Arts & Culture

Arts, Exhibits & Performances

Wolf House Ruins, Mixed Media Series

Mar 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2025

Each of the 10 paintings in the series represents a different perspective on the ruins of Wolf House, Jack London’s massive home that was nearly...

Clyde’s: A Live Production

Mar 7, 2025 - Mar 23, 2025

“Fast-paced and uproariously funny, Clyde’s is a spicy feast for the senses.” —Chicago Sun-Times Past the long line of truckers wa...

Morning Sun

Mar 14, 2025 - Mar 30, 2025

Spreckels Performing Arts Center is thrilled to present Morning Sun, a gripping drama from Simon Stephens, the creative and insightful playwright who...

The Bridges of Madison County

Mar 14, 2025 - Mar 30, 2025

Based on the best-selling novel, The Bridges of Madison County captures the lyrical expanse of America’s heartland circa 1965, along with the yea...

Double Play Feature: Zoo Story & Trifles

Mar 21, 2025 - Apr 12, 2025

Two one-act psychological thrillers that ask the question: was it murder? Edward Albee's Zoo Story (1958) concerns two strangers who meet on a park be...

A New World Concert

Mar 22, 2025 - Mar 24, 2025

With her electrifying presence, conductor Yue Bao makes her debut in Weill Hall. Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto displays lyrical beauty and technical b...

David Nihill: Shelf Help Comedy

Mar 23, 2025

David is the winner of the prestigious annual San Francisco Comedy Competition (previous finalists include Robin Williams, Ellen DeGeneres and Dana Ca...

Closing Reception in Gallery 212

Mar 27, 2025

A collection of 60 historical drawings from local artist Barbara White Perry is currently on display in Gallery 212 at the Sonoma Community Center. Th...

Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival

Mar 27, 2025 - Mar 30, 2025

Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival is an Oscar-qualifying film festival for documentaries in the short form. SDFF is proudly progressive, often feat...

The Shark is Broken – A Left Edge Theatre Production

Mar 27, 2025 - Apr 10, 2025

The first summer blockbuster movie is being filmed, but no one working on the film would know it. Dive deep into the tumultuous, murky waters of the m...

Eliza Shepard – Strength and Service

Mar 30, 2025

Jack London Park Partners honors Women's History Month by exploring the life of Eliza Shepard, an extraordinary woman and the cherished stepsister of...

Museum Mondays for Little Ones

Mar 31, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025

March 31: A pinch of luck, a dash of fun, and a morning of glee! Build a rainbow from your own pot of gold, craft a pair of leprechaun-catching binocu...

Barbies, Kens, and Friends Gallery Exhibit

Apr 3, 2025

Saved from the landfills where the plastic dolls will often take twenty to possibly 500 years to decompose, we offer a Gallery Exhibit and Silent Auct...

Nikole Hannah-Jones – Lecture Series

Apr 3, 2025

“Black Americans have always been foundational to the idea of American freedom,” says Nikole Hannah-Jones. She’s the Pulitzer Prize-win...

Exhibit Reception: The Storyteller’s Hands

Apr 4, 2025

Join the SRJC Multicultural Museum and the Native American Center for a special opening reception celebrating "The Storyteller’s Hands: Carvings...

Escape to Margaritaville

Apr 5, 2025 - Apr 19, 2025

Leading our visit is Tully, a part-time bartender, part-time singer, and full-time charmer who thinks he’s got life all figured out until a beaut...

A Greek Tragedy with Jeanne Carstensen & Michael Krasny

Apr 6, 2025

Join us for an insightful evening as journalist and author Jeanne Carstensen discusses her powerful new book, "A Greek Tragedy," in conversation with...

Petaluma River History Paddle

Apr 6, 2025

Escape the ordinary and embark on an educational adventure! The Petaluma River History Paddle brings the past to life as we glide along the Petaluma R...

Young Heroes Peter and the Wolf

Apr 6, 2025

Come along on a thrilling adventure exploring the brilliance of young heroes in classical music with Maestro Francesco. Beloved Hansel and Gretel, fea...

The Magic Toyshop Ballet

Apr 12, 2025 - Apr 13, 2025

The Magic Toy Shop is the enchanting tale of a Shopkeeper’s beloved toys who come to life and happily perform for prospective customers, until th...

Poetry Reading

Apr 13, 2025

Join us for a heartwarming evening celebrating the power of poetry, benefiting SebArts’ Literary Arts Program. This special gathering invites fri...

Sal Vulcano: Everything’s Fine Tour

Apr 13, 2025

Staten Island native Sal Vulcano is best known for creating and starring in truTV's long-running hit, Impractical Jokers, and for The Misery Index on...

Comedian Paula Poundstone

Apr 18, 2025

Iconic comedian Paula Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend. She regularly...

25 Years of Comics with Paige Braddock and Peanuts

Apr 19, 2025

Join the Schulz Museum and local Bay Area cartoonists to celebrate cartoonist and illustrator Paige Braddock, whose work includes the graphic novel se...

Abstract Art Reception

Apr 19, 2025

Mark your calendar for our first spring open studio to celebrate the opening of Linda L. Reid art exhibit. Receiving multiple awards for her paintings...

Rumors by Neil Simon

Apr 19, 2025 - Apr 26, 2025

Enter the world of high society hilarity with Neil Simon's Rumors! Set in an elegant townhouse on the outskirts of New York City, this fast-paced farc...

The Comedy of Francisco Ramos

Apr 19, 2025

Francisco Ramos can be seen on Netflix’s “Gentefied” and Hulu’s “This Fool” and wrapped his first feature film “The...

The Roots Program: Short Film & Conversation

Apr 23, 2025

To celebrate Earth Day, join us for a special screening of our new short film, followed by a panel discussion on The Roots Program. Created by a partn...

Kids Night at the Museum

Apr 26, 2025

Drop your kids off for after-hours fun at the Schulz Museum, including pizza, games, crafts, and cartooning. Advance registration required.Registering...

The Planets Concert

May 3, 2025 - May 5, 2025

Holst's The Planets delivers vivid depictions of the seven planets, each with distinct character and musical imagery, uplifted by the choir. Experienc...

Tell Me a Story Where the Bad Girl Wins

May 17, 2025

Join Caitlin McGurk, Curator at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum and Associate Professor at The Ohio State University, for a journey thr...

Japanese Arts Festival

May 18, 2025

Enjoy the Japanese arts and culture showcase at Juilliard Park in Santa Rosa. Demonstrations of taiko drumming, folk dance and music, martial arts, an...

Bright Star Play

Jun 13, 2025 - Jun 29, 2025

Cinnabar Theater concludes its thrilling 52nd season “On the Road” with Broadway’s Bright Star, directed by Nathan Cummings. This poign...

North Coast Wine & Food Festival

Jun 14, 2025

Experience the ultimate celebration of wine and food at the North Coast Wine & Food Festival on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the Luther Burbank Cen...

Cotati Music Festival

Jun 21, 2025

The Cotati Music Festival, hosted by the Cotati Chamber of Commerce, is a free annual community event that brings together local Sonoma County bands....

Flavors of Spain

Jul 25, 2025 - Jul 26, 2025

Guests are invited to an unforgettable evening in Sonoma Wine Country at the St. Francis Winery & Vineyards Flavors of Spain Flamenco Wine Dinner,...

Flamenco Show & Dinner

Aug 9, 2025

The urge to clap will be hard to resist during this riveting performance showcasing the art of Flamenco dancing, a Spanish tradition you won't want to...

Savor Sonoma County’s arts scene your way.

Sculpture gardens tucked into hills and intimate performance venues in charming small towns join major performing arts centers like the Green Music Center and Luther Burbank Center for the Arts in sharing the arts. Each Sonoma County community has its own style of artistic expression. Look for one-of-a-kind souvenirs by artists, jewelry makers, artisans, and more in galleries and studios countywide.

Stroll from gallery to gallery in Healdsburg, visit the oldest continuously operating artists' cooperative in California, or take in a show at Jack London State Historic Park.

With thousands of artists and more than 20 performing arts companies in Sonoma County, you’re sure to find something special where Life Opens Up.

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