Things to do in Sonoma County, March 15-24, 2024

See Lyle Lovett in concert, celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and more at these Sonoma County events.

Friday, March 15

Jurassic Quest: Interactive dinosaur experience with lifelike moving and roaring dinosaurs plus themed rides, shows and activities from noon to 8 p.m. at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa. Tickets are $19 to $36. Through March 17. More information at jurassicquest.com.

Dockside Irish Band: Live music starts at 6 p.m. at Redwood Cafe, 8240 Old Redwood Highway, Cotati. Free. More information at 707-795-7868, redwoodcafecotati.com.

“Lone Star”: A lawman in a small Texas bordertown uncovers long-buried secrets. Film screens at 7 p.m. in Darwin Hall, Room 102, Sonoma State University, 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. Free, with a $5 suggested donation. Also 4 p.m. March 17. More information at 707-664-2606, sfi.sonoma.edu.

Robert Berry: Stand-up comedian headlines a show also featuring Stephen Ferris and Mitch Norton at 8 p.m. at Barrel Proof Lounge, 501 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. Tickets are $15 to $20. More information at barrelprooflounge.com.

The Garcia Project: Classic Jerry Garcia tribute band performs set lists from 1976 to 1995. Showtime is 8:30 p.m. at the Mystic Theatre, 23 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma. Tickets are $27 to $30. More information at mystictheatre.com.

Saturday, March 16

“Elements of Light”: Open studios and reception highlighting works by Cynthia Sumner and 18 other artists. Visit from 1 to 4 p.m. at Fulton Crossing, 1200 River Road, Fulton. Free. More information at 707-328-1934, fultoncrossing.com.

Helen Hong: TV and film actor and comedian performs at Deerfield Ranch Winery, 10200 Highway 12, Kenwood. Clara Bijl opens at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35 to $40. More information at crushersofcomedy.com.

Russell Peters: Award-winning comedian, actor and podcast host’s “Act Your Age” comedy show at 8 p.m. at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. Tickets are $50 to $90, VIP $200. More information at 707-546-3600, lutherburbankcenter.org.

Crash Pilot: Hard rock band from Berkeley performs from 8:30 to 11 p.m. at Victory House at Epicenter, 3215 Coffey Lane, Santa Rosa. Free. More information at visitepicenter.com/upcoming-events.

Sunday, March 17

St. Patrick’s Parade and Celebration: Healdsburg’s annual parade departs from Sanderson Ford, 453 Healdsburg Ave., at 7 a.m., heading to the downtown Plaza and back. Tempest Celtic rock band, children’s activities and Shiloh Step Dancers from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Plaza. Free. More information at healdsburg.gov.

St. Patrick’s Day 5K: Annual themed run/walk benefit for Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks. Irish dancers at 9:15 a.m., race starts at 10 a.m. from Old Courthouse Square in downtown Santa Rosa, with post-race costume contest, music, activities and more until 12:30 p.m. Race registration $20 and $55, celebration free. More information at srcity.org/2175/St-Patricks-Day-5K.

Shenanigan Sunday: St. Patrick’s Day celebration with the Bourbon Street Brass Band from 1 to 3 p.m. at Wolf House Brewing, 131 E. First St., Cloverdale. Free. More information at 707-894-6438, pdne.ws/43r6qxH.

Spike Sikes & His Awesome Hotcakes: St. Patrick’s Day Party with soul, swing, rhythm and blues and more from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Rio Nido Roadhouse, 14540 Canyon 2 Road. Free. More information at 707-869-0821, rionidoroadhouse.com.

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration: Musical lineup includes Wildflower Weed at 2:30 p.m., Lynne O & The Riots at 5 p.m. at Groove Incident at 7:30 p.m. at Murphy’s Irish Pub, 464 First St. E., Sonoma. Free. More information at 707-935-0660, sonomapub.com/events.

“Dancing with the Stars Live”: Professional dancers from the long-running TV show, plus special guest Harry Jowsey. Performance at 3 p.m. at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. Tickets are $59 to $79, premium and VIP $195 to $575. More information at 707-546-3600, lutherburbankcenter.org.

McNear’s annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration: Performances by the Keenan School of Irish Dance and Irish music by Jerry Hannan & Friends. Celebration from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Mystic Theatre, 23 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma. Free. More information at mystictheatre.com.

Composers from the Emerald Isle: Irish compositions performed by the St. Paul’s church choir and organist Paul Blanchard at 5 p.m. at St. Paul’s, 209 Matheson St., Healdsburg. Free, donations accepted. More information at stpauls-healdsburg.org.

Monday, March 18

The Walker Roaders: Collective of Celtic-punk musicians performs at 8 p.m. at Little Saint, 25 North St., Healdsburg. Tickets are $30. More information at 707-433-8207, littlesainthealdsburg.com.

Tuesday, March 19

Amy Gutierrez (Amy G): The Emmy-winning San Francisco Giants reporter and producer launches the third book in her “Smarty Marty” children’s series. Program begins at 7 p.m. at Copperfield’s Books, 140 Kentucky St., Petaluma. Free. More information at 707-762-0563, copperfieldsbooks.com.

Mwanza Furaha: Songs and personal memories of Nina Simone and other legendary Black singers. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. at The California, 528 Seventh St., Santa Rosa. Tickets are $20 to $25. More information at 707-664-7529, caltheatre.com.

Wednesday, March 20

Sonoma International Film Festival: The 27th annual celebration of film, food and wine opens at venues in downtown Sonoma. More than 100 films plus special events and industry guests. Through March 24. Various fees. More information at sonomafilmfest.org.

Lyle Lovett and his Acoustic Group: Multi-genre, multi-Grammy-winning singer, composer and actor performs at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets are $49 and $69. More information at 707-546-3600, lutherburbankcenter.org.

Thursday, March 21

Arts Alive: Art exhibits and an open mic night from 5 to 8 p.m. at various Petaluma locations. Free. More information at petalumadowntown.com/arts-alive-petaluma.

Haley Blais: Vancouver-based indie rock and pop singer-songwriter performs at 7 p.m. at Little Saint, 25 North St., Healdsburg. Free. More information at 707-433-8207, littlesainthealdsburg.com.

Electric Tumbleweed: Psychedelic rock, outlaw country and Americana band performs at 7:30 p.m. for Americana Night at the Cloverdale Arts Alliance Gallery, 204 N. Cloverdale Blvd. Tickets are $30. More information at 707-894-4410, cloverdaleartsalliance.org.

Big Something: North Carolina rock band fusing funk, reggae, jazz and more in concert at 8 p.m. at HopMonk Tavern, 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. Plus The Ries Brothers. Tickets are $18. More information at 707-829-7300, hopmonk.com/sebastopol.

Friday, March 22

Orion Levine: Standup comedian with appearances on “The Late Late Show” with James Corden and Netflix Radio performs from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Santa Rosa Moose Lodge, 3559 Airway Drive. Tickets are $15 to $20. More information at santarosamoose.org/events.

“The Wizard of Oz”: Beloved tale of Dorothy Gale’s adventures along the Yellow Brick Road, staged with a contemporary take. Show opens at 7:30 p.m. at the Raven Theater, 115 North St., Healdsburg. Tickets are $10 and $40. Through April 7. More information at 707-433-6335, raventheater.org.

Saturday, March 23

“The History of Nature”: Solo exhibit of paintings by Patti Trimble completed during a year-long painting-to-think project. Show opens from 3 to 5 p.m. at Gallery Route One, 11101 Highway 1, Point Reyes Station. Free. Through April 28. More information at 415-663-1347, galleryrouteone.org.

Chris Amberger Trio: Jazz Music Series features African-American music including hard bop and blues from 6 to 9 p.m. at Hotel Healdsburg, 25 Matheson St. Free. More information at 707-431-2800, hotelhealdsburg.com.

DGIIN: French gypsy band performs at 7 p.m. at Occidental Center for the Arts, 3850 Doris Murphy Court. Tickets are $25. More information at 707-874-9392, occidentalcenterforthearts.org.

Santa Rosa Symphony: Francesco Lecce-Chong conducts “Boléro & Tchaikovsky,” with featured violinist Geneva Lewis. Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Weill Hall, Green Music Center, 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. Tickets are $32 to $105. Through March 25. More information at 707-546-8742, srsymphony.org.

Tommy Castro & The Painkillers: Award-winning soul-blues rocker performs at 8 p.m. at Rancho Nicasio, 1 Old Rancheria Road, Nicasio. Plus special guest Deanna Bogart. Also 6 p.m. March 24. Tickets are $45. More information at 415-662-2219, ranchonicasio.com.

Sunday, March 24

Free to Laugh Comedy Show: Professional club comedians perform at 8:30 p.m. at Jamison’s Roaring Donkey, 146 Kentucky St., Petaluma. Tickets are $5. More information at 707-772-5478, roaring-donkey.com/the-blue-room/comedy.