Ongoing Events

• Continuous -- Cooking and Wine Classes at Ramekins
  Food Education: Sonoma Valley's only facility dedicated to the education of the home cook, from amateur to the aficionado. Renowned chefs, authors and culinary experts teach their styles and techniques with class participants. Located just off the Sonoma Plaza, Ramekins features all types of cooking and wine classes year 'round. 450 W. Spain St., Sonoma
  Fee: $35 - $80 per classTime: Varies - Call for Schedule Phone Number: (707) 933.0450 x3

• Every Wednesday & Saturday -- Santa Rosa Original Farmer's Market
  Markets: The year round farmers' market is know as the Original Santa Rosa Farmers Market. Along with fruits and vegetables from Sonoma County and other local areas, you'll find food and cooking products, fresh seafood, baked goods, cheese, honey, flowers, plants, and arts & crafts all from local farmers and artisans. Santa Rosa Veteran's Building East Parking Lot, 1351 Maple Avenue, Santa Rosa
  Fee: FreeTime: 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 538.7023

• Daily -- Tasting Flights at Stonestreet Winery
  Wine Education: Our tasting room with stunning views of our Alexander Mountain Estate has an exciting and evolving tasting menu for your sampling pleasure. We offer tasting flights featuring our Chardonnays, Merlots and Cabernet Sauvignons, many of which are produced in quantities of less than 300 cases so they are available only in our tasting room. 7111 Hwy 128, Healdsburg
  Fee: $7-$18Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 355.8008

• Daily, by appointment -- Sebastiani's Wine and Cheese Pairing Seminar
  Food & Wine Education: This tasty seminar will introduce you to the secrets behind perfect pairing. It includes 5 Sebastiani wines paired with 5 artisanal cheeses. Your palate will thank you as you discover the gastronomical pleasures that occur when a pairing is just right! 389 Fourth Street East, Sonoma
  Fee: Call for reservations and pricingTime: by appointment only Phone Number: (800) 888.5532 x3203

• January 1 - December 31 -- Food & Wine Pairing at Kendall-Jackson
  Wine & Food Education: Our executive Chef, Justin Wangler, has created a special reserve Wine & Food tasting focusing on the upper-tier Highland Estates and Stature wines paired with a delectable array of tasty foods, all served tapas style. Kendall-Jackson Wine Center, 5007 Fulton Road, Fulton
  Fee: $25.00 Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 571.8100

• Ongoing -- Downtown Santa Rosa Arts District
  Exhibits, Museums: Come Downtown to enjoy the Arts District...Downtown Santa Rosa! See public sculptures and visit many venues that make this area so inspiring, including the Sonoma County Museum, the Arts Council of Sonoma County and Courthouse and Railroad Squares. Call for more information.
  Fee: VariesTime: Call for information Phone Number: (707) 543.3732

• Daily -- Wine, Cheese & Charcuterie at St. Francis Winery
  Food & Wine Education: Food & Wine Education: The Wine & Charcuterie tasting, which is served al fresco May thru October, includes a flight of St. Francis wines presented with a rustic charcuterie plate which will include the Chef's house-made pates, rillettes, along with the best artisan made cheeses, salumi, and olives. 100 Pythian Rd., Santa Rosa
  Fee: $30, Free to Wine Club MembersTime: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 543.7713

• March - August -- View Harbor Seal Pups at Goat Rock
  Recreation: Goat Rock Beach is home to a colony of harbor seals which are fun to watch, but please stay 50 yards from the seals. Due to the protected status of the seals, no dogs are allowed on Goat Rock Beach.
  Fee: FreeTime: Call for information Phone Number: (800) 777.0369

• Continuous -- Relish Culinary School Cooking Classes
  Food Education: Relish combines professional chefs and distinct venues to create unique cooking classes and other culinary events. Classes cover a wide variety of topics, from cooking basics to gourmet wine pairings, ethnic menus to cooking with children. Relish Culinary School, Healdsburg.
  Fee: $25 - $125 per classTime: Varies-call for details. Phone Number: (707) 431.9999

• Daily, by appointment -- Michel-Schlumberger Vertical Reserve Cabernet Tastings
  Wine Education: Since these wines are all from estate grown fruit, and the same special block in the vineyard, each vintage will reflect the unique characteristics of a different growing season. Taste them side by side using Reidel glassware. A guided tasting that allows you to compare and contrast these wines. Call for an appointment. 4155 Wine Creek Road, Healdsburg
  Fee: $25Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.7427

• 2nd Fridays & 4th Tuesdays -- Hope Works Wonders Tour
  Instruction: Come experience how we change lives during a one-hour tour of our programs and mission. Whether you are a donor, volunteer, community friend or a stranger to Catholic Charities, please reserve a space in an upcoming tour. Hear clients, volunteers, staff and board members share how we change lives through our many programs. Space is limited, so please RSVP. 987 Airway Court, Santa Rosa
  Fee: FreeTime: 12 p.m - 1p.m. Phone Number: (707) 528.8712 x160

• March 20 - April 19 -- Welcome Home, Jenny Sutter
  Performing Arts: When U.S. Marine Jenny Sutter returns from Iraq, she lays down her rifle but isn't ready to pick up her children. Buying some time, Jenny takes a one-way trip to nowhere — a desert community where misfit residents gently nurture her wounded spirit and nudge her back to her own humanity. Sonoma County Repertory Theater, 104 N. Main St., Sebastopol
  Fee: $18-23, every Thursday is Pay What You CanTime: Thurs-Sat @ 8 p.m., Sundays @ 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 823.0177

• Every Sunday and Tuesday night -- Karaoke
  Celebration: Come be a star! Music, friends and fun at Spancky's, 8201 Old Redwood Highway, Cotati, CA
  Fee: Free (drinks available to purchase)Time: 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 766.8236

• Sundays -- Prayers for World Peace
  Recreation: To have outer peace, we must first find inner peace. Meditation quiets down the mental distractions we experience. Join us in creating the causes for a peaceful world. Call for more information. Compassion Kadampa Buddhist Center, 120 North Street, Healdsburg
  Fee: $10Time: 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 293.8096

• Every Sunday -- Jazzy Sunday Brunch Flamingo Resort
  Family Fun: Join KJZY's personalities as they broadcast live during Sunday Champagne Brunch at the Flamingo Conference Resort & Spa in Santa Rosa. Enjoy more than 50 foods including roasted meats, eggs, seafood and breakfast. Call for full menu and more information.
  Fee: Adults $25; Children under 12 $12.50Time: 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 523.4745

• 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month -- Sufi Dances of Universal Peace
  Recreation: Rejuvenate your spirit and open your heart with sacred circle dancing and joyous group singing honoring the world's mystical traditions. No previous experience is necessary to experience this joyous experience. Youth Annex (teen center) of the Sebastopol Community Center, 425 Morris St., Sebastopol, CA.
  Fee: Sliding scale: $5 to $10Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 765.6508

• Daily -- Sonoma Valley Winery Tour
  Wine Education: Board one of California Wine Tours luxury vehicales where you can join other Wine Country enthusiasts in enjoying 4 winery stops. The tour will begin at 10:30 a.m. from a popular Sonoma Valley location. "An inexpensive, yet luxurious way to tour the wine country and meet new people!" *Reservations are required and includes lunch.
  Fee: $69 per personTime: 10:30 a.m. Phone Number: (800) 294.6386

• Every Sunday -- Sunday Adult Dharma Class
  Recreation: Meet with Rev. Carol Himaka and other members of the temple for lessons and discussion. The Dharma teachings offer a unique perspective on our world and the problems that we encounter. All are invited to attend this fascinating group, beginners welcome! Enmanji Buddhist Temple, 1200 Gravenstein Hwy South, Sebastopol
  Fee: Free, donations acceptedTime: 9:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 823.2252

• Sundays -- Dharma4Kids
  Family Fun: Dharma4Kids is a class families are welcome to drop in to learn how to develop, harmony, confidence, and methods to calm our minds and be happy in these uncertain and busy times. Suitable for ages 4-14. Parents are welcome to stay and participate in the class. Compassion Kadampa Buddhist Center, 120 North Street, Healdsburg
  Fee: $5 donation requested per familyTime: 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 293.8096

• Every Monday -- General Meditation Class
  Instruction: New Meditation class on the 21 Tibetan meditations of Lam-Rim, or "Training the mind in Love and Compassion." Come find peace of mind. Each class is self-contained, so drop-ins welcome. At the Sonoma Community Center 276 East Napa St. Sonoma
  Fee: $10 Suggested donationTime: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (415) 717.4943 or (707) 938.4626

• Every Tuesday - Sunday Night -- Live Music at Main Street Station
  Live Music: Enjoy live acoustic Jazz, Blues, and a variety of other fine music and comedy in our intimate entertainment venue. 16280 Main St, Guerneville
  Fee: VariesTime: Call for information & tickets Phone Number: (707) 869.0501

• Third Tuesday of the Month -- Enmanji Buddhist Temple Dharma Class
  Recreation: Rev. Carol Himaka will hold classes on the Buddhas teachings. 2,551 years ago Sakyamuni Buddha brought us his teachings on suffering and its cessation. People from all religions and all walks of life can benefit from this truly unique perspective. 1200 Gravenstein Hwy South, Sebastopol
  Fee: Free, donations acceptedTime: 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 823-2252

• Every Wednesday -- Meditation for Everyone
  Recreation: Explore basic meditation techniques in conjunction with a teaching on practical meditation practices that are suitable for everyone. Call for more information. Compassion Kadampa Buddhist Center, 120 North Street, Healdsburg
  Fee: $10Time: 7 p.m.- 8:15 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 293.8096

• Every Wednesday -- Financial Education, Wealth Preservation
  Instruction: These classes are designed to bring knowledge and concepts in 25 fields of finance to those that wish to learn more about ways to save, create,invest,protect, and retain their wealth. Childcare is available if RSVP received in advance. Classes are held at the Petaluma Sheraton Business Park, Regis Entrance 755 Baywood Drive, 2nd floor.
  Fee: FreeTime: 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 217.9994

• Every Wednesday -- Dry Creek Kitchen's Wine Wednesdays
  Dry Creek Kitchen, Charlie Palmer's internationally acclaimed Wine Country restaurant, announces a wine program that allows guests to enjoy rare and unique vintages at greatly reduced prices. Each Wednesday, a distinct and exceptional wine will be available by the glass or bottle at the incomparable price of 10% over cost. 317 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg, CA
  Fee: dicounted 10%over costTime: 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (415) 394.6500

• Every Wednesday-Sunday -- Christo and Jeanne-Claude Exhibition
  Exhibition: Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Objects Wrapped and Unwrapped (from the permanent collection in the Christo and Jeanne-Claude Gallery). The Sonoma County Museum, 425 7th Street, Santa Rosa
  Fee: $5/$2 Students & Seniors/Members FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 579.1500

• Every Wednesday-Sunday -- Historical Artifacts
  Exhibition: Historical Artifacts from the Museum's Permanent Collection (from the permanent collection in the History Gallery). The Sonoma County Museum, 425 7th Street, Santa Rosa
  Fee: $5/$2 Students & Seniors/Members FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 579.1500

• Every Thursday & Friday Night -- Live Music & Dinner at Charizma
  Live Music: Thursdays - Funky Jazz w Nils Molin & Matt Silva from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Fridays - Flamenco, Blues, Jazz & Folk Music by John Moreno from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 16337 Main Street, Guerneville
  Fee: No CoverTime: See descrption Phone Number: (707) 869.0909

• Every Thursday Night -- Cafe Jazz Series at the Palette Art Cafe
  Live Music: The Healdsburg Jazz Festival and Palette Art Cafe present the Thursday Night Cafe Jazz Series at the Palette Art Cafe, located behind the La Crema Tasting Room at 235 Healdsburg Ave in Healdsburg. Come for dinner, stay for the jazz!!
  Fee: No CoverTime: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.2788

• Every Thursday -- Martini Music Thursdays
  Live Music: Located in the Bluewater Bistro's Fireside Lounge, Live music plays every Thursday night from 5-8PM. Drink specials nightly. No cover charge. All ages welcome. 21301 Heron Dr. Bodega Bay
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 875.3519 x40

• Every Thursday of the month -- Pianoman Ed Wetteland Jazz
  Live Music: Ed Wetteland is a consummate musician. He is a performer, composer, arranger, conductor and teacher. In his career spanning over 40 years he has trained and backed singers, been music director for luminaries such as Bob Hope and Bobby Kennedy, written music for motion pictures and performed as both a solo performer and an ensemble members of many wonderful Bay Area and international bands. At the Main Street Station, 16280 Main Street, Guerneville, CA.
  Fee: $2Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 869.0501

• Every Friday night -- Karaoke
  Celebration: Come be a star! Music, friends and fun at the Willowbrook Ale House, 3600 Petaluma Blvd. North, Petaluma
  Fee: Free (food and drink to purchase)Time: 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 766.8236

• Every Friday and Saturday Night -- Live Jazz
  Live Music: Sit back and relax to the cool sounds of jazz every Friday and Saturday in the Lounge starting at 7:30pm; Live piano every Sunday featuring Ron Cameron. Equus Restaurant, 101 Fountaingrove Parkway, Santa Rosa, CA
  Fee: FreeTime: 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 578.0149

• Every Friday & Saturday Night -- Jazz in the lobby at the Hotel Healdsburg
  Live Music: Come relax and enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine while listening to some of the Bay Area's finest jazz musicians in duo, and trio combinations! 25 Matheson St., Healdsburg, CA
  Fee: FreeTime: 7:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431.2800

• Every Friday and Saturday -- Blackstone Wine & Cheese Tour
  Food & Wine Education: Enjoy Blackstone’s Wine & Cheese Tour every Friday & Saturday. Includes winery tour, wine tasting and cheese pairing! Group size limited to 12 people. Reservations Required. 8450 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood
  Fee: $25Time: 11:30 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 833.1999

• Second Friday of the Month -- Ballroom & Latin Dancing
  Dancing: Join us for dance lessons with Emily McAuliffe, then dancing with deejay Freddie Marsh-Lott. Monroe Hall, 1400 West College Avenue, Santa Rosa
  Fee: Lesson & Dance $10/Dance only $8Time: 7:30 p.m. Dance Lesson/8:15 p.m. Dance Phone Number: (707) 529.2824

• Friday & Saturday Mornings -- Ravenswood Wine Blending Seminar
  Wine Education: Experience the joys and frustrations of being a winemaker. Learn about zin, carignane, petite sirah, and why they are blended together. Each participant creates their own blend and leaves with a 375ml bottle of their wine to impress their friends. Allow for an hour and a half. RSVP with peter.griffith@ravenswood-wine.com. 18701 Gehricke Road, Sonoma
  Fee: $50 per personTime: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 933.2349 or (707) 933.2332

• Every Friday at Noon -- Noon Time Meditation
  Recreation: These weekly guided meditation sessions include two meditations, a relaxing breathing meditations and a unique joyful meditation each week. Call for more information. Held at 120 North St., Healdsburg, CA
  Fee: $10Time: 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 293.8096

• Ongoing Friday Mornings -- Sonoma Valley Friday Farmers' Market
  Markets: Year 'round Farmers' Market at Depot Park - First Street West, Sonoma.
  Fee: FreeTime: 9 a.m. - 12: p.m. Phone Number: (707) 538.7023

• Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday -- Michel-Schlumberger Artisan Cheese and Wine Pairing
  Food & Wine Education: Please join us at Michel-Schlumberger every Friday, Saturday and Sunday for a tasting of our Reserve quality and current releases carefully paired with local Sonoma County Artisan and Farmstead cheeses. Reservations required. 4155 Wine Creek Road, Healdsburg
  Fee: $15Time: 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.7427

• Third Friday of Every Month -- Micro Gallery Art Opening
  Exhibition: Micro Gallery is Sonoma County's premier place for contemporary art. Each third Friday of the month we host an opening event at Ray Modern, 606 Wilson Street at 7th, Railroad Square, Santa Rosa
  Fee: FreeTime: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 570.0128

• Every Saturday; By-appointment Mon-Fri. -- Public Tastings at MacRostie Winery
  Wine Education: MacRostie Winery and Vineyards will begin opening its Sonoma winemaking facility every Saturday for walk-in tastings starting November 1, 2008. This marks the first time in its history that MacRostie has been open for drop-in public tastings. 21481 8th Street East, Sonoma
  Fee: $10/personTime: Saturday 11a.m. - 4:30 p.m; M-F by appt. Phone Number: (415) 495.1107

• Third Saturday of the Month -- Pacific Coast Air Museum Open House
  Museums & Exhibitions: On the third weekend of each month the cockpit of a featured aircraft will be open for our visitors to view and inspect. At the Pacific Coast Air Museum, 2330 Airport Boulevard, Santa Rosa
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 575.7900

• Every Saturday Afternoon -- Winemaker Wine Tasting
  Wine Education: Please join us for an informal and intimate wine tasting with the winemaker. We feature a different outstanding winery every week. Call ahead for details and reservations. We carry small release premium wines from all wine regions. Come join the fun! The Wine Emporium, Inc., 125 North Main Street, Sebastopol, CA
  Fee: Prices VaryTime: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 823.2500 or (877) 349.2285

• Every Saturday and Sunday by appointment -- Olive Hill Estate Cheese & Wine Tasting
  Food & Wine Education: This exciting tasting experience offers flights of four flagship wines paired with four specially chosen Sonoma County artisan cheeses to complement. Sessions are limited to 8 and appointments are required. B.R. Cohn Winery, & Olive Hill Estate, is located at 15000 Sonoma Highway 12 in Glen Ellen.
  Fee: $25, $20 for B.R. Cohn wine club membersTime: 11 a.m. & 3 p.m. by appt. Phone Number: (707) 931.7924 x 123

• Saturday evenings every other month -- Riverfront Art Gallery Reception & Show
  Reception, Exhbition: An opening reception at Riverfront Art Gallery (132 Petaluma Blvd. N., with food, wine, and live music, hosts feature artists Tracy Bigelow Grisman and Henry White, as well as new work from the 24 member artists. The new show runs from 8/5-9/21, with a downtown Petaluma Art Walk scheduled for 8/8 from 5-8 pm.
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 775.4278

• First Weekend of Each Month -- Alexander Valley's First Weekend
  Wine Education: A free series of special events for wine lovers. Different wineries and different themes previewed each month. Call for specific locations.
  Fee: FreeTime: 11a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays Phone Number: (888) 289.4637

• Saturday Afternoons -- General Meditaiton Program
  Recreation: Drop-In Classes are part of our meditation series. Each class helps us understand how we can have a beautiful experience of life. Learn how meditation can help you. Call for more information. Held at 120 North St., Healdsburg, CA
  Fee: $10Time: 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 293.8096

• First Monday of Every Month -- Learn to Salsa w/ "JAS"
  Recreation, Instruction: Beginner Salsa dance lesson! "JAS" has been teaching, choreographing & performing in Sonoma County since 2000. All classes are held at Jasdance Academy, 515 Fifth Street, 3rd floor, Santa Rosa
  Fee: $45 for 4-week Series, $75 For CouplesTime: 7:10 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 293.4292

• First Friday after first Tuesday/monthly -- Art Opening
  Museums & Exhibitions, Reception: The Arts Guild of Sonoma, a non-profit organization, located at 140 E Napa Street in downtown Sonoma holds monthly art openings featuring local artist members. Everyone is invited, snacks and drinks provided by the artists. Please come and enjoy the fun. Our hours are: Mon, Wed, Thurs 11-5pm, Fri 11-9pm. Sat 10-9pm, Sun 10-6pm. Closed Tuesdays.
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 996.3115

• First Thursday evening of each month -- ARTwalk
  Museums & Exhibitions: Downtown Sebastopol's monthly strolling tour of art displays in galleries, restaurants, cafes and businesses. Self-guided beginning at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 6780 Depot St., Sebastopol. Viewing time at each location is currently limited to time each individual location is open to the public. Time varies, but mostly is 5 PM to 7 PM.
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 823.3032

• TBA -- Celebration of Pigs and Pinot
  Celebration, Food & Wine Education: The celebratory weekend offers a series of intimate dining and educational events hosted by Chef Palmer. A cast of Master Sommeliers and international celebrity chefs will showcase some of the world's greatest Pinots with perfect pork pairings. Proceeds from this event will benefit Share Our Strength. Hotel Headsburg, 25 Matheson St., Healdsburg
  Fee: Varies by eventTime: Varies by event Phone Number: (800) 889.7188

• TBA -- Russian River Wine Road Barrel Tasting
  Celebration, Benefit: To taste, everyone must purchase our tasting glass and event wristband at the first winery they visit, each weekend. 100 wineries welcome you for an exciting weekend of wine tasting and "futures" in the Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys.
  Fee: $20 in advance, $30 at the doorTime: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 723.6336

• TBA -- The Santa Rosa Symphony of Food, Wine and the Arts
  Benefit, Live Music: Santa Rosa Symphony League's 34th Annual Symphony of Food, Wine & the Arts. New: fabulous Art Show. Benifiting the Santa Rosa Symphony Music Education Programs. Includes food/wine tastings, beautiful music and an opportunity to bid on one-of-a-kind decorated violins and works of art by Sonoma County artists. Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa
  Fee: Advance tickets $45-Day of event $50Time: 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 54.Music

• TBA -- 18th Annual Tattoos & Blues
  Live Music: Izzy's Yreka Tattoo presents three days of tattooing & body piercing from some of the world's best artists. Live blues music, contests, and much more. Call for ticket prices and more information. The Flamingo Resort Hotel, Santa Rosa, CA
  Fee: $20/day $35/weekendTime: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m., daily Phone Number: (530) 842.6100

• TBA -- Alexander Valley Vineyards Cyrus Dinners
  Celebration, Dining: Join us to celebrate Cyrus Alexander's 204th birthday and the release of the 2005 CYRUS. Start out in our Tasting Room with hors d'oeuvres and a tasting of our current releases. Continue with a tour by a family member and move to the historic 19th Century Adobe built by Cyrus himself where a four-course dinner prepared by Culinary Director Jeff Young will be served along with the 2005 CYRUS. 8644 Highway 128, Healdsburg, CA
  Fee: $150Time: 6 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 888.7209, ext. 117

• TBA -- Artisan Cheese Festival
  Festival, Food Education: California's Artisan Cheese Festival is a 4-day weekend celebration of handcrafted cheeses, food, wines and beers from California and beyond. Educational seminars, a five-course Artisan Gala Dinner and a festive Sunday Marketplace offer consumers the opportunity to learn about and enjoy fine artisan cheeses. Hosted by the Sheraton Sonoma County – Petaluma
  Fee: $40 - $130, packages availableTime: Varies Phone Number: (707) 283.2890

• TBA -- Mardi Gras Ball & Dance Showcase
  Celebration: Join us for the 4th annual Mardi Gras Ball & Dance Showcase. Ballroom & Latin dancing, dance performances, Cajun/Creole food, and colorful costumes. Monroe Hall, 1400 West College Avenue, Santa Rosa
  Fee: $25 Advance/$35 at the doorTime: 7 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 529.2824

• TBA -- Sonoma County Bluegrass & Folk Festival
  Live Music, Festival: 9th Annual Festival featuring some of the best in Bay Area Folk & Bluegrass music. 6 bands, workshops, and plenty of room to jam! Features Laurie Lewis & Tom Rozum, Mary Gibbons & Michael Stadler, Rosebud Blue, Ray Bierl Trio, Earl Brothers, & Kapalakiko Hawaiian Band. Sebastopol Community Center, 390 Morris St., Sebastopol.
  Fee: $27 Advance / $32 DoorTime: 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 829.8012

• TBA -- Cesar Chavez Health Fair
  Celebration: CalSERVES will be hosting the annual Cesar Chavez Health Fair at Roseland Elementary School. This Fair brings together the community to celebrate the life and achievements of Cesar Chavez by providing resources to families, focusing on the health needs of children and families living in Southwest Santa Rosa.
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 927.6986

• TBA -- Spring Home & Garden Show
  Festival, Exhibition: Annual Sonoma County Home & Garden Show. The list of exhibitors is growing so much that seven exhibit halls at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds must be used in order to accommodate the over 550 booths. 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa
  Fee: Adults $7; 12 & under Free; Seniors $4 Fri. onlyTime: Fri. 1 p.m. - 8 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 655.0655

• TBA -- Crab & Fennel Fest
  Wine & Food Education: Join the Russian River Valley Winegrowers for an evening like no other. The Crab & Fennel Fest gives guests a chance to roll up their shirt sleeves, crack fresh Dungeness crab, quaff Russian River Valley wine and experience culinary creations of fennel made by local chefs in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. Advanced ticket purchase required.
  Fee: $55 ppTime: 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 521.2534

• TBA -- Wee Peats Spring Event
  Benefit: 16th Annual Children's Clothing Event featuring 25,000+ items of quality childrens clothing, shoes and accessories in all sizes at 45-95% off retail. Huge selection, exceptional value. Hope to see you there!
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 525.9333

• TBA -- Hearts for Children Celebration
  Benefit: Sonoma CASA, a non-profit serving the abused/neglected children of Sonoma County is holding its annual fundraiser "Hearts for Children", with a Putting on the Ritz theme this year. Dining, Live Music, Dancing, Silent/Live Auctions! Attend, Donate, Volunteer, Sponsor! Reservations required. Held at The Lodge at Sonoma.
  Fee: $100Time: 5 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 537.6375

• TBA -- The Big Event - Say Cabaret
  Celebration, Benefit: Come join the SAY Cabaret, ol' chum! Sumptuous French Hors d'Oeurves and Dinner. La Revue du Board: A Cabaret Act. Cancan to the beat of Busta-Groove. Enjoy Le Chat Noir Lounge. Fascinating Live Auction items. Benefits Social Advocates for Youth. Hyatt Vineyard Creek, Santa Rosa
  Fee: $125Time: 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 544.3299 x226

• TBA -- 19th Annual Savor Sonoma Valley
  Wine Education: Enjoy the best that Sonoma Valley has to offer! Taste fine wines from wineries throughout Sonoma Valley, nibble on scrumptuous food pairings prepared by local chefs and restaurants, listen to local musicians and peruse art from local artists! (formerly known as Barrel Tasting Weekend)
  Fee: $55 in advanceTime: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (866) 794.9463