THURSDAY, MAY 1
May Day
Join a national day of mobilization to “Stop the Billionaire Takeover and Demand a Better Future for All,” with Indivisible Healdsburg, Climate Action Healdsburg and the protesters who have appeared weekly at the Plaza on Thursdays for over 20 years. From 6-7pm, at the corner of Healdsburg Avenue and Matheson Street. More details available at maydaystrong.org.
‘Not neither …’
Erisy Watt, an L.A.-based songwriter and musician, comes to town to perform songs from her third album, “not either or but everything.” The songs are soft and sensuous, but far from simple. She performs a free show from 6-9pm on Thursday, upstairs at Little Saint, 25 North St., littlesainthealdsburg.com.
Jazz Mirage
Goodnight’s Prime Steak and Spirits gets with the program and hosts the Jazz Mirage quartet every Thursday night though June, 5:45-8:45pm. A new development for the classic Western-style steakhouse at 113 Plaza St. Call for reservations (707) 543-1000.
FRIDAY, MAY 2
Beatles Connection
The Beatles Jazz Connection will perform Beatles songs in various styles, from rock, blues, fusion and Latin Jazz, as arranged by guitarist Christian Foley-Beining. With Tom Shader (bass) and Kendrick Freeman (drums) in free performance from 5:30-8:30pm, at Furthermore Wines, 328-A Healdsburg Ave., furthermorewines.com.
Who Tribute
The band Pinball Wizard recreates the music and energy of the Who’s classic era, including their early hits plus Tommy, Who’s Next and even Quadrophenia. Don’t get fooled again. Doors open at 5pm, show at 7pm, tickets $10 in advance or $15 at the door at Coyote Sonoma, 44-F Mill St., coyotesonoma.com.
SATURDAY, MAY 3
Farmers’ Market
The 2025 season for the Healdsburg Certified Farmers’ Market continues at the West Plaza parking lot, from 8:30am to noon. Shop local and keep small businesses and farms thriving (and avoid tariff surcharges). Details at healdsburgfarmersmarket.org.
Spring Bazaar
Join the shopkeepers at Bacchus Landing for a lively seasonal marketplace celebrating local artisans and wineries for an afternoon of shopping, wine tasting and live music in the picturesque Piazza. 11am to 5pm, free admission at 14210 Bacchus Landing Way.
420 Club
Jane is hosting a grand opening celebration of Healdsburg’s newest dispensary, with live music by Pazifico, glassblowing demos, a local farmer showcase and food pop-ups from noon to 5pm. Jane Dispensary is located at 44-D Mill St., next door to Coyote Sonoma. janedispensary.com
Hotel Jazz
Sax master Harvey Wainapel leads a quartet through originals, with standards familiar and unfamiliar, and some Brazilian spice. Matt Clark on piano, Doug Miller playing bass and Bryan Bowman at the drums round out the foursome. No cover, 6-9pm at the Spirit Bar in Hotel Healdsburg, 25 Matheson St., drycreekkitchen.com.
Jane Hirshfield
Zen poet Hirshfield (Nine Gates: Entering the Mind of Poetry) is a widely published, much-honored writer from Mill Valley. She will give a solo reading from her works on Saturday, starting at 7pm. Tickets $35-$85 at The 222, 222 Healdsburg Ave., the222.org.
27 Club
Relive the psychedelic era with the 27 Club, a revue of three ’60s tributes covering Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison and Jimi Hendrix, all of whom died at the age of 27. Show starts at 9pm, tickets $30, at Coyote Sonoma,44-F Mill St., coyotesonoma.com.
SUNDAY, MAY 4
Community Band
The Healdsburg Community Band performs a program designed to entertain, inspire and spark imagination. Jon Saler conducts the ensemble in classics by Bach and Mozart through contemporary compositions from Bernstein, Murtha and others. Free, Sunday 3-5pm at the Healdsburg Community Church, 1100 University Ave., healdsburgcommunitychurch.com.
Spike’s Return
The popular local ensemble Spike Sikes and His Awesome Hotcakes dish up a night of rock and blues at the Elephant in the Room, Sunday night from 6-8pm. 177 Healdsburg Ave., elephantelephantintheroompub.com.
MONDAY, MAY 5
City Council
First of two regular meetings this month from the City Council, starts at 6pm. Among other business, the Council is expected to adopt recommendations from their Goal Setting session of April 18. Location is Council Chambers at 401 Grove St. and online at facebook.com/cityofhealdsburg.
THURSDAY, MAY 8
Arts and Culture Commission
Here’s an opportunity to meet the seven members of the new Arts and Culture Commission—greet the commissioners, learn more about their work implementing the Arts and Culture Master Plan, and share thoughts about the importance of the arts in Healdsburg. Time is 6-8pm, at Paul Mahder Gallery, 222 Healdsburg Ave., paulmahdergallery.com.
UPCOMING:
Raven Players
Starting May 9, weekends through May 25, the Raven Players present Home, I’m Darling, Laura Wade’s dark comedy about sex, cake and the quest to be the perfect 1950s housewife. Read more and purchase advance tickets at raventheater.org.For additional events, visit healdsburgtribune.com/calendar.
