Thursday, Oct. 22
Magical Bridge
Learn about the Magical Bridge Foundation and its playground coming to Badger Park. Two screenings of the film Kind by Design will be held at True West Cinemas on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 4pm and 5:20pm, separated by a wine reception compliments of The Harris Gallery at 4:45pm. Tickets are $20 for either screening at magicalbridge.org/healdsburg.
Indigenous Voices
For The 222’s “Indigenous Voices” series, scholar and storyteller Sherrie Smith-Ferri will talk about growing up in Healdsburg and Dry Creek from her perspective as a Pomo citizen and basket maker. 7pm, 222 Healdsburg Ave, the222.org/productions/sherrie-smith-ferri.
SMART Session
Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transport will hold an open house on Oct. 22 from 5:30-7:30pm to gauge residents’ support for the location of a SMART station in town. Register at tinyurl.com/3fwkrv6f for the event at Healdsburg High’s cafeteria, 1024 Prince Ave.
Musical Ungulate
Izaak Opatz is “an ungulate in life’s winter pasture, chewing on and metabolizing disappointment, heartbreak, and the other tough stuff into enjoyable musical carbohydrates.” Got that? He’ll play upstairs at Little Saint. Free admission to this all-ages event, doors at 6pm, music at 7pm. At Little Saint, 25 North St., littlesainthealdsburg.com.
Friday, Oct. 23
Opening Night
The new play at the Raven Theater is Steven Sondheim’s macabre musical about the serial killer of London lore, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Macabre and witty, perfect for the Halloween season. Shows Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30pm; matinees Sunday at 2pm until Nov. 8; plus a “pay-what-you-can” Thursday, Oct. 29, performance. Tickets $44, students $10, at raventheater.org/events/sweeney-todd, 115 North St.
Pre-Halloween Set
Nineties Halloween Bash with rock band Joos plus seasonal costume prizes and drink specials. Doors open at 7pm, music at 8pm. Cover $20 in advance or $30 at the door of Coyote Sonoma, 44-F Mill St., coyotesonoma.com.
Elephant Sounds
Dans of Steel offer cover versions of Steely Dan, $20 cover, from 8-11pm. Saturday hear rock from Anthony Arya, $10, at the Elephant in the Room, 177 Healdsburg Ave., elephantintheroompub.com.
Jazz Laid Bare
Friday Pete Estabrook brings his sax to town in a quartet format; the next day it’ll only take two—bassist Chris Amberger and pianist Jeremy Lieber—to bring the genre to life. From 5:30-8pm, no cover, Furthermore Wines, 328 A Healdsburg Ave., furthermorewines.com.
Saturday, Oct. 24
Saturday Shoppers
Buy fresh local produce, staples, snacks, flowers and salsa as well as crafts and other good stuff at Healdsburg’s signature Farmers Market, since 1974. Runs from 8:30am till noon at the Community Pavilion, 3 North St. (The year’s Saturday market ends on Dec 19.)
Pet Parade
It’s called the Howl-o-Ween Pet Parade (get it?) and both pets and their people look forward to this annual free event designed to generate good times and donations to the Humane Society’s Pet Food Pantry. “Bring your dog, cat, mouse or potbelly pig and strut your stuff,” encourages the city, but sans an animal companion of one’s own, simply showing up from 4-6pm at the Foley Family Community Pavilion should be fun enough.
Saturday Jazz
The Laura Klein Trio plays a range of music, from sparkling jazz standards and bebop to lyrical ballads, Latin grooves and originals. 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. 25
Dia de Muertos
The 10th anniversary of Healdsburg’s celebration of Mexico’s cultural holiday, usually recognized on Nov. 1, All Saints Day. Music, dance, foods and beverages, Indigenous art and more, from Corazón Healdsburg and the City of Healdsburg. From noon to 6pm.
Last Day of the 1970s
Final day to see the Museum’s “Healdsburg in the 1970s” exhibit, with Pat Paulson, Lonnie’s Patio and the Suzanne Somers poster. Open 11am to 4pm. The museum will be closed Oct. 26-Nov. 19 to install a new exhibition at 221 Matheson St. healdsburgmuseum.org
Sculpt & Sip
Bricoleur Winery is recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month this Sunday with a Sculpt & Sip fundraising event, with 100% of ticket sales donated to The V Foundation for Cancer Research. Tickets are $75 with additional opportunities from local vendors who are contributing. 2-4pm at 7394 Starr Rd., Windsor, bricoleurvineyards.com.
Marc Cary Trio
Noted jazz pianist and composer Marc Cary returns to Healdsburg with his Focus Trio, drummer and tabla player Sameer Gupta along with bassist David Ewell. One show only, 7pm, tickets from $35-$85, under 18 always free. Starts at 7pm at 222 Healdsburg Ave.
Tuesday, Oct. 27
Planning Commission
Check the city’s website to be sure this Planning Commission meeting will take place, then attend to see what they’re up to at the Council Chambers, 6pm, 401 Grove St. Like many city meetings this will be live-streamed at healdsburg.gov/zoom or live on Facebook.
Midweek Commissions
Similarly, both the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission (scheduled to start at 4pm) and the Arts & Culture Commission (6pm start) will be confirmed by checking the city’s Agenda pages at healdsburg.gov/1181/Agendas-and-Minutes. These meetings also take place at the Council Chambers, 401 Grove St.
For additional events, visit healdsburgtribune.com/calendar.
