What's happening in Sebastopol this week?
Jan. 15-21: French food and film, dog walk, a wellness clinic, walking the Camino de Sonoma and more
Menu Plaisirs Les Troisgros with lunch
Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 15 and 16, 3 pm, and various times this week at the Rialto Cinemas, 6868 McKinley St., Sebastopol. Meal is $14.95, plus $16 for the movie.
Founded in 1930 in central France, the Troisgros family restaurant has held three Michelin stars for 55 years over four generations. This is the story of that restaurant. The movie is accompanied by a French-inspired lunch by Michele Anna Jordan, featuring Jambon-Beurre (ham and butter sandwich on baguette) served with cornichons, a medley of cheese, grapes, cucumber and cherry tomatoes, and a madeleine. (Vegetarian option available.) Get tickets and order your lunch online. Other dates this week: Wednesday, Jan. 17, 6 pm; Thursday, Jan. 18, 12:30 pm.
Hikes With Hounds
Thursday, Jan. 18, 3:30 to 5 pm at Ragle Ranch Regional Park. Meeting Place: Gazebo Group Picnic Area. Free.
Are you a dog lover and want to spend quality time with your pup in the parks? Good news: You are barking up the right tree with these hikes. Each program will be an exciting opportunity to work on training your dogs. Learn how you can support your best bud to walk nicely on trails with our certified dog trainer and interpreter. Learn more.
Barlow Tasting Tours
Thursday thru Sunday, Jan. 18-21, 11:30 am to 1 pm in the Barlow, 6770 McKinley St., Sebastopol. $70 per person.
This tasting tour of The Barlow will give a behind-the-scenes view inside some of The Barlow’s hidden gems. The tour showcases the specialty food and wine offerings of The Barlow, from handmade English cheese to classically foot-stomped wine. The tour will last 90 minutes and consist of seven stops, with multiple tastes and sips along the way. Reserve your spot.
Walk the Camino de Sonoma with St. Sebastian’s
Friday, Jan. 19, 7:50 am to 4:30 pm. Meet at St. Sebastian’s Catholic Church, 7983 Covert Lane, Sebastopol. Free.
On Jan 19th a Catholic group of pilgrims will celebrate St. Sebastian's feast day on Stage 4 of the Camino de Sonoma. Begin with Mass at St. Sebastian’s Catholic Church on Covert Lane and add a few extra prayers like the Rosary along the way. It’s a 14.5 mile walk from St. Sebastian to St. Philip Church, Occidental. Learn more. Prefer something more non-denominational? There’s another Camino de Sonoma walk from Sebastopol to Occidental scheduled for Feb. 7. Learn more about that walk here.
Soul Frequencies Community Wellness Clinic
Friday, Jan. 19, 12 to 6 pm at Soft Medicine Sanctuary, 186 North Main St., Sebastopol. Sliding scale.
A multidimensional wellness lounge experience: sliding scale bodywork, healing touch, holistic therapies, all day live music and sound healing, tea and elixir lounge. Learn more.
Santa Rosa Symphony Youth Orchestra: Concerto Showcase Recital
Friday, Jan. 19, 7:30 to 9 pm at Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S. High St., Sebastopol. $5-$25.
Featuring young musicians from the Santa Rosa Symphony Youth Orchestra performing music from Mendelssohn, Rodrigo, Puccini and more! $25 - general admission; $15 - students; $5 - child under 10 years old. Get tickets.
Lion’s Mane Mushroom Cultivation in Bags
Saturday, Jan. 20, 11 am to 1 pm at 175 Pleasant Hill Avenue North, Sebastopol. $65.87.
Unlock the brain-boosting benefits of Lion's Mane DIY style. Grow this fascinating fungi at home. Lion's Mane mushrooms are a unique and tasty culinary delight, with a flavor similar to that of seafood. They are also known for their medicinal properties, as they contain compounds that may help support cognitive function, reduce inflammation, and boost the immune system. Learn more.
Passages: A Life Journey in Poetry & Song
Saturday, Jan. 20, 5 to 7 pm, at Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 South High St., Sebastopol. $25.
Join us for an experience that will take you through the beauty and emotionality of poetry and choral music, to reflect and appreciate more deeply the scope and fabric of our lives. Performances by the following: Harmonia Choir - John Maas director, Acorn MusEcology choir - Sarah Saulsbury Dupre director. Poetry Readings by: Enid Pickett, Sarah Dupre, Jodi Hottel, Phyllis Meshulam, Ella Wen, John Maas, Geoff Geiger, and Steve Fowler. Get tickets.
Chef Demo at the Farmers Market: Yaki Soba Noodle Stir Fry
Sunday, Jan. 21 , 10 am at the Sebastopol Farmers Market in the downtown plaza
On Sunday, Jan. 21, Analy High Culinary Arts students Parker and Jonas will demonstrate stir-fry cooking techniques with seasonal farmers market vegetables and yaki soba to create a delicious noodle dish. Small bite tasting and recipe cards will be made available for free for all market visitors – while supplies last.