Thursday, Oct. 29
Musical Trilogy
Paul Spring, Meerna and Steven Van Betten will play successive sets upstairs at Little Saint for this three-for-free evening. All-ages event, doors at 6pm, music at 7pm. Little Saint, 25 North St., littlesainthealdsburg.com.
Pay-What-You-Can
Name the price of admission to Thursday’s 7:30pm performance of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Macabre and witty, perfect for the Halloween season. Other Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30pm; matinees Sundays at 2pm until Nov. 8. Tickets $44, students $10, at 115 North St. raventheater.org/events/sweeney-todd
Boot-Scootin’
Learn the steps to the hottest dance in the land with 7pm lessons, then take it away to the music of Max Vogel & the Pickups until 10pm; $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Beatles cover band Hey Jude follows on Friday night for $15 cover. At Coyote Sonoma, 44-F Mill St., coyotesonoma.com.
Friday, Oct. 30
Exhibit Opening
“Endless Inspiration” comes to the Upstairs Gallery, 11am to 6pm daily until Nov. 22. New and classic paintings by Sonoma County artist Ron Sumner focusing on landscapes, wildlife and birds, in watercolor and oil, with small works by Karen Miller. Reception with both artists on Saturday, Nov. 7, 3-6pm. Upstairs at Levin & Co., 306 Center St.
Halloween Pickets
Rodney Strong Vineyard production workers and supporters in Halloween costumes will show up at the Plaza on Friday afternoon, 5:30-7pm. There will be picket signs, megaphones and a live brass band as supporters hand out Halloween candy and informational flyers about the ongoing labor dispute with the winery. northbayjwj.org
The Other True West
Sam Shepard’s darkly comic drama True West is being performed on stage at THE 222 from Oct. 30 to Nov. 8, featuring six total performances. Shepard’s play delves into sibling rivalry and authenticity, creativity and the myth of the American frontier. Tickets from free (18 and under) to $105 (Gold seating). Details at the222.org/productions/true-west.
Spooky Jazz
Celebrate the season at Furthermore Winery’s tasting room with the Beatles Jazz Connection with Christian Foley-Beining and guest Jeff Sanford on Friday; “Spooky Jazz” with Elaine Jennings on Saturday, 5:30-8:30pm; then pianist Greg Hester on the bench for a solo stint on Sunday, 5-7:30pm. No cover, at 328-A Healdsburg Ave., furthermorewines.com/events.
Saturday, Oct. 31
Pumpkin Season
The Farmers Market annual Pumpkin Festival and costume contest will be held on Halloween morning, Oct. 31. Competitive events include pumpkin carving, a race of decorated pumpkins on wheels, and a bespoke pumpkin costume contest (no kits or pre-fab costumes allowed). Multiple prizes are donated by local businesses. The Pumpkin Festival and the Saturday market begin at 8:30am. The event is expected to end by 10:30am, though the market lasts until noon at the Community Pavilion, 3 North St.
Halloween at the Row
Both clubs on Mill Street Row will celebrate Halloween on Saturday night. Coyote Sonoma (44-F Mill St.) will feature local rockers the Remedies, bringing a Halloween twist to their classic dance rock. ($10 cover, free for members). Across the lot a “costume throw-down” with Muselet & Parade Garden promises a “spooktacular evening” at the Elephant, again $10 cover. Elephant in the Room, 177 Healdsburg Ave., elephantintheroompub.com.
Saturday Jazz
Not sure how spirits and demons work their magic in jazz, but Robb Fisher (bass), Ben Stolorow (piano) and Brandon Etzler (drums) will make it happen. No cover, but limited seating. Menu items and drinks from the Spirit Bar, every Saturday from 6-9pm in the lobby of Hotel Healdsburg, 25 Matheson St.
Sunday, Nov. 1
What Time Is It?
If it’s Nov. 1, it’s an hour earlier than it was yesterday. Don’t forget to turn back the clocks one hour as Daylight Saving Time ends at 2am, er, make that 1am.
Monday, Nov. 2
City Council
Back at it for another thrilling week of proclamations, presentations, proposals and public comment with the Healdsburg City Council, starting at 6pm. Attend live at 401 Grove St. or online at healdsburg.gov/zoom.
Tuesday, Nov. 3
Election Day
Last day to vote. All county voting centers are open now until 8pm on Election Day. In Healdsburg the voting center is located at the Abel De Luna Community Center, 1557 Healdsburg Ave. There is also a drop box at the City Hall, 401 Grove St.
Thursday, Nov. 5
Art Nite
Monthly walk-around to downtown art galleries and tasting rooms, every First Thursday until December. 5-7pm. Start at Healdsburg Center for the Arts or any downtown gallery for map and latest information, 334 Center St. artnitehealdsburg.com
Mushroom Building
Architect Chris Maurer discusses growing building materials from mycelium, drawing on NASA-supported research and his “Mycohab” initiative in Namibia. $20, America Institute of Architecture members free. At Lavish Experience Center, 435 Allan Court, 6-8:30pm.
For additional events, visit healdsburgtribune.com/calendar.
