What's New In Sonoma County

Petaluma Wine, Jazz and Blues Festival

The Petaluma Wine Jazz and Blues Festival takes place at the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds in Petaluma.What makes the Petaluma Wine, Jazz & Blues Festival so unique is that it's paired with the North of the Gate Wine Competition...more

Tartuffe

"Tartuffe" By Jean Baptiste Moliere A French classic that shines a remarkable reflection on our modern times, Moliere's most successful comedy "Tartuffe" (first performed in 1664) still holds up with its satirical attacks on religious and social hypocrisy. Tartuffe, a con artist who passes himself off as a holy man and wins the good graces of wealthy Orgon.Tartuffe is welcomed into Orgon's home and offered his daughter's hand in marriage...more

David Spade

DATE CHANGE TO MAY 20th! David Spade brings his sarcastic sense of humor and the cutting one-liners that made him famous to the stage in Santa Rosa! Spade's stand-up performance features real-life situations that only he can turn into hilarious comedy.With multiple accolades for his roles as a stand-up comedian and actor, including Emmy and Golden Globe Award nominations, Spade first found fame in the early 90's as a regular cast member and writer for Saturday Night Live...more

An Evening with Billy Currington

Don’t miss your chance to see this country music favorite in Santa Rosa! From the poignant lyrics of his debut single ‘Walk a Little Straighter” (written when he was 12 and based on his father’s alcoholism) to swinging from a chandelier in the music video for his duet with Shania Twain, Billy Currington has earned a spot at the top of the charts and sold out shows across the country....more

"Girlfriends Weekend"

Enjoy a flight of three wines paired with a chocolate truffle. ...more

"Meet the Winemaker"

Come meet Everardo Robledo, winemaker and member of the Robledo Family. Enjoy this special opportunity to ask questions, sample wine directly from the barrel and have your bottles signed...more

4th Annual Passport to Sonoma Valley

Celebrate Spring Fever in Sonoma Valley Wine Country! Sonoma Valley Vintners and Growers invite you to the only Valley Wide tasting event - Passport to Sonoma Valley! Wineries up and down the Sonoma Valley showcase the very best of their current releases, library wines and special bottlings, along with wines paired with sumptuous treats and fun entertainment! ...more

New Mastersounds at HopMonk

HopMonk presents NEW MASTERSOUNDS (funk / soul / funk)

As a band, and as individuals, they have since clocked up collaborations with an impressive array of musicians DJs and producers, including: Lou Donaldson (Blue Note), Corinne Bailey Rae(EMI), Quantic (Tru Thoughts), Carleen Anderson (Young Disciples / Brand New Heavies), Keb Darge & Kenny Dope (Kay Dee Records), John Arnold (Ubiquity), Mr Scruff (Ninja Tune),Snowboy (Ubiquity), Fred Everything (2020vision), Andy Smith (Portishead), James Taylor(JTQ), LSK (Faithless), and Karl Denson (Lenny Kravitz / Greyboy AllStars)

In 2006, as well as playing club gigs in France, Spain, Belgium and Italy, the band toured the USA & Japan.In August they finished recording their fifth album, 102% (released on One Note Records in 2007)...more

Great American Taxi at HopMonk

HopMonk presents...GREAT AMERICAN TAXI (americana / roots / rock)

“All aboard!” You’ll hear Vince Herman shout this out at a Great American Taxi show and after you know a little bit more about this band you’ll know why...more

SambaDa at HopMonk

HopMonk presents...SAMBADA (brazilain / samba / funk)

There’s a beach where one sunny afternoon you may witness an offering to an Afro-Brazilian Orixa spirit of the ocean, the next day watch master capoeristas practicing Brazil’s martial art dance form, and still another day join a gathering of thousands of surfers-cum-dancers rocking out to hybrid musical sounds informed by bloco afro (Afro-Brazilian percussion music), samba-reggae, surf-rock, and California funk...more

Monday Night Edutainment at HopMonk Tavern

Hopmonk Tavern proudly presents Monday Night Edutainment every Monday featuring resident selectors DJ Jacques & DJ Guacamole and special guests to be announced.

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Open Mic Night @ HopMonk Tavern

Hopmonk Tavern proudly presents your good old local Open Mic Night...every Tuesday, hosted by our very own Bill DeCarli. This is your chance to hit the stage with your guitar, madeline, conga, ukulele, or whatever, and strut your stuff. This night has been gaining momentum week by week continually surprises folks with the caliber talent that crawls out of the wood work. Who knew that Sonoma County had so many closet musicians? We sure didn't. Come see what all the hype is about and spend a mellow Tuesday night with us over a fresh beer & some sweet sweet music.

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Amity Trio at HopMonk Tavern

HopMonk and Bill DeCarli present Amity Trio.Get ready for a truly dynamic performance from Amíty, a talented singer, songwriter, and musician! With her original style and incredible vocal range, Amíty effortlessly captivates you on stage...more

Thugz at the Pink Elephant Every Thursday

"Once in a while you get shown the light, in the strangest places, if you look at it right."

Every Thursday evening, the historic Pink Elephant bar on Monte Rio's Main Street, transforms into a gathering place for Tribal Hippie Underground Zone members, old veterans and new initiates alike.Around 7:30 pm, Thursday becomes "Thugzday," and the magic continues until well past 11p.m...more

Montgomery Gentry

Riding high on the heels of their new No.1 single, “Roll With Me,” this Country duo is at the top of their game...more

Lady Smith Black Mambazo - Wells Fargo Center

With the power of gospel and the precision of Broadway, Ladysmith Black Mambazo is the undisputed king of mbube, South African a cappella singing.The group came together in the early 1960s and continues to thrill audiences around the world with its strong, proud melodies, harmonized in layers of call and response...more

WIllie Nelson and Family

Iconic Texan and true son of the Lone Star State, Willie Nelson is a "living legend" in the truest sense of the words.Join us, as the creative genius behind historic recordings such as "Crazy," "Hello Walls," "Red Headed Stranger" and "Stardust," plays songs from his incredible catalogue of music spanning his six decade career....more

Zappa Plays Zappa

Dweezil and the Zappa Family Trust Present the Music of Spend an evening with the music of Frank Zappa, as Dweezil Zappa brings his ongoing homage and performance of his father’s music to Santa Rosa.In concept and performance, Zappa Plays Zappa offers audiences an opportunity to experience Frank Zappa's music performed meticulously by a group of top flight musicians schooled in its subtleties....more

Jazz at the Palette Art Cafe

The Healdsburg Jazz Festival and Palette Art Café present the Thursday Night Café Jazz Series at the Palette Art Café.Palette Art Café is located behind the La Crema Tasting Room....more

Sonoma Lavender Festival

If you like lavender, you'll love the Sonoma Lavender Festival.The event takes place on a 5 acre lavender farm in picturesque Sonoma Valley, surrounded by mountains and vineyards...more