Things to do in Sonoma County, Feb. 11-20, 2022

As COVID-19 restrictions are again lifted in Sonoma County and large gatherings allowed to return, here is what’s happening in the world of entertainment, including music, plays and more.

Friday, Feb. 11

“Nature’s Miracles”: New art exhibit features works by Violet Arana, Lynda Nugent and Danielle Warner from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Burnett Gallery at Gualala Arts, 46501 Old State Highway, Gualala. Free admission. Through March 6. More information at 707-884-1138, gualalaarts.org.

Sheila E. and the E. Train: Percussionist and singer/songwriter performs at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. at Blue Note Napa, 1030 Main St., Napa. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required. Tickets are $65 to $125. Through Feb. 14. More information at 707-880-2300, bluenotenapa.com.

“Either”: Play explores romantic choices in life and the human need for love and connection, despite the ramifications. Opens at 7 p.m. at Left Edge Theatre, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required. Tickets are $22 to $44. Through Feb. 20. More information at 707-536-1620, leftedgetheatre.com.

“Amy and the Orphans”: Alchemia joins with Cinnabar Theater to present the poignant comedy about three estranged adult siblings, one with Down syndrome, who navigate family drama after their father’s death. Opens at 7:30 p.m. at Cinnabar Theatre, 3333 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required. Tickets are $25 to $35. Through Feb. 20, with livestreaming options. More information at 707-763-8920, cinnabartheater.org.

“The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)”: An irreverent summary of all of Shakespeare’s works, with comical re-enactments and audience participation. Opens at 7:30 p.m. at Raven Theater, 115 North St., Healdsburg. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required. Tickets are $10 to $25. Through Feb. 20. More information at 707-433-6335, raventheater.org.

“The Glass Menagerie”: The classic Tennessee Williams drama opens at 8 p.m. at Main Stage West, 104 N. Main St., Sebastopol. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test required. Tickets are $20 to $32. Through March 5. More information at 707-823-0177, mainstagewest.com.

Saturday, Feb. 12

“Art of Jewelry”: Twenty artists from the Arts Guild of Sonoma present a jewelry exhibition and member art show from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the guild gallery, 140 E. Napa St., Sonoma. Free admission. Through March 28. More information at 707-996-3115, artsguildofsonoma.org.

North Coast Comedy: Kris Tinkle headlines the comedy show at 10:30 p.m. at Victory House restaurant at Epicenter, 3215 Coffey Lane, Santa Rosa. Jake “The Bern Man” Bernie also hosts, with Nina G and Mean Dave. Tickets are $25. More information at visitepicenter.com/north-coast-comedy.

“Love Sucks”: Valentine’s Day concert with progressive metal/rock band Mind’s Eye, plus Ignoring Olivia, Losers Lees, Echolyptus and New Beau. Showtime is 8 p.m. at the Phoenix Theater, 201 Washington St., Petaluma. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test required. Tickets are $10. More information at 707-762-3565, thephoenixtheater.com.

“Love is in the Air”: “Peanuts” movie marathon features six short, love-themed movies including “A Charlie Brown Valentine” and “Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown.” Films screen from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the big screen at Charles M. Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa. Included with museum admission of $5 to $12; children 3 and younger admitted free. Through Sunday. More information at 707-579-4452, schulzmuseum.org.

“Hair”: The 1960s rock musical that defined a generation opens with showtimes at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at 6th Street Playhouse, 52 W. Sixth St., Santa Rosa. Audience advisory: adult language and situations, plus a brief scene with nudity. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required. Tickets are $22 to $38. Through March 6. More information at 707-523-4185, 6thstreetplayhouse.com.

“American Rhapsody”: Santa Rosa Symphony program includes “Rhapsody in Blue” and “Appalachian Spring,” with guest conductor Aram Demirjian and pianist Michelle Cann. Performance begins at 7:30 p.m. at Weill Hall, Green Music Center, 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test required. Tickets are $24 to $97. Through Feb. 14. More information at 707-546-8742, srsymphony.org.

Sunday, Feb. 13

“The Art of Collecting — New Additions to the Grace Hudson Museum”: New exhibit features Pomo baskets, works of art and 16 recently acquired paintings by the museum namesake, the late Grace Carpenter Hudson. Visit from noon to 4:30 p.m. at the museum, 431 S. Main St., Ukiah. Admission is $4 to $5 or $12 per family. Through April 10. More information at 707-467-2836, gracehudsonmuseum.org.

Outdoor Jazz: Live jazz returns to Putnam Plaza in front of the Speakeasy restaurant, 139-B Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma. Chuck Sher, Randy Vincent, Art Khu and Michael Aragon perform swinging jazz from 1 to 3:30 p.m. as The Chuck Sher Quartet. Free. Weather permitting.

“The Pirates of Penzance”: Sonoma State University stages a modern production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s 1879 comic opera. Showtime is 2 p.m. at Person Theatre, 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test required. Tickets are $12. Online streaming option. Through Feb. 20. More information at music.sonoma.edu/events/2022/pirates-penzance.

Monday, Feb. 14

“Le Cabaret Valentine”: LIVE@6thStreet hosts a program of songs exploring various kinds of love, with Cheryl King as emcee. Featured singers include Joey Abrego and Ginger Beavers from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Monroe Stage, 6th Street Playhouse, 52 W. Sixth St., Santa Rosa. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required. Tickets are $38 to $45 VIP. More information at 707-523-4185, 6thstreetplayhouse.com.

“Happy Valentine’s Day, Charlie Brown!”: Make cards and crafts, pose for a photo with Charlie Brown and watch “Peanuts” specials on the big screen from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa. Included with admission of $5 to $12, free for kids 3 and younger. More information at 707-579-4452, schulzmuseum.org/cal-happyvalentinesday.

“The Art of Love — A Letter from St. Valentine”: Historian Craig Griffeath looks at cultural traditions and the concept of romantic love through the ages in art, literature and popular culture. The program is from 2 to 3 p.m. at Vintage House, 264 First St. E., Sonoma. Registration is $20. More information at 707-996-0311, vintagehouse.org.

Tuesday, Feb. 15

Peter Richardson: The Sonoma County author discusses his book “Savage Journey: Hunter S. Thompson and the Weird Road to Gonzo” in an online program at 6 p.m. presented by Copperfield’s Books. Register for the free event at bit.ly/3JeTy2k.

Wednesday, Feb. 16

Black History Month: Sonoma County Library hosts award-winning storyteller Kirk Waller for an online program of African and African-American folk tales, legends and history from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Program includes music, movement, singing and spoken word. Advance registration required for the free Zoom presentation. More information at bit.ly/3gEr6KF.

Thursday, Feb. 17

Ottmar Liebert and Luna Negra: The German guitarist and songwriter performs Spanish-influenced music at 8 p.m. at Blue Note Napa, 1030 Main St., Napa. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required. Tickets are $29 to $69. Through Feb. 20. More information at 707-880-2300, bluenotenapa.com.

Fran Lebowitz: The author and cultural satirist shares her often-acerbic views on current events and the media, as well as her pet peeves. Karin Demarest moderates the program at 7:30 p.m. at the Luther Burbank Center, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test required. Tickets are $39 and $55. More information at 707-546-3600, lutherburbankcenter.org.

“The Legend of Georgia McBride”: An Elvis impersonator loses his gig but transforms into an all-out drag queen with a new show and new friends. Comedy opens at 7:30 p.m. at Sixth Street Playhouse, 52 W. Sixth St., Santa Rosa. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required. Tickets are $22 to $35. Through March 20. More information at 707-523-4185, 6thstreetplayhouse.com.

Friday, Feb. 18

Dianne Reeves: Grammy-winning jazz vocalist performs at 7:30 p.m. at Weill Hall, Green Music Center, 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test required. Tickets are $25 to $75. More information at 707-664-4246, gmc.sonoma.edu.

“A Towering Task — The Story of the Peace Corps”: Annette Benning narrates the 2019 film looking at the history and significance of the Peace Corps, established in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy. Showtime is 7 p.m. at Warren Auditorium, Ives Hall, Sonoma State University, 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. (Also shows at 4 p.m. Feb. 20.) Free admission, $5 suggested donation. More information at 707-664-2606, sonoma.edu/sfi.

Saturday, Feb. 19

“Manzanar — The Wartime Photographs of Ansel Adams”: New exhibit features more than 50 little-known photos by the famed photographer depicting the treatment of Japanese Americans at the Manzanar incarnation camp in Central California. Visit from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Museum of Sonoma County, 425 Seventh St., Santa Rosa. Admission is $7 to $10, free for ages 12 and younger. Through May 29. More information at 707-579-1500, museumsc.org/upcoming-exhibitions.

Kronos Quartet: The San Francisco-based string quartet performs at 7:30 p.m. at Weill Hall, Green Music Center, 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. Music includes selections from their “50 for the Future” project. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test required. Tickets are $25 to $55. More information at 707-664-4246, gmc.sonoma.edu.

Taylor Rae: The Americana, blues and folk singer brings her “Mad Twenties Winter Tour” to The Lost Church, 427 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa (use the Ross Street entrance). Showtime is 8:15 p.m. The Coffis Brothers also perform roots rock. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required. Tickets are $12 to $15. More information at thelostchurch.org.

Carlos Henrique Pereira Trio: The Brazilian pianist and guitarist performs Brazilian classics, jazz standards and original tunes with Sebastian Link and Eric Engstrom from 5 to 8 p.m. at the fireside lounge at Hotel Healdsburg, 25 Matheson St., Healdsburg. Free. More information at 707-433-4633, healdsburgjazz.org.

The Pulsators: Mardi Gras celebration with the Sonoma County dance band, plus costumes, gumbo, king cake, specialty drinks and more. Party runs from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Rio Nido Roadhouse, 14540 Canyon Two Road. Admission is $10. More information at 707-869-0821, bit.ly/3sk6cGk.

Sunday, Feb. 20

Symphony Pops: The Santa Rosa Symphony performs “Return to a Galaxy Far, Far Away,” featuring the music of film composer John Williams. Mike Berkowitz, conductor. Showtime is 3 p.m. at the Luther Burbank Center, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test required. Tickets are $37 to $90. More information at 707-546-3600, lutherburbankcenter.org.

Santa Rosa Symphony’s Young People’s Chamber Orchestra: “Recollections” highlights four centuries of music by women composers. Aaron Westman, director. Concert begins at 3 p.m. at the Phoenix Theater, 201 Washington St., Petaluma. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test required. Tickets are $5 to $20. More information at 707-546-8742, bit.ly/3HFB2zz.

“The James Bond Experience”: Deborah Del Mastro and her four-piece band Shaken, Not Stirred perform theme songs from James Bond movies and share stories celebrating nearly 60 years of Secret Agent 007. The “Sundays at 7” performance begins at 7 p.m. at Cinnabar Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required. Tickets are $25. More information at 707-763-8920, cinnabartheater.org.