What's happening this week in Sebastopol?
Another Grocery Outlet meeting, Rumi's Caravan, a three-day Bob Marley tribute, Taste 116 wines, free tax prep, Valentine crafts and more
Grocery Outlet Community Information Meeting
Monday, Feb. 2, 5:30 pm to 7 pm, at Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S. High St., Sebastopol. Free.
Grocery Outlet is hoping to open a new store in the old Rite Aid building on Main Street. They are coming to Sebastopol again this week to talk to residents in advance of applying to the city of Sebastopol for a use permit. They need to apply for a use permit because the city of Sebastopol has a formula business ordinance that is intended to keep chain stores out of downtown. Learn about last week’s Grocery Outlet meeting here.
Free Tax Preparation
Tuesday, Feb. 3, 9 am to 3:30 pm, at Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 292 S. High St., Sebastopol. Free.
AARP Tax-Aide will be providing free tax preparation on Tuesdays beginning Feb. 3 through April 14 at the Veterans Building/Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 High St., Sebastopol. You do not need to be a senior or a member of AARP to use our service. We have no age or income restrictions. Tax packets are available at the Sebastopol Senior Center, Sebastopol Library and the SebArts Gallery. Sign up for an appointment online or text or call 707-582-0251.
Jago: Into the White
Tuesday, Feb. 3, 1 pm, at Rialto Cinemas, 6868 McKinley St., Sebastopol. $21.5.
“Jago: Into the White” follows Jago, known worldwide as “the new Michelangelo,” for two years from New York to Naples as he worked day and night and in complete solitude on his new sculpture: a modern version of Michelangelo’s Pietà. Get tickets.
Sebastopol City Council meeting
Tuesday, Feb. 3, 6 pm, at Sebastopol Youth Annex, 425 Morris St., Sebastopol. Free.
The Sebastopol City Council will hear the quarterly update from the Building the Commons Committee and second quarter financial updates for the General Fund and Enterprise Funds. There will also be a public hearing on the updates to the Formula Business Ordinance. Also on the agenda are a mid-year budget amendment, approval of a contract for a new director of public works and creation of a Sebastopol Women-led Business Owners Celebration & Networking Evening. See the agenda and documentation here.
Keenan Webster: Afro Roots World Music
Saturday, Feb. 7, 3 pm to 4 pm, at the Sebastopol Regional Library, 7140 Bodega Ave., Sebastopol. Free.
Experience the sounds of West African music with Keenan Webster who uses music to bring people together. Webster is influenced by music giants John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Taj Mahal, El Hadj Kouyate, Toumani Diabate, Robert Johnson, Slip James, Johnny Shines, Habib, Koite and Keltigue Diabate. The music traditions of Latin America, Sumatra and India also infiltrate his style.
Spoken Word Poetry
Thursday, Feb. 5, 4:20 pm to 6:30 pm, at Sonoma Chocolatiers, 6988 McKinley (next to Whole Foods), Sebastopol. Free.
Enjoy chocolate and a warm beverage while enjoying some poetry. Call or come in to the store to sign up to read your work. Our featured poet, Anika Snyder, will read from her new book, Syllable Soccer.
Pop-Up Valentines Day Cards
Thursday, Feb. 5, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, at Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S. High St., Sebastopol. $60.
Explore the foundations of pop-up design and paper cutting while creating one of a kind pop-up valentines for loved ones. Students will learn foundational folds for pop-up elements and then create their own valentines. Students can personalize basic designs that we will walk through step by step or dream up their own imaginative way to use the folds they have learned to create their own pop-up design. Get tickets here.
Galentine’s Paint Nite
Thursday, Feb. 5, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, at the Sebastopol Masonic Center, 373 N. Main St., Sebastopol. $15.
Join for an evening of fun to raise funds for the Sebastopol Ag Boosters and FFA. You will be guided step-by-step by Lisa Petersen Pedrani. You choose your subject, boots & flowers, or a limb of hearts. All materials will be provided to create your own masterpiece. One glass of wine included in ticket price. Get tickets.
Fiber Arts/Sewing: Alterations and Mending Series
Thursdays, Feb. 5 to Feb. 26, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, at Chimera Arts and Maker Space, 6791 Sebastopol Ave., Sebastopol. $199.26
In this 4-part series, learn how to alter and mend your favorite clothes with hand sewing and machine sewing techniques. Reserve your spot.
Native Plant Garden Volunteer Day at the Laguna Environmental Center
Friday, Feb. 6, 9 am to 12 pm, at the Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation, 900 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa. Free.
Get your hands dirty for a good cause—volunteer in the native plant garden and help pollinators thrive. Snacks provided. Volunteers play a vital role in keeping the Laguna Environmental Center beautiful and thriving. Typical tasks include planting, pruning, weeding, and spreading wood chips—there’s always something rewarding to do. Register to help.
Friday Night Super Bowl Pre-Game Party
Friday, Feb. 6, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, at Region, 180 Morris St., Sebastopol. $25.
Meet the winemaker and brewmaster behind the pours at our special Red & Gold Pre-game Party. Get tickets.
Sol Horizon: Three-day Bob Marley Tribute
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Feb. 6 to Feb. 8, varied times, at HopMonk Tavern, 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. $28.
Sol Horizon has been Sonoma County’s best reggae band and Northern California’s premier Bob Marley tribute band. The band was voted “Best Band” in the North Bay Bohemian’s “Best of the North Bay” Reader’s Picks in 2022 and 2023 and awarded the NorBay Award for “Best Reggae Band” in the North Bay nine times, including the last five years in a row. Their renowned Bob Marley tribute pays homage to the global voice of reggae, celebrating his life and legacy through performances of his greatest music. Friday and Saturday shows are at 8 pm and Sunday’s show is at 1 pm. Get tickets.
Valentine Flora Watercolors
Saturday, Feb. 7, 10 am to 4 pm, at Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S. High St., Sebastopol. $170.00.
Celebrate the season of love with a full day of watercolor painting inspired by Sonoma County’s early spring blossoms— fresh cut roses, camellias, magnolia, flowering plum, redbud, redwood sorrel, violets, lilies, and the bright yellow of daffodils. A romantic palette of pinks, reds, alongside tender new greens set the tone for expressive paintings—perfect for special valentines! Get tickets.
Fresh Pressed Flowers Workshop
Saturday, Feb. 7, 10 am to 1 pm, at the Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation, 900 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa. $37.74.
Experimenting and creating with pressed flowers is a wonderful way to make thoughtful gifts for Valentine’s Day and getting ready for Spring. Step into the world of flower pressing with local gardener and Laguna Foundation volunteer, Jan Lochner, in this hands-on, make-and-take workshop. Reserve your spot.
Imposter Syndrome Songwriter Workshop
Saturday, Feb. 7, 10 am to 3 pm, at 7526 Leland St., Sebastopol. $179.
We understand all too well what it’s like to live with a bully. They don’t have to be in the same room, or even the same state to incite fear that keeps us looking over our shoulders. All of us have an inner harasser standing at the ready to dress us down as soon as we get into a creative flow. On Saturday, Feb. 7, you’re invited to a workshop where we’ll be the ones dressing down the inner critic. Reserve your spot.
American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Class
Saturday, Feb. 7, 10:30 am to 1 pm, at the Sebastopol Regional Library, 7140 Bodega Ave., Sebastopol. Free.
Learn how to save a life. Focusing on recognizing and treating life-threatening situations in the critical minutes before 911 arrives, this class will cover adult and infant CPR, AED use and handling choking, as well as what to do in cases of severe bleeding, sudden illness, heart attack, stroke and more. Certification is good for two years. Register here. (There is also a teen class in CPR on Friday, Feb. 6, at 4 pm. Find out more about the teen class here.)
Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention
Saturdays, Feb. 7 to May 23, 10:30 am to 11:30 am, at Sebastopol Area Senior Center, 167 N. High St., Sebastopol. Free.
This 16-week program of slow, gentle stretches is an easy, enjoyable activity designed to improve balance and reduce arthritis symptoms. The classes will be sequential with each week building upon the prior week’s class. Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention can be done by people of all fitness levels either standing or seated. Pre-registration required. Contact Kelly Dixon - co-instructor at 707-318-9461.
Tailgate with Taste Route 116
Saturday, Feb. 7, 11 am to 4 pm, varied locations. $92.
Get game-day ready, west county style. Tailgate with Taste Route 116 is a fun and flavorful football themed celebration in Russian River Valley. Each of our wineries will be serving up classic football party bites with their signature wines. Your ticket includes: a souvenir wine glass (not included with DD ticket) wristband for entry into each of our participating wineries wine tasting flight of three wines, one paired with a delicious bite. Participating Wineries: Balletto Vineyards, Battaglini Estate Winery, Char Vale Vineyards, DeLoach Vineyards, Dutton Estate Winery, Ektimo Vineyards, Furthermore Wines, Harvest Moon Estate & Winery, Horse & Plow Winery, Russian River Vineyards and Taft Street Winery. Get tickets.
E.K. O’Connor Meet and Greet
Saturday, Feb. 7, 12 pm to 2 pm, at Copperfield’s Books, 138 N Main St., Sebastopol. Free.
Meet and Greet with local author E.K. O’Connor featuring her brand new stand-alone fantasy novel, She-Wolf: A Sapphic Beowulf Retelling. In this sapphic retelling of the Old English epic, Beowulf fights not just for victory, but for the right to wield her own destiny, defend her love and stand toe to toe against monsters that lurk in the dark.
Sebastopol Masons Crab Feed
Saturday, Feb. 7, 4:30 pm and 7 pm seatings, at the Sebastopol Masonic Center, 373 N. Main St., Sebastopol. $75.
Sebastopol Masonic Lodge is hosting or our annual all-you-can-eat Crab Feed w/pasta February 7th 2026 with two seating’s and takeout orders. Enjoy crab, home-made pasta, salad and garlic bread family style. Refreshments available for purchase. Two separate sittings: 4:30pm and 7pm. Adults: $75 Children 7-12yrs: $35 Portions of the proceeds to be donated for the benefit of the Sebastopol Masonic Lodge. Get tickets.
Rumi’s Caravan
Saturday, Feb. 7, 7 pm to 8 pm, at Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S. High St., Sebastopol. $35.
Born in Persia in 1207, Jalal al-Din Muhammad Rumi was a Sufi mystic and poet who is known in the West simply as Rumi. He is currently the bestselling poet in the U.S., famous for his work’s beauty, wisdom and compassion. Join Rumi’s Caravan for a mesmerizing evening of poetry and music celebrating the ecstatic tradition. This benefit event will transport you into a realm of inspiration and creativity, featuring an incredible lineup of talented performers. Get tickets.
African Textile Printmaking Workshop
Sunday, Feb. 8, 10:30 am to 1 pm, at the Sebastopol Community Cultural Center, 390 Morris St., Sebastopol. Varied cost.
Sebastopol Community Cultural Center presents Family African Textile Printmaking Workshop, led by artist Asual Aswad. This is part of the center’s Family Workshop Series. Individuals and groups of all ages are welcome. $20 individual, $35 group of two, $50 group of three. Registration fee includes materials! Thank you to the Boblitt Family for sponsoring this special workshop series. Reserve your spot.
Printing with Wayne! Panel Discussion
Sunday, Feb. 8, 1 pm to 3 pm, at Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S. High St., Sebastopol. $25.
Join a moderated panel discussion with Emily York and Courtney Sennish, two master printers who worked extensively with Wayne Thiebaud at Crown Point Press. Master printers are the technical wizards that worked side by side with Thiebaud, allowing him to achieve his artistic vision in printed form. Get tickets.
Mushrooms: Wonders of the Woods
Sunday, Feb. 8, 2 pm to 3 pm, at the Sebastopol Regional Library, 7140 Bodega Ave., Sebastopol. Free.
Join an interactive hour of hands-on fun exploring the fascinating world of mushrooms! Learn how to identify mushrooms, discover yummy edibles like chanterelles, morels, and porcini, and understand the difference between edible and poisonous varieties. We will have some specimens to touch and smell. Register for the event here.