Mark Your Calendar For These Upcoming Events & Special Exhibits

Upcoming 2015 Events

6/20: Edgar Degas: The Private Impressionist exhibit – Get your tickets early for the various event dates as they are likely to sell out.

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6/24-28: Sonoma-Marin Fair – With a very impressive line up of FREE concerts featuring classic artists you won’t want to miss.

Wednesday, June 24th, Tower of Power

Thursday, June 25, The Beach Boys

Friday, June 26, Rodney Atkins

Saturday June 27, Tanya Tucker

7/4: Annual Bell-Ringing Gather on the Museum front steps for a Helen Putnam tradition. Ring the Korbel Bell, afterwards enjoy cookies and lemonade. Boy Scout Troop 9 will perform flag ceremony. Proclamation read by Mayor/City Council Member. Ceremony starts at 10:30am Bell ringing at 11am

7/4 – City Fireworks & Festivities – Every year the city of Petaluma puts on a great 4th of July fireworks show. $5 admission with free parking. The show will once again be at the Sonoma Marin Fairgrounds. Gates open at 5:00pm with fireworks starting at approximately 9:30pm. Lots of fun activities for kids and adults alike, along with amazing food and drinks. This year’s headlining band is the Killer Queens, an all-female Queen cover band! 175 Fairgrounds Dr, Petaluma, CA. Make sure to bring low lawn chairs, blankets, warm clothes, and flashlights.

7/12: Art & Garden Festival – The much loved Art & Garden festival will return on July 12th, 2015, for it’s 14th year, from 11am to 5pm. Once again we’ll host fine local crafters, artisans, gardeners, live music on two stages and an array of local wineries, breweries and restaurants will offer tastings. See our post on last year 2014 #Petaluma Art & Garden Festival A Great Success which includes photos and this video:

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What’s Going On In Petaluma? Week of May 23rd Through May 30th

       Photo Petaluma Memorial Service by Press Democrat

Comedian Greg Proops, Photo GregProops.com

Comedian Greg Proops at Cooperfield’s – Fri., May 22, 7pm: Author of “The Smartest Book in the World”. Free. Copperfield’s Books, 140 Kentucky St. 762-0563.

Historic Downtown Walking Tour – Sat. 10:30am: Costumed docents stroll downtown. Donations welcome. Free. Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 20 Fourth St. 778-4398.

Sonoma County Home Brewers Competition – Sat., May 23, 11am-4pm: A day full of home brewed craft beer tasting at the Veterans Memorial Building. $25 gets you 20 tastes and commemorative glass.

West Coast Elvis Tribute – Sat., May 23, 11:30am: Elvis Tribute Show starring Donny Edwards. Raffle, photo booth, door prizes, bar, friends old and new, afternoon schedule, fun for all! Sheraton Petaluma, 745 Baywood Drive

Saturday Farmer’s Market in Walnut Park – Sat., 2-5:30pm: Over 60 booths selling farm-fresh produce and local products. Live entertainment & activities. Walnut Park. . 415-999-5635.

Boating at the Barn – Sundays, 10am-1pm: Pick a rowboat, canoe, kayak or sailboat. River Heritage Center in Steamer Landing Park. Call 769-0910 for information.

Petaluma Memorial Day Ceremony, Photo By Press Democrat

Petaluma’s Memorial Day Ceremony – Mon. May 25, 11am: Traditional Avenue of the Flags, guest speakers and color guard. Cypress Hill Memorial Park, 430 Magnolia Ave.

East-Side Farmers’ Market – Tuesdays, 10am-1:30pm: Year-round, rain or shine! Petaluma Community Center Parking Lot, 320 N. McDowell Blvd. 415-999-5635.

Igniting Hope Charity Concert with Larry Gatlin – Sat., May 30, 7:30pm: Benefits Paralyzed Veterans of America. Held at the Petaluma Community Center, 320 McDowell Blvd.

Russian Virtuoso Jura Margulis in Concert – Tues., May 26, 8pm:. Petaluma Museum, 20 Fourth St., 778-4398. See website for ticket info.

What’s Going On In Petaluma? Week of May 16-23

Salute to American Graffiti – May 14-16: 10^th Anniversary! See website for full list of events & activities happening in Petaluma. For the complete schedule go to our previous post Schedule: Get Ready For #Petaluma’s American Graffiti Cruisin’ On The Boulevard

Historic Downtown Walking Tour – Sat. 10:30am: Costumed docents stroll downtown, highlighting iron-fronts and other many buildings of note. Donations welcome. Free. Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 20 Fourth St. 778-4398.

Saturday Farmer’s Market in Walnut Park – Sat., 2-5:30pm: Over 60 booths selling farm-fresh produce and local products. Live entertainment & activities. Walnut Park, Pet. Blvd. & D St. . 415-999-5635.

East-Side Farmers’ Market – Tuesdays, 10am-1:30pm: Year-round, rain or shine! Petaluma Community Center Parking Lot, 320 N. McDowell Blvd. 415-999-5635.

Petaluma Chorale in Concert – Sat., May 16, 3pm: “Music of the Night – A Broadway Tribute” at Petaluma Valley Baptist Church 580 Sonoma Mtn. Pkwy. For info: 762-8222.

Dylan Chambers & the Midnight Transit Play at the Petaluma Art Center – Sat. May 16, 8pm: Rock out to this Sonoma County favorite! Enjoy the Petaluma Arts Center’s exhibition, The Art of Rock ‘n Roll, 230 Lakeville St. 762-5600.

Boating at the Barn – Sundays, 10am-1pm: Pick a rowboat, canoe, kayak or sailboat. River Heritage Center in Steamer Landing Park. Call 769-0910 for information.

Sonoma County Home Brewers Competition – Sat., May 23, 11am: A day full of home-brewed craft beer tasting at the Veterans Memorial Building. $25 gets you 20 tastes and a commemorative glass. To get geared up for this event check out our previous post 5 Tips For Homebrewers Entering The Sonoma County Home Brewer’s Competition and our interview of Ken Weaver who will be a judge at this years event “I Drink Beer For A Living”: An Interview with Petaluma’s Ken Weaver.

West Coast Elvis Tribute – Sat., May 23, 11am: Elvis Tribute Show starring Donny Edwards. Raffle, photo booth, door prizes, bar, friends old and new, afternoon schedule, fun for all! Sheraton Petaluma, 745 Baywood Drive

What’s Happening In #Petaluma This Week? May 9 – May 16

Spring Library Book Sale – May 8-16: For info call 763-9801. Petaluma Regional Library, 100 Fairgrounds Drive.

Living History Day at the Petaluma Adobe – Sat., May 9, 10am-4pm: History comes alive as volunteers recreate life in 1840s Mexican-era California. $3 for adults 17 & older. www.petalumaadobe.com 3325 Adobe Road. 762-4871.

Opening Day on the River – Sat., May 9, 10-4: Meet at the Turning Basin to demo kayaks & SUPs and more. Call 766- 8070 or visit: www.clavey.com

The Poetry of Harold Norse – Sat., May 9, 1:30pm: Reading features the book’s editor, Todd Swindell, and renowned SF poets Neeli Cherkovski and A.D. Winans. Free. 762-0563. www.copperfieldbooks.com

Great Petaluma Chili Cook-off, Salsa & Beer Tasting – Sat., May 9, 1-5pm: Sample different kinds of chili and salsa made by the best chili and salsa chefs in the Bay Area. Rain or shine. Marin-Sonoma Fairgrounds. www.greatchilicookoff.com

Boating at the Barn – Sundays, 10am-1pm: Pick a rowboat, canoe, kayak or sailboat. River Heritage Center in Steamer Landing Park. Call 769-0910 for information.

Petaluma Live! Open Nic Night (See featured photo above for details) – Sun., May 10, 6-9pm: Free For information, call 762-9785

East-Side Farmers’ Market – Tuesdays, 10am-1:30pm: Year-round, rain or shine! Petaluma Community Center Parking Lot, 320 N. McDowell Blvd. 415-999-5635. www.communityfarmersmarkets.com

Petaluma Cinema Series – Wed., May 13: Screening of “Pulp Fiction.” Pre-film lecture 6pm; Film 7pm; Post-film discussion til 10pm. SRJC Petaluma Campus, 680 Sonoma Mountain Parkway.

Salute to American Graffiti – May 14-16: 10th Anniversary! See website for full list of events & activities happening in Petaluma.

Here is Petaluma Pete’s video introducing the Petaluma Sock Hop May 14.

What’s Happening In #Petaluma? Week of May 1st Through May 8th

Petaluma Arts Association Open Studios Tour– May 2 & 3: Meet the Artists where they Work! 15 Petaluma Artists at 11 Studios – Sponsored by the Petaluma Arts Association. 15% of all sales go to support art projects in Petaluma schools and scholarships. Here is the Open Studios Map.

7th Annual Film Fest Petaluma – May 2 & 3: Presented by the Petaluma Film Alliance. Showtime’s: 2:30, 7:30 and 10:30pm. There will be open discussions with filmmakers after the screenings. Tickets cost $10-$15, with all-day passes price at $25. Recommended for age 15 and older.

British Invasion Dance Party – Sat., May 2, 8pm: Rock out to your favorite British tunes by “Invasion” cover band. Enjoy the exhibition “The Art of Rock ‘n Roll” while dancing the night away. Tickets thru Brown Paper Tickets or at door.

Boating at the Barn – Sundays, 10am-1pm: Pick a rowboat, canoe, kayak or sailboat. River Heritage Center in Steamer Landing Park. Call 769-0910 for information.

“Pass in Review” Opening Reception – Sun., May 3, 2:30pm: Featuring Singer Kim Kelley and acclaimed keynote speaker, Comedian Michael Pritchard. Refreshments. Tickets: $20 in advance and $30 at the door. Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 20 Fourth St. For details:

East-Side Farmers’ Market – Tuesdays, 10am-1:30pm: Year-round, rain or shine! Petaluma Community Center Parking Lot, 320 N. McDowell Blvd. 415-999-5635.

“Ultimate Star Wars” Book Tour with author Tricia Barr – Fri., May 8, 7pm: Copperfield’s Books, 140 Kentucky St. 762-0563. RSVP for this free event and receive a 20% off the featured book! CLICK TO RSVP

What’s Going On In Petaluma? April 25 through May 1

Butter & Egg Days Parade – Click this link to get the (SMARTPHONE FRIENDLY SCHEDULE & MAPs), April 25, 10am-5pm: Petaluma’s best loved event returns for its 34th year and is celebrating our “Fertile Ground”! Watch over 130 units march through Downtown Petaluma, enjoy food and drink, music, arts and crafts and an area just for kids! Come early to watch the Cow Chip tossing contest at 10:00, The Cutest Lil Chick Contest at 10:15, Pre-Parade Entertainment at 11:15 & the kids’ Pre Parade at 11:30. Main Parade steps off at 12pm at Fourth and D St, loops around to Petaluma Blvd North, and ends at Petaluma Blvd South at D St.
Spring Antique Faire – Sun., April 26, 8am-4pm: Shop for a variety of affordable treasures from 180 vendors in Historic Downtown Petaluma’s historic charm, including its stern Victorian iron-fronts and grand neo-classical buildings, make it the perfect backdrop for the Petaluma Spring Antique Faire. Spanning Fourth & Kentucky Streets between B and Washington Streets, this day long celebration of all things antique will take place on Sunday, April 26th, 2015 from 8am to 4pm.
Spring Choir Concert – Sun., April 26, 6:30pm: Performances by the Bell Choir, the children’s choir, instrumental and vocal soloists. Free. First Presbyterian Church, 939 B St.
Boating at the Barn – Sundays, 10am-1pm: Pick a rowboat, canoe, kayak or sailboat. River Heritage Center in Steamer Landing Park. Call 769-0910 for information.
East-Side Farmers’ Market – Tuesdays, 10am-1:30pm: Year-round, rain or shine! Petaluma Community Center Parking Lot, 320 N. McDowell Blvd. 415-999-5635.
Screening of “Performance” – Wed., April 29: Petaluma Film Alliance’s Cinema Series. Pre-film lecture 6pm; Film 7pm; Held at the Carole Ellis Auditorium, SRJC Pet. Campus, 680 Sonoma Mtn. Pkwy.
Single Malt Scotch Tasting and Food Pairing – Thurs., April 30, 6pm: Professionally guided tour of single malt scotches expertly paired with a menu of small plates created to compliment each spirit. Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 20 Fourth St.
Capoeira Petaluma’s 6th Annual Azania Batizado SATURDAY, APRIL 25: 10:00-noon: Street Roda, 2 spots downtown. Meet up at Walnut park at 10 am. 4:45PM: Batizado at the Petaluma School of Ballet (open to the public)
Winemaker Dinner – April 28 – Bisto 100 Featuring Preston of Dry Creek. A five-course pairing presented by Executive Chef Garrett Adair and Winemaker Matt Norelli. 6:30pm Seating is limited, 100 Second St.

What’s Going On In Petaluma This Week? Through April 25th

Butter & Egg Days Opening Ceremonies – Sat., April 18, Noon: Applaud and thank this year’s Grand Marshall and Good Egg as we celebrate our Fertile Ground! Takes place at the Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 20 Fourth St.

Commemorative Flight of the last USAF Mustang –Sat., April 18, 11am: At the Petaluma Municipal Airport,
601 Sky Ranch Drive. www.EarthquakeTitus.com.

“Reflections: A Look at how we see Petaluma” – Sat.,April 18, 1:30pm: This event will be a video to document Petaluma’s history as told by those who lived it. Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 20 Fourth St. 778-4398.

“The Art of Rock ‘n Roll” Opening Reception – Sat., April 18, 6-11pm: including “The Deadlies” surf rock band from 8-11pm. Dual reception at IceHouse Gallery with “Two of Us”, acoustic Beatles music. Petaluma Arts Center, 230 Lakeville St.

11th Annual Petaluma Footrace – Sun., April 19, 8:30am: Family friendly 3 & 5 mile footrace starts and finishes at the Petaluma Marina.

Boating at the Barn – Sundays, 10am-1pm: Pick a rowboat, canoe, kayak or sailboat. River Heritage Center in Steamer Landing Park. Call 769-0910 for information.

Red Hot Chachkas – Sun. April 19, 7:30pm: New world klezmer band performs at Cinnabar Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd. North. For more info & tickets, call 763-8920 or visit .

East-Side Farmers’ Market – Tuesdays, 10am-1:30pm: Year-round, rain or shine! Petaluma Community Center Parking Lot, 320 N. McDowell Blvd. 415-999-5635.

Screening of “The Celebration” – Wed., April 22: Petaluma Film Alliance’s Cinema Series. Pre-film lecture 6pm; Film 7pm; Held at the Carole Ellis Auditorium, SRJC Pet. Campus, 680 Sonoma Mtn. Pkwy.

Butter & Egg Days Parade – Sat., April 25, Noon: Cow Chip Contest 10am; Cutest Chick 10:15am; Kids Parade 11:30am; Main Parade at 12pm; Kid’s area, music, booths & more!

What’s Going On In #Petaluma? Through April 17th

(SOLD OUT) Cooking from the Garden at McEvoy Ranch – Sat., April 11, 9:30am: Join Head Gardener and Winemaker, Margaret Koski-Kent and Head Chef, Gerald Gass, for a garden to table experience. Walk through their kitchen gardens discussing planting, sowing and harvesting ideas and how the garden bounty makes its way to the table.

Sheep Shearing at Petaluma Adobe – Sat., April 11, 11am: Have fun learning how to card and spin wool as they would have done in the 1830’s. The Petaluma Adobe served as the headquarters for General Vallejo’s 66,000 acre cattle rancho from 1836 to 1846. Petaluma Adobe State Park, 3325 Adobe Rd. 762-4871.

Boating at the Barn – Sundays, 10am-1pm: Pick a rowboat, canoe, kayak or sailboat. River Heritage Center in Steamer Landing Park. Call 769-0910 for information.

Danish Community Celebration – Sun., April 12, 2:30pm: Learn about the Hansen House, Danish Soldier’s Club, Petaluma Danish Sisterhood and Brotherhood and more. Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 20 Fourth St. 778-4398

East-Side Farmers’ Market – Tuesdays, 10am-1:30pm: Year-round, rain or shine! In the Petaluma Community Center Parking Lot, 320 N. McDowell Blvd. For info call 415-999-5635.

Multicultural Poetry – Wed. April 15, 6:30pm: Join us in celebrating National Poetry Month. Several members of the Petaluma community will read poems in the language they were written and also in English. Petaluma Regional Library, 100 Fairgrounds Dr.

#Petaluma Current Exhibits and Upcoming Events

Special Exhibits

“Showing on the River,” 5^th Annual Juried Photography Show, through May 3. Riverfront Art Gallery, 132 Petaluma Blvd. North. 775-4ART.
“Art Shapes the World: 4^th Annual Youth Arts Exhibition” through April 5. Petaluma Arts Center, 230 Lakeville St. See website for schedule of events & exhibits: Call 762-5600.
“The Many Faces of Petaluma” Exhibit, showcasing Petaluma’s Ethnic & Cultural Groups, through April 26. Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 20 Fourth St. 778-4398.
“Focus on Nature” Exhibit through May 3. Four different views of Nature. Gallery One, 209 Western Ave. 778-8277.
“Systems of Constructing” Exhibit, Opening Reception Griffin Map Design & Gallery on Saturday April 11th from 6-10pm and runs through May 2. 405 East D Street Suites D&F.

Upcoming Events

Mark Your Calendar for these great upcoming events:

4/19: 11^th Annual Petaluma Footrace

4/25: 34th Annual Butter & Egg Days Parade

4/26: Spring Antique Faire

5/9: Great Petaluma Chili Cook-Off, Salsa & Beer Tasting

5/14-17: Salute to American Graffiti

5/23: Sonoma County Home Brewers Competition

5/31: Down Home Day at the Homestead

What’s Happening This Week in #Petaluma April 3rd through April 11th

Tom Stoppard’s “Arcadia” – April 3-19: Cinnabar Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd. North. $25 adults, $15 ages 21 & under. For tickets & show schedule, call 763-8920.

Easter Eggstravaganza – Sat., April 4, 11am-12:30: Egg hunt, games, giant slide and food for sale. $5 per family. Adobe Christian Center, 2875 Adobe Rd. 763-2012.

20^th Annual Children’s Easter Fair at Outlets – Sat., April 4, 12- 3pm: Children’s crafts, games, face-painting, balloon animals, a strolling Easter Bunny and more! Petaluma Village Premium Outlets, 2200 Pet. Blvd. North.

Meet & Greet the Authors – Sat., April 4, 7pm: Brian Murphy and Brad Mangin, authors of “Championship Blood” book about the SF Giants at Copperfields, Petaluma Store.

Boating at the Barn – Sundays, 10am-1pm: Pick a rowboat, canoe, kayak or sailboat. River Heritage Center in Steamer Landing Park. Call 769-0910 for information.

Butter & Egg Days Lagunitas Fundraiser – Mon., April 6, 5:30-8:30pm: Live music by Randy & the Special Agents and Blue Moment. Dinner catered by Lombardi’s BBQ. $20 in advance/$25 at door. Call 762-9348 or go to

East-Side Farmers’ Market – Tuesdays, 10am-1:30pm: Year-round, rain or shine! In the Petaluma Community Center Parking Lot, 320 N. McDowell Blvd. For info call 415-999-5635.

Petaluma Film Alliance’s Cinema Series presents “Under The Skin” – Wed., April 8: Pre-film lecture at 6 pm; Director Jonathan Glazer’s 2014 film at 7pm; $5 general/$4 students & seniors. Carole L. Ellis Auditorium, SRJC Campus, 680 Sonoma Mountain Parkway.

Sheep Shearing at the Petaluma Adobe – Sat., April 11, 11am-1pm: At Adobe State Historic Park, 3325 Adobe Rd. 762-4871.