Thursday, April 30
Magical Healdsburg
Learn about and help design Healdsburg’s Magical Bridge inclusive playground coming to Badger Park. Learn about the Magical Bridge concept, share ideas and talk about how this project fits into long-term plans for Badger Park. Three 90-minute drop-in sessions start at 10:30am, 1pm and 3:30pm. magicalbridge.org/healdsburg
Little Saint Stage
Experience live music free every Thursday night upstairs at Little Saint. No reservation, no tickets, all are welcome; seats are first-come, first-serve. Never Come Down shows up at the second story venue this week, a Portland band of eclectica stemming from bluegrass. Doors at 6pm, music at 7pm, no cover. Little Saint, 25 North St., littlesainthealdsburg.com.
Friday, May 1
Nursery School Fundraiser
Healdsburg Community Nursery School celebrates its 60th anniversary with an on-site Makers Market and an online auction, on Friday, May 1. No admission fee, and families of all ages are invited to visit the school, participate in interactive learning activities, enjoy food and beverages, and purchase items from the upscale Makers Market. All vendors will donate a portion of their proceeds to the school. From 4:30-6:30pm, 444 First St.
Jazz Jam
Healdsburg Jazz’s “Spring Jam” fundraiser begins with live music by the Healdsburg Jazz Collective, followed by a curated seated dinner at Foley Family Community Pavilion. Live Auction and Fund-A-Need will follow, directly supporting Healdsburg Jazz’s educational programs and presentations, ensuring that jazz continues to inspire local audiences and students. Buffet dessert and dance party music from the 9-piece Jazz Mafia Experience. 5-9:30pm, 5 North St., from $285. healdsburgjazz.org
Bohoss Boogie
At the git-down end of the spectrum, the duo Bohoss Boogie Boys perform at Furthermore Wines on Friday, 5:30-8:30pm. They call it “real deal acoustic roots.” No cover, wines by the glass, 328-A Healdsburg Blvd., furthermorewines.com.
Saturday, May 2
Market Day
The Saturday Farmers’ Market is getting comfortable in the new Foley Family Community Pavilion, from 8:30am to noon. Buy fresh, local, snacks and crafts plus live music from Avalanche, violin and guitar duo.
Musique de Le Duo
Mimi Pirard unleashes her inner chanteuse to sibling Gabe Pirard’s guitar in an afternoon of songs and ballads in the tasting room of Spicy Vines, 11am to 6pm, 441 Healdsburg Ave. Wine, small bites available.
School-to-Farm-to-Table
HHS’s Advanced Culinary farm-to-table dinner at Alexander Valley Vineyards includes a tour of AVV’s historical cellars and a three-course meal paired with craft mocktails, all developed, prepared and served by our students. A hand-thrown dinner plate is available as a souvenir. Starts at 5pm, tickets $125 to support the program at deep-roots-dinner.square.site.
Reggae Scion
Junior Toots and the Fiya Squad pay tribute to the late Toots Hibbert and the Maytals, 8pm, $30 presale, $35 day of show at the Elephant in the Room, 177 Healdsburg Ave., elephantintheroompub.com.
Sunday, May 3
West Edge Opera
Preview program of material to be performed this summer in Berkeley, with singers from the mainstage shows presenting highlights and excerpts from the planned operas. Songs and arias from Handel, Britten, Gershwin and others will be performed. At 4pm at The 222, tickets $35-$85, free for 18 and under. 222 Healdsburg Ave., the222.org.
Monday, May 4
City Council
Regular meeting of the 5-person Healdsburg City Council starts at 6pm in Council Chambers at 401 Grove St. Attend in person or view online at healdsburg.gov/zoom.
Tuesday, May 5
Cinco de Mayo
The Mexican holiday is only celebrated locally at Agave Restaurant, as near as we can tell, where Clave MC, a regional norteño-style music group, will perform. Music, food, drinks and dancing from 6-9pm at Agave, 1063 Vine St.
Wednesday, May 6
Architect to Artist
Alan Cohen has put his stamp on Healdsburg’s architecture, but lately he’s drifted into another career entirely—as sculptor of found-art driftwood, or found-driftwood art. He’ll try to explain it all in a “crafted conversation” at Craftwork, with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres from 6pm. Tickets $50, at 445 Center St., craftworkhbg.com.
Urban Water Management
Join a City of Healdsburg community workshop scheduled for May 6 from 5:30-7pm at the Abel de Luna Community Center. Information and survey at bit.ly/COHwaterplan.
Friday, May 8
‘Angels’ Opening Night
First show of the new Raven Players season is Angels in America: Part 1, setting the tone for a 6-play menu of challenging theater this year. Steven David Martin directs the Tony Kushner prize-winning play. Friday and Saturday nights 7:30pm, Sunday matinee at 2pm, through May 24. Tickets $25, $10 student, Raven Performing Arts Theater,115 North St. raventheater.org
History Lives
The Healdsburg Museum’s premier fundraising event takes place at Appellation Healdsburg this year, the History Lives dinner and the Pioneer Award, given this year to Mike and Erika McGuire. It’s 6-9pm, 101 Dovetail Rd., tickets from $250. Details at secure.qgiv.com/event/historylives2026.
For additional events, visit healdsburgtribune.com/calendar.
