ENDS SATURDAY
‘Two Gentlemen of Verona’
Two best friends, Proteus and Valentine, travel to Milan where they both fall in love with Sylvia in this alfresco Shakespeare play at Bacchus Landing. The Raven Players production is set in 1950s Italy, featuring period music, fashion and pizza from the wood-fired pizza oven on site. Most Thursdays through Saturdays until Aug. 16, 7:30pm, 14210 Bacchus Landing Way. raventheater.org
THURSDAY, AUGUST 14
Ring Ring
It may only be a half-day, but Thursday is the first day of school in Healdsburg Unified School District. Visit the website (husd.com) for calendars for the primary and secondary schools, including HHS.
Windsor Green
Enjoy Cassie B for a night of Top 40s favorites ranging through the genres of pop, country, ’90s and more at the weekly Summer Nights on the Green. Farmers’ Market 5-8pm, music from 6-8pm at the Windsor Town Green.
Upstairs
Kentuckian Ben Sollee has distinguished himself as multifaceted creative, blurring the lines between music, tech and activism. Plus he holds a BFA in cello performance. Doors at 6pm, upstairs at Little Saint, 25 North St., littlesainthealdsburg.com.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15
Surfer Girl
At Cloverdale Friday Night Live, dig the reggae surf sound of Surfer Girl after opener Beach Fly. Market starts at 6pm, music at 7pm in downtown Cloverdale.
And Furthermore
The classy tasting room at 328-A Healdsburg Ave. hosts live jazz on summer evenings, such as Friday with Neil Fontana and Jeff Pierce and Saturday with SRJC maestro Bennett Friedman, from 5:30-8:30pm. Meanwhile over at Furthermore’s Sebastopol vineyard the resurgent Dginn plays from 5-8pm, at 3541 Gravenstein Highway North.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16
Farmers’ Market
The longstanding gathering place for the Saturday Healdsburg Certified Farmers’ Market remains the West Plaza parking lot, but it won’t stay there forever: A move across the street to the Foley Family Community Pavilion is expected before this year’s market season ends on Dec. 20. Opens at 8:30am, continues until 12:30pm.
History Talks
The docents of the Healdsburg Museum once again present programs at the Plaza on Saturdays, 10am to noon. “Bygone Industries: Lumber & Prunes” is this week’s topic; show up early as attendance is strong every weekend. Free. healdsburgmuseum.org
Project Zin
Bricoleur Vineyards hosts its 15th annual Project Zin celebration, with chef Charlie Palmer, winemaker Clay Mauritson and more of Sonoma County’s finest chefs and vintners. Proceeds benefit the Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area, tickets from $210. Starts at 5:30pm, 7394 Starr Rd. tinyurl.com/73msuzv4 or bricoleurvineyards.com/blogs/events/fifteenth-annual-project-zin.
Jazz Trio
Saturday evening music at the Hotel Healdsburg’s Spirit Bar, just off the lobby. Contemporary jazz and jazz-influenced folk and Latin music from the Chuck Sher Trio, with John R. Burr and Bryan Bowman. Free, 6-9pm at the Spirit Bar; limited menu and drinks available. 25 Matheson St. drycreekkitchen.com/spirit-bar
SUNDAY, AUGUST 17
Italian Fest
Festa Italia di Healdsburg, a one-day celebration of Italian grape varieties grown in California. Hosted at Orsi Family Vineyards. The event shines a spotlight on the varietals produced by artisan winemakers across the state—such as sangiovese, barbera, vermentino and more. orsifamilyvineyards.com/event/festa-italia-di-healdsburg-2025
MONDAY, AUGUST 18
City Council
Second meeting this month of the City Council, which is scheduled to take up the selection of an official flower (or plant or tree), based on public input from a recent survey. Plus two updates, one on recent state housing laws and one on in-lieu housing fees, among other business. Starts at 6pm at Council Chambers, 401 Grove St. or online at healdsburg.gov/zoom.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19
Farmers’ Market
Healdsburg Certified Farmers’ Market is held on Tuesdays on Plaza and Center streets surrounding the Plaza, in addition to the usual Saturday market. 9am to 12:30pm, Tuesdays until Sept. 30.
Tuesdays in the Plaza
The popular summer concert series continues with the Tierra Caliente music from La Sentencia de Tuzantla, featuring musicians from Michoacan. Arrive early to claim your space. Onsite food vendors offer locally sourced food for sale starting at 5pm, music from 6-8pm.
Dead Adjacent
Electric Tumbleweed, a psychedelic jam-grass band, features a stage full of Dead tribute band veterans channeling the energy of Jerry et al. 8-11pm, $10 cover at the Elephant in the Room, 177 Healdsburg Ave., elephantintheroompub.com.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20
Off to the Races
Mix with colleagues in the business community at the annual Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce BBQ, a Kentucky Derby–themed celebration at Rodney Strong Vineyards, starting at 5:30pm. Includes a Business Awards Presentation plus dinner, dessert and Rodney Strong wine. Information at facebook.com/events/1429421691426326.
ONGOING
Museum Exhibit
“Many Paths to Healdsburg” is the theme of the new exhibit at the Healdsburg Museum. It attempts to bring history to life through the personal stories of those who shaped the region’s landscape, culture and communities. The exhibit will continue Wednesdays through Sundays, 11am to 4pm, at 221 Matheson St. healdsburgmuseum.org
Free Wine Tastings
Wilson Wines offers complimentary tastings at several area wineries through the end of August, including Matrix, Mazzocco, Pezzi King, Rockpile and Wilson. Several of the wineries have downtown Healdsburg tasting rooms. Details at wilsonwinery.com/visit.For additional events, visit healdsburgtribune.com/calendar.
