Theater
Raven Players
Steel Magnolias centers around a group of women who frequent Truvy’s beauty parlor to get their hair done and gossip. Smash play by Robert Harling, hit movie directed by Herbert Ross, now at the Raven Performing Arts Theater. Opens Friday Feb. 13 and continues weekends until March 1. Attendance is limited as the seating will be on stage; tickets $25 adults, $10 for student w/ID. 115 Healdsburg Ave., raventheater.org.
Apartheid Debate
My Children! My Africa! is Athol Fugard’s drama about South Africa circa 1985. In the last gasp of Apartheid, violent protest and resistance on all sides reached 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, cross-racial 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 demonstrate the magic, and welcome participation from attendees. It’s Friday Feb. 13 at 7pm, $25 at CraftWork, 455 Healdsburg Ave., craftworkhbg.com.
Community
City Business
Monday is a national holiday so city offices are closed. The City Council meeting will take place instead on Tuesday Feb. 17. The policy of only permitting comments from online attendees has been continued. Show up to participate starting at 6pm at 401 Grove St., or as an observer online at facebook.com/cityofhealdsburg.
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 (magicalbridge.org/healdsburg). Computer-generated instruments include harmonicas, marimba, celeste, harp, vibraphone, flute, tabla and handclaps to emulate the experience of creativity—and to inspire it. Through February at 222 Healdsburg Ave., the222.org.
Continuing Show
“Abstract Vision” is the theme at this month’s exhibition at the Healdsburg Center for the Arts (HCA), celebrating the local artists who create abstract art. The HCA is located at 334 Center St., open daily, free admission to browse; healdsburgcenterforthearts.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 fun of the Valentine season. The Stairway Smallworks Showcase features Laura Roney’s collection of works that explore dance in its many forms. Inside Levin & Co. at 306 Center St.
Music
Little Saint
On Thursday Feb. 12, Austin-based David Ramirez takes the second story stage; a week later on Feb. 19 the Canadian duo Mama’s Broke appears. Thursday shows are free and usually start at 7pm at Little Saint, 25 North St., littlesainthealdsburg.com.
Wine, Dine and Dance
Surfer-winemaker Oded Shakked presents musical groups at his Longboard winery barrel room twice a month; this Friday Feb. 13 the show features music by the Renovators and plates to order from Sushi Shoubu. From 5-7pm, no cover but wines available for purchase; 5 Fitch St., longboardvineyards.com.
Cheeseballs
Get the Valentine’s Day party started with the Cheeseballs dance band in a show packed with funk, soul, R&B and pop hits. They’ll be at the Coyote Den on Friday Feb. 13. $20 advance, $25 at the door, 44-F Mill St., coyotesonoma.com.
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. 12 when the duo Livia Jean and Jason Thwaites appear, then Friday Feb. 13 it’s the Beatles Jazz Connection and on Saturday Feb. 14 the Jeff Pierce Jazz Quartet plays Valentine’s Day love songs. All shows free, 5:30-8:30pm, 328-A Healdsburg Ave., furthermorewines.com.
Elephants Sing
Jamie Drake plays “indie-pop” on Friday Feb. 13, but then the Elephant plays to the crowd with a Valentine’s Mingle on Saturday Feb. 14 with DJ Kevin West, and on Sunday Feb. 15 (at 6pm) Dead Roses return with a timely Bob Weir tribute. Most shows $10 at the Elephant in the Room,177 Healdsburg Ave., elephantintheroompub.com.
Guitar Duo
On Saturday Feb. 14 John Stowell and Randy Vincent play an evening of guitar duets for the diners and drinkers at the Spirit Bar, just off Healdsburg Hotel’s lobby at 25 Matheson St., from 6-9pm. Full bar, DCK food menu available. drycreekkitchen.com/spirit-bar/music
Mardi Gras
Celebrate “Fat Tuesday” Feb. 17 at the Mill Street Row, where the Parish Cafe (60 Mill St.) will have a special menu from 9am to 8pm, and live music from 4-7pm. Meanwhile the Elephant in the Room (177 Healdsburg Ave.) showcases music from Spike Sikes and the Marshall House Band, from 4-9pm, $20 cover.
Fortepianist Returns
Meanwhile at the Raven Performing Arts Center, keyboard maestro Daniel Adam Maltz plays his replica fortepiano at 7pm on Feb. 15. He will perform on the type of instrument for which Mozart, Hayden and Beethoven composed. Tickets from $13-$58, including fees, 119 North St., raventheater.org.
For additional events, visit healdsburgtribune.com/calendar.
