Ongoing -- Relish Culinary School Cooking Classes

      Food Education: Relish combines professional chefs and distinct venues to create unique cooking classes and other culinary events. Classes cover a wide variety of topics, from cooking basics to gourmet wine pairings, ethnic menus to cooking with children. Call or visit us online for more information. Relish Culinary School, 14 Matheson Street, Healdsburg CA

      Fee: $25 - $125 per class Time: Varies Phone Number: 707-431-9999

 

    Ongoing -- Cooking and Wine Classes at Ramekins

      Food Education: Sonoma Valley's only facility dedicated to the education of the home cook, from amateur to the aficionado. Renowned chefs, authors and culinary experts teach their styles and techniques with class participants. Located just off the Sonoma Plaza, Ramekins features all types of cooking and wine classes year 'round. Call or visit us online for class schedule. 450 West Spain Street, Sonoma

      Fee: Varies Time: Varies Phone Number: 707-933-0450 x811

 

    * Daily - May - October -- Charcuterie on the Patio at St. Francis Winery

      Food & Wine Education: Relax on our Syrah Patio at the foot of the Majestic Mayacamas and sample our chef's selection of local cheeses, meats and housemade rillettes paired with your choice of a red or white flight. Our summer Charcuterie and wine tasting experience is the perfect way to enjoy a casual Sonoma Valley afternoon. Walk-ins welcome. 100 Pythian Road at Hwy 12, Santa Rosa

      Fee: $25/$20 Wine Club Members Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 675.9463

 

    * April 1 - October 30, 2011 -- Tours at Luther Burbank Home & Gardens

      Recreation, Historic: Drop in for docent-led tours Tuesday - Sunday (closed Mondays). Visit home of Luther Burbank, world-renowned horticulturist. See beautiful gardens, learn about Burbank's life and work, tour historic home and famous greenhouse. See Museum & Gift Shop, new exhibit at this historic site. 204 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa CA 95404

      Fee: Garden Admission Free/Docent Tours $7 Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: 707-524-5445

 

    * Tuesdays May - October -- Tuesday Sonoma Farmers Market

      Market: Farmer's Market at Sonoma Plaza on the Square in Sonoma, CA

      Fee: Free Time: 5:30 p.m. - dusk Phone Number: (707) 529.0404

 

    * June 8 - October 2, 2011 -- New Exhibit: "A Change of Scene"

      Exhibition: Though Schulz is best known for his comic art, he also enjoyed sketching scenery around him, especially while vacationing in Europe.This exhibit will present never before exhibited sketches. Charles M. Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa CA

      Fee: $10 Adults/$5 Youth/Members Free Time: 11a.m.-5p.m./Weekends 10a.m.-5p.m. Phone Number: 707-579-4452

 

    * June 25 - December 11, 2011 -- New Exhibit: "Pop'd from the Panel"

      Exhibition: This exhibit seeks to explore the influence comic strips and cartoon art has had on the parallel world of fine art, commercial art, advertising and photography. Charles M. Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa CA

      Fee: $10 Adults/$5 Youth, Members Free Time: 11a.m.-5p.m/Weekends 10a.m.-5p.m. Phone Number: 707-579-4452

 

    * July 13 - November 28, 2011 -- New Exhibit: "The Games Children Play"

      Exhibit: This exhibit explores how, in addition to sports, play is portrayed in Peanuts. Enjoy a unique slice of childhood in 70 original cartoons. Charles M. Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa CA

      Fee: $10 Adults/$5 Youth/Members Free Time: 11a.m.-5pm/Weekends 10 a.m.-5p.m. Phone Number: 707-579-4452

 

    * August 5 - October 19, 2011 -- Wretch Like Me

      Performing Arts: The award winning solo show "Wretch Like Me" will be presented at three North Bay locations August 5 through October 19 in Petaluma, Santa Rosa and Sebastopol. Call for information.

      Fee: $10-$18 Time: 8:00pm Phone Number: (707)338-6013

 

    * September 17 - January 1, 2012 -- Sonido Pirata: What You Need You Have to Borrow

      Art Exhibit: Sonido Pirata is an exhibition exploring sound, memory, and cultural history.The artists in this exhibition take their cue from this phenomenon of sonido pirata (literally, "pirated sound") making use of appropriated sounds and images and utilizing approaches to art-making. Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, 551 Broadway, Sonoma CA

      Fee: $5 Adults/Wednesdays Free Time: Wed-Sun 11am - 5pm Phone Number: 707-939-7862

 

    * September 22 - October 9 -- Treasure Island

      Performing Arts: Silver Moon Theatre brings to life the swashbuckling action-packed tale of Long John Silver in Treasure Island. Sept. 22-Oct. 9 at Andrews Hall, Sonoma Community Center. Treasure Island will dry dock for a limited time.

      Fee: $22 or Thrifty Thursdays $15 plus Time: Thurs, Fri & Sat at 8:00 or Sun at 3:00 Phone Number: 938-4626 ext 1

 

    * September 23 - October 2, 2011 -- Annie Jr.

      Performing Arts: H-Town Youth Theatre presents Annie Jr. Fri., Sept. 23 & 30 @ 7pm, Sat., Sept. 24 & Oct. 1 @ 2pm & 7pm and Sun., Sept. 25 & Oct. 2 @ 2pm. This charming tale has delighted audiences young and old with its sunny disposition for generations, featuring such songs as “Hard Knock Life” and “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile”. 115 North St. Healdsburg

      Fee: $10 Time: Fri. 7pm, Sat. 2pm & 7pm, Sun. 2pm Phone Number: 707-360-8641

 

    * September 23 - November 1 -- Berry Sorting Tour & Tasting

      Wine Education: During Harvest this year, you can now experience a guided tour and tasting showcasing the unique process from field to fermentation tank. You’ll have the opportunity to taste the berries as the fruit is sorted as well as sample the fresh juice. Lambert Bridge Winery, 4085 West Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg, CA

      Fee: Included with Tasting Fee Time: 10:30am & 1:30pm Phone Number: 800-975-0555

 

    * September 27 - November 12, 2011 -- Art of Robert Breyer

      Art Exhibit: Robert Breyer paintings and prints will be showing at Sebastopol Gallery. Reception with music by Huck Hensley on Saturday, October 8th, 5pm-7pm. Robert will talk about his art on Friday, November 4th, 6:30pm-8pm. 150 North Main Street, Sebastopol CA

      Fee: Free Time: 11am-6pm Phone Number: 707-829-7200

 

    * September 30 - October 23, 2011 -- Kite's Book: Tales of an 18th Century Hitman

      Performing Arts: A sword-slinging, pistol-dueling, maiden-saving, jolly good time! When villainy has gone too far in 1750's London, it's time to hire Harry Kite. Justice will be served in this rousing, swashbuckling, action-packed 6th Street Playhouse West Coast Premiere of the Robert Caisley's stage play. Directed by Craig A. Miller. GK Hardt Theatre, 52 West 6th Street, Santa Rosa CA

      Fee: $15 - $32 Time: 8pm Fri-Sat/2pm Sun Phone Number: 707-523-4185

 

    October 1 - 31 -- Harvest Crush Camps

      Wine Education: You work alongside cellar hands and winemakers on wines currently in production. You'll learn by doing as you sort, de-stem and crush grapes, punch down fermentation bins, view wines being pressed to barrel and participate in the sensory analysis of different grape varietals. Crushpad, 389 4th Street East, Sonoma, CA

      Fee: $50 Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 294.1994

 

    October 5 - January 29, 2012 -- Exhibit: The Flip Side of Schulz's Art: More than Peanuts

      Exhibit: Charles Schulz dedicated his considerable artistic talents to more than just the Peanuts comic strip. He brought joy to friends, fans and family with gifts of original drawings, cards and cartoons that will be on display in this new exhibit. Closed Tuesdays. Charles M. Schultz Museum, 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa CA

      Fee: $10 Adults/$5 Youth/Members Free Time: 11a.m.-5pm Weekdays/11am-5pm Weekends Phone Number: 707-579-4452

 

    October 7 - 30, 2011 -- The Independent Eye's "Frankenstein"

      Performing Arts: The Independent Eye presents a new vision of Mary Shelley's classic novel. Described as "live theatrical animation,” the production features a trio of actors, two dozen life-size puppets, poetry, music and video. Order tickets by telephone, online or purchase at the door. Reservations recommended. 52 West 6th Street, Santa Rosa CA

      Fee: $20 Time: 8 p.m. Fri-Sat/2pm Sun Phone Number: 707-523-4185

 

    October 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 2011 -- The Glass Menagerie

      Performing Arts: A drama of great tenderness, charm and beauty. Part of our Great American Classic play series. A timeless family drama written by the extraordinary playwright Tennessee Williams. 209 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale, CA

      Fee: Opening night: $18, General $15 Time: Oct 7, 8, 14, 15 @ 8pm Oct 9 @ 2pm Phone Number: (707) 894.2214

 

    October 8 - December 31 -- "Make Yourself At Home!" Exhibit Opening

      Exhibition: The show features hand crafted surfaces and techniques applied to a piano and bench, lamps, rugs, furniture, paintings, coat rack, dishes, curtains, pillows, chandelier, candle holders, and a children's wooden kitchen set. Art by clients of Becoming Independent and various community artists. Regular Hours are Wed-Sat, 12-5. Gallery of Sea & Heaven 312 So. A Street, Santa Rosa

      Fee: Free Time: Opening from 5-7, regular hours 12-5 Phone Number: 707-326-6874, Barbara Harris

 

    October 21 - November 6 -- Crimes of the Heart

      Performing Arts: Overflowing with humor and high spirits, this Pulitzer Prize winning play tells the story of a troubled family escaping their past to seize the future. Winner of the 1981 Pulitzer Prize and the New York Drama Critics Circle Award. Cinnabar Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd. North, Petaluma

      Fee: $15 to $25 Time: 8p.m. Fri & Sat, 2p.m. Sun 10/31 & 11/6 Phone Number: 707-763-8920

 

    Every Second Sunday -- Wine, Music & Friends

      Wine Education, Live Music: Wines from sparkling to port. Join us at our prime plaza location right in the heart of beautiful downtown Healdsburg - no better place to be on Sunday afternoon. Vintage Wine Estates, 308B Center Street, Healdsburg CA

      Fee: Free Time: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: 707-921-2893

 

    Every Second Sunday -- Freestone Vineyards' Second Sundays

      Celebration: Join us every “Second Sunday” of the month. Whether it is food and wine, music and wine, local artist (and wine!) or an opportunity to talk with our winemaker or vineyard staff – it will be a wonderful time at one of the newest hot spots in Western Sonoma County! 12747 El Camino Bodega, Freestone CA

      Fee: Call for information Time: Call for information Phone Number: (707) 874.1010

 

    Every Sunday -- Champagne Brunch Buffet at The Flamingo Resort

      Dining: Enjoy Sunday Brunch with our Champagne Brunch Buffet in the Terrace Grille. Flamingo Conference Resort & Spa, 2777 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95405

      Fee: $27.95 Adults, $12.95 children Time: seatings at 10:30AM or 12:00PM Phone Number: 707-523-4745

 

    Every Sunday, May - November -- Windsor Farmers Market

      Recreation: The market will host a wide array of fresh produce, including vegetables, fruits, and herbs, and several varieties of dried fruit, and fruit platters at Christmas time. At the Windsor Town Green on Bell Road

      Fee: Free Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 838.5382

 

    * Daily through Summer 2012 -- Art Exhibit :Ordinary to Extraordinary

      Exhibition: Each piece in this exhibit incorporates commonplace items in unorthodox and creative ways—changing scale, composition and perspective to make the art unique and hard to miss. Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa CA

      Fee: Free Time: normal business hours Phone Number: (707) 546.3600

 

    * Sundays, April 3 - October 2, 2011 -- Classic Car Cruise-Ins Sundays at B. R. Cohn Winery

      Exhibition: Bruce Cohn, proprietor of the B.R. Cohn Winery in Sonoma and himself a classic car collector, builder and aficionado announces Classic Car Cruise-Ins. Classic car enthusiasts are encouraged to bring their own cars to exhibit. 15000 Sonoma Highway 12, Glen Ellen CA

      Fee: Free Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: 800-330-4064

 

    Every Sunday -- Sunday Jazz Brunch at Affronti

      Dining, Live Music: Enjoy Sunday brunch with live jazz at Affronti! 235 Healdsburg Avenue, #105, Healdsburg CA

      Fee: Call for information Time: 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431.1113

 

    * Monday - Friday -- Production Tour & Library Tasting @ St. Francis Winery

      Wine Education: Join us for a walking tour of our state of the art wine making facility. Your St. Francis "Wine-Cation" includes an education on the winemaking process, with a behind the scenes look at our surrounding estate vineyards, crush pad, fermentation tanks and barrel room. Enjoy an exclusive wine tasting in our Library Cave. 100 Pythian Road at Highway 12 Santa Rosa, CA

      Fee: $25 per guest, $15 wine club members Time: Two Seatings (11 a.m. & 2 p.m.). Phone Number: (888) 675.WINE (9463)

 

    Every Monday and Tuesday -- Live Jazz At The Dry Creek Kitchen

      Live Music: Enjoy live jazz in the dining room at the Dry Creek Kitchen every Monday & Tuesday night. 317 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg, CA

      Fee: Cost of meal Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431.0330

 

    * Second Tuesday, May 10 - October 7, 2011 -- Summer Lecture Series at Luther Burbank Home

      Lecture: Plan to attend these special evenings on the second Tuesday of each month. This summer lecture series will feature six different topics throughout the summer. Reservations are required due to limited seating. Call or go online for details and reservations. 204 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa CA 95404

      Fee: $10/Friends Members Free Time: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: 707-524-5445

 

    Every Tuesday, June - October -- Healdsburg Tuesday Farmers' Market

      Market: A wide variety of fruits and vegetables are available, as well as cheese, honey, olive oil, bread, wild fish, pasture-finished meat and fresh eggs. In the Purity (Cerri) Lot One block north and one block west of the Plaza North and Vine Streets in Healdsburg.

      Fee: Free Time: 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431-1956

 

    Every Tuesday -- Gourmet Food Truck "Tasty Tuesdays"

      Dining: A delicious lunch-time destination with Gourmet Food Trucks serving from 11:30am-2pm and even some favorite Farmers Market food vendors on site from 10am-1pm. Located in the Community Center Square at the corner of Rohnert Park Expressway and Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park CA

      Fee: Free Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: 707-588-3496

 

    Every Wednesday & Saturday -- Santa Rosa Original Farmer's Market

      Markets: The year round farmers' market is know as the Original Santa Rosa Farmers Market. Along with fruits and vegetables from Sonoma County and other local areas, you'll find food and cooking products, fresh seafood, baked goods, cheese, honey, flowers, plants, and arts & crafts all from local farmers and artisans. Santa Rosa Veteran's Building East Parking Lot, 1351 Maple Avenue, Santa Rosa

      Fee: Free Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 538.7023

 

    Every Second Wednesday, May 11 - October 12, 2011 -- Keep on Truckin’ Wednesdays at Simi Winery

      Wine & Food Education: Simi Winery will host local food trucks for their weekday winery visitors during “Keep on Truckin’ Wednesdays.” Guests enjoy a variety of local street fare ranging from Mexican to Indian and get to savor the meal with wine from Simi Winery. 16275 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg CA

      Fee: Food starts at $6, wine charged seperate Time: 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: 800-746-4880

 

    * May 1 - October 19 2011 -- Wines and Sunsets at Paradise Ridge

      Celebration: Ongoing each Wednesday evening through mid October, visitors are invited to bring a picnic and enjoy delectable award winning Paradise Ridge wines while watching spectacular sunsets from the winery’s expansive veranda and beautiful poetry terrace. Call to reserve a table. 4545 Thomas Lake Harris Dr., Santa Rosa, Ca

      Fee: Varies Time: 6 p.m. Phone Number: 707-528-9463

 

    Every Thursday -- Salsa Dance Group Lessons,

      Recreation, Instruction: Today, salsa is everywhere, ranging from college classes to the TV spotlight of "Dancing with Stars.", so don't be left out and join our us. We offer group salsa lessons for dancers of all ages and levels. No Experience, No Partner Necessary! 7 PM Level I:Basic steps and technique. 8 PM Level II:Partner Technique and Combinations.

      Fee: $50 for 4/Weeks, $15 Drop in Time: 7:00PM- 8:00PM Phone Number: 707-217-2203

 

    Every Thursday night -- Martini Music Night

      Located in the Fireside Lounge Thursday Night Live Music From 5:00 pm -8:00pm Ocean View Dining Martini Specials Free Admission All Ages Welcome. 21301 Heron Dr. Bodega Bay, Ca.

      Fee: Free Time: 5-8pm Phone Number: 707-875-3513

 

    Every Thurs., Fri., & Sat. , September 16 - October 9 2011 -- Michel-Schlumberger Harvest Luncheons

      Food & Wine Education: A behind-the-scenes harvest tour shows you the inner workings of an artisan wine estate during "the crush". Your tour will be followed by the hearty fare and camaraderie of the traditional Harvest Lunch table with views of our hillside vineyards. Call for reservations.

      Fee: $65, includes tour, luncheon & wines Time: 11 a.m - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.7427

 

    * Thursday-Monday -- Food & Wine Pairing at St. Francis Winery

      Food & Wine Education: Chef Dave creates an assortment of small dishes to pair with hand-selected artisan wines. Enjoy a casual atmosphere and fine dining presentation at a communal table. Each seating is hosted by one of our friendly wine experts, creating a relaxing, fun and educational wine country experience. 100 Pythian Road at Highway 12 Santa Rosa, CA

      Fee: $35 (Club $28) Time: Two Seatings (11 a.m. & 2 p.m.). Phone Number: (888) 675.WINE Call for Reservations.

 

    * August 11 - October 20 2011 -- Music in the Guerneville Plaza

      Live Music: Beginning August 11th, from 4-7pm, every Thursday evening, in the Downtown Plaza in Guerneville, CA, a live summer music series will take place showcasing local musicians and bands. Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs. Local restaurants and businesses will be offering specials that night. Please, no alcohol or pets.

      Fee: Free Time: 4pm-7pm Phone Number: 707-869-9000

 

    Every Friday & Saturday Night -- Live Jazz at the Hotel Healdsburg

      Live Music: Come relax and enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine in the Fire Side Lounge while listening to some of the Bay Area's finest jazz musicians in duo, and trio combinations! 25 Matheson Street, Healdsburg

      Fee: Free Time: 7:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431.0330

 

    * Fridays & Saturdays, mid-May - mid-October -- Pizza Cafe at Simi

      Celebration: Slices of pizza, whole pizzas from the menu and glasses of wine will be served on the deck. Guests can enjoy a glass of wine on a hot summer night under the cool redwood trees with a great slice of pizza. Pizzas are also available for take-out as well. Simi Winery, 16275 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg

      Fee: Varies Time: Fridays 12pm to 6pm Saturday's 11am to 4pm Phone Number: (800) 746.4880

 

    Every Friday -- Sonoma Valley Friday Farmers' Market

      Market: Year 'round Farmers' Market at Arnold Field Parking Lot @ First Street West Sonoma

      Fee: Free Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 538.7023

 

    * First Friday of the month -- Williamson Wines - Epicurean Dinners

      Food & Wine Education: Join Bill and Dawn Williamson for an Epicurean Dinner at the Dry Creek Kitchen featuring food perfectly paired with Williamson Wines! Chef Dustin and Bill Williamson work together to create and pair each of the six course dinners. 317 Healdsburg Ave, Hotel Healdsburg, Healdsburg, CA

      Fee: $150 all inclusive, limited to 10 guest Time: Call for information and reservations Phone Number: (707) 433.1500

 

    Every Friday & Saturday -- Ravenswood Wine Blending Seminar

      Wine Education: Feeling daring? We have the place for the novice blender or the most seasoned wine drinker to learn the art of winemaking! Create your own melange of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Carignane, then take your masterpiece home in a 375-ml bottle to impress your friends and family! Reservations required. 18701 Gehricke Road, Sonoma, CA

      Fee: $50 Time: 11 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 933.2349

 

    Every Friday, June 3 - October 7, 2011 -- Rohnert Park Farmers Market

      Market: Our Farmers Market is in "wine country", with an amazing, full-house of local growers and producers, plus delicious home-baked and prepared foods. The market is designed in a U-shape which makes seeing every vendor fun and easy. Library Parking Lot adjoining City Center Plaza, Rohnert Park CA

      Fee: Free Time: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: 707-588-3496

 

    Every Friday & Saturday Night -- Live music at The Flamingo Resort

      Live Music: The Flamingo Lounge provides the ideal atmosphere to enjoy great Happy Hour. As the evening progresses, this “retro” Lounge becomes one of Sonoma County's premier nightspots, with an exciting and ever-changing lineup of music and dance, including live music Friday and Saturday nights. 2777 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95405

      Fee: Free Time: Varies Phone Number: 707-545-8530

 

    * Saturdays, May 21-November 19, 2011 -- Petaluma Farmers' Market

      Market: Enjoy the bounty of Sonoma County produce, much of it organic, and find a wealth of fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers, plants, baked goods, fresh cider, cheese, Indian foods, live entertainment and more. Walnut Park on the corner of Petaluma Blvd South and D Streets, Petaluma

      Fee: Free Time: 2 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 762.0344

 

    * Saturdays, August 6 - October 29 -- Summer Music Series at Ledson

      Live Music: Sip cocktails and enjoy fine wines in the classic French bistro ambiance of Centre du Vin at the Ledson Hotel while listening to world-class live music. 480 First Street East, Sonoma, CA

      Fee: Free Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: 707-996-9779

 

    Every Saturday -- Public Tastings at MacRostie Winery

      Wine Education: MacRostie Winery and Vineyards are opening its Sonoma winemaking facility every Saturday for walk-in tastings. 21481 8th Street East, Sonoma

      Fee: $10 (waived with wine purchase) Time: Sat 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m/M-F by appt Phone Number: (707) 996.4480

 

    Every Saturday, May - November -- Healdsburg Saturday Certified Farmers' Market

      Market: Saturday Market held at North and Vine Streets, One block west of the Plaza, Healdsburg

      Fee: Free Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431.1956

 

    * Saturday & Sunday -- Food & Wine Pairing at Lambert Bridge

      Wine & Food Education: A delicious way to enhance your wine tasting experience, our winemakers, Jill Davis and Jennifer Higgins, have expertly paired a unique flight of Lambert Bridge wines with artisan cheeses and small bites. Each seating is hosted by one of our friendly wine experts. Reservations required. 4085 West Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg

      Fee: $40.00 per person Time: 11am, 1pm, 3pm Phone Number: 707-431-4665

 

    Every 2nd Saturday of the month -- BBQ Smokehouse Smokin' 2nd Saturday

      Food & Wine Education: Sonoma County chef Larry Vito promises Bay Area gourmands an extravagant slow-smoked barbeque and local wine pairing adventure every second Saturday. Cooked up by a chef with culinary credentials that stretch from M.F.K. Fisher to the the Kansas City BBQ Association, Smokin' 2nd Saturdays promises BBQ to write home about! 6811 Laguna Park Way, downtown Sebastopol

      Fee: Varies Time: Carving at noon. Serving noon until 8:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 575.3277

 

    * Third Thursday of each month -- Songwriters In Sonoma

      Live Music: Our monthly music series continues featuring an all new line-up of Sonoma County's most talented singers and songwriters. Our August show will feature Tony Gibson, Jon Williams of Ten Foot Ton and Trent Yaconelli of 5 A.M. all performing in the Meadowcroft Wines tasting room. 23574 Arnold Dr., Sonoma, CA

      Fee: $15 per person, includes a glass of wine Time: 7 p.m. Phone Number: 707-934-4090

 

    * First Thursday of Every Month -- Downtown Sebastopol Artwalk

      Museums & Exhibitions: Begins at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts and continues into local businesses, cafes, galleries and restaurants. Downtown Sebastopol, CA

      Fee: Free Time: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 823.3032

 

    * TBA -- Blessing of the Animals at St. Francis Winery

      Celebration: Take part in our annual tradition by bringing your best furry friend to be blessed at St. Francis Winery. If you have a dog, plan to show it off by participating in our Winery Dog of the Year contest. We'll have wine, nibbles, and pet friendly vendors on hand to round out the afternoon. Proceeds from this event go to support local animal charities. No reservations required. 100 Pythian Road, Santa Rosa CA

      Fee: Free Time: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: 888-675-WINE

 

    * TBA -- Barbara Bull Memorial Cemetery Walk

      Historic: Join us for the Annual “Barbara Bull Memorial Cemetery Walk”! Soup ‘n salad supper, five new skits plus encore ghostory, homemade dessert and door prizes. This is a sell-out event. Bring a flashlight. Burbank Farm, 7951 Bodega Avenue, Sebastopol CA

      Fee: $25 Advance Only Time: 5:30, 6:15, 7:00, & 7:45 pm Phone Number: 707-823-0884

 

    * TBA -- Sonoma Home Winemakers Celebration

      Celebration, Wine Education: Come taste some of the finest hand-crafted artisan wines from over 30 home wineries and enjoy local cuisine at the Sonoma Home Winemakers Celebration. This is one of your only chances to taste these artisan wines produced by Sonoma's finest home winemakers. Plus you can taste local faire and bid on items in the Silent Auction. Behind the Swiss Hotel on the Back Patio, Sonoma

      Fee: Call for information and tickets Time: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 939.1313

 

    * TBA -- Sonoma County Harvest Fair

      Festival: Come join us at the Sonoma County Harvest Fair for premier wine-tasting, food-tasting, art show and sale, pumpkin carving, hay rides, Haunted Room, jazz stage, and many more events and fun activities for the whole family. Don't miss our renowned World Championship Grape Stomp competition! Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa CA

      Fee: $8 Adults/$3 Children/Ages 6 & Under Free Time: Fri 12p.m.-7p.m./Sat & Sun 10a.m.-7p.m. Phone Number: 707-545-4203

 

    * TBA -- Amphora Winery "Only Women Can Touch the Grapes"

      Benefit: Amphora’s "Only Women Can Touch the Grapes" to Stomp Out Breast Cancer. Have fun for a great cause. Only women can touch the grapes; men are welcome to cheer them on. All donations go to the Women’s Breast Care Center, Sutter Medical Center in Santa Rosa for mammograms for the uninsured women of our community. Amphora, 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg CA

      Fee: $25 minimum donation per stomper Time: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: 707-431-7767

 

    * TBA -- Annual YMCA Harvest Fair Fun Run

      Recreation, Benefit: The Annual YMCA Harvest Fair 3K/10K Family Fun Run benefits the 'Kids to Camp' program provided by the Sonoma County Family YMCA. Walk, Jog, or Race your way along the beautiful city streets of Bennett Valley! All ages are welcome - even babies in stollers! Great Family Fun!

      Fee: Call for information & registration Time: Race start at 8 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 545.9622

 

    * TBA -- Harvest Celebration at Lambert Bridge

      Celebration: This year we’re inviting our neighbors to help us celebrate - the local chefs, farmers, ranchers and artisan producers in our own Sonoma county backyard. Andrea Mugnaini, Zazu, Bovolo, Franco Dunn, The Oyster Girls, John Raymond, Fiorello’s, Willi’s Seafood, Soda Rock Farm, Cousteaux Bakery & Zin Restaurant. Call for reservations. 4085 West Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg CA

      Fee: $110/$95 Wine Club Members Time: 3pm - 7pm Phone Number: 707-431-4670

 

    * TBA -- Sunce Crush Party!

      Celebration: Come Celebrate our 20th Crush with us! New Releases - Grape Stomping - Barrel Tasting - Mystery Wine Contest - Pumpkin Carving - Music. Fun For The Whole Family! Reserve your tickets by calling Kimberly or Cindy at the winery 707-526-9463. 1839 Olivet Road, Santa Rosa, CA

      Fee: $30 advance, $35 at the door. Kids Free! Time: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: 707-526-WINE (9463)

 

    * TBA -- Harvest Brew Tasting

      Sonoma County's Annual Harvest Fair has expanded its popular tasting of locally brewed ales and lagers. Taste Sonoma County’s best brews in the Fair’s Village Area on Saturday only. $15 for tasting pilsner and four tastes. Additional tastes $3 each or four for $12. 21 & older, only, please. Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa, CA

      Fee: $15 souvenir glass and five tastes Time: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 545.4203

 

    * TBA -- West Sonoma County Wineries Open House

      Celebration: Please join us for our Fall Open House. Complimentary tasting at the following wineries: Balletto Vineyards, Dutton Estate Winery, Graton Ridge Cellars, HANNA Winery, Russian River Vineyards, Taft Street Winery.

      Fee: Free Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 887-3344