Santa Rosa

A delightful mélange of the big town and small town feel define the warm and friendly town of Santa Rosa. The climate here makes it a perfect location for vacationing while the town’s wineries and adventures make it the ultimate location to rejuvenate the mind and body. In fact, the Santa Rosa wineries are acclaimed in the state of California and so visitors make it a sure point to stop by and taste some of the best and fresh wines being served. Outdoor activities would surely disappoint anyone for there is abundance of it here in Santa Rosa. For instance, the Annadel State Park nearby and the lovely Spring Lake are great options for entertainment. Arts and culture find their second home in Santa Rosa; right from museums to fine theatre productions, there is almost every kind for all of us. The Tomato Festival and Chinese New Year Celebrations are a must watch!


Santa Rosa Events


Upcoming Events


Michelle Lambert
The Lost Church
427 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
March 31, 2023
08:15 am
March 31, 2023
10:30 pm
$12.00

Michelle Lambert, brings a world of experience when she steps up to the microphone. This Pop/Folk singer/songwriter has toured out of Nashville, Los Angeles, Denver and Miami after graduating from Berklee College of Music on a full scholarship.

jackLNDN
Flamingo Resort
2777 Fourth Street Santa Rosa, CA 95405
March 31, 2023
09:00 pm
$10 – $15

JackLNDN is one part classical technician and two parts main room club surgeon. Born in London, Jack entered the world of music young, singing in professional choirs from the age of 7. By 10 he had performed for and met the Queen as well as recorded at the famous Abbey Road studios in London. DOORS: 9PM, AGES: 21+

Sound Bath with Cosmic Lee Intune
Canopy Dance Co.
416 B Street Suite D Santa Rosa
April 2, 2023
06:00 pm
$20

We use one-hour sound bath featuring 7 quartz crystal "singing bowls" along side a powerful gong bath accented with a few other instruments. Let the pure tone and vibration shake off (literally!) the past, clearing the way to attract the life you desire. Doors open at 5pm. $20 tickets must be purchased in advance.

StandProv! (stand-up meets improv on 1st Thursdays)
The Lost Church
427 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
April 6, 2023
08:15 pm
April 6, 2023
10:30 pm
$15

Equal parts standup and improvisational comedy, StandProv electrifies audiences who enjoy a laugh. Catch StandProv at The Lost Church SR every 1st Thursday of the month at 7:30 PM.

Clementine Darling and James Houlahan (LA)
The Lost Church
427 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
April 7, 2023
08:15 pm
April 7, 2023
10:30 pm
$12.00

Clementine Darling is a Folk Singer-Songwriter making waves in San Francisco’s music scene. James Houlahan. Influenced by writers such as Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan, and Tom Waits, Houlahan’s music is rooted in a wide spectrum of folk and Americana sounds. His music has found its way into commercials, television, and movies.

SourFlower
Victory House
3215 Coffey Lane Santa Rosa, CA 95403
April 8, 2023
08:30 pm
Free

SourFlower is an alternative rock band blooming in the San Francisco Bay Area with roots in its diverse local scene. The quartet consists of lead vocalist + lyricist Christy ‘Chemical’ Schneider, lead guitarist Gabe Gunns, bassist Rafa ‘Tré’ Corral, and drummer Will Curtis.

Brushes + Brew: On The Farm Edition!
HenHouse Brewing Company
322 Bellevue Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA
April 18, 2023
05:30 pm
April 18, 2023
08:00 pm
$65

Artist/Owner Alana Tillman will be on hand to inspire your designs and offer you helpful tips and tricks to create your very own masterpiece.

80's night w/ DJ's TECNI & TIM BROWN
Flamingo Resort
2777 4th Street Santa Rosa, CA 95405
April 22, 2023
09:00 pm
Free

Vintage Space is a retro-futuristic music lounge hosting a cosmic array of live music, dancing, DJ’s, and special events. Originally built in 1957, a time when the public’s imagination was captivated by the dawn of the space race – Vintage Space melds the past with a bright tomorrow.

"MY KIND OF BROADWAY" WITH SANTA ROSA SYMPHONY
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
50 Mark West Springs Rd Santa Rosa,
April 23, 2023
03:00 pm
April 23, 2023
05:00 pm
$37-$90

Celebrate with Michael Berkowitz as he conducts the best that Broadway has to offer in his final concert at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts. In “My Kind of Broadway,” Mr. Berkowitz is joined by two world-class singers, Los Angeles studio singer Laura Dickinson and vocalist David Burnham.

CLOVER SONOMA FAMILY FUN SERIES: ACOUSTIC ROOSTER’S BARNYARD BOOGIE STARRING INDIGO BLUME
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
50 Mark West Springs Rd Santa Rosa,
April 25, 2023
04:30 pm
April 25, 2023
07:30 pm
$21 Adult / $16 Child

A feathery adventure about being scared, being brave, and believing in yourself, adapted from two children’s books by Kwame Alexander: Acoustic Rooster and Indigo Blume. With special guests like Duck Ellington and Ms. Dairy Parton, this musical adaptation will have children and families dancing in their seats. Most enjoyed by ages 5 and up. (Please note: This performance contains haze effects.) Starting one hour before each performance, please join us in the lobby for fun art projects. We also have pizza, beverages, and snacks available, priced with a family’s budget in mind!

Swing Fling and Bistro Moustache
The Lost Church
427 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
April 30, 2023
04:45 pm
April 30, 2023
07:00 pm
$15.00

Swing Fling plays music ranging from American Songbook standards to Django Reinhardt inspired jazz manouche. 3-and 4-part vocal harmonies round out their fun, upbeat set. Bistro Moustache plays French Café music, a mix of French “Chansons Realistes”, Manouche, Gypsy Jazz, Musette, Swing.

Dad Country Presents: Haley Heynderickx
Little Saint
25 North Street Healdsburg, CA 95448 United
May 11, 2023
05:45 pm
May 11, 2023
08:00 pm
Free

Haley Heynderickx’s songwriting is crushingly intimate, vivid, melodically inventive, and completely unpredictable. Her debut album I Need to Start a Garden seamlessly contrasts her unconventional tunings and American-Primitive-inspired fingerpicking with enveloping sonic outbursts. Lead by her raw, immersive vocals, the Portland songwriter’s music defies categorization.

Smart People
6th Street Playhouse
52 W 6th Street Santa Rosa, CA
May 11, 2023
07:30 pm
May 28, 2023
02:00 pm
$22-$44

Four intelligent, attractive and opinionated Harvard-associated professionals search for love, success and identity while attempting to navigate the intricacies of racial and sexual politics in this whip-smart new play.

KATHLEEN MADIGAN: BOXED WINE & TINY BANJOS TOUR
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
50 Mark West Springs Rd Santa Rosa,
May 12, 2023
08:00 pm
May 12, 2023
10:00 pm
$35-$59

The Chicago Tribune says of comedian Kathleen Madigan: “She can make a complicated joke with a hidden nub of wisdom seem both effortless and offhand.” No wonder Kathleen’s 32-year career shows no signs of slowing down! She tours 250 nights a year, squeezes in late night talk shows, appeared on Jerry Seinfeld’s popular Netflix series, Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, and during the pandemic, launched a podcast, "Madigan’s Pubcast." Kathleen’s sixth stand-up comedy special is set to air in 2023, on the heels of her third for Netflix, with two others under her belt for Comedy Central and HBO.

Something Rotten!
6th Street Playhouse
52 W 6th Street Santa Rosa, CA
June 1, 2023
12:00 am
June 25, 2023
12:00 am

Here’s how Broadway bills this show: "Welcome to the ’90s—the 1590s—long before the dawn of premium tickets, star casting and reminders to turn off your cell phones. Brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rockstar known as ‘The Bard."

Something Rotten!
6th Street Playhouse
52 W 6th Street Santa Rosa, CA
June 1, 2023
07:30 pm
June 25, 2023
02:00 pm
$28-$48

Brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rockstar known as ‘The Bard.’ When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first MUSICAL!

Blooming Cactus Sip + Paint!
Los Tres Chiles
2765 Yulupa Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA
June 14, 2023
05:30 pm
June 14, 2023
08:00 pm
$65

Partnering up with Los Tres Chiles to bring you Wednday night sip + paint! Be delighted to, an introduction of color theory, as we paint the night away! Guest will have the option of picking from 4-6 images that pertain to the Blooming Cactus theme!

Bubbly Birthday Bash
Children's Museum of Sonoma County
1835 W. Steele Lane, Santa Rosa, CA
June 17, 2023
10:00 am
June 17, 2023
03:00 pm
TBA

Bring your family and explore all the ways we have transformed the museum into a bubble paradise. Big Bubbles, Square Bubbles, Everything Bubbles!

Press Democrat Presents North Coast Wine & Food Festival
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
50 Mark West Springs Rd Santa Rosa,
June 17, 2023
12:00 pm
June 17, 2023
04:00 pm
$50.00 - $160.00

Join us for amazing chefs, interactive experiences, music, and the best wines from our region. This is your opportunity to taste more than 90 exceptional wines from California’s premier wine country regions, as well as dishes from 25 iconic Wine Country chefs.

Great Train Days!
Children's Museum of Sonoma County
1835 W. Steele Lane, Santa Rosa, CA
July 22, 2023
10:00 am
July 23, 2023
03:00 pm
$16

Choo-Choo! All Aboard the Children’s Museum Express! Next Stop – TRAIN DAYS! Join us on July 22nd & 23rd from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm for our Great Train Days Weekend! Come view model trains and meet our neighborhood train experts including Redwood Empire Garden Railway Society, Coastal Valley Lines, and even more!

Fiesta de Independencia
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
50 Mark West Springs Rd Santa Rosa,
September 17, 2023
01:00 pm
September 17, 2023
07:00 pm

Celebrate Latino Heritage Month with a taste of Latin America in Sonoma County! Enjoy authentic food, music, games, and activities for the entire family. Organized by LBC’s Latino Advisory Council, this free, family-friendly, campus-wide festival celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and Mexico’s Independence.

FUNtazmagoria
Children's Museum of Sonoma County
1835 W. Steele Lane, Santa Rosa, CA
October 27, 2023
03:00 pm
October 29, 2023
08:00 pm
TBA

Watch the Children’s Museum transform into a family-friendly Mad Scientist and a Ghostly Glow-In-The-Dark Lab. Our Mad Scientist Lab will be a walk-through experience with potions, creepy critters, and electric exploration. Located in the Dow Event Center be sure to greet our Mad Scientist as you pass through!


Current Events


First Friday Art Walk at SOFA Art Galleries
SOFA Art District
South A Street and Sebastopol Avenue -
April 1, 2022
05:00 pm
May 5, 2023
07:00 pm
FREE

Each month on the First Friday, SOFA Arts District artists open their studios to the public. Light refreshments. Free.

Sewing Creations
Children's Museum of Sonoma County
1835 W. Steele Lane, Santa Rosa, CA
September 10, 2022
01:00 pm
June 10, 2023
03:00 pm

Sewing machines and materials for hand stitching will be available for use during this facilitated program. Our Art Studio Specialist will be on hand to support your little learners as they explore the art of sewing. Materials and embellishments will be provided. Whether you and your child are new to sewing or experienced, this program is for you!

Learn To Blow Glass
Stony Point Studios
3250 Stony Point Rd. Santa Rosa, CA
November 12, 2022
10:00 am
April 2, 2023
02:00 pm
$200.00 - $300.00

Have you ever wondered how glass is made? Maybe you’ve even wanted to try it out for yourself. Perhaps you’ve taken classes before and want to grow your skills in a group setting. Stony Point Glassworks is the perfect place for you and your family to try something new and have a unique one of a kind experience. Our flame working instructors have years of experience and teach classes every weekend! We take students through all the steps they need to safely make their very own marbles, pendants and figurines! One of my favorite things todo is share my love of glass with others. I hope to see you, your family and friends around the shop!

Comedy Improv
Arlene Francis Center for Spirit, Art, and Politics
99 6th St. Santa Rosa, CA
December 12, 2022
06:30 pm
July 24, 2023
09:00 pm
$5.00 —No one turned away for lack of funds.

Comedy group doing improv, standup, and sketch. Beginners welcome!

Taco Tuesday Bike Ride
Humbolt Park
1172 Humboldt Ave Santa Rosa, CA
December 20, 2022
06:00 pm
August 29, 2023
09:00 pm
Free

Santa Rosa's Taco Tuesday Ride. Every Week! We roll through downtown, Railroad Square, then to the Taco Trucks in Roseland! Rain cancels rides.

Estate Pairing
St. Francis Winery & Vineyard
100 Pythian Road Santa Rosa, CA 95409
January 1, 2023
10:00 am
December 31, 2023
04:00 pm
$70 general, $56 club member

This seated outdoor engagement presented on our breath-taking Vineyard Portico features a Chef selected line-up of four exquisite wines flawlessly paired with lite-bite, epicurean delicacies. Enjoy the natural beauty and ambiance of Sonoma Valley, complete with panoramic mountain and vineyard. Recurring daily

Tasting Flights
St. Francis Winery & Vineyard
100 Pythian Road Santa Rosa, CA 95409
January 1, 2023
10:00 am
December 31, 2023
05:00 pm
$35 per person

Relax in the splendor of the Sonoma Valley with a Tasting Flight of our winery exclusive collections. Arrive through the mission-inspired bell tower foyer and be greeted by our warm and hospitable staff. A knowledgeable host will then guide you through a masterfully selected line-up of our celebrated Sonoma County wines. Available Daily.

Wine & Food Pairing
St. Francis Winery & Vineyard
100 Pythian Road Santa Rosa, CA 95409
January 1, 2023
11:00 am
December 31, 2023
02:00 pm
$125 general, $100 wine club

Executive Chef Peter Janiak hand-selects from our award-winning wine collections to develop a seasonal pairing menu like no other. This Nationally acclaimed five-course fine dining experience highlights Sonoma County’s diverse agricultural and culinary traditions. Thursday - Monday / 90 minutes

Free Storytelling Program for Kids (All Day)
Virtual Event
Virtual Event
January 1, 2023
12:00 pm
April 30, 2023
11:59 pm
Free

The Library Fairy's Kids' Stories and Folktales is a free, fun weekly storytelling podcast for kids with folktales from around the world, Beatrix Potter's tales, Peter Pan and more! The show promotes literacy, multiculturalism and the love of stories. Immerse in another world with rich narration, music, sound and song. Listen and subscribe on Apple, iTunes, Stitcher, Amazon Echo, Audible, iHeart, Pandora or at this link: https://thelibraryfairy.buzzsprout.com/.

Vineyard Adventures
St. Francis Winery & Vineyard
100 Pythian Road Santa Rosa, CA 95409
January 1, 2023
10:30 pm
December 31, 2023
04:00 pm
$50 per person

Starting from our iconic California mission-style Tasting Room, you will embark on a 1.2-mile adventure to pivotal sites throughout the property where you’ll be introduced to many of the elements that support the 100% sustainable production of our award-winning wine collections. Available Daily.

Santa Rosa Original Certified Farmers Market
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
50 Mark West Springs Rd Santa Rosa,
January 4, 2023
08:30 am
September 10, 2023
01:00 pm
Free

The longest running farmers market in Sonoma County with the most vendors. We are CERTIFIED which means that all our produce and meats are sold by the people who grow them. All of our artwork sold is created by the seller.

Creation Station
Children's Museum of Sonoma County
1835 W. Steele Lane, Santa Rosa, CA
January 4, 2023
11:30 am
October 20, 2023
03:30 pm

Join Us in The DOW Event Center for Creation Station! This open studio time allows children of all ages to create open-ended art using all recycled and repurposed materials! Our Art Studio Specialist is there to facilitate the use of more advanced tools for cutting, gluing (hot glue guns), and engineering art.

Big Thinkers
Children's Museum of Sonoma County
1835 W. Steele Lane, Santa Rosa, CA
January 4, 2023
02:30 pm
October 18, 2023
03:30 pm

A Fun and Engaging After School Program for Children 5+. A specially designed program to engage older children in experiences and experiments using scientific concepts. Children will be exploring physics, engineering, and art using scientific concepts and so much more!

Providence Health Mobile Clinic
Children's Museum of Sonoma County
1835 W. Steele Lane, Santa Rosa, CA
January 5, 2023
01:00 pm
December 27, 2023
02:30 pm

Free Blood Pressure & Glucose Screenings. Providence Health is excited to teach little ones all about how to stay happy, healthy, and heart-friendly! The first step to preventing heart disease & type 2 diabetes in your family is through education and regular screenings. This program will be hosted outside of the Children’s Museum of Sonoma County.

Member Mornings
Children's Museum of Sonoma County
1835 W. Steele Lane, Santa Rosa, CA
January 8, 2023
09:00 am
December 31, 2023
11:00 am

We LOVE our members! On Sunday mornings the Children’s Museum dedicates the first 2 hours of the day to members only. Interested in becoming a member? Check out our affordable Membership Levels here https://www.cmosc.org/visit/membership/

S.T.E.A.M. Room
Children's Museum of Sonoma County
1835 W. Steele Lane, Santa Rosa, CA
January 8, 2023
10:00 am
December 2, 2023
03:00 pm

Visit our S.T.E.A.M. Room, adjacent to Ella’s Art Studio, open every weekend from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. Children and families can explore activities and materials at their own pace. S.T.E.A.M stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. The provided activities and materials engage children in these principles and concepts and rotate monthly.

KGB Reserve Demo
SPARC
1061 N Dutton Ave Santa Rosa, CA
January 10, 2023
04:00 pm
September 19, 2023
07:00 pm
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Santa Rosa Original Certified Farmers Market
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
50 Mark West Springs Rd Santa Rosa,
January 11, 2023
08:30 am
August 10, 2024
01:00 pm
Free

Voted the BEST farmers market by the Press Democrat Readers Choice Award 2022! The longest running farmers market in Sonoma County with the most vendors. We are CERTIFIED which means that all our produce and meats are sold by the people who grow them. All of our artwork sold is created by the seller.

Spanish Storytime with Guadalupe
Children's Museum of Sonoma County
1835 W. Steele Lane, Santa Rosa, CA
January 12, 2023
10:30 am
December 14, 2023
11:00 am

Spanish Storytime with Guadalupe of Colors of Spanish is a weekly Spanish Language Story Time class that incorporates books/stories, music, movement, and fun! This program brings understanding, appreciation, and joy to another language and culture. This program is much more than a Storytime. Designed for kids 1-5, families, and siblings.

Sonoma County Beekeepers Association
Children's Museum of Sonoma County
1835 W. Steele Lane, Santa Rosa, CA
January 20, 2023
01:00 pm
December 15, 2023
03:00 pm

Learn About Honeybees & Pollinators with the Sonoma County Beekeepers Association. Join the Sonoma County Beekeepers Association for fun, interactive education about honeybees and other pollinators. You can talk to a beekeeper and learn about how important these creatures are to food production.

Garden Party!
Children's Museum of Sonoma County
1835 W. Steele Lane, Santa Rosa, CA
February 2, 2023
01:00 pm
December 8, 2023
02:30 pm

Come to Garden Party and join Farmer Emily in maintaining our thriving edible garden! Through hands-on science and art activities, you will learn more about sustainable gardening practices you can use beyond our walls in your own home garden. There might even be something to harvest for your next meal!

Sensory Friendly Afternoon
Children's Museum of Sonoma County
1835 W. Steele Lane, Santa Rosa, CA
February 8, 2023
01:00 pm
May 9, 2023
05:00 pm
Free

The Children’s Museum of Sonoma County hosts free Sensory Friendly Afternoons exclusive to families of children with special needs. These Tuesday afternoons are great for children and families to play with hands-on exhibits, explore the Art Studio, and enjoy family time in a safe, accessible, and welcoming environment.

Embrace Your Inner Nomad: How to Break Free and Craft a Life You Love Now
Virtual Event
Santa Rosa, CA
February 8, 2023
04:30 pm
June 7, 2023
07:30 pm
Free

2-Day Workshop via Zoom: Lessons From Roads Less Traveled. Wed & Thurs @ 4:30 PST/ 7:30 EST. Being a Nomad is a mindset. It’s about embracing the journey, the experience. It’s about having total autonomy over your life. Where you live, where you work, and who you are with. It’s also about downsizing your belongings AND your emotions.

Always…Patsy Cline
6th Street Playhouse
52 W 6th Street Santa Rosa, CA
March 30, 2023
07:30 pm
April 23, 2023
02:00 pm
$28-$48

Always…Patsy Cline is more than a tribute to Patsy who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963. Based on true events, it gives you an inside look at her personal life through her enduring friendship with an adoring fan—a friendship that started in a Texas honky-tonk in l961 and continued until Patsy’s death.