Thursday, May 7
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. This week, Omar Velasco blends his Jewish-American and Mexican heritage with influences from folk and soul legends. Doors at 6pm, music at 7pm, no cover. Little Saint, 25 North St., littlesainthealdsburg.com.
Friday, May 8
SMART Station
The groundbreaking of the new Healdsburg Station and Pathway will take place at 1pm at the Foley Family Community Pavilion. It will eventually serve SMART riders from Marin and Sonoma counties. Celebration continues to 3pm. sonomamarintrain.org/healdsburg.
‘Angels’ Opening Night
First show of the new Raven Players season is Angels in America: Part 1, setting the tone for a six-play menu of challenging theater this year. Steven David Martin directs the Tony Kushner prize-winning play. Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30, Sunday matinee at 2pm, through May 24. Tickets $25, $10 student, Raven Performing Arts Theater, 115 North St. raventheater.org.
Slightly Blue
Songs and chansons from Mimi & Jan & Emily at Furthermore Wines on Friday, 5:30-8:30pm. Music usually Thursday–Saturday; no cover, wines by the glass, 328-A Healdsburg Blvd., furthermorewines.com.
Elephant Music
The Elephant showcases southern R&B from Killer Whale on Friday, 8pm, $10 at the door. Closed for a private party on Saturday, reopens with the blues, funk and jazz of Smokehouse, Sunday 6pm, $20 at the door or through Eventbrite. Elephant in the Room, 177 Healdsburg Ave., elephantintheroompub.com.
Saturday, May 9
Market Day
At Saturday’s Farmers Market, the Healdsburg Garden Club will hold a Spring Plant Sale, all proceeds to benefit their Scholarship Program. The Saturday Farmers Market is spreading its wings in the new Foley Family Community Pavilion, 3 North St., from 8:30am to noon. Buy fresh local produce, snacks and crafts, plus live music from Swing 42.
Spicy Tunes
Live music by the Musers trio in the tasting room of Spicy Vines, 11am to 6pm, 441 Healdsburg Ave. Wine, small bites available. Priority seating is given to wine club members and guests with reservations. spicyvines.com.
Local Pairing
The Mc2 Duo of Rose McCoy (piano) and Gary McLaughlin (violin) will perform a program of music with a “Hollywood slant,” including by Antonin Dvorak, Miklos Rozsa, John Williams, Andre Previn and a tango by Astor Piazzolla. Cost is $20, 7pm at The 222, 222 Healdsburg Ave., the222.org.
Sunday, May 10
Mother’s Day
The most important person in one’s life deserves a brunch out and a free afternoon. One day a year, at the very least.
Monday, May 11
City Council
Special meeting of the Healdsburg City Council to discuss the budget for 2026-2027. Starts at 6pm in Council Chambers at 401 Grove St. Attend in person or view online at healdsburg.gov/zoom.
Tuesday, May 12
First Tuesday Market
The Healdsburg Farmers Market starts its Tuesday morning schedule today, May 12, and will continue to Sept. 29. From 9am to 1pm, shop for local produce, crafts, etc. at the Foley Family Community Pavilion, 5 North St. healdsburgfarmersmarket.org.
Planning Commission
Unless cancelled, the Planning Commission will meet on Tuesday from 6-9pm at City Council Chambers, 401 Grove St. Review agenda at healdsburg.gov/1181/Agendas-and-Minutes.y 14?
Wednesday, May 13
Parks & Recreation
The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet on this day if there are agenda items to review. 6pm, City Council Chambers, 401 Grove St. See above for agenda information.
Thursday, May 14
Experience
Welcome celebration for the Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience, at Appellation Healdsburg, 6-8pm. Additional events continue daily through Sunday, May 17. See story this issue.
For additional events, visit healdsburgtribune.com/calendar.
