Community
ArtNite
It’s time for the monthly first Thursday ‘ArtNite’ on Feb. 5 in downtown Healdsburg, a community event celebrating art and creativity with over 20 galleries participating. Find the gallery map and a list of participating restaurants and wineries at artnitehealdsburg.com.
Le Valentine
An early lover’s holiday event on Friday Feb. 6 is a charming, Paris-themed morning in Healdsburg with beloved author Paula McLain and celebrated Francophile Rebecca Plotnick. A reading of McLain’s new book Skylark and a curated discussion with “Paris Every Day” blogger Plotnick, followed by an audience Q&A and booksigning. Tickets $35-$50, 10-11:30am at Little Saint, 25 North St., littlesainthealdsburg.com.
Magical Bridge
“The Musical Bridge” is an AI music installation provided by Magical Bridge Foundation, known for its award-winning intergenerational playgrounds, as a way to bring awareness and support for the Badger Park project. Includes a special presentation by Dr. Nolan Gasser, musicologist, composer and architect of the Musical Bridge AI experience, who will guide guests through how this technology uses music to spark joy, connection and belonging across generations and abilities. Friday Feb. 6 at 6pm, 222 Healdsburg Ave., the222.org.
Reception
This month’s exhibition at the Upstairs Art Gallery displays the work of multiple local artists on the theme of the Color of Love, to bring out the excitement and fun of the Valentine season. On Saturday Feb. 7 from 3-5pm, meet the artists, celebrate the show and welcome the season of love. Refreshments will be served. The Stairway Smallworks Showcase features Laura Roney’s collection of works that explores dance in its many forms. Inside Levin & Co. at 306 Center St.
Anyone for Crab?
The American Legion presents its annual Crab Feed at Villa Chanticleer on Saturday, Feb. 7. All-you-can-eat cracked crab, plus garlic bread, salad, beer and wine (no soup or pasta this year). Tickets $110 donation, contact Hans at 707.849.6042 or Carol at 707.695.2663. No-host cocktails at 3pm, serving 4-7pm.
Pancake Breakfast
Kiwanis International will hold a Pancake Breakfast for their International Scholarship Fund on Sunday, Feb. 8, from 8 to 11am. All-you-can-eat pancakes, eggs, sausage, ham, coffee, juice and milk. Adults $15, under 12 $5, under 4 free. It’s held at Geyserville New Tech Academy, 1300 Moody Lane.
History Comes Alive
Second week of the six-week series of lectures on “New Perspectives on Healdsburg History: From the Gold Rush to the 20th Century,” by historian Chris O’Sullivan is Wednesday Feb. 11 at St. John the Baptist School Parish. Sponsored by the Healdsburg Museum, lectures are from 5:30-6:30pm, Wednesdays until March 11. Tickets $75 each, or $225 for the series at healdsburgmuseum.org.
Music
Little Saint
Montana’s Abby Webster plays and performs her material on Thursday Feb. 5; a week later Austin-based David Ramirez takes the second story stage. Free, shows start at 7pm at Little Saint, 25 North St., littlesainthealdsburg.com.
Pulsation
One of Sonoma County’s favorite dance bands, the Pulsators bring their rock-reggae-R&B sound, a rootsy mix of feel-good music, to the Coyote Den on Friday Feb. 6. $10 cover, 44-F Mill St., coyotesonoma.com.
Diverse Set List
Dirty Cello brings its high-energy blend of blues, rock and Americana to the Cloverdale Performing Arts Center at 7:30pm, Saturday Feb. 7. Fronted by virtuoso cellist Rebecca Roudman, the set list can jump from Jimi Hendrix to Charlie Daniels alongside original songs. Tickets $25 in advance, $35 door; 209 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale. cloverdaleperformingarts.com
Music and Furthermore
The tasting room shared by Cobb Vineyards and Furthermore Wines is the scene of live jazz-oriented music every weekend, starting with Thursday Feb. 5 when Adam Lieb returns to the scene, then Friday Feb. 6 it’s the house band Rainbow Jazz Collective with Chad Richard, and Saturday Feb. 7 bassist Chris Amberger shows with pianist Spencer Allen. All shows free, 5:30-8:30pm, 328-A Healdsburg Ave., furthermorewines.com.
Blues Defenders
The Blues Defenders show up Saturday night, starting at 8pm, to do what they do best: defend the blues. Their energetic live performances and dedication to preserving the blues tradition has made them a favorite in Sonoma County for years, whether backing other blues musicians such as Johnny Rawls, Mitch Woods and Ron Thompson, or stepping into the spotlight on their own. They return to Healdsburg on Saturday Feb. 7 at the Elephant in the Room, for a modest $10 cover. 177 Healdsburg Ave., elephantintheroompub.com.
Theater
Apartheid Debate
My Children! My Africa! is Athold Fugard’s masterpiece about South Africa circa 1985. In the last gasp of Apartheid, violent protest and resistance on all sides reach their height. A gentle Black high school teacher in a rural township invites a white high school girl from the town nearby to form a radical, crossracial competitive debate team with his best pupil. Two-weekend run starts Feb. 13, continues through Feb. 22. 222 Healdsburg Ave., tickets and more at the222.org.
Valentine’s Dance
Step into the world of Fred Astaire, a true legend of dance and entertainment whose charm and grace lit up the 20th century. An evening full of stories, delightful twists on his legendary career and some of his most unforgettable performances—all enjoyed over light hors d’oeuvres and wine poured by Stuhlmuller Vineyards. Instructors from the Fred Astaire Dance School will help educate and demonstrate the magic of Old Hollywood and welcome participation from attendees. It’s Friday Feb. 13, at 7pm, $25 at CraftWork, 455 Healdsburg Ave., craftworkhbg.com.
For additional events, visit healdsburgtribune.com/calendar.
