What's happening this week in Sebastopol?
Easter egg hunts, Afro-fusion dance, music, art, poetry and an Analy production of "Heathers"
Sebastopol Community Survey
Deadline: today
The city council would like your help in identifying specific needs related to the city’s goals. Your feedback will help the council decide where to focus scarce city time and resources. Today is the last day you can take the online survey.
Deep Groves AfroFusion Dance Classes
Every Monday, 7 pm to 8:15 pm, at Sebastopol Subud Hall,234 Hutchins, Sebastopol. $25 drop-in rate.
Afro-Fusion at its finest: Join for an uplifting and dynamic Grooves dance class series designed to explore, integrate, and celebrate the vast and dynamic movements, expressions, and techniques across dance traditions from the African Diaspora and beyond. Bringing together traditional and contemporary styles from South Africa, West Africa, Brazil, Cuba and club culture into one beautiful and powerful flow. Teacher: Olissa Francisco. Learn more.
Film: Spacewoman
Tuesday, March 31, 1 pm & 7pm, at Rialto Cinemas, 6868 McKinley St., Sebastopol. $16.
Astronaut Eileen Collins was the first woman to pilot and command an American spacecraft. Born on the other side of the tracks in upstate New York, she smashed many glass ceilings in the US Air Force and at NASA in her career, culminating in four increasingly dramatic and dangerous space shuttle missions. Get tickets.
Grange Meeting & Potluck - Topic: Next-generation geothermal energy
Tuesday, March 31, 5:30 pm, Sebastopol Grange Hall, 6000 Sebastopol Ave. (Hwy. 12), Sebastopol. $10.
Everyone is invited to join Grangers and friends at their monthly general meeting. Social time starts at 5:30 pm, followed by a potluck dinner and music. Please bring food to share (lovingly labeled), and your own dishes and utensils. The Grange will provide Vietnamese entrees from the Viet House in Sebastopol. Our Grange musicians, The Five Mile Smiles, will entertain us. Granger Woody Hastings will share a presentation about next-generation geothermal energy.
Peacetown Presents: Monroe & April Grisman
Wednesday, April 1, 6 pm, at HopMonk (in The Abbey), 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. Free.
Americana, Soul, Reggae and Rock N’ Roll for all ages.
Notes of Honey: Michael Zeligs and Cedar Roots Live
Wednesday, April 1, 7 pm to 10 pm, at Sebastopol Grange Hall, 6000 Sebastopol Ave., Sebastopol. Free.
Michael Zeligs is a Stanford-trained composer and Sonoma County yogi-songwriter who has released four LPs of eclectic American Kirtan. Now he will present his new body of work, in the genre of Vintage Soul, with Kim Atkinson on drums. Cedar Roots is the opening music act. RSVP.
Spoken Word Poetry
Thursday, April 2, at 4:20 pm, at Sonoma Chocolatiers, 6988 McKinley Ave., Sebastopol. Free.
Enjoy an evening of spoken word poetry, chocolate and a warm beverage. Call or come in to the store to sign up if you’d like to perform. Poetry readings happen at Sonoma Chocolatiers on the first Thursday of every month.
Silverada
Thursday, April 2, 8 pm, at HopMonk (in The Abbey), 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. $26.94.
Evolution. It’s what keeps the best bands afloat — song after song, show after show, record after record. Mike Harmeier was still in his early 20s when he formed Mike and the Moonpies. From the start, they were the definition of a workingman’s country band. By the early 2020s, they’d become global ambassadors of homegrown Texas music, but Harmeier and his four bandmates — drummer Taylor Englert, guitarist Catlin Rutherford, bassist Omar Oyoque, and steel guitarist Zachary Moulton — looking for something new. After all, their music had decidedly changed. Why shouldn’t their name do the same? Silverada marks a new chapter in the band’s history. Opener: Leroy from the North. Get tickets.
See the full Hopmonk line-up this week.
First Fridays at Chimera Arts
Friday, April 3, 5 pm to 8 pm, at Chimera Art Space, 6791 Sebastopol Ave., Sebastopol. Free.
Chimera Arts, Sonoma County’s maker space, continues their First Fridays, where there will be live music, food and beverages, hands-on activities and live demonstrations. Old Caz beer, gourmet hot dogs available for a minimal charge.
Analy: Youth Job Fair
Friday, April 3, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, at Analy High School, 6950 Analy Ave., Sebastopol. Free.
Calling Local Businesses: Are you planning to hire youth or looking for volunteers? Analy High School is hosting a Job Fair, and would love for you to participate. This is a great opportunity to connect directly with Analy students, share information about your organization, and find potential employees or volunteers. To reserve a table, please contact either Stacy Fortin at sfortin@wscuhsd.org or Sandy Betschart at sbetschart@wscuhsd.org.
OAEC Nursery Grand Reopening
Friday, April 3, 11 am to 5 pm, at Occidental Arts and Ecology Center, 15290 Coleman Valley Road, Occidental. Free.
The OAEC Nursery is a nonprofit nursery dedicated to uplifting ecologically and culturally important plants, focusing on perennial food, medicinal, and native varieties, and an ever-evolving selection of annual food crops. On April 3-4, from 11 am to 5 pm, there will be live music and a public tour on Saturday at 1 pm. OAEC is making a couple of big changes: they are expanding their opening hours to Wednesday through Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm, and they’ll be staying open year-round. Learn more.
Paying for College with Scholarships Series
Friday, April 3, 10, 17, from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm, Sebastopol Regional Library, 7140 Bodega Ave., Sebastopol. Free.
Join scholarships advisor Becca Lippman for three interactive workshops that teach students and parents how to find, apply for and manage scholarships. Grades 9-12. Pre-register to receive a reminder email. Advance registration required.
Heathers: The Musical
Friday, April 3 to April 12, 7 pm with weekend matinees, Analy High School Theater, 6950 Analy Ave., Sebastopol. $10 – $20.
Analy Theater Arts is proud to present “Heathers: The Musical (High School Edition)”—the darkly funny, high-energy stage adaptation of the iconic 1980s film “Heathers.” Follow Veronica Sawyer as she navigates the ruthless social hierarchy of Westerberg High alongside the powerful and mysterious Heathers. Packed with sharp wit, memorable songs, and timely themes about identity, peer pressure, and belonging, this production showcases the incredible talent of our student performers. (Please note: This production contains mature themes, including depictions of violence, discussions of suicide, and mild language. Viewer discretion is advised.) Get tickets.
Ceramic Garden Poles
Thursdays, April 2 to May 14, from 2 pm to 5 pm, at Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 South High St., Sebastopol. $320.
Using basic-level hand-building skills, including pinching and working with slabs, participants will learn to create unique pieces of garden art. Students can explore applied textures and the use of colored slips and glazes to personalize each piece. Participants can expect to have fun while skill-building—leading to an elegant piece art. Instructor: Maura Palmer. Reserve your spot.
See other SebArts classes this week.
Passover Dinner with Rick Concoff
Friday, April 3, from 6 pm to 9 pm, at Sonoma Wine Shop / La Bodega Kitchen, 2295 Gravenstein Highway S., Sebastopol. $75.47.
As in years past, La Bodega is sponsoring an amazing Passover Seder and vegetarian/vegan dinner led by local Jewish musician, educator, and Jewish community leader Rick Concoff. Rick will guide us through a joyful, meaningful and creative Seder (Not long). The evening will be complemented by music and singing by Rick accompanied by his godson, Patrick Atchison. Reserve your spot.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 4, 10 am, at Ives Park, 7400 Willow St., Sebastopol. Free.
Children of all ages are invited to find treats and colored eggs. The Easter Bunny will be present and loves to pose with kids. Get there early for lots of treats and surprise eggs. The egg-hunting free-for-all starts at 10 am sharp, rain or shine. Hosted by Kiwanis Club of Sebastopol. Learn more.
Easter Trolley Treasure Hunt at Gold Ridge Organic Farms
Saturday, April 4, noon and 1:30 pm, at Gold Ridge Organic Farms, 3387 Canfield Road, Sebastopol. $15.
Join us for our Easter Trolley Treasure Hunt—a 75-minute experience where you’ll enjoy a guided scenic tour through our orchard before setting off through the apple trees on a mission to find hidden clues, collect secret letters, and unscramble a mystery word to win a special prize. Every child will receive a goodie bag packed with apple snacks, stickers, stamps, a puzzle pad, and seeds to grow at home. After the hunt, browse the Farm Shop, cool down with apple slushies or ice cream drizzled with apple cider syrup, and treat yourself to tastings of our house-made olive oil, apple cider balsamic vinegar, and apple syrup. There are three time slots available—10:30 am (sold out), noon, and 1:30 pm—but spaces are limited so make your reservations now. Children must be accompanied by a supervising adult. Get tickets.
Spring Ceremonial Concert
Saturday, April 4, 6 pm, at Sebastopol Subud Hall, 234 Hutchins, Sebastopol. $25-$35 at the door. Elders & BIPOC: $20.
Enjoy a transformational evening of ceremonial music, singing, prayer, and community celebration in honor of the Spring season. This gathering offers an opportunity to pause, reflect on our lives, and unite our hearts and minds in the presence of community. Please join us as we gather in song and prayer, creating a beautiful offering for the benefit of all beings everywhere. Get tickets.
Easter for kids and adults at The Barlow
Sunday, April 5, from 11 am to 2 pm, at the Barlow, 6770 McKinley St., Sebastopol. $12.51.
Egg hunt, Easter Bunny, Easter arts and crafts. One ticket = family of 4 for a lovely afternoon on Easter Sunday with our Easter Bunny friend, face painting, crafts, and more. Spend the afternoon with us on the lawn, hunting for eggs, sipping mimosas, and having a delicious lunch from Wild Poppy Cafe. Get tickets.
Looking for Christian Easter Services? We’ll be publishing a listing of these later this week.
PEEK INTO NEXT WEEK: EQUINOX GARDEN BOX BUILD. Sunday, April 12, 11 am to 3 pm, at Sebastopol Grange Hall, 6000 Sebastopol Ave. (Hwy. 12), Sebastopol. Due to the success of last year’s event, we are doing it again! Sign up to join members of the Sebastopol Grange, the Kiwanis Club of Sebastopol, and the Sebastopol Gravenstein Lions Club for a hands-on garden box building day at the Grange. Sign up here to either help build a garden box or to receive a garden box (For the latter, it’s pay what you can, must come to the event, and delivery can be arranged at the build).
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CHIMERA FIRST FRIDAYS (5-8 tonight) has Carol Andrews' oil paintings on display, the genre-bending quintet Basilisk playing, and for purchase, chili and cornbread, wine and beer.