Community
Season to Sparkle
The Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce slapped a brand on their holiday events, “Season to Sparkle,” and it’s now underway. Tonight hear Adam Lieb at Furthermore Wines (338a Healdsburg Ave.), on Friday Nov. 21 choose between a dinner party with music at Longboard Vineyards (5 Fitch St.), or a brut rosé release party at Marine Layer (308b Center St.). Many more events including dining and lodging specials until Dec. 31. stayhealdsburg.com/a-season-to-sparkle
‘Chími Nu’am’
The Karuk term for “Let’s eat!” forms the title of the new book by Sara Calvosa Olson, who reimagines some of the oldest foods in California for home cooks today. On Friday, she will share delicious and inventive takes on Native food styles from across California (plus a few samples will be available). Food sovereignty and its importance to the Karuk community—and everyone who eats—is another aspect of this talk. Her book will be available for purchase. Nov. 21, 7pm, $20 at 222 Healdsburg Ave.
Farmer’s Market
Final month: Starting at 8:30am on Saturday Nov. 22, the Healdsburg Certified Farmers’ Market will be held at the West Plaza parking lot. The Saturday weekly produce and crafts market continues only until Dec. 20.
Holiday Boutique
Episcopal Church Women of St. Paul’s Church present a Holiday Boutique featuring jewelry, upscale housewares and homemade goodies of all kinds. All of the monies raised will go to improvements to the church facility. It’s Saturday Nov. 22 from 10am to 2pm, entrance at 209 Matheson St.
Here Comes Turkey Trot
The Healdsburg Turkey Trot tradition continues with a 5k fun run/walk on Thanksgiving Day at 8am. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Healdsburg Sunrise, entry $25 to benefit the “Live Like Drew” Drew Esquivel Scholarship. Start and finish are at 333 Center St. in front of Healdsburg Running Company. Register at tinyurl.com/mr76tw63.
Music
Dad Country
Weekly free concerts on Thursdays in the upstairs hall at Little Saint. On Thursday Nov. 20 it’s the band Delicate Steve. Extra Friday Nov. 21 show with Colorado’s Jobi Roccio, also free. Doors open at 6pm, music starts at 7pm, at Little Saint, 25 North St., littlesainthealdsburg.com.
SRJC Jazz
Saxophonist and educator Bennett Friedman brings the Santa Rosa JC jazz program to Furthermore for an evening jam session on Friday Nov. 21, showcasing the talent in the community. The Furthermore Tasting Lounge is open evenings at 328A Healdsburg Ave., 5:30-8:30pm, no cover. furthermorewines.com
Acoustic blues
Blues-guitarist Tinsley Ellis plays a largely acoustic program at the Raven on Friday Nov. 21. Tickets $29-$39 including fees. Show time is 7:30pm, the Raven is located at 115 North St., raventheater.com.
Soulful jazz
Hotel Healdsburg’s Spirit Bar comes alive with swing and soulful jazz from the Rob Sudduth Quartet. The saxophonist is joined by Brad Buethe (guitar), Noah Schenker (bass) and Bryan Bowman (drums). Saturday Nov. 22, 6-9pm, no cover, bites menu from DCK available, 25 North St. drycreekkitchen.com/spirit-bar
Petty Theft
One of Sonoma County’s most popular tribute bands, which pays respects to Tom Petty, shows up in Healdsburg on Saturday Nov. 22 with all the hits and then some. Show starts at 9pm, tickets $35. Food vendors will be on site at Coyote Sonoma, 44f Mill St., coyotesonoma.com.
Dans of Steel
Okay, another tribute band, same night, roughly the same location (the Mill Street Row). This one pays respects to Steely Dan, the jazzy art-rock band from Bard College, New York. Music starts at 8pm, $20 cover. At 177 Healdsburg Ave., elephantintheroompub.com.
Cool and Jumpin’
The Django Festival Allstars bring the exciting, influential sound of Parisian jazz to the Raven for this Saturday Nov. 22 show. Guitars, violin, accordion and guest vocals by Veronica Smith. Doors at 6pm, show time 7pm, tickets $25-$100 plus fees. 115 North St., raventheater.org/events/django-festival-allstars.
For additional events, visit healdsburgtribune.com/calendar.
