Plan your week in Sonoma County

Join The Fool in Occidental’s April 4 Silly Day Parade, or listen to ukuleles, learn to cook, entertain the kids, see a play, celebrate nature or grab a hot dog at the airport. It all happens this week in Sonoma County.

OCCIDENTAL, APRIL 4

The resurrected Occidental Silly Day Parade celebrates the unique and artistic community of Occidental 1 p.m. Saturday at Main Street. It’s weird, wonderful and all-inclusive; everyone is welcome to act and dress “The Fool” or be part of the joyous crowd. 869-9883. occidentalfoolsparade.com.

HEALDSBURG, MARCH 29

Relish Culinary Adventures offers a hands-on cooking class “Pasta = Ricotta = Ravioli” 1-4 p.m. Sunday at 14 Matheson St. Admission is $96. Eat what you cook, plus salad and wine. relishculinary.com.

ROHNERT PARK, MARCH 29

The Trio Ariadne farewell concert concludes the Carnegie Hall-trained trio’s two years as Weill Hall Artists-in-Residence 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Green Music Center, 1801 East Cotati Ave. Free; tickets required. 1 (866) 955-6040.

WINDSOR, MARCH 29

Nunsuch II: Tickets are on sale for a fundraising final dress rehearsal of the Raven Players’ performance of “Nunsuch II: The Second Coming” 7:30 p.m. April 9 at Raven Theater Windsor, 195 Windsor River Road. Admission is $25 at 291-6145 or at Pages Books on the Green, 920 McClelland Drive.

WINDSOR, MARCH 30

Computer Coding: Register now for the Minecraft Coding Camp for students in grades 6-9 on April 25 at Windsor Regional Library, 9291 Old Redwood Highway #100. Free; space is limited. Register at the library, 545-0831, ext. 1553. or windsor@sonoma.lib.ca.us.

SANTA ROSA, MARCH 31

The Pizza Punx present a night of music with bands from Los Angeles, Australia, Pennsylvania and San Francisco 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Refuge Church, 525 Fifth St. Admission is $10 at the door, The Last Record Store or brownpapertickets.com/event/1377089. Doors open at 6 p.m. No drugs, alcohol or dogs allowed. pizzapunx@yahoo.com.

CLOVERDALE, APRIL 1

Uncle Jer’s Traveling Bee Show for children ages 5 and up begins 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Cloverdale Library, 401N. Cloverdale Blvd. Free. 894-5271.

HEALDSBURG, APRIL 1

AARP offers free tax assistance on a first-come, first-served basis to older adults 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday at Healdsburg Regional Library, 139 Piper St. No appointments necessary. Services run Wednesdays through April 15. 433-3772.

PETALUMA, APRIL 1

The second annual Fools for the River, a foodie fest with more than 12 riverside businesses, runs all day Wednesday. Admission is $41 at Clavey Paddlesports, the Mail Depot or 888-6960. Tickets can be used at participating firms during their business hours.

SONOMA, APRIL 1

Kids ages 5-10 can participate in ceramics, drawing, painting and collage during Craft Club for Kids! 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesday at Sonoma Community Center, 276 E. Napa St. The fee is $90; scholarships available. Advance registration required. Classes run Wednesdays through May 6. 938-4626, ext. 1. sonomacommunitycenter.org.

SONOMA, APRIL 1

Top the Cops pits high school students against Bay Area law enforcement officers 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Sonoma Raceway, 29355 Arnold Drive. The fee is $25 for all drag racers, $15 for Top the Cops drivers with a school ID and $10 for spectators. (800) 870-7223. racesonoma.com/youcanrace.

SANTA ROSA, MARCH 30, APRIL 1-2

Santa Rosa Junior College invites the public to “Between Civil Rights and Black Power: James Baldwin’s Prophetic Vision” noon-1 p.m. Tuesday at 1501 Mendocino Ave. Free; parking costs $4. There also will be a panel discussion on “How are James Baldwin’s Ideas Relevant Today?” 5-6 p.m. Wednesday and a screening of the documentary “The Price of the Ticket” and panel discussion 3:30-5:30 p.m. public-relations.santarosa.edu/wolm-baldwin-2015. abogomolny@santarosa.edu.

CLOVERDALE, APRIL 2

Blues singer Paula Harris performs 8-10 p.m. Thursday at The Jazz Club, 204 N. Cloverdale Blvd. Suggested donation is $20 at the door or at cloverdaleartsalliance.org. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. 894-4410.

HEALDSBURG, APRIL 2

LandPaths’ stewardship workday includes invasive species removal, trail and road maintenance, native seed collecting and planting 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday at Fitch Mountain Preserve villa entrance, 908 Chanticleer Way. Pre-register at landpaths.org.

ROHNERT PARK, April 2

Come watch the Elephant and Piggie Show, a live improvisational performance, 11 a.m. Thursday at Rohnert Park-Cotati Library, 6250 Lynne Conde Way. Free. 584-9121.

SANTA ROSA, APRIL 2

Hot Dog Thursdays return 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday at Pacific Coast Air Museum, One Air Museum Drive. Admission is $5 and includes a hot dog, chips, soda or water. Chili and ice cream cost $1; two hot dogs cost $8. 575-7900. pacificcoastairmuseum.org.

WINDSOR, APRIL 2

Drumming Magic by Mika Scott provides hands-on drumming, music and dance for kids 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Windsor Regional Library, 9291 Old Redwood Highway No. 100. 828-1020.

GUERNEVILLE, APRIL 3

The first Friday Art Walk of spring features artists receptions, wine and munchies, street artists and musicians from 3 p.m. until dark. Participate in your own project at Blue Door Gallery, 16359 Main St. artwalkgville@yahoo.com

OCCIDENTAL, APRIL 3

Japanese acoustic guitarist and composer Hiroya Tsukamoto performs on tour from New York 8 p.m. Friday at Occidental Center for the Arts, 3850 Doris Murphy Court. Admission is $15. occidentalcenterforthearts.org. info@occidentalcenterforthearts.org.

PETALUMA, APRIL 3

Tom Stoppard’s comedy-mystery-love story “Arcadia” opens 8.p.m. Friday at Cinnabar Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd. N. Admission is $15-25; reservations suggested. The play runs through April 19. 763-8920. cinnabartheater.org.

SANTA ROSA, APRIL 3

Santa Rosa Junior College presents a jazz concert featuring the Bennett Friedman Quartet 8 p.m. Friday at SRJC Newman Auditorium, 1501 Mendocino Ave. Admission is $10 or $5 for students and seniors at the door; parking costs $4. 527-4255, bfriedman@santarosa.edu.

GLEN ELLEN, APRIL 4

Ray Mabry leads a light painting digital photography class 8-10:30 p.m. Saturday at Jack London State Historic Park Wolf House ruins, 2400 London Ranch Road. The $50 fee includes parking; registration required. 938-5216. jacklondonpark.com.

GUERNEVILLE, APRIL 4

Learn about habitat and releasing wildlife with Bill Nay of Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue 1-4 p.m. Saturday at Armstrong Woods volunteer office, 17000 Armstrong Woods Road. 869-9177. stewardscr.org.

PETALUMA, APRIL 4

All about bats: Local author Abraham Schroeder reads from his first children’s book “The Gentleman Bat” and discusses bats 2 p.m. Saturday at Petaluma Library, 100 Fairgrounds Drive. Free. Schroeder also offers a preview of “Too Many Tables,” his second book. sonomalibrary.org.

PETALUMA, APRIL 4

Food writer Janet Fletcher offers a Cheese and Beer Pairing class 3 p.m. Saturday at The Big Easy, 128 American Alley. The cost is $50 and includes 10 beer-cheese pairings. bigeasypetaluma.com.

SEBASTOPOL, APRIL 4

The annual Ukulele Festival runs noon-7 p.m. Saturday at the Sebastopol Community Cultural Center, 390 Morris St. Tickets are $22 at the door, $18 in advance at seb.org, People’s Music and Last Records Store, benefiting Mr. Music Foundation and the Center. 823-1511, seb.org.

OCCIDENTAL, APRIL 4-5

Occidental Arts and Ecology Center hosts a spring plant sale 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 15290 Coleman Valley Road. There will be a staff-guided tour 1 p.m. Sunday. All plants are certified organic. oaec.org.