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What’s Going On In Petaluma This Week? Through May 20th

Spring Book Sale – thru 5/21: Friends of Petaluma Library Book Sale General Sale Days, New books added daily through Friday See website for details & deal days. Petaluma Regional Library, 100 Fairgrounds Dr. 707-763-9801.

Wednesday May 18 4:00-8:00 pm
Thursday May 19 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday May 20 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

“Godspell” – thru 5/22: Performed by Cinnabar Young Repertory Theater, 333 Petaluma Blvd. North. 707-763-8920. www.cinnabartheater.org

3^rd Annual Petaluma Open Studios – Sat., 10am: Fine artists open their studios to the public – various locations. 707-364-5838 www.petalumaarts.org

Living History Day at the Adobe – Sat., 11am: Mexican California era comes to life at the Rancho headquarters. Petaluma Adobe State Park, 3325 Adobe Rd. 707-762-4871.

Saturday Farmer’s Market in Walnut Park – Sat., 2-5pm: Over 60 booths selling farm-fresh produce and local products. Live entertainment & activities at 4^th & D Streets. 415-999-5635.

Jura Margulis Concert – Sat., 8pm: Russian piano virtuoso performs at the Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 20 Fourth St. 707-778-4398.

Boating at the Barn – Sun., 10am-1pm: Free kayak and row boat rides at the River Heritage Center in Steamer Landing Park (end of Copeland Street). Sign up at the barn. For info call 769-0910.

Petaluma Chorale Spring Jazz Concert – Tues., 7:30pm: Jazz and blues performance at the Petaluma Valley Baptist Church, 580 Sonoma Mtn. Pkwy. 812-369-5225 or email: [email protected].

Petaluma Cinema Series – Wed., 7pm: J.J. Abrams 2015 film, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” at SRJC Petaluma Campus, 680 Sonoma Mtn. Pkwy.

Classic Car Cruise-In – Thurs., 6-9pm: Show off your classic cars every Thursday evening. No judging, just enjoy the eye candy. Fourth and Sea Fish and Chips, 101 4^th St. 762-6424.

Also get ready for

11th Annual Petaluma Ca’s Salute to American Graffiti

Cruisin’ on the Boulevard

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11th Annual Salute to American Graffiti – Cruisin’ On The Boulevard

(Information from AmericanGraffiti.net)

Thursday, May 19, 2016 – “Jump Start” Dinner, Location Cattleman’s Restaurant. By Advanced Reservation Only. Tickets are $45 per person. You may meet some of the stars and crew from the original production of the movie. To purchase tickets call (707) 762-3394.

Friday, May 20, 2016 – Free – Open to everyone – no registration required – American Graffiti Cruise-in & Kickoff Social: 4-8PM located at The Petaluma Plaza and Plaza North Shopping Centers, McDowell Blvd (One block north of Washington Street). – Dress up in your ole’ fashioned ’50’s duds and take your photo in a candy colored hot rod. There will be cool cars and entertainment.

Saturday, May 21, 2016 – Free – 11th Annual Petaluma Ca’s Salute to American Graffiti Classic Car Show: 10AM-4PM ; American Graffiti Cruise & Festivities: 4PM – 8PM located in Downtown Petaluma (On the boulevard of course)

Here is a video from previous year’s event:

What’s Going On In Petaluma Ca This Week? Through April 29th

35^th Annual Butter & Egg Days Parade & Festival – Sat, 10am-4pm: Cow Chip Toss at 10am; Cutest Lil’ Chick at 10:15am; Pre-parade entertainment at 11:15, Kids Parade at 11:30; Main Parade at Noon in historic downtown. 762-9348.

“Better Soil, Better Food…A Better World” – Sat., Noon: Presented at Tara Firma Farms. See website for details and ticket information.

30^th Annual Spring Antique Faire – Sun., 8am-4pm: Over 160 dealers from across the US, there is something for everyone’s budget. Downtown on Fourth, Kentucky & Western Ave.

Petaluma Bounty Plant Sale – Sun., 9am-3pm: Annual plant sale fundraiser at Bounty Community Farm, 55 Shasta Ave.

Boating at the Barn – Sun., 10am-1pm: Free kayak and row boat rides at the River Heritage Center in Steamer Landing Park (end of Copeland Street). Sign up at the barn. For info call 769-0910.

“The Fight over the Railroad in 1870 Petaluma” – Sun., 4pm: Talk by historian Skip Sommer at the Petaluma Museum, 20 4^th St. 778-4398.

East-Side Farmers’ Market – Tues., 10am-1:30pm: At Deer Creek Shopping Center, 501 N. McDowell Blvd. 415-999-5635.

Petaluma Cinema Series – Wed., 7pm: Lenny Abrahamson’s film, “Room” at SRJC Petaluma Campus, 680 Sonoma Mtn. Pkwy.

Classic Car Cruise-In – Thurs., 6-9pm: Show off your classic cars every Thursday evening. No judging, just enjoy the eye candy. Fourth and Sea Fish and Chips, 101 4^th St. 762-6424.

What’s Going On In Petaluma This Week? Through March 18

Women’s History Month Exhibit Reception – Fri., 6pm: Honoring Heroes of 2016 at the Petaluma Museum, 20 Fourth St. 707-778-4398.

“The Birds” A Modern Adaption – Fri., 7:30pm: Cinnabar Young Repertory Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd., North. 707-763-8920.

Sonoma County Restaurant Week – thru March 13: Participating restaurants present fantastic food at fantastic prices. For participating Petaluma restaurants, visit: http://www.sonomacounty.com/restaurant-week

Spring Art Show and Sale – thru Mar. 19: The Petaluma Arts Association Show & Sale at the Petaluma Regional Library, 100 Fairgrounds Dr. www.petalumaarts.org

The Petaluma Food, Wine & Craft Beer Festival, Sat. 6-8:30pm: Held at the Veterans Memorial Building, 1094 Petaluma Blvd. North. For details & tickets information.

Boating at the Barn – Sun., 10am-1pm: Free kayak and row boat rides at the River Heritage Center in Steamer Landing Park, at the end of Copeland Street. Sign up at the barn. For info: 769-0910 or www.petalumasmallcraftcenter.org

East-Side Farmers’ Market – Tues., 10am-1:30pm: Year-round! Deer Creek Shopping Center, 501 N. McDowell Blvd. 415-999-5635

West Coast Songwriters Competition, 7-9pm: Aqus Café, 189 H St. 766-8162. aquscafe.com

Petaluma Cinema Series – Wed., 7pm: Tom Donahue’s film, “Thank You for Your Service” at SRJC Petaluma Campus, 680 Sonoma Mountain Parkway.

Classic Car Cruise-In – Thurs., 6-9pm: Show off your classic cars every Thursday evening. No judging. Fourth & Sea Fish and Chips, 101 4^th St. 762-6424.

Out of the Box Idea Lounge – Thurs.,6:30pm: Presented by the Petaluma Arts Center at Lagunitas, 1280 North McDowell Blvd. For info & tickets.

10^th Annual Artisan Cheese Festival – March 18-20: Hosted by the Sheraton Petaluma, 745 Baywood Dr. For tickets.

What’s Going On In Petaluma This Week? Through February 26

“For the LOVE of Petaluma” Scavenger Hunt – thru Feb: Pick up a Passport at Flower Child Consignment or the Petaluma Visitors Center; Visit downtown shops to find the special image; Fill your passport & win prizes.

Friends of the Petaluma Library Book Sales – thru Feb. 27: In the Helen Putnam Community Room at the Petaluma Regional Library, 100 Fairgrounds Dr. 763-9801.
“5th Annual Youth Art Exhibit” Reception – Fri., 4-7pm: Petaluma Arts Center, 230 Lakeville St. 762-5600.

“Powerful Women Within” – Fri., 7pm: Benefiting Guided to Safety. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 5th & C Streets. Tickets bpt.me/2495817

“Bad Dates” Extended – thru Feb. 21: See website for details & tickets. Cinnabar Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd. N. 763-8920. www.cinnabartheater.com

Hearth Tales: How Art Shaped My World – Sat., 7:30pm: Petaluma Arts Center, 230 Lakeville St. 762-5600.

How Art Shaped My World Petaluma Arts Center — Hearth Tales: How Art Shaped My World

Boating at the Barn – Sun., 10am-1pm: Free kayak and row boat rides at the River Heritage Center in Steamer Landing Park, at the end of Copeland St. Sign up at the barn. For info: 769-0910

East-Side Farmers’ Market – Tues, 10am-1:30pm: Year-round! Deer Creek Shopping Center, 501 N. McDowell Blvd. 415-999-5635.

Petaluma Cinema Series – Wed., 7pm: Naji Abu Nowar’s film, “Theeb.” Pre-film lecture at 6pm; Film at 7pm; Post-film discussion until 10pm; SRJC Petaluma campus, 680 Sonoma Mountain Parkway. www.petalumafilmalliance.org

Classic Car Cruise-In – Thurs., 6-9pm: Show off your classic cars every Thursday evening. No judging. Fourth & Sea Fish and Chips, 101 4th St. 762-6424.

Butter & Egg Days Parade Float Workshop – Tues (2/23), 6-7:30pm: Make your float fabulous! Free. To sign-up contact the PDA at 762-9348

What’s Going On In Petaluma? Through February 19th

“For the LOVE of Petaluma” Scavenger Hunt – thru Feb: Pick up a Passport at Flower Child Consignment or the Petaluma Visitors Center; Visit downtown shops to find the special image; Fill your passport & win prizes.

Valentine’s Day Brunch & Views – Sat, & Sun., 10am & Noon: Brunch paired with a flight of Keller wines. Keller Estate, 5874 Lakeville Hwy. 765-2177

Jennifer King as Haley Walker in Bad Dates

Chinese New Year Celebration – Sat. 2pm: The Redwood Empire Chinese Association honors the Chinese New Year of the Monkey with a free performance, featuring traditional lion dance at G&G Supermarket, 701 Sonoma Mountain Pky.

Boating at the Barn – Sun., 10am-1pm: Free kayak and row boat rides at the River Heritage Center – Steamer Landing Park, the end of Copeland St. Sign up at the barn. For info: 769-0910.

“Bad Dates” Valentine’s Performance – Sun., 2pm: See website for details & tickets. Cinnabar Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd. N. 763-8920.

Saint Valentine’s Day Classic Concert – Sun., 3pm: Featuring the works of Brahms, Liszt, Thompson & Dvorak. Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 20 Fourth St. 778-4398 .

“To Rome with Love” – Sun., 6:30pm: Intimate night of Italian food & music, accompanied by a candle lit concert featuring Gypsy Kisses. Cinnabar Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd., North 763-8920.

East-Side Farmers’ Market – Tues, 10am-1:30pm: Year-round! Deer Creek Shopping Center, 501 N. McDowell Blvd. 415-999-5635.

Petaluma Cinema Series – Wed., 7pm: “Me and Earl and The Dying Girl” directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon. Pre-film lecture at 6pm; Film at 7pm; Post-film discussion until 10pm; Carole L. Ellis Auditorium, SRJC Petaluma campus, 680 Sonoma Mountain Parkway.

Classic Car Cruise-In – Thurs., 6-9pm: Show off your classic cars every Thursday evening. No judging. Fourth & Sea Fish and Chips, 101 4^th St. 762-6424.

What’s Going On In Petaluma? Jan 30-Feb 5th

Bay Area novelist at Copperfield’s – Fri., 7pm: Julia Park Tracey at Copperfield’s Books, 140 Kentucky St. 762-0563.

Pacific Empire Chorus Crab Feed – Sat. 5-9pm: held at the Veterans Memorial Hall, 1094 Petaluma Blvd. See website for more info & tickets.

LumaCon Comic Convention – Sat., 10am: Comics, graphic novels, popular culture, fandom & more. Petaluma Community Center, 320 N. McDowell Blvd. 763-9801.

Post Holiday Blues at Sonoma Portworks – Sat. & Sun. 12-5pm: Discover the pleasure of pairing blue cheese and ARIS Petite Sirah Port. Sonoma Portworks, 613 Second St. 769-5203.

Pursuit of Harmony Concert – Sat., 7pm: an intimate evening of song and conversation. Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 20 Fourth Street. 778-4398.

Marti Gras Costume Ball & Carnival – Sat., 7pm: Hermann Sons Hall, 860 Western Ave. $25. 778-8066.

Boating at the Barn – Sun., 10am-1pm: Free kayak and row boat rides at the River Heritage Center at Steamer Landing Park, at the end of Copeland St. Sign up at barn. For info: 769-0910

East-Side Farmers’ Market – Tues, 10am-1:30pm: Year-round! Deer Creek Shopping Center, 501 N. McDowell Blvd. 415-999-5635.

Classic Car Cruise-In – Thurs., 6-9pm: Show off your classic cars every Thursday evening. No judging. Fourth & Sea Fish and Chips, 101 4^th St. 762-6424.

“Bad Dates” – Fri. (2/5), 7pm: See website for details & tickets. Cinnabar Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd. North. 763-8920.

The doRiaN Mode Concert – Fri. (2/5) 6:30pm: 4^th Annual Black History Month Jazz Concert at the Petaluma Historical Library & Museum. 778-4398.

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What’s Going On In Petaluma? Through New Years Eve!

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City of Lights Driving Tour – through Dec. 29: Self-guided tour of festively decorated homes & businesses. Map available at www.visitpetaluma.com

The North Pole Connection – Fri., 4-8pm, Sat., 1-8pm, Sun., 1-5pm: Santa Claus available for photos at the Lan Mart Building, 18 Kentucky St. www.lanmart-petaluma.com

Merry Dickens Strolling Carolers & Strolling Santa – Sat., 1-6:30pm: Petaluma Village Premium Outlets, 2200 Petaluma Blvd. North. 778-9300. www.premiumoutlets.com

“Rhythms of December” – Sat., 3pm: Petaluma Chorale’s Holiday Concert at Petaluma Valley Baptist Church, 580 Sonoma Mountain Pkwy.

Christmas Card Team Thyme Time – Sun., 10am: Holiday Haiku at Artful Arrangements, 205 Orchard Lane, 664-8656. www.artfularrangements.org

Boating at the Barn – Sun., 10am-1pm: Free kayak and row boat rides at the River Heritage Center in Steamer Landing Park. 769-0910 www.petalumasmallcraftcenter.org

Petaluma Farmer Market Photo By Gary Yost

Christmas Festival – Sun., 3pm: Petaluma United Methodist Church, 410 D St. Free, call for info: 762-9785.

“Christmas Gloria” Concert – Sun., 6:30pm: Adult, Children’s & Bell Choirs, Praise Band and instrumentalists at First Presbyterian Church, 939 B St. Call for info: 762-8269 . www.petalumafirst.com

East-Side Farmers’ Market – Tues, 10am-1:30 pm: Year-round, rain or shine! Deer Creek Shopping Center (Friedman’s) 429 No. McDowell Blvd. 415-999-5635. www.communityfarmersmarkets.com

Brewmaster Dinner with Anchor Brewing – Tues., 6pm: Visit website for details. Bistro 100, 100 2^ndSt. 987-8228. www.bistro100petaluma.com

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What’s Going On In Petaluma This Week? Also Don’t Miss These Christmas Events!

“Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” – Nov. 20-Dec. 6: Performed by Cinnabar Theater Young Rep. Visit website for show dates & times. 763-8920

Small Business Saturday – Sat. All Day: A day dedicated to shopping at local merchants.

Holiday Crafterino – Sat., 11am-4pm: $1 donation. Petaluma Veterans Memorial Hall, 1094 Petaluma Blvd. South. www.petalumadowntowncraftmart.com

Santa’s Riverboat Arrival – Sat., 11:30am: Entertainment starts at 11:30; Santa & Mrs. Claus arrive around noon by Tug, stays for photos until 1:30pm. River Plaza Shopping Center on E. Washington St.

The North Pole Connection – Sat. 2:30-7pm & Sun. 1-4pm: Santa Claus available for photos at the Lan Mart Building, 18 Kentucky St.

Holiday Table Centerpiece Workshop – Sat., 10am: Advance registration 664-8656 or Artful Arrangements, 205 Orchard Lane.

Boating at the Barn – Sun., 10am-1pm: Free kayak and row boat rides at the River Heritage Center in Steamer Landing Park. 769-0910 www.petalumasmallcraftcenter.org

Sunrise Holiday Craft Fair – Sun., 10am-6pm: Delightful holiday craft items & more. Sunrise Senior Living, 815 Wood Sorrell Dr. www.sunriseseniorliving.com

Navarro Trio Concert – Sun., 3pm: Performing Beethoven & Arensky at the Petaluma Historical Library & Museum 20 4^th St. 778-4398. www.petalumamuseum.com

East-Side Farmers’ Market – Tuesdays, 10am-1:30 pm: Year-round, rain or shine! Deer Creek Shopping Center (Friedman’s) 429 No. McDowell Blvd. 415-999-5635.

West Side Stories – Wed. 7:30pm: At Sonoma Porkworks, 613 2^nd St. $5. 477-4416 www.westsidestoriespetaluma.com

Hospice “Light up a Life” Tree Lighting Ceremony – Fri., 7pm: Annual community celebration at Center Park, off Petaluma Blvd. www.hospicelightupalife.org

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What’s Going On This Week In #Petaluma? +Events Through December

Autumn Book Sale – Nov. 13-21: See website for daily specials at Petaluma Regional Library, 100 Fairgrounds Dr. 763-9801

Spirit of Christmas Craft Faire – Sat. 10-5; Sun. 11-3: First Presbyterian Church, 939 B St. 762-8269

Saturday Farmer’s Market – Sat., 2-5pm: Over 60 booths selling farm-fresh produce & local products in Walnut Park. 415-999-5635.

“Deck the Walls with Red” Opening Reception – Sat. 5-8pm: Annual Holiday Show at Gallery One, 209 Western Ave. 778-8277.

Author Meet & Greet – Sat., 7pm: Poet Kay Ryan of “Erratic Facts” at Copperfield’s Books, 140 Kentucky St.

Boating at the Barn – Sun., 10am-1pm: Free kayak and row boat rides at the River Heritage Center in Steamer Landing Park. 769-0910

Holiday Arts & Crafts Show – Sun., 11am-5pm: Hosted by Petaluma Arts Association benefiting Mentor Me. Free. Cavanaugh Center, G & 8^th St. 773-1546. www.petalumaarts.org

East-Side Farmers’ Market – Tuesdays, 10am-1:30 pm: Year-round, rain or shine! Deer Creek Shopping Center (Friedman’s) 429 No. McDowell Blvd. 415-999-5635. www.communityfarmersmarkets.com.

Winemaker Dinner with Orpheus Winery – Tues. 6:30pm: Five course pairing at Bistro 100, 140 2^nd St. 981-8228.

Women’s Ministries Craft Boutique – Fri., 5-9pm; Sat. 9-3: Free. Petaluma Hillside Church, 2689 Old Adobe Rd. 763-0977 www.petalumahillsidechurch.com

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