Local Events

History Talks: The docents of the Healdsburg Museum once again present programs at the Plaza on Saturdays, 10am to noon. “The Annals of Alexander Valley” is this week’s topic; show up early as attendance seems to get higher every weekend. Plus “Many Paths to Healdsburg” is the theme of the new exhibit opening this Saturday at the museum.

Foodie Film: Six California Kitchens will be celebrated at Studio Barndiva on Thursday, Dec. 15, 3:30 to 5pm. Karen Schmitt and the family will be showing Ben Proudfoot’s documentary about Sally Schmitt and signing books. “Bahl Hornin’!” 237 Front St.  Community Posada: Friday, Dec. 16,...

The Healdsburg Museum premieres its newest exhibition, “Trails to Fitch Mountain,” about the human and natural history of our local landmarks, the mountain and the river. Aug. 8-Oct. 13. Free admission, Wednesdays through Sundays, 11am to 4pm, plus other events coming up in Healdsburg this week...

Double BillTwo musical acts share the Second Story stage on Thursday, Dec. 14. German singer Hayfitz opens for Sarah Walk, a Minneapolis performer and pianist. No cover; doors open at 6pm, music starts at 7pm. Upstairs at Little Saint, 25 North St. SoloRioAmericana “rock stone...

Ease into the new year with the “NOT King Cole” trio, playing without a drummer and featuring tunes from the golden age of jazz. At the Spirit Bar, 6-9pm Saturdays.

The annual Zucchini Festival is Saturday, Aug. 3, at the regular Healdsburg Farmers’ Market in the West Plaza parking lot, from 8:30am to noon. Judging, races and prizes including gift certificates and Market Bucks for biggest and fastest squash. All that and more in our weekly calendar...

The ninth annual AVFest will return to northern Sonoma County Friday, April 28 through Sunday, May 7, bringing 10 days of indie film screenings with wine country flavor to Cloverdale and Healdsburg, promises AVFilm. Opening in Cloverdale, AVFest kicks off with a block party on...