Ongoing
Raven Players
Steel Magnolias centers around a group of women who frequent Truvy’s Beauty Salon to get their hair done and gossip. Smash play by Robert Harling, hit movie directed by Herbert Ross, now at the Raven. Feb. 19 is “Value Thursday”; it continues Fridays through Sundays until March 1. Attendance is limited as the seating will be on stage; tickets $25 adults, $10 for student w/ID. Raven Performing Arts Theater, 115 Healdsburg Ave., raventheater.org.
Apartheid Debate
My Children! My Africa! is Athol Fugard’s drama about South Africa circa 1985. In the last gasp of Apartheid, violent protest and resistance on all sides reached their height. A gentle Black high school teacher in a rural township invites a white high school girl from the town nearby to form a radical, cross-racial competitive debate team with his best pupil. Two-weekend run continues Friday through Sunday. At 222 Healdsburg Ave., tickets and more at the222.org.
Magical Bridge
“The Musical Bridge” is an AI music installation provided by Magical Bridge Foundation, known for its award-winning intergenerational playgrounds, as a way to bring awareness and support for the Badger Park project (magicalbridge.org/healdsburg). Through Feb. 28 at 222 Healdsburg Ave., the222.org.
Continuing
“Abstract Vision” is the theme at this month’s exhibition at the Healdsburg Center for the Arts (HCA), celebrating the local artists who create abstract art. The HCA is located at 334 Center St., open daily, free admission to browse; healdsburgcenterforthearts.org.
Thursday, Feb. 19
Little Saint
On Thursday, Feb. 19, the Canadian duo Mama’s Broke demonstrate their folk roots; a week later appear the inimitably named Johnny Franco and his Real Brother Dom, from São Paulo. These Thursday “Dad Country” shows are very popular; they are usually free and start at 7pm at Little Saint, 25 North St., littlesainthealdsburg.com.
Music Lounge
The tasting room shared by Cobb Vineyards and Furthermore Wines recycles Mardi Gras on Thursday, Feb. 19, when the Bourbon Street Brass Band plays the room. Then on Friday, Feb. 20, Portland guitarist and composer John Stowell makes a local appearance, along with Nate Lopez. Sunday brings the Bennett Friedman Trio back to the venue. All shows free, 5:30-8:30pm, 328-A Healdsburg Ave., furthermorewines.com.
Friday, Feb. 20
Elephant Run
The Beer Scouts lead the way on Friday, Feb. 20, ($10); then on Saturday Randy McDonald of the Tommy Castro Band and Johnny Vernazza of the Elvin Bishop Band get it on with the Rag Dog Revue ($20). Shows 8-11pm at the Elephant in the Room, 177 Healdsburg Ave., elephantintheroompub.com.
Saturday, Feb. 21
Healdsburg in the ’70s
New exhibition at the Healdsburg Museum opens Saturday, Feb. 21, and pairs bright 1970s nostalgia with community-sourced artifacts and thoughtful stories about how the decade reshaped Healdsburg. Free admission, 11am to 4pm from Wednesdays through Sundays, 221 Matheson St., healdsburgmuseum.org.
‘Banda de Cenoura’
On Saturday, Feb. 21, saxophonist Ruth Ahler leads a quartet in compositions by great Brazilian composers and originals inspired by Brazilian music and jazz standards. With her are pianist Ken Cook, bassist Brad Maestas and Kendrick Freeman on drums. At the Spirit Bar, just off Healdsburg Hotel’s lobby at 25 Matheson St., from 6-9pm. Full bar, DCK food menu available. drycreekkitchen.com/spirit-bar/music
Hands in the Air
No live band, but some might say the next best thing (some say better)—house beats from local DJs, starting at 8pm. It’s Saturday, Feb. 21, $10 at the door, 44-F Mill St., coyotesonoma.com.
Sunday, Feb. 22
Hall of Fame
Seven new members will be inducted into the Healdsburg High School Athletic Hall of Fame, which was established in 1992. This year’s fundraiser and celebration will be held on Sunday, Feb. 22, at Villa Chanticleer, 2-7pm. Tickets $100 plus fees go to support the Hall of Fame and help fund HHS Athletics.
Tuesday, Feb. 24
Blues Blowout
Mark Hummel’s Blues Harmonica Blowout™ started in 1991 at Ashkenaz in Berkeley with four harmonica players; Tuesday night, Feb. 24, finds the stage with Hummel plus Magic Dick, Steve Freund, Anson Funderburgh, Rodrigo Mantovani, RJ Mischo, Curtis Salgado and drummer Wes Starr. “This could be historic,” says Charlie Musselwhite. “I ain’t lyin’!” Tickets from $44-$79, including fees, at raventheater.org. Raven Theater, 119 North St.
City Commissions
Three of Healdsburg’s four citizen commissions meet this week, starting with the Planning Commission on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 6pm. The next day the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission meets at 4pm, followed by the Parks and Recreation Commission at 6pm. Verify the meetings by checking the city’s agenda page at healdsburg.gov/1181/Agendas-and-Minutes. Meetings take place at 401 Grove St., in council chambers and may be streamed live at facebook.com/cityofhealdsburg.
Thursday, Feb. 26
Kitchen Fundraiser
A special fundraiser with the goal of refurbishing the overworked kitchen of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will be held on Feb. 26. “Sip, Savor and Serve” will be held at Paul Mahder Gallery from 6-8pm, with wine, light bites and community connection. Tickets $125, Sponsorship $500 at onrealm.org/stpaulshealdsburg/give/fundraiser2026.
For additional events, visit healdsburgtribune.com/calendar.
