Ongoing
Hysterical Journey
From Molly Bell, the writer of Real Housewives: The Musical, comes Molly Bell’s Hysterical—a funny, heartfelt solo musical about the absurd reality of living with an immune disorder. Together with director Timothy Near of Sebastopol, they invite audiences into a show that is being rediscovered in the moment. Performances 7pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at The 222, tickets $35-$65, free for under 18.
Shakespearean Schemers
The Cloverdale Performing Arts Center stages Leading Ladies by Ken Ludwig on Friday through Sunday. Two down-on-their-luck English Shakespearean actors seek to inherit a fortune in this comedy (reviewed this issue). Tickets $25, seniors and students $20. 209 North Cloverdale Blvd., cloverdaleperformingarts.com.
Thursday, April 23
‘Dead Poets Society’
Celebrate this month’s WORD/ART programming in Healdsburg with Dead Poets Society, the Oscar-winning film starring Robin Williams, Ethan Hawke and Robert Sean Leonard. Two screenings, at 2pm and 7:30pm, at True West Film Center, 371 Healdsburg Ave.
Little Saint Stage
Experience live music free every Thursday night upstairs at Little Saint. No reservation, no tickets, all are welcome; seats are first-come, first-serve. This week hear Cactus Lee, fronted by Austin songwriter Kevin Dehan, a tribute to traditional Texas country music, blended with the defiant edge of outlaw and outsider artists. Joe Kaplow opens. Doors at 6pm, music at 7pm, no cover. Little Saint, 25 North St., littlesainthealdsburg.com.
Friday, April 24
Longboard Friday
It’s another lively Friday night at Longboard Vineyards in the Barrel Room, featuring live music, award-winning wine and fresh Mediterranean flavors. Our Music, Wine & Dine Night pairs the high-energy sounds of the Highway 12 Band with the MoMo Man food truck; 5 Fitch St. at Hudson.
Dry Creek Passport
Start of the area’s oldest wine tour events, Passport to Dry Creek Valley. Big bash opener at Bacchus Landing on Friday, 5:30-8:30pm, with hyperlocal cooking over live fires, DJ and dancing. Passport events on Saturday and Sunday at up to 50 area wineries with multiple varietals, celebrity chefs and local bites. Tickets and details at drycreekvalley.org/dcv-passport.
Poets Laureate
Dana Gioia reads from her recent book of poems Meet Me at the Lighthouse about old Los Angeles. The state’s former poet laureate will also discuss current projects with former Kansas Poet Laureate Denise Low and former Colorado Poet Laureate David Mason. $15, free under 18, 222 Healdsburg Ave., the222.org.
Saturday, April 25
Market Day
The Saturday Farmers’ Market is getting comfortable in the new Foley Family Community Pavilion, from 8:30am to noon. Buy fresh, buy local, snacks and crafts plus live music from Jacob Philip Benning.
Culinary Garage
This one-day event is hosted by the Sonoma Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier, and will offer a treasure trove of culinary finds curated from both amateur and professional kitchens. Jimtown and Then Sum will be open and serving breakfast, lunch, coffee and other beverages. 11am to 3pm, Jimtown, 6706 CA-128.
Healdsburg Chorus
The theme for the Healdsburg Chorus’ spring 2026 concert is the “Circle of Life”: our experiences and encounters from childhood to old age. 3pm both Saturday and Sunday, April 25-26. David Martin, director. Tickets $25, no fee in advance at healdsburgchorus.com/concerts-tickets or at the door of the Raven Theater, 115 North St.
Greg Hester Quartet
Performing ’50s and ’60s East Coast jazz this Saturday night are Greg Hester (piano), Don Olivet (saxophone), Pierre Archain (bass) and Carlos Almeida (drums). At Healdsburg Hotel, 25 Matheson St., from 6-9pm. No cover, full bar, DCK food menu available. drycreekkitchen.com/spirit-bar/music
Social Dancing
Slip into your dancing boots for the monthly line dancing lessons from RodeoTwins from 7-8pm, then try out the moves with live music from Max Vogel & the Pickups until 10pm. $20 advance, $25 at the door of Coyote Sonoma, 44-F Mill St., coyotesonoma.com.
Thursday, April 30
Magical Healdsburg
Help design Healdsburg’s Magical Bridge inclusive playground coming to Badger Park. Learn about the Magical Bridge concept, share your ideas and talk about how this project fits into the long-term plans for Badger Park. Three 90-minute drop-in sessions at 10:30am, 1pm and 3:30pm. magicalbridge.org/healdsburgFor additional events, visit healdsburgtribune.com/calendar.
