Goings on in and around Healdsburg this week and next
Community
Look at Ukraine
Local ophthalmologist and eye-care missionary Dr. Gary Barth has started a weekly open house series in the Media Room at his office. These informal gatherings are an opportunity to hear firsthand reflections from Dr. Barth’s recent work in Ukraine, including stories, progress and challenges from his December 2025 trip. Thursday Jan. 29, 5-6:30pm at Barth Vision & Optical, 640 Healdsburg Ave.
Music
Little Saint
Lael Neale performs with Guy Blakeslee in another free show Thursday Jan. 29. Little Saint, 25 North St., littlesainthealdsburg.com.
Healdsburg Jazz Festival
Healdsburg’s Winter Jazz Festival begins Thursday Jan. 29 and continues daily until Sunday Feb. 1. It features an array of celebrated artists in performance, including Joel Ross, Gabrielle Cavassa, Jahari Stampley, Craig Handy and many more. Various venues and ticket tiers; for details see healdsburgjazz.org.
The 222
“Aestival Bodies: A Winter Concert Blooming with Summer Light,” features soprano Julia Mulholland and acclaimed mezzo-soprano Mary Rauh for a radiant winter recital, joined by Jerome Lenk, music director of Mission Dolores Basilica. The program showcases music by Debussy, Mahler, Griffiths, Barber and more—offering warmth, light and renewal in the heart of the season. 5pm, Sunday Feb. 1, at The 222, located at 222 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg. $35–$85. the222.org
Dirty Cello brings its high-energy blend of blues, rock and Americana to the Cloverdale Performing Arts Center at 7:30pm, Saturday Feb. 7. Fronted by virtuoso cellist Rebecca Roudman, the globe-trotting band delivers an improvisation-friendly show that swaps the lead guitar for a cello, with a set list that can jump from Jimi Hendrix to Charlie Daniels alongside original songs. Tickets $25 in advance, $35 door; 209 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale. cloverdaleperformingarts.com
Longboard Vineyards Wine, Dine & Dance takes place from 5–7pm, Friday Jan. 30 at Longboard Vineyards. The evening pairs live music by the Harvest Band with food from Tri Tip Trolley and wines available for purchase. Free admission; 5-7pm, Longboard Vineyards, 5 Fitch St. longboardvineyards.com
The Joni Mitchell Situation unfolds at 5:30pm, Friday Jan. 30 at Furthermore Wine & Music Lounge. Vocalist and pianist Kate Foley-Beining leads a Sonoma County jazz ensemble through Mitchell’s songbook, spanning folk, jazz and pop eras. Free; Furthermore, 328-A Healdsburg Ave. furthermorewines.com
Craig Handy, Jackie Ryan, Mads Tolling & Friends headline a Winter Jazz Festival celebration 6pm, Saturday Jan. 31 at Paul Mahder Gallery. The program evokes San Francisco’s Fillmore District with jazz, poetry and visual art in a multi-artist evening. Tickets required; Paul Mahder Gallery, 222 Healdsburg Ave. healdsburgjazz.org
Scott Amendola & Ben Goldberg perform Sunday Feb. 1 at 2pm at Idlewild Wines. The longtime collaborators bring an intimate duo set to the tasting room as part of the Winter Jazz Festival, with admission including a glass of wine. Tickets required; Idlewild Wines, 132 Plaza St. healdsburgjazz.org
Witness to Water: An Evening with Pete McBride is presented 6-7:30pm, Sunday Feb. 1 at Little Saint. The National Geographic photographer and filmmaker shares work and stories focused on global water issues; proceeds benefit Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue. Tickets required; Little Saint, 25 North St. littlesainthealdsburg.com
Tastes & Tales of Italy, a Slow Food Sonoma County North dinner, takes place 5:30–8:30pm, Wednesday Feb. 4 at the Clubhouse at Tayman Golf Course. The Northern Italy-inspired evening includes an aperitivo, silent auction, family-style dinner and wine pairings, with stories from Terra Madre delegates.Tickets $80–$90; Tayman Clubhouse, 927 S. Fitch Mountain Rd. slowfoodsonomacounty.org
For additional events, visit healdsburgtribune.com/calendar.
