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. 6-8pm, at Paul Mahder Gallery, 222 Healdsburg Ave. healdsburg.gov/arts.
Funny Stuff
Nashville-based artist Jordie Lane was conceived by the muddy banks of the Murray River in Victoria, Australia, born to a comedian and a clown. He performs a free show from 7-9pm 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 9
Tradwife on Stage
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. Learn more and purchase tickets at raventheater.org or at the door, 115 North St., 7:30pm.
Elephant Blues
The Laurie Morvan Band is a five-piece high energy, rockin’ blues band based in Long Beach. Morvan has honed her Stratocaster sound through ever-expanding touring in North America and Europe, including many festival performances along the way. Beware: Morvan’s playing could just blow the lid off the Elephant. Anthony Arya performs Saturday. $10, 8-11pm at Elephant in the Room, 177 Healdsburg Ave.
SATURDAY, MAY 10
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.
Tribal Arts
The Progressive Tribal Alliance presents the 2nd annual Native American Arts Festival on Saturday, from 10am to 3pm on the Windsor Town Green. Pomo dancers, Native artists and food, a kid zone, scavenger hunt, raffle and more. Information at nafestival.org.
Museum Exhibit Opens
The Healdsburg Museum reopens today after an interior remodel with a new exhibit, “Pomo Weavers Society,” which includes baskets, artwork, dresses and regalia by local Indigenous artists. Through Nov. 2, open Wednesdays through Sundays, 11am-4pm, 221 Matheson St. healdsburgmuseum.org.
Hotel Jazz
Pianist Stephanie Ozer makes the trek over Highway 12 from Sonoma with Peter Barshay (bass) and Kendrick Freeman (drums) for an evening of Brazilian-influenced jazz, old favorites and new standards. No cover, 6-9pm at the Spirit Bar in Hotel Healdsburg, 25 Matheson St., drycreekkitchen.com.
CCSegeR
Here’s a band name that almost makes sense—a tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) and Bob Seger, as performed by six familiar talents from NorCal bands. They play two sets (one tribute each) and encourage dancing and other forms of acting out. Show starts at 8pm, tickets $20 advance, $25 at the door of Coyote Sonoma, 44-F Mill St., coyotesonoma.com.
MONDAY, MAY 12
SRO Show
Perfume Genius has been the musical project of Seattle native Mike Hadreas, a Grammy nominee with multiple recordings over the past 15 years. With Urika’s Bedroom. $50 tickets sold out; opener at 7pm, show at 8pm upstairs at Little Saint, 25 North St.
TUESDAY, MAY 13
Tuesdays Farmers’ Market
Starting May 13, Healdsburg Certified Farmers’ Market begins its Tuesday market on Plaza and Center streets surrounding the Plaza, while continuing their usual Saturday market as well. Tuesday times are 9am until 12:30pm, a similar but not identical collection of produce and farm products plus crafts. Every Tuesday (with some exceptions) until Sept. 30.
Planning Commission
Meeting of the seven-member Planning Commission, 6pm. Agenda to be announced five days before the meeting, at Council Chambers, 401 Grove St.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14
Parks and Rec
The Parks and Recreation Commission holds their monthly meeting on the second Wednesday, also at 6pm, 401 Grove St.
THURSDAY, MAY 15
March Avenue Meeting
The city will hold a community meeting on the March Avenue Reconstruction and Pedestrian Upgrades Project to get underway later this year. This is an opportunity for locals to learn more about the planned improvements, ask questions and provide input. Meeting is at the Fitch Mountain School Multipurpose Room, 520 Monte Vista Ave., 6-7:30pm.
UPCOMING
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The Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience hits town on Thursday, May 15 with a welcome reception at the Mayacamas Gold Club and leaves on Sunday after a “wine down” pool party at Montage. In between, there are many local affordable events, including Saturday’s Grand Tasting at the Vintage Plaza, aka the West Plaza parking lot, 12:30 to 4pm. More information and ticket links at healdsburgwineandfood.com.
For additional events, visit healdsburgtribune.com/calendar.
