Goings on around town this week and next
Events
Fieri Fundraiser
Local chef Guy Fieri embraces his celebrity self with this annual Chefs for Heroes Fundraiser, to benefit his Foundation’s work in support of first responders and veterans. Fourteen other celebrity chefs, wine from host Rodney Strong Vineyards, raffles and a live concert by a surprise guest, all on Saturday Oct. 11. Full culinary experience starts at $2,500 for the complete event, but concert-only tickets are $250 at guyfierifoundation.org.
Healdsburg Crush
An annual benefit for the Boys & Girls Club of Sonoma County, to assist in its extensive remodel of the Healdsburg club. It’s the only remaining wine-tasting event in the Plaza, and it may be the last since the Foley Family Community Pavilion will be coming online soon. Seize the day on Sunday Oct.12, from noon to 4pm. Not free; for tickets, see bgcsonoma-marin.org/healdsburgcrush.
Zero Waste Week
Multiple events are hosted by numerous groups including government agencies, businesses, nonprofits and individuals collaborating to move Sonoma County communities closer to achieving zero waste. From Oct. 11-18, northbayzerowasteweek.org.
Art Trails
The annual Art Trails open studio program, from the Sebastopol Center for the Arts, runs for two weekends, Oct. 11-12 and Oct. 18-19. Over 160 artists in all modes participate throughout Sonoma County, including several in Healdsburg. For more information, including a map of artist studios, visit sonomacountyarttrails.org.
Community
Greyhounds Homecoming
Show up for the Healdsburg Hounds as they meet the other 0-5 team in the NBL-Mountain league, Piner High. Something’s got to give. Everybody up for the kickoff at 7pm on Friday Oct. 10 at Rec Park.
Farmers’ Market
The longstanding Healdsburg Certified Farmers’ Market is now held only on Saturdays (Oct. 11) at the West Plaza parking lot from 8:30am until 12:30pm, and holiday treats and crafts are added to the seasonal varieties currently available. healdsburgfarmersmarket.org
Planning Commission
October’s first meeting of the Planning Commission starts at 6pm on Tuesday Oct. 14 at the Council Chambers, 401 Grove St. Seghesio Winery’s application for event permits will likely be revisited. Meetings can be viewed live online at healdsburg.gov/zoom or facebook.com/cityofhealdsburg.
Music
Dad Country
Weekly free concerts on Thursdays in the upstairs hall at Little Saint. On Oct. 9 bike traveler and songwriter Izaak Opatz is joined by fellow musician Steven Van Betten from 7pm on. The following week, Oct. 16, finds Canadian singer Calvin Love on the stage. Doors open at 6pm, music starts at 7pm at Little Saint, 25 North St., littlesainthealdsburg.com.
Free Dance Party
Spend Friday night, Oct. 10, dancing to a mix of hits from various genres by the Sonoma Shakers. Food vendor Tacos El Gordo at 6:30pm, music at 7pm. Coyote Sonoma, 44f Mill St.
Jazz Trio
Playing jazz standards, Brazilian tunes and a variety of Pat Metheny compositions, guitarist Christian Foley-Beining is joined by bassist Chris Amberger and drummer Kendrick Freeman on Saturday Oct. 11. It’s in the Spirit Bar at Hotel Healdsburg from 6–9pm, 25 Matheson St.
Indigenous Arts
Two artists from New Mexico’s Laguna Pueblo talk with The 222 curator Denise Low about their pottery designs, feast days, dances and dramatic landscapes. Tickets $15, free for under 18, on The 222 stage at 7pm on Friday Oct. 10, 222 Healdsburg Ave., the222.org.
Upcoming
Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade
Get ready for a howling good time at the Humane Society of Sonoma County’s Pet Costume Halloween Parade, where pets of all shapes and sizes strut their stuff in spooky, silly and downright adorable costumes. It’s Saturday Oct. 18 at the Healdsburg Plaza, noon to 2pm.
Get a Clue
The legendary board game “Clue” comes to life on the Cloverdale Performing Arts stage, from Oct.17–26. Tickets $15-$50 plus fees or at the door, if available. 209 North Cloverdale Blvd.
No Kings March
Second “No Kings” march against the Trump Administration’s usurpation of constitutional powers, on Saturday Oct. 18 from 11am to 1pm. Location is the same as the June 14 demonstration, from the Roundabout south to the Hwy 101 intersection. Information at mobilize.us/nokings/event/853624/.For additional events, visit healdsburgtribune.com/calendar.
