International Marconi Day Organized by the Cornish Amateur Radio Club, this onthe-air event celebrates the birthday of radio pioneer Guglielmo Marconi. Apr 26, 10am. Free. Marconi Conference Center, 18500 Hwy 1, Marshall, 415.663.9020.
Love Fish! Earth Day celebration includes screening of “Red Gold” documentary and a local sustainable dinner Apr 27, 6pm. $60. Kenwood Restaurant & Bar, 9900 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood, 707.935.3456.
North Bay Stage Company Grand Gala An evening of food, entertainment and fun to introduce the new resident theater company to the Center. Apr 24, 8pm. $26. Wells Fargo Center, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa, 707.546.3600.
Spring Tea & Fashion Show This fundraiser features aromatic teas Dragonfly Tea Company, and spring fashion from J. Jill. Apr 26, 1pm. $30. History Center, 215 N Cloverdale Blvd, Cloverdale.
Wine Tasting Concert Local wines are paired here with the voice of mezzosoprano Betany Coffland and the Spanish and Classical Guitar of Aaron Larget-Caplan. Apr 25, 7:30pm. $40-$45. Petaluma Historical Museum & Library, 20 Fourth St, Petaluma, 707.778.4398.
Field Trips The Life & Times of Charmian London Tour
Gold Ridge Farm, 7777 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol.
Eat My Heart Out Supper Club
Santa Rosa Copperfield’s Books
Film
The West marin debut of this storytelling supper event. Benefiting KWMR community radio. Apr 26, 7pm. $200. Peace Barn, 70 Olema Bolinas Rd, Bolinas.
Apr 24, 6pm, “Stress Relief for Men” with Jed Diamond. 775 Village Court, Santa Rosa 707.578.8938.
Filmmaker Smamntha Grant presents her documentary about “NY Times” plagiarist reporter Jayson Blair. Apr 23, 7pm. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.454.1222.
Tasting Room on the Green Grand Opening
Apr 29, 10am, “It’s an Orange Aardvark” with Michael Hall. 140 Kentucky St, Petaluma 707.762.0563.
Capriccio
Healing Foods Basics
Opera film directed by Marco Arturo Marelli. Apr 26, 7pm. $20. Jarvis Conservatory, 1711 Main St, Napa, 707.255.5445.
Connect the dots between your health, food, stress, toxins and relaxation and being part of a community. Apr 24, 6pm. $15. Ceres Community Project, 7351 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol, 707.829.8295.
A Fragile Trust
Chasing Ice Time-lapse cameras present this undeniable look at climate change. With the filmmaker in person, Q&A follows. Apr 25, 7pm. The Sunflower Center, 1435 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma, 707.792.5300.
Crime After Crime Presented by the Center for Domestic Peace, the acclaimed documentary is screened with director Yoav Potash in conversation. Apr 29, 7pm. Free. Osher Marin JCC, 200 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael, 415.444.8000.
The Galapagos Affair: Satan Came to Eden Filmmakers Dayna Goldfine and Dan Geller appear in person to present this true-crime tale of paradise found and lost. Apr 25, 4 and 7pm. Rialto Cinemas, 6868 McKinley St, Sebastopol, 707.525.4840.
The Wrecking Crew The long-awaited documentary about the studio muscicians behind the biggest hits of the ‘60s and ‘70s screens with director Denny Tedesco in person. Apr 27, 7pm. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.454.1222.
Meet ’n’ Meat in Valley Ford
Food & Drink
Open House
Chef Louis Maldonado goes whole hog in this dinner presented by Slow Food Sonoma County. Apr 27, 5pm. Shone Farm, 7450 Steve Olson Lane, Forestville.
Ark of Taste Dinner
Sebastopol Copperfield’s Books Apr 23, 7pm, “Backyard Roots” with Lori Eanes. 138 N Main St, Sebastopol 707.823.2618.
Mill Valley Community Center Apr 29, 6pm, “The How of Happiness” with Sonja Lyubomivsky. 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley.
MINE Art Gallery
A beef-tasting event and dinner by chef Brandon Guenther. Apr 27, 4:30pm. Rocker Oysterfeller’s, 14415 Hwy 1, Valley Ford, 707.876.1983.
Apr 27, 3pm, Poetry and Prose Reading Series, In honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day, Author Ruth Weiss and poet Sandra Cross read. 1820 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax.
Passport to Dry Creek Valley
Napa Bookmine
Fifty-plus wineries offer an exclusive pairing of exquisite wine, gourmet food and great entertainment. Apr 26-27, 11am. $70-$120. Dry Creek Valley, various locations, Healdsburg, 707.433.3031.
The Zen of Zin Meet winemaker Carol Shelton and feast on a five course dinner. Benefiting the Arts Center. Apr 25, 6pm. $75. Petaluma Arts Center, 230 Lakeville St at East Washington, Petaluma, 707.762.5600.
Tomatomania Tomato lover’s mecca. Apr 26-28, 10am. Cornerstone Sonoma, 23570 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, 707.933.3010.
Readings Book Passage
Learn more about the wife of Jack London and her experiences in a docent-led tour. Apr 24. $50. Jack London State Park, 2400 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen, 707.938.5216. Luther Burbank’s experimental farm is still operating, and this weekend opens its doors with free tours and fresh apple fritters. Apr 26-27, 10am. Free.
Enjoy complimentary tastings and meet the winemakers. Apr 26, 11am. Free. Tasting Room on the Green, 9050 Windsor Rd, Windsor.
Petaluma Copperfield’s Books
Apr 23, 7pm, “Under Magnolia” with Frances Mayes. Apr 26, 4pm, “Morning in Serra Mattu” with Arif Gamal. Apr 27, 4pm, “The Light on the Coast” with Dave Mitchell. Apr 28, 7pm, “Etched on Me” with Jenn Crowell. Apr 29, 7pm, “50 Children” with Steven Pressman. Apr 30, 7pm, Book Passage Poetry Night. 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera 415.927.0960.
Apr 27, 3pm, Write On, Mamas!. 964 Pearl St, Napa.
Pt Reyes Presbyterian Church Apr 25, 6:30pm, “Growing Food in a Hotter, Drier Land” with Gary Nabhan, supper and conversation with Nabhan and John Wick, Marin Carbon Project. 11445 Shoreline Hwy, Pt Reyes Station 415.663.1349.
San Rafael Copperfield’s Books Apr 24, 6pm, “The Steady Running of the Hour “ with Justin Go. Apr 26, 1pm, “Found” with Salina Yoon. Apr 26, 7pm, Poetry Month Reading with Cynthia Sims. 850 Fourth St, San Rafael 415.524.2800.
Sebastopol Center for the Arts Apr 26, 7pm, Word Temple Poetry Series, Featured poets include Todd Melicker, Leonore Wilson and David Rosenthal. Free. 282 S High St, Sebastopol 707.829.4797.
Theater BABA AlterTheater Ensemble presents a new comedy from celebrated physical performer Denmo Ibrahim. Freedom and family collide when an Egyptian immigrant’s search for the American dream leads his daughter on a quest for home. Through Apr 27. $25. West End Studio Theatre, 1554 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.454.2787.
The Comedy of Errors Shakespeare’s play is directed by Dario Tangleson. Apr 25-27. Ives Hall room 119, SSU, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Con men make a living by swindling rich women. Based on 1988 film starring Steve Martin and Michael Caine. Presented by Lucky Penny Productions and 6th St Playhouse. Fri-Sun through May 4. $25-$35. Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St, Napa, 707.226.7372.
Feelin’ Fracked A play (about Earth Day). FriSat through May 10. Coffee Catz, 6761 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol, 707.829.6600.
Fences A former Negro League homerun king is now a garbage collector trying to come to terms with his disappointment. Through May 11. $37-$53. Marin Theatre Company, 397 Miller Ave, Mill Valley, 415.388.5208.
Five Women Wearing the Same Dress Five reluctant bridesmaids and a male usher hide out in a bedroom during an elaborate Southern wedding. Fri-Sat, 8pm. through May 10. $10. Studio Theatre, College of Marin, 835 College Ave, Kentfield.
Little Shop of Horrors
Apr 26, 2pm, “Waxing Moon” with H.S. Kim. 425 Seventh St, Santa Rosa 707.579.1500.
The cult classic musical about a skid-row florist and his hungry plant is newly imagined by Narrow Way Stage Company. Through May 4. $30. Andrews Hall, Sonoma Community Center, 276 E Napa St, Sonoma.
The Spinster Sisters Restaurant
A Moon for the Misbegotten
Apr 24, 6pm, “Under Magnolia” with Frances Mayes, as part of the Dining with Authors series. 401 South A St, Santa Rosa.
Eugene O’Neill’s classic love story is presented by Marin OnStage. Through May 4. $10$18. The Little Theater at St.
Sonoma County Museum
Vincent’s, 1 St Vincent Dr, San Rafael.
Mother Jones in Heaven MSW is pleased to share the California premiere of Si Kahn’s musical tribute. Apr 25-May 11. $25. Main Stage West, 104 N Main St, Sebastopol.
Noises Off The hilarious theatrical farce is presented by the Raven Players. Apr 25-May 11. $20$25. Raven Theater, 115 North St, Healdsburg, 707.433.6335.
Ross Alternative Works Festival Ross Valley Players present their seasonal festival featuring the world premiere of “Giovanni Is Here” by Mercedes Cohen, as well as other works. Through Apr 27. Barn Theatre, Marin Art and Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross, 415.456.9555.
The Scion Written by and starring Brian Copeland, this new play showcases the performers evocative wit in a new telling of a well-known true crime story. Apr 27, 7:30pm. $20-$35. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.9600.
Spamalot Monty Python’s musical is presented by the SRJC Theater Arts and directed by esteemed instructor Reed Martin. Apr 25-May 4. $10-$18. Burbank Auditorium, SRJC, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa.
Wit A staged reading from the Sonoma Readers Theater. Apr 29-30, 7pm. $14. Andrews Hall, Sonoma Community Center, 276 E Napa St, Sonoma.
The Year of Magical Thinking Starring Grace Kingsley, and directed by artistic director, Craig A. Miller, this one-woman tour de force promises to touch the heart. Through Apr 27. Sixth Street Playhouse, 52 W Sixth St, Santa Rosa, 707.523.4185.
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the gala features honorary chairman Huey Lewis and celebrates 60 years of support services. Apr 26, 5:30pm. $325. Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co, 777 San Marin Dr, Novato.