Ongoing
Edge Esmeralda
Starting Saturday, May 30, and running through June 27, the annual gathering “for people building a brighter future” takes place at various locations in Healdsburg. It will involve at least 500 people in workshops, breakout groups and community experiments taking place throughout the city and nearby. Information at edgeesmeralda.com.
Thursday, May 28
Little Saint Stage
Live music every Thursday night upstairs at Little Saint. No reservation, no tickets, all are welcome; seats are first-come, first-serve. This week headlines Seattle psych-folk-rock band Forest Ray, with Chicken Milk up first. Doors at 6pm, music at 7pm, no cover. Little Saint, 25 North St., littlesainthealdsburg.com.
Friday, May 29
Music at Furthermore
The Music Lounge at the Furthermore/Cobb tasting room presents a John Coltrane Centennial celebration on Friday night, with Jeff Pierce, Kendrick Freeman, Randy Vincent and Chris Amberger. The next night, Saturday May 30, durable R&B guitarist/singer Gail Mojo joints local scion Nick Otris. Music plays 5:30-8pm, no cover, 328-A Healdsburg Ave. furthermorewines.com
Whiskey Bent
Josh Brough of Poor Man’s Whiskey brings his new group the Contraband to the Elephant on Friday night, $10 at the door. Next night it’s the Steve Pile Band with that American jam, also $10. Music starts at 8pm. 177 Healdsburg Ave., elephantintheroompub.com.
Saturday, May 30
Market Day
The Saturday Farmers’ Market is a great place to spend a Saturday morning, shopping and connecting with the agricultural community. It’s in the new Foley Family Community Pavilion, 3 North St., from 8:30am to noon. Buy fresh local produce, snacks and crafts, plus listen to live music from Avalanche.
Spicy Vines
Afternoon music on Saturday, 3-6pm, no cover. Dog- and family-friendly tasting room at 441 Healdsburg Ave. takes reservations and offers small plates and wine by the glass. spicyvines.com/event
Jovino Santos Neto
Brazilian pianist and composer Jovino Santos Neto teams up with bassist Scott Thompson and drummer David Flores to present his Brazilian music in a piano trio format. Compositions by Neto, Hermeto Pascoal and Marcos Valle will serve as points of departure for their inspired musical conversations on The 222 stage. Tickets $35-$85, 7pm at 222 Healdsburg Ave., the222.org.
Jazz with Spirits
Chill with the Steve Rubardt Trio at the Spirit Bar, playing the music of Miles, Monk and Evans; swinging originals; and eclectic arrangements of pop tunes and standards from 6-9pm. No cover. DCK Menu at Hotel Healdsburg, 25 Matheson St.
Monday, June 1
City Council
Ariel, Madeline, David, Ron and Chris return to the dais for the month of June, to consider the issues and policies that affect daily life in Healdsburg. The meet at Council Chambers from 6-9pm or so, depending on itinerary. 401 Grove St., attend in person or view at facebook.com/cityofhealdsburg or healdsburg.gov/zoom.
Tuesday, June 2
Pavilion Market
The Healdsburg Farmers’ Market explores its new location every Tuesday, from 9am to 1pm until Sept. 29. With music this week by Swing 42. Shop for local produce, crafts and more at the Foley Family Community Pavilion, 3 North St. healdsburgfarmersmarket.org
Tuesdays in the Plaza
For the second time this summer, the city takes over the historic Plaza from 5-8pm for a picnic party and dance. Ariel Marin, a refreshingly eclectic singer influenced by a multitude of styles including folk, rock, R&B, gospel, classical and pop, climbs the stage at 6pm. Food trucks open at 5pm, music starts at 6pm, picnicking and dancing encouraged, until 8pm.
Wednesday, June 3
City Commissions
The first meeting of the Station Area Specific Plan Community Advisory Committee will take place at Council Chambers, 6pm on this date. The CAC will look at the area surrounding the future SMART platform at the Hudson Street Depot.
Thursday, June 4
Galloping Galleries
Art Nite Healdsburg is a community event celebrating art and creativity. Over 20 galleries participate, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and the arts community. It takes place downtown from 5 -7pm on the first Thursday of every month until December. artnitehealdsburg.comFor additional events, visit healdsburgtribune.com/calendar.
