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Jazz in the Plaza
2026-01-18 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-01-25 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-02-01 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-02-08 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-02-15 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-02-22 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-03-01 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-03-08 13:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) and 1 more date | Putnam Plaza, 129 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, CA
Every Sunday: Free, live jazz every week performed by some of the best musicians in the SF Bay Area and beyond, right in the heart of downtown Petaluma! Every Sunday from 1 to 3:30, local jazz bassist, music book publisher, and KRCB host Chuck Sher presents a rotating ensemble of professional, veteran jazz musicians in Putnam Plaza Park, right next to the Speakeasy. This event started in 2020 and has since become a staple for locals and visitors alike. Stop by and enjoy some of the best jazz the Bay Area has to offer!

Taco Tuesday Bike Ride
2026-01-20 17:30, 2026-01-27 17:30, 2026-02-03 17:30, 2026-02-10 17:30, 2026-02-17 17:30, 2026-02-24 17:30, 2026-03-03 17:30, 2026-03-10 17:30 | SRJC parking lot, 550 Silva Ave, Santa Rosa, CA
A fun community bike ride through the heart of Santa Rosa.
Come join us this Tuesday!
We roll through the JC and McDonald Ave neighborhood, stop in Courthouse Square, then on to the taco trucks at Mitote Food Park in Roseland for dinner!
We depart Mitote at 8:15pm, ride back through Courthouse Square, then on to Yogurt Farms for dessert.
This ride is 8 miles round trip and rides all year long.
Rides canceled for rain and holidays.
All riders welcome. Bring the whole family!
Meet at SRJC parking lot at 550 Silva Ave. We are renting the use of this parking lot every Tuesday from 5:30pm to 9:30 pm. Taco Tuesday riders can park in the lot during that time frame for free.
Please park cars along the back wall on the east side. And stage in the row on the northern side of the lot (closest to Silva Ave).
Meet at 5:30pm; pedals up at 6pm.

Tuesday Night Comedy Showcase with Tony Sparks
2026-01-20 20:00 - 21:30, 2026-01-27 20:00 - 21:30 | Barrel Proof Lounge, 501 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA
The Godfather of Bay Area Comedy is BACK and he’s hosting comics from the Bay Area, Sacramento, South Bay, North Bay and beyond – different comedians every week! The best free comedy show in Sonoma County just got even better! Come join us!21+Doors @7pm / Show @8pm (come at 7pm for Jukebox Bingo!)NO COVER (2 drink minimum, please)Free Popcorn!
Check out www.BarrelProofLounge.com for all sorts of good times ahead!

Hopmonk Sebastopol The Abbey Presents Soul Fuse: The Fuse Burns Brighter
2026-01-23 20:00 - 23:00 | HopMonk Tavern – Sebastopol, 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol, CA
Soul Fuse: The Fuse Burns Brighter – Live at HopMonk Sebastopol
Friday, January 23, 2026 | 8:00 PM | HopMonk Sebastopol The Abbey – 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol, CA
Tickets: $20 | Ages 21+
Get ready for a night of Peace, Love & Soul as Soul Fuse, Sonoma County’s premier Soul, Funk, and R&B band, ignites the stage at HopMonk Sebastopol with their all-new nine-piece lineup.
Known for their tight grooves, powerhouse horns, and irresistible live energy, Soul Fuse has spent the last decade earning a reputation as one of Northern California’s most exciting and polished live acts. Their signature sound blends the timeless spirit of soul with the raw power of funk — original compositions, classic grooves, and musicianship honed from years of performing with some of the biggest names in music.
This special performance marks the debut of the band’s expanded lineup, featuring two world-class additions:
🎸 Brian Pardo – veteran guitarist, composer, and multi-genre performer whose credits include Jack McDuff, Stan Getz, Bonnie Raitt, and Train.
🎤 Lynn Ray Pardo – acclaimed vocalist and multi-instrumentalist whose dynamic range and emotional depth bring a new dimension to the Soul Fuse sound.
Together with the band’s core members — and their legendary horn section, The Fuser Horns — Soul Fuse delivers a sound that’s bigger, bolder, and even more electrifying than ever.
This isn’t just another local gig. It’s the evolution of one of the North Bay’s finest bands — a night that celebrates musicianship, unity, and the power of live performance. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to the groove, expect an unforgettable evening of soulful rhythms, funky beats, and high-voltage energy that will move you from the first note to the last encore.
Come witness “The Fuse Burns Brighter” — and see why the county’s best band just got better.

Summit Saturday at Sugarloaf Park
2026-01-24 09:00 - 17:00 | Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood, CA
If you can hike 10 miles with at least 3,000 ft of ascent, this hike may be right for you. This very challenging hike will be like climbing Bald Mountain TWICE!
From the main parking lot, we will head out on Pony Gate trail, cross into the upper Canyon trailhead down to the waterfall, and climb back up Pony Gate to Stern Rd and Bald Mountain Trail where we will continue to the summit of Bald Mountain for a fantastic 360° view. From the summit, we will continue on Gray Pine Trail in search of a less windy location for a lunch break. Then, we will take Brushy Peaks Trail to the lookout and continue along Brushy Peaks to Hillside Trail to Creekside Trail, ending at the main lot.
This event is free (donations are encouraged) but requires RSVP. Wear appropriate footwear for rocky or slippery trails and multiple layers (it will be cold when we start; you’ll get warmed up as we climb, but it will be very windy on top of Bald Mountain). Bring your lunch, at least two quarts of water, and hiking poles if you use them. Heavy rains reschedule to Saturday, January 31. Parking fees apply.

Russian River Rotary's 95th Annual All-You-Can-Eat Crab and Pasta Feed
2026-01-24 16:30 - 20:30 | Friedman Event Center, 4676 Mayette Ave., Santa Rosa, CA
Don your fanciest party clothes and join the Russian River Rotary Club for their “Happy 95th Rotary Birthday” Crab Feed party and Auction on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
Back by popular demand, the menu will include ALL YOU CAN EAT crab, pasta, salad and special dessert.
There will be delightful live music as well as festive decor to take you down West County’s memory lane.
You will also enjoy a delicious selection of local and international wines, beer and hard seltzer, a super secret signature drink (which sells out every year), an always fabulous silent auction, exciting raffles & games, and who knows what else! (Russian River Rotarians are a mischievous bunch . . .)
And, you won’t want to miss our famous live auction and fund-a-need starring the indomitable Senator Mike McGuire!

Santa Rosa Symphony - Detective Snoopy
2026-01-25 15:00 - 16:00 | Green Music Center, Weill Hall, Sonoma State University, 1801 East Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park, CA
Detective Snoopy
January 25, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Weill Hall, Green Music Center
Francesco Lecce-Chong, conductor
Jaco Wong, guest conductor
Benji Margulis, violin
Jeff Coté, narrator
MIKHAIL GLINKA: Overture to Ruslan and Lyudmila
ANTONIO VIVALDI: Concerto No. 2 in G minor for Violin and Orchestra, RV 315, L’estate [Summer]
RICHARD STRAUSS: Serenade in E-flat major for Thirteen Wind Instruments, Opus 7
TBD, excerpt
PIOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Opus 36
Fourth Movement: Finale—Allegro con fuoco
TBD, excerpt
LEONARD BERNSTEIN Maurice Peress, arranger: Mambo from Overture to West Side Story
NATHANIEL STOOKEY: The Composer is Dead for Narrator and Orchestra
Don your detective cap and join the fun in our musical mystery adventure!
Join Maestro Francesco, Snoopy, and the Inspector as they investigate a curious gathering called a concert. Chaos breaks out as the orchestra and audience members are hilariously interrogated, uncovering clues about instruments and composers.
Explore music through an interactive mystery packed with surprises—from the thrilling finale of Tchaikovsky’s 4th Symphony to Bernstein’s irresistible Mambo from West Side Story. Spark wonder with Nathaniel Stookey’s The Composer is Dead, narrated by Jeff Coté, plus a special spotlight on violinist Benji Margulis from the Santa Rosa Symphony Youth Orchestra playing Vivaldi’s Concerto, Summer.
A symphonic caper full of surprises awaits!
Programs, dates, artists, and prices are subject to change without notice. Tickets are nonrefundable and subject to availability.
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Paula McLain & Rebecca Plotnick
2026-02-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Little Saint, 25 NORTH STREET, Healdsburg, 95448
HEALDSBURG —
Venez fêter avec nous!
Grab your Valentine (or Gal-entine) and slip away to Little Saint for a charming, Paris-themed morning in Healdsburg with beloved author Paula McLain and celebrated Francophile Rebecca Plotnick (@everydayparisian).
We’re serving full French vibes – steaming coffee, elegant teas, flaky croissants, and a sprinkle of Parisian magic courtesy of Little Saint and neighboring art galleries. Think winter-morning-on-the-Left-Bank energy… just on the Plaza and with better books!
Join us for a reading and curated discussion followed by an audience Q&A and post event book signing with photo opportunities.
This is a ticketed event, each ticket package includes a signed copy of Paula’s new book Skylark. Signed copies of Rebecca’s beautiful gift book Paris Every Day will also be available for purchase during the ticket registration process and on-site at the event.
A perfect gathering for Francophiles, book lovers, and anyone ready for a little everyday joie de vivre with their favorite people!
About Skylark:
The New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Wife weaves a mesmerizing tale of Paris above and below—where a woman’s quest for artistic freedom in 1664 intertwines with a doctor’s dangerous mission during the German occupation in the 1940s, revealing a story of courage and resistance that transcends time.
1664: Alouette Voland is the daughter of a master dyer at the famed Gobelin Tapestry Works, who secretly dreams of escaping her circumstances and creating her own masterpiece. When her father is unjustly imprisoned, Alouette’s efforts to save him lead to her own confinement in the notorious Salpêtrière asylum, where thousands of women are held captive and cruelly treated. But within its grim walls, she discovers a small group of brave allies, and the possibility of a life bigger than she ever imagined.
1939: Kristof Larson is a medical student beginning his psychiatric residency in Paris, whose neighbors on the Rue de Gobelins are a Jewish family who have fled Poland. When Nazi forces descend on the city, Kristof becomes their only hope for survival, even as his work as a doctor is jeopardized.
A spellbinding and transportive look at a side of Paris known to very few—the underground city that is a mirror reflection of the glories above—Paula McLain’s unforgettable new novel chronicles two parallel journeys of defiance and rescue that connect in ways both surprising and deeply moving.
Author: Paula McLain is the New York Times bestselling author of six novels, including The Paris Wife, Circling the Sun, and Love and Ruin, as well as two collections of poetry and a memoir. Her work has been published in over thirty-five countries, and featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, Town & Country, Real Simple, and elsewhere.
About Paris Every Day:
Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or a first-time visitor, enjoy the magical view of Paris in this book from Everyday Parisian blogger, Rebecca Plotnick.
Paris Every Day reveals the City of Light through Rebecca’s photography and offers you the insider knowledge to help cultivate a French frame of mind.
Paris is more than a destination, it’s a lifestyle. Chocolate or espresso, flower market or Mus e d’Orsay, a small park or a favorite rooftop–you’ll find ideas for scouting these and more with photographs that reflect Rebecca’s decades-long love affair with the city.
Paris Every Day is a sublime sortie that explores jazz bars, picnic spots, and casual bistros. Find advice for each season, including how to dress like a Parisian and indulge in the freshest regional produce. All bolstered by fabulous photos that include landmarks like the Luxembourg Gardens and the Eiffel Tower as well as prime places to people watch.
It’s not just about the sights; it’s how to best enjoy them. Whether you’re planning a trip or just want an escape, you will turn to this book again and again for Rebecca’s well-curated wisdom on relishing everyday moments in the City of Light.
Author: Rebecca Plotnick is American and the founder of Every Day Parisian blog. In 2013, she decided to pack up all her belongings and left Chicago for what would become a nomadic way of living for two years between the United States and France. Everyday Parisian was founded in 2016 as a result of this desire to meld the French lifestyle with American surroundings and to create a community with a shared love for Paris. It aims to highlight the fun and new ways to “frenchify” daily life, offers travel recommendations, shares fashion inspiration, and much more.Rebecca’s photographic work has been featured by Pottery Barn for the past decade and has recently been acquired by Ikea. She wears many hats: entrepreneur, photographer, blogger, avid home baker, and globe trotter. She adores her dog, Henri, and enjoys running The Print Shop full-time while sharing insider tips for Paris with her beloved community. Today, the Everyday Parisian family is 51,000 strong and still growing.

West Side Stories Petaluma
2026-02-11 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Polly Klaas Community Theatre, 417 Western Avenue, Petaluma, CA
It’s the longest running StorySlam in Northern California! Everyday people have stories to tell and we have a stage to tell them on The Polly Klaas Community Theater located at 417 Western in Petaluma. You can (but are not required to) drop your name in the hat to tell a 5 Minute, True Story, Based on the theme of the night. You should get tickets in advance (we do tend to sell-out) at davepokornypresents.com

Science Saturday for kids at Spring Lake Regional Park
2026-02-14 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-03-14 10:00 - 16:30 | Environmental Discovery Center, Spring Lake Regional Park, 393 Violetti Rd, Santa Rosa, CA
Bring your junior scientists over to the Environmental Discovery Center to enjoy a kids-only, interactive science hour. Set your inner engineer loose by using a variety of random items to build a mini boat. Test your vessel’s success by placing it in water, adding “passengers” and seeing how well it floats! Adults can head out into Spring Lake Park to enjoy rejuvenating, kid-free time in nature! Activities are ideal for kids ages 6-12. The cost is $10 for in-county residents and $12 for out-of-county attendees. For more information, contact Kalen Roloff Geck at ParkPrograms@sonoma-county.org. Registration required.
Please bring your own water and snacks. We recommend participants dress in layers and bring a hat and sunscreen. Most programs will happen rain or shine, but may be canceled during heavy rains, heavy smoke, or extreme temperatures. Accommodations will be made for visitors with disabilities upon advance request. Parking is $7 or free with a Regional Parks membership pass.

Crab Feed For Kids
2026-02-21 17:00 - 22:00 | Friedman Event Center, 4676 Mayette Ave., Santa Rosa, CA
Celebrate for a cause! On February 21, 2026, Active 20-30 Redwood Empire #1029 invites you to an incredible all-you-can-eat crab feed, complete with silent and dessert auctions. All proceeds support local children, especially their back-to-school needs. 21+ only.

North Bay Science Discovery Day
2026-03-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa, CA
The North Bay Science Discovery Day is a one-day, free community science festival to spark curiosity and wonder in children and families. The festival brings together 100+ organizations and 10,000 attendees — supported by 70 sponsors and 150 volunteers — for youth to talk with scientists and engineers while exploring 150+ interactive exhibits, from rockets and beehives, robots and sharks, catapults and hearts, animation, animals, art, and more. Admission and parking are free, and no tickets are required. Rain or shine.
