What’s Happening in Sebastopol?

Woodshop: Beginning Wood Turning: Making a Pen
2024-05-25 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Chimera Arts & Maker Space, 6791 Sebastopol Ave. Suite #180, Sebastopol, CA, 95472, United States
Choose a pen style and a wood blank. Learn how to safely set up and work with the lathe. You’ll learn all steps necessary to finish your pen or pencil. No wood turning experience necessary. Wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get dirty. Reserve your spot. Bring the $20 materials fee to class. Register for class.
Saturday, May 25, 1 pm, at Chimera Arts and Maker Space, 6791 Sebastopol Ave., Sebastopol. $100 ($80 for class, plus $20 materials fee.)

Asanas Outside Yoga
2024-05-25 10:30 - 11:30 | Ragle Ranch Regional Park, 500 Ragle Road, Sebastopol, CA, 95472, United States
Breathe in the fresh air as you move through asana sequences for strength building and gentle stretching, breathwork and meditation in this session sponsored by Sebastopol Regional Parks. This is a vinyasa/hatha style mixed-level class. Please bring your own mat and props if needed. For more information, contact Mich Swannucci at ParkPrograms@sonoma-county.org. Registration required. Register here.
Saturday, May 25, 10:30 am to 11:30 am, at Ragle Ranch Regional Park (Lions Grove/Redwood Grove Group Picnic Area). $10-$12.

Sebastopol Walks: Musical Sebastopol
2024-05-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Plaza, 6901 MacKinley St, Sebastopol, CA, 95472, United States
Discover the various musical venues and musicians around Sebastopol as you stroll around town on this three-hour jaunt.
Saturday, May 25, 9 am to 12 pm. Meet in the downtown plaza. Free.

WALK: "Music Sebastopol" Saturday, May 25th, 9:00 am Meet at the downtown plaza gazebo
2024-05-25 09:00 - 12:00
WALK: “Music Sebastopol” Saturday,
Experience Music in Sebastopol! Check out the musical stops below.
JOIN US!
FREE!
May 25th, 9:00 am Meet at the downtown plaza gazebo (across from Whole Foods)
6908 Weeks Way Sebastopol
Leaders: Scotty King & Peter Wolf
Stop #1, 9-9:25, Gazebo, Sebastopol
Community Drum Circle with Sahar Pinkham (https://saharsound.weebly.com)
“The drum circle is an ancient and effective tool to connect people to themselves, to
each other and to our surroundings. I invite everyone into the group, from the
beginner to well-seasoned drummers. After only minutes in a drum circle, social
fears melt, the walls between us fall away and we easily drop into the experience of
community. I am available to facilitate a drum circle for your group, and I have
drums available for people to play and purchase.”
Stop #2 9:30-9:55, Gazebo, Sebastopol
Singing with Jim Corbet (https://www.peacetown.org https://love-choir.org/)
“Be Kind, Be Happy, Be Grateful, Create Beauty, Build Community, Love your
Neighbor, Choose Love Over Fear, Laugh, Sing, Dance and Play, Meditate and/or
Pray everyday, Love Yourself as a Divine Being, See others as Divine Beings.”
Stop #3 10:15-10:40, Sebtown Strutters Dixieland (carollcurtis@aol.com)
“The Sebtown Strutters is a homegrown Sebastopol band playing Dixieland, Trad
Jazz and Swing arrangements. They can be found rehearsing most Saturday
mornings in Greg Jilka’s open garage at 471 Zimpher Dr. where people often stop
to hear their lively music and sometimes even dance!”
Stop #4: 11-11:25, Rialto Theater, (https://rialtocinemas.com/sebastopol/)
“Since the birth of the “talkies” sound as been an instrumental part of the filmmakers’ tools. Through the presentation of an Academy Award wining cartoon that was
most people’s first introduction to opera and an Academy Award winning short
covering a large swath of the history of motion pictures, Rialto Cinemas takes
viewers on a journey with music and sound as essential to storytelling. Rialto
Cinemas Director, Ky J. Boyd will be on hand to introduce the shorts and take a few
questions.”
Stop #5: 11:05-12, The Theater in Music To My Ears (https://www.mtmearts.com)
“Nestled in the historic Crawford building, in the heart of downtown Sebastopol.
Our boutique theater has a capacity of 60 seats, perfect for intimate performances
and community gatherings. It boasts a well-lit, open concept lobby that warmly
invites patrons the moment they step in, along with fully equipped sound and light
systems, and remarkable acoustics, ensuring a sensational experience for all. Our
Theater pulses with diverse, dynamic, and captivating performances. We’re a
platform for creativity, a hub for local talent, and a beacon for the community.
Mission Statement: “Enriching the individual and the community through musical
expression & education.”

Afternoon Birding-by-Ear at the Laguna
2024-05-24 17:00 - 19:30 | Laguna de Santa Rosa Trail (Sonoma County Regional Parks), 6303 Highway 12, Sebastopol, CA, 95472, United States
Spring offers an increase in noticeable bird activity, as many birds are singing and paired up for their breeding cycle. Slowly meander along the mostly flat trail, winding through open oak savannah, grasslands, riparian woodlands and marshes, listening closely and soaking up spring’s beautiful bird songs. Whether you’re eager to learn how to identify the birds vocalizing or you’re simply interested in taking in nature’s wonderful soundscape, this walk is for you. Reserve your spot.
Friday, May 24, 5 pm to 7:30 pm, at the Laguna de Santa Rosa Trail. (Meet at the Sebastopol Community Cultural Center parking lot, 390 Morris St., Sebastopol.) $25.

Spring Watercolor Painting Workshop
2024-05-24 11:00 - 12:30 | Sebastopol Area Senior Center, 167 N. High St., Sebastopol, CA, 95472, United States
Cultural exchange student Manu Massun of Buenos Aires will be leading a spring-inspired watercolor (Acuarela) class.
Friday, May 24, 11 am to 12:30 pm, at the Sebastopol Senior Center, 167 N. High St., Sebastopol. Free for members. $5 for non-members.

Pinot & Popcorn
2024-05-24 10:00 - 16:00 | Emeritus Vineyards, 2500 Gravenstein Hwy North, Sebastopol, CA, 95472, United States
Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with a fun and unique pairing. We will have a popcorn bar set up all 4 days with both traditional popcorn flavors and some truly unique ones. Explore your taste buds as you pair your favorite flavors with our exclusive pinot noirs!
By Appointment
Only a $10 add-on to any tasting appointment!

Art 101: Painting Pet Portraits
2024-05-23 18:00 | Chimera Arts & Maker Space, 6791 Sebastopol Ave. Suite #180, Sebastopol, CA, 95472, United States
In one evening, this class teaches the most effective tactics in the use of oil painting materials and their application to quickly create an oil painting of your favorite pet. Suitable for absolute beginners as well as experienced artists who seek a fresh approach. Reserve your spot.
Thursday, May 23, 6 pm, at Chimera Arts and Maker Space, 6791 Sebastopol Ave., Sebastopol. $95.

Pachynerd's Trivia at Purple Pachyderm
2024-05-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Pachyderm Station, 5425 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol, CA, 95472, United States
Test yourself at Pachynerd’s Trivia at the Purple Pachyderm Tasting Room every Thursday night thru Summer! Wine, Wieners and Wits!

Writers’ Salon: May Session
2024-05-23 15:30 - 18:00 | Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S High Street, Sebastopol, CA
Join us at the Writers’ Salon—a monthly in-person gathering for literary enthusiasts. Each person will have five minutes to read their work—any type of writing is welcome, including prose, poetry, essay, etc. Reserve your spot.
Thursday, May 23, 3:30 pm to 6 pm, at Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S. High St., Sebastopol. $10.

Introduction to Social Square Dancing
2024-05-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Wischemann Hall, 465 Morris St, Sebastopol, CA, 95472, United States
Today’s Social Square Dancing uses 55 moves woven together in an ever-varying tapestry of dance set to a variety of music. Exercise your body and mind as part of a very supportive community of dancers. Everyone welcome—Lesbian, Gay, and Straight. Casual attire. No partner is needed, but it’s fun to share this free session with your friends. Register online at redwoodrainbows.org/register. Walk-in’s welcome. Come early for parking and signing in.

Sebastopol Active Transportation Plan Workshop
2024-05-22 16:00 - 18:00
Share your ideas for improving Sebastopol’s bicycle and pedestrian network at this in-person workshop.
Wednesday, May 22, 4 pm to 6 pm, at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 High St., Sebastopol. Free.

Luther Burbank Experiment Farm Work Day
2024-05-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Luther Burbank Experiment Farm, 7777 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol, CA, 95472, United States
Join a cadre of enthusiastic volunteers in preserving and maintaining the Luther Burbank Experiment Farm every Wednesday from 9am to noon. We need volunteers across the spectrum of gardening, leading tours, showing people around the cottage, selling items at the cottage gift shop, and more! All skill and ability levels welcome.

Sebastopol City Council Meeting
2024-05-21 18:00 - 22:30 | Sebastopol Youth Annex, 425 Morris Street, Sebastopol, CA, 95472, United States
There’s a full agenda for this meeting, ranging from a public hearing on the removal of a bunya bunya tree at the Barlow to a discussion of water and wastewater rate increases. There will also be a discussion of a sales tax measure for the November ballot and a report from the Library Ad Hoc committee. See the full agenda.
Tuesday, May 21, 6 pm at the Sebastopol Youth Annex, 425 Morris St., Sebastopol. Free.

Call Me Dancer – Sonoma County Jewish Film Festival
2024-05-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Rialto Cinemas, 6868 McKinley St, Sebastopol, CA, 95472, United States
Part of the Sonoma County Jewish Film Festival, “Call Me Dancer” will take you on a magical journey from the streets of Mumbai to the stages of New York. It’s a story of perseverance, rebellion, passion, family, culture, and an unlikely friendship—filmed in India, Israel, the U.K., and the U.S.—and featuring music from legendary singer/songwriter Jay Sean and hip-hop artist/rapper Anik Khan, with a sublime score by Nainita Desai and Nina Humphreys. Get tickets.
Tuesday, May 21, 1 pm and 7 pm, at Rialto Cinemas, 6868 McKinley St., Sebastopol. $13.75.

Holly Near at HopMonk Sebastopol
2024-05-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Hopmonk Tavern Sebastopol, 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol, Ca, 95472, United States
Holly Near has been singing for a more equitable world for well over 50 creative years. She is an insightful storyteller through her music, committed to keeping the work rooted in contemporary activism. Get tickets.
Monday, May 20, 7 pm at HopMonk Tavern, 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. $35.

The Trade: an outdoor market
2024-05-19 11:00 - 16:00 | The Barlow, 6770 McKinley St, Sebastopol, CA, 95472, United States
Come to the Barlow every third Sunday of the month for The Trade, a vibrant monthly market. Explore a curated selection of vintage treasures, handmade goods, lush plants, and more.
Sunday, May 19, 11 am to 4 pm, in the Barlow. Free.

Afternoon Birding in Forestville
2024-05-18 17:00 - 19:30
Join Teresa and Miles Tuffli (I’m Birding Right Now) for a guided birding walk along the West County Regional Trail in Forestville, California. No binoculars? No problem. They can provide quality binoculars courtesy of Vortex Optics if you’d like to borrow a pair. Beginners are encouraged, although all experience levels are welcome. Reserve your spot.
Saturday, May 18, 5 pm to 7:30 pm, at the West County Regional Trail (trailhead in downtown Forestville), 6990 Front St., Forestville. $25.

Taste: a Active 20-30 fundraiser for west county youth
2024-05-18 14:00 - 18:00 | Sova Gardens, 5186 Gravenstein Hwy S, Sebastopol, CA, 95472, United States
Sebastopol’s Active 20-30 club has a fundraiser this Saturday at Sova Gardens, called Taste! It’s endless sips and savors from places all around Sonoma County with live artists, silent auction, two-case wine rack raffle, lawn games, photo-ops with pin-up ladies. All proceeds in this fundraiser, organized by volunteers, directly benefit youth in West Sonoma County. Get tickets.
Saturday, May 18, 2-6 pm, at Sova Gardens, 5186 Gravenstein Highway S., Sebastopol. $50.

Eco-Friendly Garden Tour, Open House and Native Plant Sale
2024-05-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation, 900 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa, 95401
Don’t miss the 14th annual Eco-Friendly Garden Tour. This self-guided tour, hosted by the Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership, focuses on low water use, and sustainable landscaping at 26 inspirational gardens throughout Sonoma and Marin counties, including the personal gardens of local landscape designers, architects, and garden enthusiasts. If you are interested in landscaping your yard like the pros, or simply looking for fresh ideas for future landscaping projects, the garden tour is the perfect event for you! Registration required. Register here.
Saturday, May 18, 10 am to 4 pm (plant sale from 10 am to 12 pm) at the Laguna Environmental Center, 900 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa. Free.

Open House
2024-05-18 10:00 - 15:00 | 282 S High St, Sebastopol, CA 95472, 282 S High St, Sebastopol, CA 95472
Join us for a fun day of exploring all that Sebastopol Center for the Arts has to offer. Meet local artists, participate in hands-on activities, ceramic demonstrations, choir performances, and Young Voices concert! Open to all and family friendly!

Succulents and Ceramics Garden Art Sale
2024-05-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S High Street, Sebastopol, CA
Do you love succulents and ceramics? Come on over to the Sebastopol Center for the Arts on Sunday, May 18 from 10 am to 1 pm. Succulents are a great fire-wise, water-wise and colorful plant for your garden. Sonoma County Master Gardeners is teaming up with the SebARTS Ceramics department to host a succulent sale. We have the perfect succulent to fill the ceramics the art center will be selling. Proceeds benefit UC Master Gardeners of Sonoma County and the Sebastopol Center for the Arts.
Saturday, May 18, 10 am to 1 pm at Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S. High St., Sebastopol.

Abstract Artists Laboratory
2024-05-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S High Street, Sebastopol, CA
Abstract Artists Laboratory is a space to meet and create together. Finding the time to paint is always a challenge, and if it has been months or years since you have painted, that can be a hurdle in getting out those brushes and sitting down in front of a canvas. This space allows you the time and space without creating a home art studio or needing to immediately go out and buy a plethora of materials. Limited space available. Pre-registration required. Reserve your spot.
Saturday, May 18, 10 am to 12 pm at Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 South High St., Sebastopol. $25.

Pancake Breakfast 23rd annual fundraiser and fellowship benefiting Pleasant Hill Christian School, Sebastopol
2024-05-18 09:00 - 12:00 | pleasant hill christian school, 1782 Pleasant Hill Rd., Sebastopol, CA, 95472, United States
Pancake Breakfast
23rd annual fundraiser and fellowship
benefiting Pleasant Hill Christian School, Sebastopol
Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Fruit and Beverages
RAFFLE & AUCTION!
When: Saturday, May 18, 2024 9am-noon
Location: Pleasant Hill Christian School, Sebastopol (outdoor event)
1782 Pleasant Hill Rd. Sebastopol, CA 95472
Tickets: $14 per adult; $6 ages 5-11; Free under 5
Available at the door or at www.phcs.org
More info: 707-823-5868 www.phcs.org

Pancake Breakfast
2024-05-18 09:00 - 12:00 | pleasant hill christian school, 1782 Pleasant Hill Rd., Sebastopol, CA, 95472, United States

Trivia Night at DRNK Winery
2024-05-17 17:00 | DRNK Winery, 3637 Frel Rd., Sebastopol, CA, 95472, United States
Test your wit and enjoy a DRNK!
Don’t miss out on trivia night led by our very own brand ambassador, Kyle McCallum. Wine by the glass, bottle service will be available to all players. Pizza provided too! Teams of six or fewer are eligible for some amazing prizes. Join us at 5pm to get settled and the games will begin promptly at 5:30!

Friends of the Sebastopol Library Book Sale
2024-05-16 10:00 - 18:00
Sale includes adult/children/teen books and is open to all. Most books are bargain priced at $1, even the newest fiction. Most children and teen books are 25-50 cents. Proceeds help the Sebastopol Library continue its mission of providing great reading, wonderful free programs and fantastic services to West County. Cash or check please. Opening night is Wednesday, May 15, 5 pm to 8 pm; all day bargains, Thursday, May 16, 10 am to 6 pm; half price day, Friday, May 17, 10 am to 6 pm. $5 per bag day, Saturday, May 18, 10 am to 2 pm.

Bike to Wherever Day
2024-05-16
Formerly Bike to Work day, Bike to Wherever Day invites folks throughout Sonoma County and the Bay Area to ride their bikes to work (or wherever) on Thursday, May 16. You can also join a host of cycling activities, challenges, and classes throughout the month of May. Get fit, save money, have fun and maybe even win some prizes! Learn more.
Thursday, May 16, with an energizer station at the Sebastopol Bike Center, 6731 Sebastopol Ave., Sebastopol. Free.

Robbie Fulks & Missy Raines in concert
2024-05-15 19:30 - 21:00
An evening of alternative country music and offbeat humor with Robbie Fulks and Missy Raines. Fulks is a singer, recording artist, instrumentalist, composer, and songwriter. He will be appearing with Bluegrass/Americana icon Missy Raines. Get tickets.
Wednesday, May 15, 7:30 pm, at HopMonk Tavern, 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. $25-$35.

Meet Your Neighbors (MYN) Emergency Prepaaredness Class
2024-05-15 18:00 - 19:00 | 7425 Bodega Ave Sebastopol, CA 95472, 7425 Bodega Ave., SEBASTOPOL, 95472
The Meet Your Neighbors (MYN) 90 minute free in-person class offers materials and informed discussion on increasing individual and neighborhood awareness about preparing for emergencies. As an ‘all hazards’ approach to preparedness, the MYN class highlights simple but effective topics to explore and understand to be better able to respond and recover from emergencies. The MYN program outlines ways for our neighborhoods to leverage ‘working together’ to increase resilience in the Sebastopol area.
An MYN booklet is provided and is used as a guide to help class attendees develop ideas and ways to begin ‘working together’ in their neighborhood. Additional support through a monthly MYN ‘Leader Council’ meeting is available to class attendees.
