Free, 6pm, upstairs at Little Saint, 25 North St., littlesainthealdsburg.com.
FRIDAY, JULY 18
Movie Under the Stars
Holes, an early Shia LaBeouf movie from 2003 about a mysterious desert camp for delinquents, should make for an entertaining PG family night at the Healdsburg Plaza. With Sigourney Weaver, Jon Voight and Henry Winkler, directed by Andrew Davis (The Fugitive). Bring blankets, low chairs and snacks. Free, opens at 7pm, movie after 8pm.
Dance at the Trunk
One never knows who will take the stage at the Elephant, but they’re likely to be pretty good. From reggae on Friday night (Dubcraft, $15, 8pm) to a Grateful Dead cover band on Saturday (Dead Roses, $10, 8pm) to a homegrown metal band on Sunday (Gill Brothers Band, from Cobb Mountain, $10, 7pm), they’ll all be at the Elephant in the Room, 177 Healdsburg Ave., elephantintheroompub.com.
SATURDAY, JULY 19
Farmers’ Market
The Healdsburg Certified Farmers’ Market is held on Saturdays at the West Plaza parking lot from 8:30am to noon, with a live band often onsite as well as fresh produce, proteins and more. Details at healdsburgfarmersmarket.org.
History Talks
The docents of the Healdsburg Museum once again present programs at the Plaza on Saturdays, 10am to noon. “Coming to America, Italian-style” is this week’s topic. Free.
SUNDAY, JULY 20
Alexander Valley
Monthly marketplace at Alexander Valley Vineyards on Sunday, from 10am to 2pm. A farmer’s market-style shopping experience, along with wine tastings, food and cave tours. 8644 Hwy 128.
TUESDAY, JULY 22
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
The popular summer concert series continues with Todd Morgan & the Emblems playing rock ’n’ roll. Onsite food vendors offer locally sourced food for sale starting at 5pm, music from 6-8pm.
ONGOING
Museum Exhibit
The Healdsburg Museum’s 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.
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.
UPCOMING
The Cute One
Fans of Paul McCartney or his various bands (Wings, the Beatles) will want to catch “Stroll Down Penny Lane” on Saturday, July 26, at the Raven. A live band music tour and tribute, it starts at 7:30pm, raventheater.org.
For additional events, visit healdsburgtribune.com/calendar.
