OPENING
‘School of Rock’
The Raven Players present the stage version of the hit Jack Black film School of Rock, with new music by Lloyd Weber and book by Julian Fellowes. Weekends from June 27-July 13, for details and tickets see raventheater.org.
THURSDAY, JUNE 26
Book Release
Author Alice Murphy introduces her romantic new historical fiction novel, A Showgirl’s Rules for Falling in Love. Flambeaux wine available and a free glass comes with book purchase. At Copperfield’s Books, 7pm, 104 Matheson St., copperfieldsbooks.com.
FRIDAY, JUNE 27
Blues Revue
The Earl Thomas Band comes back to the Elephant in the Room (177 Healdsburg Ave.) on Friday with his broad palette of blues. His 30-year career has earned him two Grammy nominations and a local following. Start time is 8pm, tickets $30 plus fees at elephantintheroompub.com.
SATURDAY, JUNE 28
Farmers’ Market
The Healdsburg Certified Farmers’ Market is held on Saturdays at the West Plaza parking lot from 8:30am to noon. Details at healdsburgfarmersmarket.org.
History Talks
The docents of the Healdsburg Museum once again present programs at the Plaza on Saturdays, 10am to noon. “Dining & Lodging Back in the Day” is this week’s topic. Free.
Swamp Dogg
The eccentric cult country and R&B performer, age 82, visits Healdsburg on Saturday to entertain from his satirical, offbeat catalog. Tickets $35, doors 7pm, show 8pm upstairs at Little Saint, 25 North St., littlesainthealdsburg.com.
SUNDAY, JUNE 29
Sundays in the Plaza
For a mellow alternative to Tuesday’s big party, come picnic on the Plaza on Sundays from 1-3pm and enjoy the Caminos & Torre guitar duo blending traditional flamenco with rhythms. Free.
TUESDAY, JULY 1
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 till 12:30pm, Tuesdays until Sept. 30.
Tuesdays in the Plaza
Popular summer concert series continues with the chansons of Victoria George and the High Lonesome. Food vendors offer locally sourced food for sale starting at 5pm, music from 6-8pm.
THURSDAY, JULY 3
Art Night
First Thursdays through December, the Chamber of Commerce sponsors a local gallery celebration called ArtNite Healdsburg. Twenty galleries are participating, plus multiple downtown dining partners offer specials to accompany. From 5-7pm, including Thursday, July 3. For details see artnitehealdsburg.com.
Windsor Kaboom
Annual July 3 fireworks party in Windsor. Gates open at 4pm, Keiser Park, 700 Windsor River Rd. Admission is charged ($10 adults, $5 for kids), bring lawn chairs or blankets, soda, water, cameras and small coolers. Glass bottles, outside alcohol, barbecues and other items including fireworks and drones are prohibited. townofwindsor.ca.gov/1019/July-3rd-Fireworks
FRIDAY, JULY 4
Duck Dash
Independence Day begins in Healdsburg at 10am with the traditional Kids Parade and Duck Dash, live music and activities for all including games, races and music from Court ’n’ Disaster, the Russian River Ramblers and the Healdsburg Community Band. Enjoy free lemonade, hot dogs, snow cones, popcorn and street corn at the Plaza until 1pm. Presented by the City of Healdsburg in partnership with Rotary Club of Healdsburg Sunrise.
American Legion Fireworks
Back again this year is the highly anticipated Independence Day Fireworks show at the high school, presented by American Legion Post 111. Fireworks will be launched from the sports fields at University and Monte Vista. Spectator seating will not be available on the fields so look for viewing areas close by like Fitch Mountain Elementary campus. Details at healdsburg.gov/1054/Independence-Day-Fireworks.
ONGOING
Museum Exhibit
The Healdsburg Museum’s exhibit “Pomo Weavers Society” includes baskets, artwork, dresses and regalia by local Indigenous artists. Open Wednesdays through Sundays, 11am to 4pm, 221 Matheson St., healdsburgmuseum.org.
For additional events, visit healdsburgtribune.com/calendar.
