Yoo-hooo, Healdsburg! It’s me, your local event princess, sliding into your DMs on this moody winter Monday with everything you could ever want to know about what’s happening in town this week. Our upcoming calendar runneth over with cool stuff to do around here; now all you’ve gotta do is pluck out the events that intrigue you the most, feed them into your personal planning system of choice and let serendipity do the rest. Choose from…
A stacked blues lineup at our beautiful old Raven Theater
A ski chalet-themed dinner and dance party at Harmon Guest House, with animatronic Yetis and hella fake snow
A chance to join a jumbo puppeteering troupe
An important charity dinner for our critical local church kitchen
A big fourth anniversary bash at Lo & Behold
An intensive composting workshop at a Healdsburg winery
A “silent walk for peace” through the plaza this Saturday
Loads more local surprises, excitements and delights 🍬
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NOW, AIR OVER HEALDSBURG
This morning’s sunrise over Healdsburg was a broken yolk in a stew of storm clouds. What a season to be alive… 🍳 (Photo: Holly Wilson)
ON THE CALENDAR
Featured event (from my sponsor!)
North Bay comedian Steve Ausburne hosts “Healdsburg After Dark” standup comedy night at the CraftWork Healdsburg co-working space, with sets by Ronn Vigh and Jalisa Robinson (Fri, Feb 27, 7pm)
“Wow, wow, wow,” the CraftWork team wrote in a recent newsletter about their new collaboration with funny guy Steve Ausburne. “We somehow pulled off a partnership with hands down the best comedian in the North Bay. On 2/27, he’s bringing a few equally hilarious friends to camp out in our lounge and do what they do best: crack jokes about locals, tourists, and pretty much everyone in between.” (Image: CraftWork Healdsburg)
Monday, February 23
Sonoma County Restaurant Week: Specials and deals at local restaurants like Costeaux French Bakery, Tisza Bistro, the Fogbelt brewpub, Little Saint, Bistro Lagniappe, The Parish Cafe and many more (Mon-Sun, Feb 23-Mar 1)
I can’t believe it’s already Restaurant Week again. Here’s a video montage of the offerings at Fogbelt Brewing near the Healdsburg train station, including “dishes like Louie Salad, Winter Crostinis with stout reduction and roasted butternut squash, Fish Tacos with rock cod, Calzones with hot honey, Primavera Lasagna, plus Cannolis or Beignets for dessert.” Both the Bohemian and Sonoma Magazine also published their picks of the best deals at restaurants across the county this week. Or browse the full, official list of locations and menus here. (Video: Fogbelt Brewing via Instagram)
“Musical Bridge” interactive sound experience at The 222, to raise funds for the proposed “Magical Bridge” accessible playground at Badger Park (daily except Tue-Wed thru Feb 28, 10am-6pm)
Movie showings this week at True West Cinemas: Grotesque historical romance “Wuthering Heights”; French film “A Private Life” starring Jody Foster; animated sports film “GOAT,” from producer Steph Curry; a series of Oscar-nominated short films; “Pillion,” the new biker romcom with Alexander Skarsgård about a gay dom-sub relationship; the Tom Cruise classic “Risky Business” and more (daily, 11am-11pm)
God, the new Alexander Skarsgård flick looks so rad. Another excuse to go support our brand-new local movie theater! Who’s comin’? (Video: A24 via YouTube)
Tween hangout at the Healdsburg Library: Try snack foods from other countries (3:30-4:30pm)
Blocco Sol Drumming Team and Blocco Sol Dance Team practice at Heartizens: Anyone aged 11-plus can join and perform with these “high-energy Brazilian Afro Hip Hop drumming and dance ensembles” (twice weekly thru May 27, Mon & Wed, 3:30-4:30pm)
Healdsburg artist Jake Messing hosts “paint studio“ art class for kids aged 10-14 at Heartizens: “Exploring color, texture and line” (weekly thru Apr 13, 3:30-5pm)
“Supper Club” at the Healdsburg Senior Center, Lunar New Year edition: Noodle bowls, stir fry, cucumber salad and more (4-6pm)
Yours truly bartending at the Dry Creek General Store & Bar: Stop by and say hi! (weekly, Mon-Tue, 4-9pm)
I’m officially on the schedule at Dry Creek Bar, y’all. Come through? 😏 (Photo: Patty Morandi)
Geyserville Planning Committee meeting at the Northern Sonoma County Fire District station in Geyserville: Agenda includes streetscape and plaza projects, housing updates, community event planning and more (6pm)
Heartizens hosts info and planning session for the org’s new Street Puppet Brigade — a “collaborative, working ensemble dedicated to creating large-scale puppets for parades, performances and public gatherings” (6-7pm)
Indivisible Healdsburg hosts “Activist’s Fair and Mingle” at The 222: “Explore opportunities to resist by speaking with local groups” (6-8pm)
“Join us for an evening of action Informational tabling introducing local organizations,” says Indivisible organizer Sarah Bradbury. “Learn how you can get involved, stand up for democracy and support all our most vulnerable neighbors.” (Image: Indivisible Healdsburg via Facebook)
Healdsburg High School Class of 2028 hosts Bingo/Lotería night fundraiser in the high school cafeteria (6-8pm)
Windsor Chamber of Commerce hosts Spanish-language business accelerator for Sonoma County entrepreneurs (weekly thru Mar 23, 6-8pm)
Pool tournament at John & Zeke’s: All are welcome, just stop by (weekly, 7pm)
Tuesday, February 24
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