Thursday, Oct. 8
‘Dark Money’
Healdsburg Indivisible brings the award-winning documentary and political thriller, Dark Money, to the Raven, which “uncovers the shocking and vital truth of how American elections are bought and sold” in the wake of the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision. Filmmaker Kimberly Reed will be available via ZOOM to discuss the film and its issues. Once only at 7pm, $10 donation suggested at the door. Raven Theater, 115 North St., raventheater.com.
Lay & Love
Calvin Love and Shannon Lay pair up for an evening of song and perspective upstairs at Little Saint, part of the venue’s regular Thursday night scene. Free admission to this all-ages event, doors at 6pm, music at 7pm. At Little Saint, 25 North St., littlesainthealdsburg.com.
Friday, Oct. 9
Free Blues
The Rootstocks are a local blues and rock favorite in Sonoma County. With lead vocals by Leslie Rolleri, guitars and vocals by Mark Davis, and bass and vocals by Bruce Bragonier, this band is sure to rock the house. Doors at 6pm, music at 7pm, 44-F Mill St., coyotesonoma.com.
Elephant Sounds
Reggae on Friday from Dubcraft, rock on Saturday from Tony Sales, and “brother” Lorin Rowan and his Deep Blue Dance Jam on Sunday, make up a musical weekend at the Elephant in the Room. Music usually starts at 8pm, admission varies by show, 177 Healdsburg Ave., elephantintheroompub.com.
Saturday, Oct. 10
Saturday Shoppers
Buy fresh local produce, staples, snacks and crafts, and listen to live music. Healdsburg’s signature Farmers Market since 1974. Starts at 8:30am till noon at the Community Pavilion, 3 North St. (The year’s Saturday market ends on Dec 19.)
Afternoon Jazz
Healdsburg has certainly become a live-music town; one can tune in almost any day of the week. Saturday afternoon check out Spicy Vines, a tasting room and living room-style venue for folk, jazz and other artists, usually with no cover, from 3-6pm, 441 Healdsburg Ave.
‘Sonoma Strong’
A gathering to feature community stories and memories, music, food and opportunities for neighbors to reconnect nine years after the 2017 fire that scarred Sonoma County, held in conjunction with a Sonoma Strong Community Awards ceremony honoring people who went above and beyond during the fires, evacuation, recovery and rebuilding. Hosted by Supervisor James Gore, the event will take place Saturday, Oct. 10, from 4-6pm at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts. Sonoma County Fire District will grill hot dogs, with vegetarian options available, and beer, wine and other drinks will be served.
Art Opening
Sculptor Lanny Bergner’s new exhibit, “Natura Synthetica,” holds its opening reception at Paul Mahder Gallery on Saturday from 4-7pm. His work consists of industrially woven metal mesh as a sculptural material, with ancillary objects. Exhibit on display till Nov. 22. No admission fee, at 222 Healdsburg Ave., the222.org.
Evening Jazz
This week hear a trio fronted by drummer Bryan Bowman, with Randy Vincent on guitar and bassist Noah Schenker. No cover but limited seating, menu items and drinks from the Spirit bar, every Saturday from 6-9pm in the lobby bar of Hotel Healdsburg, 25 Matheson St.
Sunday, Oct.11
Healdsburg Crush
The long-lived local benefit for the Boys & Girls Clubs moves to the outskirts of town this year, foregoing the Plaza for Bacchus Landing. This year about 60 wineries will pour their local favorites, with VIP early admission at noon ($200 plus fees) and general admission ($150 plus fees) at 1pm. The open “piazza” area is a natural fit for this sort of wine-centric fundraiser. Every ticket helps provide before- and after-school programs, summer camps and essential resources for 11,000 local youth served by Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin. Tickets at tinyurl.com/jy6yudnk, venue at 14210 Bacchus Landing Way.
Bourbon Street
The Russian River Ramblers is Sonoma County’s oldest traditional New Orleans-style jazz band, formed in 1992. They bring the spirit of New Orleans to life, albeit indoors on a Sunday afternoon. Sponsored by Dry Creek Vineyards, which will have wine available for sale before the show and during intermissions. Starts at 3pm, tickets $20 for one, two for $30, available at the door of the Raven Theater, 115 North St.
Piano Pioneer
The Cyrus Chestnut Trio will perform live at the Paul Mahder Gallery at 7pm, with Jaimeo Brown and Marcus Shelby accompanying the saxophonist. See article in this issue. Tickets through Healdsburg Jazz, $71 or $105, 222 Healdsburg Ave., healdsburgjazz.org.
Tuesday, Oct. 13
Council Face-off
On Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 6:30pm is a chance for residents to hear from all local council candidates. The Chamber-sponsored 2026 City Council Candidates Forum will be held at The Lodge at Healdsburg, 1261 Grove St. Hear from 4th District candidate Chris Herrod, along with 2nd District opponents Mathew Lopez and Scott Pratt, as they share their visions for Healdsburg and answer questions from the community.
Supervisor Forum
Though recorded on Oct. 2, the video record of a 4th District Supervisor Candidates forum is now available on YouTube at tinyurl.com/bddvwpyp. Both Melanie Bagby and Tom Schwedhelm respond to questions submitted by local students in a forum filmed before a live studio audience at KRCB.
Wednesday, Oct. 14
Midweek Commissions
This week’s Tuesday Planning Commission meeting was canceled, but on Wednesday the Parks and Recreation Commission sits down to some serious business at 6pm. City Hall, 401 Grove St., healdsburg.gov/zoom.
For additional events, visit healdsburgtribune.com/calendar.
