What's happening this week in Sebastopol?
A labyrinth in Graton, front yard vegetable gardens in Sebastopol, Peacetown summer concerts and more
Build a Labyrinth in Graton
Monday to Saturday, July 21 - 26 in the Graton Town Square
Ever dreamed of transforming the forest’s gifts into a large-scale public art installation? Join a creative community adventure to restore an overburdened forest and create a 30-foot labyrinth at the new Graton Town Square. See the Monday through Saturday schedule for building the labyrinth and RSVP here.
The Last Class: A film about Robert Reich
Monday through Thursday, July 21-24, varied times, at Rialto Cinemas, 6868 McKinley St., Sebastopol. $15.25.
Did you miss this fascinating film last week? Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich might be famous for his public service, best-selling books, and viral social media posts, but he always considered teaching his true calling. “The Last Class” captures a master educator wrestling with the dual realities of his own aging and his students inheriting a world out of balance. Reich confronts the impending finality with unflinching candor, humor, introspection, and a rawness of emotion he has never shared publicly before. One thousand students fill the biggest lecture hall on the UC Berkeley campus—the last class to receive Reich’s wisdom and exhortations not to accept that society has to stay the way it is. His final assignment: Who will be the teachers of tomorrow? Get tickets.
Sebastopol Grange Home Gardener Produce Exchange / Donation
Tuesday, July 22, 5 pm to 5:45 pm, at the Sebastopol Grange, 6000 Sebastopol Road (Hwy. 12), Sebastopol. Free.
The Sebastopol Grange invites you to join its local project to redistribute homegrown produce and feed the community, bringing us a little closer to the idea of food security while eliminating food waste in the process. This is an opportunity to trade surplus items from your garden for something you don’t have. You may also bring produce that you have gleaned (with permission of course) from a neighbor’s yard. Master Food Preservers will be on hand at the Produce Exchange/Donation events to answer questions and new this year, they will provide recipes and samples during tabling. In addition to produce, plant starts will also be shared and traded. Excess produce will be donated.
An evening with poet Kelly Gray
Tuesday, July 22, 6 pm, at Sebastopol Regional Library, 7140 Bodega Ave., Sebastopol.
Join local award-winning author Kelly Gray for an evening of poetry followed by a Q&A. Kelly will read from her most recent collection, Dilapitatia, and answer questions about teaching poetry, as well as writing and publishing poetry. This event is 18+. Learn more.
Find Your Center: Intro to Ki Aikido & Mindful Movement Workshop
Wednesday, July 23, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, at St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 500 Robinson Road, Sebastopol. Free.
Discover how gentle movement and focused breathing can bring calm, clarity, and balance to your everyday life. Instructor Bill Phillips will lead a free two-hour introductory session in Ki Development and Ki Aikido—a practice that helps unify mind and body, reduce stress, and improve your response to life’s daily challenges. No experience is needed, and there’s only very light physical contact. This workshop is designed for adults of all ages and abilities, with a special welcome to those interested in mindfulness, conflict resolution, graceful movement, or staying grounded and centered as we age. Come curious—leave refreshed and renewed.
Peacetown Summer Concert Series
Wednesday, July 23, 5 pm to 8 pm, at Ives Park, Sebastopol. Free.
Come party in the park with Peacetown. Moonalice performs at Peacetown this week. Beer, wine, food trucks, and fun.
Peacetown Summer Concert Series at HopMonk Tavern
Wednesday, July 23, 6 pm to 8:30 pm, HopMonk Tavern, 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. Free.
The Musers are Sonoma County’s “free-range” folk trio: Megan McLaughlin on guitar and mandolin; Tom Kuhn on bass; and Leslie Jackson on cajón and mandolin. Their sister-like harmonies and award-winning songs hit all the roots genres including Bluegrass, Swing, Blues, Appalachian, and Irish. With thoughtful songwriting and dynamic arrangements, this band of merrymakers delivers high-energy performances of their original work along with pop and funk covers.
Silent Vigil for Peace in the Middle East
Wednesday, July 23, at 6 pm to 6:30 pm, at the Living Peace Wall between the Rialto and the plaza. Free.
Gather in silence every Wednesday evening for a brief peace vigil. Stand together in the memory of all those who have died in the conflict, and all those who are suffering hunger and fear, in the hope of a true and lasting ceasefire. No flags, no signs, no speeches.
Art House Theater Day: Lily Tomlin and Studio Ghibli
Thursday, July 24, varied times, at Rialto Cinemas, 6868 McKinley, Sebastopol. $15.25.
Celebrate Art House Theater Day at Sebastopol’s very own Art House Theater, Rialto Cinemas. Featured films include “The Search for Intelligent Life in the Universe” with Lily Tomlin, which plays 12 pm and 7:15 pm, and the animated film “Whisper of the Heart,” which plays at 2:30 pm and 4:50 pm. Get tickets.
Writers’ Salon: July Session
Thursday, July 24, 3 pm to 5:30 pm, at Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S. High St., Sebastopol. $15.
The Writers’ Salon at SebArts is a monthly in-person gathering for literary enthusiasts. Each person will have 5 minutes to read their work (any type of writing is welcome including prose, poetry, essay, etc.) Enjoy sharing feedback and insight! Light refreshments will be served. Facilitator: Linda Loveland-Ried. Learn more.
Art 101: Painting Pet Portraits
Thursday, July 24, 6 pm at Chimera Arts and Maker Space, 6791 Sebastopol Ave., Sebastopol. $103.
In one evening, this class teaches the most effective tactics in the use of oil painting materials and their application to quickly create a fine-arts oil painting of your favorite pet. Suitable for absolute beginners as well as experienced artists who seek a fresh approach. Reserve your spot.
5th Anniversary Evening at Region
Friday, July 25, 5:30 pm to 8 pm, at Region, 180 Morris St., Sebastopol.
Celebrate Region wine bar’s five years in The Barlow with live music, complimentary Acre Pizza, and wine country raffles for amazing experiences at Region’s winery partners and more! Find out more.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Friday to Sunday, July 25-27 and August 1-3, 4 pm, at the Occidental Center for the Arts, 3850 Doris Murphy Court, Occidental. $10-$20 online (and $5 more at the door).
Enjoy this magical journey with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, brought to life by a local community theatre production! Follow young Charlie Bucket as he unwraps a golden ticket to the most wondrous candy factory in the world, run by the mysterious and eccentric Willy Wonka. With dazzling sets, unforgettable characters, and toe-tapping musical numbers, this family-friendly production promises sweet surprises at every turn. Don’t miss your chance to experience the charm, whimsy, and wonder of Roald Dahl’s classic tale—perfect for kids, grown-ups, and everyone in between! $10 for kids, $20 adults. Get tickets.
Copperfield’s presents: The Way Around: A Field Guide to Going Nowhere
Friday, July 25, 7 pm, at Copperfield’s Books, 138 N. Main St., Sebastopol. Free.
Copperfield’s Books welcomes writer and filmmaker Nicholas Triolo to Sebastopol in celebration of his powerful debut, The Way Around: A Field Guide to Going Nowhere. Growing up in northern California, in a family of high-achieving athletes, Nicholas Triolo was imbued with a particularly acute form of our intensely goal-oriented culture. While traveling around the world, he discovers kora, a form of moving prayer in which pilgrims walk in circles around a sacred site or object—a kind of “ritualized remembering” birthed by place. Unable to shake this initial encounter with circumambulation, he sets out on three such extended walks. Audience Q&A and book signing to follow the discussion. Learn more.
Yard Sale Fundraiser for Sebastopol Urgent Care
Saturday, July 26, 8 am to 2 pm, at 7837 Apple Blossom Lane, Sebastopol.
Choose from a large selection of kitchenware, antique dolls, pottery, tools, clothing, jewelry, shoes, books and vintage items.
Sebastopol Walks: Climate Victory Gardens
Saturday, July 26, 9 am, starting at the Sebastopol Library, 7140 Bodega Ave., Sebastopol. Free.
This 2.5 miles walk will wander through nearby neighborhoods focusing on front-yard food gardens, including a stop at Parkside Elementary to learn of their garden program. No RSVP required. They start at 9 am sharp so get there a little beforehand.
Sebastopol Super Saturday Sidewalk Sale
Saturday July 26, 10 am to 7 pm, in downtown Sebastopol.
Shop discounts and deals at Sebastopol shops and enjoy live music in the plaza from 3 pm to 5 pm with School of Rock. There will be local wine and beer, as well as non-alcoholic beverages, and Just Hot Dogs will be serving up the best hot dogs around.
Community Wellness Fair
Saturday, July 26, 11 am to 5 pm, at Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S. High St., Sebastopol. $10 tol $15.
Come spend the day and enjoy yoga, movement, wellness experiences, amazing lectures, deep vibrational music and meditation. This event is bursting with high-quality products, food, music, keynote speakers, wellness practitioners, sponsors, and experiences. Learn more.
Farm Family Fest 2025
Saturday, July 26, 2 pm, at Ives Park, 7400 Willow St., Sebastopol.
This year’s Farm Family Festival fundraiser is on. Come for a fun day of live music, mingling, food, drinks, prizes, and more. There will be a dessert contest—details are here. They’re also having a silent auction and raffling off a gorgeous quilt! This year’s fundraiser benefits Redwood Empire Food Bank; home gardens for Pine Ridge Reservation; Karen’s Nutrition Project for urban kids in Guatemala City; More Than Warmth’s peace quilts from children to children in troubled areas; and World Central Kitchen. Learn more.
Lawn Chair Cinema + Community BBQ
Saturday, July 26, from 7 pm to 10 pm, at the Graton Town Square. Free.
BYO BBQ + tacos by Mexico Lindo, Re-Storyation Labyrinth art installation reveal, and family friendly Lawn Chair Cinema. We’ll be viewing “The Sandlot” with endless popcorn, Straus ice cream, and plenty of community fun. Learn more.
Fiber Arts Demo Day at Sebastopol Center for the Arts
Sunday, July 27, 2 pm to 4 pm, at Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S. High St., Sebastopol. Free.
Bring the family and enjoy an afternoon of learning about various techniques in the world of fiber arts. Watch local artists demonstrate their techniques, including cyanotypes, botanical dying, pom-pom making, and fabric scrunchies.
Voices of a Dream: A Cappella Freedom and Protest Songs
Sunday, July 27, 2 pm to 3 pm, at Sebastopol Regional Library, 7140 Bodega Ave., Sebastopol.
Experience excerpts from “King’s Dream Fifty Years On,” a musical production about the hopes, dreams, and triumphs of the struggle for human rights in America. If the room meets maximum capacity, admittance will be on a first-come, first-served basis. The library will distribute free tickets 1 hour before the event start time in order to guarantee admission to the event.
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