Upcoming events in Sonoma County

CLOVERDALE, MAY 15, 20-22

‘Being Earnest’: Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest” begins 2 p.m. today and 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday at Cloverdale Performing Arts Center, 209 N. Cloverdale Blvd. Admission is $22 or $12 for students. 894-2214. cloverdaleperformingarts.com.

HEALDSBURG, MAY 16

Gardening: Healdsburg Garden Club holds “Birds and their Native Habitats” 1-3 p.m. Monday at Villa Chanticleer Annex, 860 Chanticleer Way. Membership costs $25 a year. healdsburggardenclub.org.

WINDSOR, MAY 16-20

Water fitness: Water fitness training classes begin 3-4 p.m. Monday-Friday at Windsor Senior Center, 9231 Foxwood Drive. Admission is $6. 838-1250.

SANTA ROSA, MAY 17

Grant orientation: Learn how to apply for the $2,500 Next Level Grant for young musicians 1-3 p.m. Tuesday at Creative Sonoma, 141 Stony Circle #110. Free. sonomacounty.com/cultural-arts/creative-sonoma.

SEBASTOPOL, MAY 17

Heart of the Home: Learn how to create a puppet story outdoors 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Creative Parenting Center, 7151 Wilton Ave. Admission is $20. motheringarts.com/nurturing-the-heart-of-the-home-classes.

CLOVERDALE, MAY 18

Artistry in architecture: Learn the story of Bay Area native and architect Julia Morgan 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Cloverdale Performing Arts Center, 219 N. Cloverdale Blvd. Admission is $10 at cloverdalehistory.org. 894-2067.

SONOMA, MAY 18-21

Book sale: Friends of the Library hosts a book sale 3-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday and 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday at Sonoma Valley Regional Library, 755 W. Napa St. 996-5217. svfol.org.

SANTA ROSA, MAY 19

Jazz concert: JH Big Band Jazz holds a concert honoring late band member Doug Emanuelson 8-10:30 p.m. Thursday at Arlene Francis Center, 99 Sixth St. Donation.

ROHNERT PARK, MAY 19-22

‘Little Mermaid’: “Disney’s The Little Mermaid” begins 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 1 p.m. Saturday-Sunday at Spreckels Performing Arts Center, 5409 Snyder Lane. Admission is $16-26. 588-3400.

SANTA ROSA, MAY 20

Variety show: Bern Down For What features all forms of entertainment from slam poetry to burlesque dancing 8-11 p.m. Friday at Whiskey Tip, 1910 Sebastopol Road. Admission is $10.

GLEN ELLEN, MAY 21

Biking fundraiser: Sonoma Valley winemaker Mike Benziger leads a 10-mile mountain bike “Cycle to the Summit” fundraising ride 9 a.m. Saturday at Jack London State Historic Park, 2400 London Ranch Road. Free; parking costs $10. 938-5216. jacklondonpark.com.

PETALUMA, MAY 21

Rap performance: Bay Area rap legend Andre Nickatina performs at the Phoenix Theater Saturday 8 p.m. at The Phoenix Theater 201 Washington St. Admission is $25. thephoenixtheater.com

PETALUMA, MAY 21

Group art show: Crisp Cuts, a group art show, features laser-cut art 6-10 p.m. Saturday at Griffin Map Design, 405 E. D St. Free. Music by Funktopus.

PETALUMA - MAY 21

Brews for a Cure: Brews for a Cure, a fundraiser for Moo for a Cure, begins 6 p.m. Saturday at Lagunitas Brewing Company,1280 N McDowell Blvd. $30; limited seating. Benefits the American Cancer Society. 495-0737. KJDJ28@aol.com.

ROHNERT PARK, MAY 21

Fishing derby: The 33rd Rohnert Park Fishing Derby runs 8-10 a.m. Saturday at Roberts Lake, 5010 Roberts Lake Road. Free. For ages 15 and under. Registration begins 7:15 a.m. info@fishing-derby.org.

SEBASTOPOL, MAY 21

Live music: Global fusion band Baraka Moon performs 8-11 p.m. Saturday at Subud Hall Sirens Studio, 234 Hutchins Ave. Admission is $20 at the door and $15 at brownpapertickets.com/event/2533368 or at Milk and Honey, 123 Main St. Doors open 7:30 p.m.

GLEN ELLEN, MAY 22

Plowing Play Day: The 33rd annual Plowing Play Day offers old-time farming demonstrations and free wagon rides 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 22 at Jack London State Historic Park, 2400 London Ranch Road. Free; parking $10. 938-5216. jacklondonpark.com.

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