Downtown Napa
ECHO Gallery Through Mar 31, “Proof of Some Existence,” works by Maki Aizawa, Peter Hassen, Angela Willetts and Michelle Wilson. Through Apr 30, “Radiant Ruins,” local artists focus on dimension, reflection and process. 1348 A Lincoln Ave, Calistoga. 707.812.2201.
Grand Hand Gallery Through Apr 30, “Vernal Equinox,” paintings by Sandra Juniper Booth and Kim Frances. 1136 Main St, Napa. No phone.
Westin Verasa Hotel Through May 31, Paintings by Mike VanDuyn. 1314 McKinstry St, Napa.
Comedy Comedy Headliner Different headliner each month. Last Fri of every month. Heritage Public House, 1305 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.540.0395.
The Fool in All of Us Featuring Rhoda Bodzin, Michael Bossier, Dick Bright, Will Durst, Gil Gross, Marc Hershon, Mari Magaloni, Bob Sarlotte and Johnny Steele. Apr 1, 7:30pm. $15-$18. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.9600.
Hey! That’s Funny! Featuring comedian Mike E Winfield and others. Mar 30, 8pm. $20. Spreckels Performing Arts Center, 5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, 707.588.3400.
Tuesday Evening Comedy Mark Pitta hosts ongoing evenings with established comics and up-and-comers Tues at 8. $15-$20. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.9600.
samples of student work and performances. Mar 28, 6:30pm. Free. Santa Rosa High School, 1235 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa.
Day of the Horse Seminars, lectures and demonstrations by local leaders in equine health, behavior and training. Mar 30, 10am-8pm. $10-$25. Marin Center Showcase Theatre, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, 415.499.6800.
Easter Celebration
ArtQuest Spring Showcase Theme of “Contemporary Renaissance” includes
Field Trips Bird Walk
Hunt for Easter eggs on the lawn and pack a picnic. Ticket include half bottle of wine. Mar 31, 11am. $40. Cline Cellars, 24737 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, 707.940.4025. Easter Egg Hunt for kids and sparkling syrah for adults, with a chocolate fountain and a variety of fresh fruit for everyone. Mar 30-31, 11am. Free-$10. Amista Vineyards, 3320 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg, 7074319200.
Bring the binoculars. Apr 3, 9am. Free. Bolinas Lagoon Preserve, mile marker 15.45, Hwy 1, north of Stinson Beach, Bolinas.
Garden Swap
Join Sonoma Ecology Center naturalists for an exploration of the preserve. Mar 30, 9am. Free. Calabazas Creek Open Space Preserve, available by tour only, Sonoma.
Bring used tools to exchange them for other used tools. Mar 30, 3pm. $5. Share Exchange, 531 Fifth St, Santa Rosa, 707.393.1431.
Public Season See one of the most studied great egret nesting sites on the West Coast. Sat-Sun through Jul 14. Free. Martin Griffin Preserve, 4900 Shoreline Hwy 1, Stinson Beach, 415.868.9244.
Spring Hike
Heirloom Craft Hub Each evening includes instruction for a specific craft. Last Thurs of every month. $5. Marin History Museum, Boyd Gate House, 1125 B St, San Rafael, 415.454.8538.
International Folk Dancing Classes with Carol Friedman include folk dances from all over the world. Mon, 7pm. through May 6. Hermann Sons Hall, 860 Western Ave, Petaluma, 707.762.9962.
Ken Garr Mix of magic, mentalism and comedy. Last Sat of every month, 7pm. through May 25. $15-$20. Hotel la Rose, 308 Wilson St, Santa Rosa, 707.579.3200.
Spring Break Discovery Days Kids programs include: Mar 26, time capsule memory book; Mar 27, ribbon wind socks. Mar 27, 2pm. $7. Napa Valley Museum, 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville, 707.944.0500.
Take Back the Night
Events
and art in this celebration to create safe communities and respectful relationships through awareness events and initiatives. Mar 28, 6pm. Free. Arlene Francis Center, 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa, 707.528.3009.
Guest speakers followed by a march to Juilliard Park. Sponsored by the Trans & Womyn’s Caucus. Mar 28, 4pm. Free. Santa Rosa Junior College, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, 1.800.564.SRJC. Music
Film Film Classics Mar 27, “Wait Until Dark.” 7pm. $8. Rialto Cinemas, 6868 McKinley St, Sebastopol, 707.525.4840.
Notes on a Road Less Taken If you were to were to walk from Gibraltar to Bamako, what sort of encounters would be in store for you? Apr 2, 6pm. Free. Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 415.332.3871.
The Tales of Hoffman Offenbach’s haunting tale of one man’s desire for a parade of unattainable beauties, presented from the Opera de Paris. Mar 30, 7pm. $20. Jarvis Conservatory, 1711 Main St, Napa, 707.255.5445.
Food & Drink Civic Center Farmers Market Sun at 10am, “Eat Local 101” provides walking tour with information, cooking advice
and ideas inspired by locally grown foods. Thurs, 8am-1pm and Sun, 8am-1pm. Marin Civic Center, 3501 Civic Center Dr, San Rafael, 800.897.3276.
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Corte Madera Farmers Market Wed, noon-5pm. Town Center, Tamalpais Drive, Corte Madera, 415.382.7846.
Friday Night Bites Interactive classes with tastes every Fri at 6. $75. Fri. Cavallo Point, 601 Murray Circle, Fort Baker, Sausalito, 888.651.2003.
Redwood Empire Farmers Market Sat, 9am-noon and Wed, 9am-noon. Veterans Memorial Building, 1351 Maple Ave, Santa Rosa.
Santa Rosa Farmers Market First Wed of every month. Oakmont Farmers Market, Oakmont Drive and White Oak Drive, Santa Rosa, 707.538.7023.
Santa Rosa Original Certified Farmers Market Sat, 9am-1pm and Wed, 9am1pm. Wells Fargo Center, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa, 707.522.8629.
West End Wednesdays West End merchants offer wine, coffee and food tastings. Wed, 5-7pm. Free. Downtown Napa, First Street and Town Center, Napa.
Winemaker Nights Taste new releases and meet the makers. Thurs, 6-9pm. Stave Wine Lounge, 1149 First St, Napa, 707.259.5411.
Lectures The Bilingual Belle SSU and SRJC professor Nora Wilkins leads bilingual discussion on life and works of Emily Dickinson. Mar 27, 7pm. Free. Petaluma Library, 100 Fairgrounds Dr, Petaluma, 707.763.9801.
Black Holes & Space Time Shed some light on black holes with the concepts of gravity and space-time. Fri-Sat, 7pm and Sun, 1:30pm. through Mar 31. $5-$8. SRJC Planetarium, Lark Hall 2001, 1502 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.527.4465.
Cesar Millan World renowned dog-behavior specialist shares his secrets on how to transform dogs and
Oh, Baby! Better birthing and breastfeeding benefit Though the U.S. spends more money on maternal health care than any other country, it’s statistically safer to give birth in Cuba, Estonia, and over 40 other nations worldwide. Part of our problem is the fact that nearly one out of every three babies (twice as high as recommended by the World Health Organization) is born by Caesarean section, a leading cause of complications and death in childbirth. Since its inception in 2008, the nonprofit Better Beginnings for Babies has worked to debunk this trend of pathologizing birth. Led by veteran midwife Rosanne Gephart, who runs the Women’s Health and Birth Center in Santa Rosa, Better Beginnings promotes the idea of “faith and trust that, for most women, pregnancy and birth are normal.” The nonprofit provides emergency doula services to laboring mothers, educates people about birth options and breastfeeding, and helps to fund the lactation clinic, open to all mothers in the community, at the Birth Center. “Trust the wisdom of your body,” Gephart often told me while pregnant, “it knows what to do.” This weekend, the community is invited to support Better Beginings’ endeavors at an annual benefit. The event includes dinner, a silent auction, an Easter egg hunt for the kids, and a keynote address by filmmaker David Stark, creator of the popular BabyBabyOhBaby films. The event gets underway on Saturday, March 30, at the Sebastopol Masonic Center. 5pm. $14–$16. 707.539.1544. —Jessica Dur Taylor their owners in this unique live event. Mar 29, 8pm. $45-$65. Wells Fargo Center, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa, 707.546.3600.
Four Treasures Christine Renden Haggerty talks about the “Four Treasures” of Asian Calligraphy. Apr 2, 7:30pm. Free.
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Through Nov 30, 6pm, “Art on First,” the third annual exhibition bringing art to empty storefronts in downtown Napa. Includes work by 13 Bay Area artists on display through 2013. Main and Third streets, Napa.