Things to do in Sonoma County, March 29-April 7, 2024

See Bruce Hornsby in concert, meet a local author and more at these Sonoma County events.

Friday, March 29

Larkin O’Leary: Meet-and-greet with local educator, mother, advocate and author of “Want to Play?,” a children’s book encouraging acceptance of people of various disabilities. Visit from noon to 1 p.m. at Copperfield’s Books, 775 Village Court, Montgomery Village, Santa Rosa. Free. A portion of book sales benefits Common Ground Society. More information at 707-578-8938, copperfieldsbooks.com.

Aki Kumar & The Bollywood Blues Band: World artist performs at 8 p.m. at Elephant in the Room, 177-A Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg. Tickets are $10. More information at elephantintheroompub.com.

Traveling Wilburys Revue: Hits from George Harrison, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison and more at 8 p.m. at The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma. Tickets are $20. More information at 707-776-7163, bigeasypetaluma.com.

Sonoma Shakers: Sonoma County party band in concert at 8 p.m. at Vintage Space at the Flamingo Resort, 2777 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. Tickets are $15. More information at vintagespacesr.com.

Saturday, March 30

Easter Egg Hunt: Sebastopol Kiwanis Club Easter egg hunt with treats for kids of all ages. Hunt starts promptly at 10 a.m. at Ives Park, 7400 Willow St. Free. More information at sebastopolkiwanisclub.org.

Easter Egg Hunt: Children up to age 10 invited to the Kiwanis Club of Windsor Easter egg hunt. Starts promptly at 10 a.m. at the baseball field at Windsor High School, 8695 Windsor Road. Free. More information at kiwaniswindsor.org.

Schulz Museum: Free Family Fun Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Charles M. Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa. Hands-on activities, meet Snoopy the Easter Beagle, celebrate the 50th anniversary of the animated movie “It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown,” and more. More information at 707-579-4452, schulzmuseum.org.

Sonoma State University String Quartet: Young Voices Concert Series opens with the local college quartet. Performance begins at 2 p.m. at Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S. High St. Tickets are $10. More information at 707-829-4797, sebarts.org.

Natalie Cressman and Ian Faquini: Brazilian jazz fusion CD release concert from 7 to 9 p.m. at Occidental Center for the Arts, 3850 Doris Murphy Court. Tickets are $25. More information at 707-874-9392, occidentalcenterforthearts.org.

Uncle Mercy: April Fools’ Party with the local rock band at 8 p.m. at Spancky’s Bar, 8201 Old Redwood Highway, Cotati. Free. More information at 707-664-0169, pdne.ws/3TSFWSj.

Sunday, March 31

Easter Eggstravaganza: Free Easter egg hunts, diorama art and catapult launch competitions, plus Easter brunch with bunny cakes for kids (food $12 to $19). Activities from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rio Nido Roadhouse, 14540 Canyon Two Road. Egg hunts start at 10:30 a.m. More information at 707-869-0821, rionidoroadhouse.com.

Elima Five: Island band performs Top 40s, classic oldies, Hawaiian classics, island favorites, rock and more from 1 to 4 p.m. at Brewster’s, 229 Water St., Petaluma. Free. More information at 707-981-8330, brewstersbeergarden.com.

Sam Hamby: Vocalist and guitarist with Free Peoples and Marshall House Project performs from 3 to 5 p.m. at Crooked Goat Brewing, 120 Morris St., The Barlow, Sebastopol. Free. More information at 707-827-3893, crookedgoatbrewing.com/sebastopol.

Monday, April 1

Quique Gomez: Harmonica player and singer is the featured guest at Blue Mondays Pro Jam from 6 to 9 p.m. at The California, 528 Seventh St., Santa Rosa. Tickets are $12 to $15. More information at 707-664-7529, caltheatre.com.

Tuesday, April 2

Starling Comedy Show: Headliner Marc Yaffey plus Iain Langlands, Jon Gab and Sydney McIntyre at 7:30 p.m. at Starling Bar, 19380 Highway 12, Sonoma. Tickets are $15 to $20. More information at 707-938-7442, pdne.ws/3TwT920.

Wednesday, April 3

Hattie Craven: Peacetown presents the soul, folk and Americana artist from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at HopMonk Tavern, 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. Free. More information at peacetown.org.

“The Zone of Interest”: The 2024 Academy Award winner for Best International Film and Best Sound Design portrays Rudolf Höss, the commandant of Auschwitz, and his wife Hedwig, who work to build a dream life next to Nazi Germany’s largest concentration camp. Film screens at 7 p.m. at Ellis Auditorium, 690 Sonoma Mountain Parkway, Santa Rosa Junior College, Petaluma. Tickets are $6 and $7. More information at petalumafilmalliance.org.

Thursday, April 4

Avi Vinocur: San Francisco singer, songwriter and guitarist performs at 7 p.m. at Little Saint, 25 North St., Healdsburg. Free; reservations requested. More information at 707-433-8207, littlesainthealdsburg.com.

Music in the Mission: The Cork Pullers and Friends performs folk music and folk-rock songs of the 1960s and ’70s. Music begins at 7 p.m. at the Sonoma Mission, 114 E. Spain St., Sonoma. Admission is $10. More information at 707-938-9547, sonomaparks.org.

Five Ten: International world jazz at THE Jazz Club at 7:30 p.m. at Cloverdale Arts Alliance Gallery, 204 N. Cloverdale Blvd. Tickets are $30. More information at 707-894-4410, cloverdaleartsalliance.org.

Kronos Quartet: San Francisco-based, multi-Grammy-winning quartet’s “Five Decades Tour” at Weill Hall, Green Music Center, 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. Performance time is 7:30 p.m. The Sonoma State University Student String Quartet opens at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 to $75. More information at 707-664-4246, gmc.sonoma.edu.

Friday, April 5

“Transformations — Recycled Art”: Annual exhibit of works by Northern California artists promoting conservation of the planet's limited resources. Opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m. at Santa Rosa Arts Center, 312 S. A St., Santa Rosa, in the SOFA arts district. Free. Through June 1. More information at 707-526-0135, santarosaartscenter.org.

“Ode to the Earth”: Duo art show featuring works by painter Mary Vaughan and assemblage artist Rachel Dufour. Visit from 5 to 8 p.m. at Backstreet Gallery, Art Alley off 312 S. A St., Santa Rosa, in the SOFA arts district. Free. Weekends through April 21. More information at facebook.com/SOFASantaRosa.

“The Wizard of Oz”: Raven Players’ final weekend presentation of the beloved tale of Dorothy Gale’s adventures along the Yellow Brick Road, staged with a contemporary take. Showtime is 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.

Oliver Graves: The “America’s Got Talent” standout Goth comedian performs at 8 p.m. at Barrel Proof Lounge, 501 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. Tickets are $15 to $20. More information at barrelprooflounge.com.

Saturday, April 6

Weill Hall Free Family Day: Grammy-winning duo for kids 123 Andrés headlines Free Family Day at Weill Hall, Green Music Center, 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. Family activities at 12:30 p.m., Play Marimba! at 1:15 p.m., 123 Andrés at 2 p.m., with family activities following until 5 p.m. Free admission tickets required. More information at 707-664-4246, gmc.sonoma.edu.

Trashion Fashion: Sonoma Community Center’s runway show fusing fashion and art, with outfits made of recycled and repurposed items. Shows at 2 p.m. (sold out) and 5 p.m. at the Sonoma Valley Veterans Memorial Building, 126 First St. W. Tickets are $45 to $85. More information at 707-938-4626, sonomacommunitycenter.org.

“Nature as Muse”: Exhibition features traditional landscapes to contemporary visions and abstracts of nature. Opening reception from 3 to 7 p.m. at Calabi Gallery, 456 Tenth St., Santa Rosa. Free. Through June 8. More information at 707-781-7070, calabigallery.com.

Evening in Seville: Spanish dance, music, food and more from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Furth Center, 8400 Old Redwood Highway, Windsor. Tickets, at $95, benefit Windsor youth projects. More information at windsorrotary.ejoinme.org/seville.

Step Back in Time: Wear 1930s attire for the 90th anniversary fundraiser for iconic movie house Sebastiani Theatre. Reception at 5:30 p.m., variety show from 7 to 9 p.m. at the theater, 476 First St. E., Sonoma. Performers include Pasquale Esposito, Diego Garcia and Tommy Thomsen. Tickets are $150, VIP $250. More information at 707-996-9756, sebastianitheatre.com.

Buffett Beach: Tribute to Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band. Showtime is 8:30 p.m. at the Mystic Theatre, 23 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma. Tickets are $25. More information at mystictheatre.com.

Sunday, April 7

TRAD JASS: Sonoma County traditional jazz club hosts the San Francisco Feetwarmers band from 1 to 5 p.m. at Druid Hall, 1011 College Ave., Santa Rosa. Dancing and jamming; bring instruments. Admission is $15. More information at 707-480-6145.

BrhyM: Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and pianist Bruce Hornsby and chamber ensemble yMusic in concert at 7:30 p.m. at Luther Burbank Center, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. Tickets, at $49 and $69, include a copy of the collaborative’s “Deep Sea Vents” CD. More information at 707-546-3600, lutherburbankcenter.org.