OPENING
‘Two Gentlemen of Verona’
Two best friends, Proteus and Valentine, travel to Milan where they both fall in love with Silvia in this alfresco Shakespeare play at Bacchus Landing. The Raven Players production is set in 1950s Italy, featuring period music, fashion and pizza from the wood-fire pizza oven on site. Most Thursdays through Saturdays until Aug. 16, 7:30pm, 14210 Bacchus Landing Way.
THURSDAY, JULY 31
Upstairs
Margo Cilker lives near the Columbia River in Goldendale, Washington, with her husband, their dog and some horses. But she grew up in a place that’s no longer recognizable to her—the Santa Clara Valley, about which she has songs. Free concert with opening performer Ismay, starts at 6pm, upstairs at Little Saint, 25 North St., littlesainthealdsburg.com.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1
Dance at the Trunk
August begins with Blue Luke Andrews on Friday, Free Peoples on Saturday and Spike Sikes on Sunday. Coming up: the Coffis Brothers on Aug. 8. They’ll all be at the Elephant in the Room, 177 Healdsburg Ave., elephantintheroompub.com.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2
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. “Pioneer Wine & Agricultural Families” is this week’s topic; sometimes a large number of people attend. Free. healdsburgmuseum.org
Folk Rock
The Bluebyrds reprise the jangle and harmony of Buffalo Springfield, the Byrds, Bob Dylan, the Lovin’ Spoonful, the Beau Brummels and other folk-rock stars of the 1960s. A free show at Coyote Sonoma, 44-F Mill St., doors at 4pm, music at 5pm. coyotesonoma.com
Spirit Bar
Saturday evening music continues at the Hotel Healdsburg’s Spirit Bar, just off the lobby. Popular local vocalist Stella Heath performs American standards and French chanson, with Ian Scherer on guitar and Robbie Elfman playing saxophone and clarinet. Free, 6-9pm at the Spirit Bar; limited menu and drinks available. 25 Matheson St., drycreekkitchen.com/spirit-bar.
Funny Stuff
“Best of San Francisco Stand-Up Comedy” hopes to live up to its billing, a challenging task under the unforgiving lights of the Raven Theater. Enjoy this “comedy tour de force from some of the hottest up and coming acts in the Bay Area.” Saturday, Aug. 2, 7:30pm. Tickets $29 or $39 first six rows. raventheater.org
SUNDAY, AUGUST 3
Sundays in the Plaza returns for a quieter Sunday with Drew Harrison performing a Beatles tribute, 1-3pm. Bring picnic lunch or shop nearby for nosh.
MONDAY, AUGUST 4
City Council
First City Council meeting of the year’s second half, after a six-week layoff. Meeting starts at 6pm in Council Chambers, 401 Grove St., and online at healdsburg.gov/zoom.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 5
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 the celebrated Tom Rigney and Flambeau performing authentic Zydeco and Cajun music. Get there early to claim your space. Onsite food vendors offer locally sourced food for sale starting at 5pm, music from 6-8pm.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 8
Movies Alfresco
Make it a cine-picnic at Barbieri Brothers Park (Parkland Farms). All films begin at dusk. Tickets are not required, and audiences are welcome on a first-come, first-served basis. This week it’s the animated Puss in Boots: The Last Wish from 2022. Starts at 8:45pm, 324 Bridle Path, truewestfilmcenter.org.
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.
For additional events, visit healdsburgtribune.com/calendar.
