City Calendar
Russian River Clean-up
As part of Russian RiverKeeper’s 39th annual Russian River Watershed Cleanup, volunteers are needed at two local hot spots, Memorial Beach and Foss Creek, on Saturday Sept. 20. Participate by removing trash and debris from the Russian River watershed. At Foss Creek, volunteers will enjoy breakfast and lunch. 8:30am to 12:30pm, meet at Abel De Luna Community Center, 1557 Healdsburg Ave. For a complete list of Russian River cleanup spots, see russianriverkeeper.org/events/russian-river-watershed-clean-up.
Here Comes Sun Day
Celebrate Sun Day in pursuit of an emission-free future at noon on Sunday Sept. 21. Meet at the Healdsburg Plaza for a rally and inspiration. More information at climateactionhealdsburg.org.
Commission Meetings
A regular Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for Tuesday Sept. 23; the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee meets at 4pm on Wednesday Sept. 24 and the Arts & Culture Commission meeting starts that same day at 6pm. All meetings at Council Chambers, 401 Grove St. Public comments accepted only from in-person residents, but all can view live at healdsburg.gov/zoom or facebook.com/cityofhealdsburg.
Music
Upstairs
Louisiana’s Andrew Duhon (Parish Records) plays in the music room at the top of the stairs on Thursday Sept. 11. No cover, doors at 6pm, Little Saint, 25 North St., littlesainthealdsburg.com.
Big Elephant Weekend
This is practically a sneak festival weekend at the Elephant. Jazz manouche (formerly “Gypsy jazz”) on Friday Sept. 19 with Dgiin, featuring Mimi Pirard (8-11pm, $20). Saturday the place will be on fire with the Legendary Flamin’ Groovies (7:30-11pm, $25/$30). Then on Sunday the Anthony Cullins Band featuring Earl Thomas performs the blues the way it’s meant to be played (6-9pm, $20). That’s a lot of talent for one stage on one weekend. 117 Healdsburg Ave., elephantintheroompub.com.
And Furthermore …
Live music at the tasting room on weekends. On Thursday Sept. 18 welcome vocalist Stella Heath and friends; Friday Sept. 19 it’s the Joni Mitchell Situation; Saturday Sept. 20 the Rumbletone Blues Revue returns. All shows 5:30-8pm, no cover but reservations recommended, 328-A Healdsburg Ave.
In Like Prez
Noel Jewkes on tenor saxophone, Chris Amberger on bass and Brad Buethe on guitar bring the transformative style of Lester Young to the Spirit Bar on Saturday Sept. 20. From 6-9pm, no cover, limited menu and drinks available. At Hotel Healdsburg, 25 Matheson St., drycreekkitchen.com/spirit-bar.
PIano Recital
Pianist Henry Kramer is developing a reputation as a musician of rare sensitivity. He will present a program of works by Haydn, Debussy and Schubert on Saturday Sept. 20 at The 222. Discussion at 6:30, concert at 7pm, 222 Healdsburg Ave. the222.org
Organ Recital
David Hatt, assistant organist of St. Mary’s Cathedral and an Alexander Valley resident, plays music of the French Romantic school at 5pm, Sunday Sept. 21. This is the first in the 2025-26 season of “Mostly Third Sunday” pipe-organ concerts, free, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 209 Matheson St., stpauls-healdsburg.org.
Stage
‘Eureka Day’
The Tony Award-winning play by Jonathan Spector concerns a liberal school district that, having relaxed standards on vaccinations, confronts a mumps outbreak. Friday through Sunday Sept. 19-21 at the Raven Theater in Healdsburg, 115 North St. Friday and Saturday shows, 7:30pm; Sunday matinee, 2pm. Tickets and information at raventheater.org.
Cinema
Short Film Fest
The little festival with the big name, the 4th annual Healdsburg International Short Film Festival runs Friday to Sunday Sept. 26-28 with multiple events, most at the Raven Theater (115 North St.). Short films from dozens of countries entered in categories including documentary, comedy, animation and more. Details and tickets at healdsburgfilm.com.
Community
Apian Auction
Fundraiser for Beekeepers & Educators Engaged (BEE) in Kenya, a nonprofit co-founded by Candice Koseba and Sonoma County Bee Company. The Saturday Sept. 20 event at Acorn Cafe will feature a Kenyan-inspired multicourse meal prepared by Acorn’s Beryl Adler, wine pairings, a honey tasting (Kenyan vs. Sonoma County honey) and a silent auction. Make a reservation at re**********@*************rg.com.
Arts Festival
The Healdsburg Center for the Arts, in partnership with the City of Healdsburg’s Community Services, presents a day-long festival for the arts in the Plaza, with over 45 artist booths, food, wine, music and entertainment. It’s Saturday Sept. 27, from 10am to 6pm. Information at healdsburgcenterforthearts.org/festival-of-the-arts.
Farmers’ Markets
The longstanding Healdsburg Certified Farmers’ Market is held twice weekly, on Saturdays (Sept. 20) at the West Plaza parking lot from 8:30am until 12:30pm, and on Tuesdays (Sept. 23) on Plaza and Center streets surrounding the Plaza, 9am to 12:30pm. Final Tuesday Market is Sept. 30.
Healdsburg Museum
History comes alive at 221 Matheson St. with two local-centric exhibitions. The semi-permanent installation for “Many Roads to Healdsburg” outlines the town’s rich history, from the Pomo to early settlers and recent influencers. Continuing is a display of the contemporary Pomo Weavers Society. The Healdsburg Museum is open Wednesdays through Sundays, from 11am to 4pm. healdsburgmuseum.orgFor additional events, visit healdsburgtribune.com/calendar.
