What's happening this week in Sebastopol?
Hardcore and Community Market anniversary parties, Sebastopol Walks to local restaurants, Science Buzz on invention, new classes at Gather, summer concerts, and more
Science Buzz Cafe - Bill Seidel: America Invents! The Stories Behind the Products You Own.
Monday, June 23, 6 pm to 8 pm, at Hopmonk, 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. $10.
At the beginning of the evening, we’ll share memories about Robert Porter, co-founder of Science Buzz Cafe, who died earlier this month. (See Daniel Osmer’s article on Porter in our Sunday RoundUp.) The speaker for the evening is Bill Seidel, author, entrepreneur, innovator, educator, and an expert witness on the marketing of innovation. He held senior management positions with some of the greatest entrepreneurs, leading innovators, and bestselling authors of our time. He is a syndicated columnist and owns America Invents, a product development, licensing and marketing company.
Film: Georgia O’Keeffe: The Brightness of Light
Monday, June 23, 1 pm and 7 pm, at the Rialto Cinemas Sebastopol, 6868 McKinley St., Sebastopol. $15.25.
“Georgia O’Keeffe: The Brightness of Light” is a feature documentary film exploring the life and art of the most important American woman artist of the 20th century. Known as the “Mother of American Modernism,” O’Keeffe exploded on the New York art scene in the 1920s with her paintings of flowers, bones, and the beauty of nature. Nude photographs of O’Keeffe taken by her lover, Alfred Stieglitz, shocked the public and contributed to the perception that her paintings were sexually charged. In the 1970s, O’Keeffe, famously isolated in the New Mexico desert, emerged as an iconic role model for second-wave feminists. Get tickets.
Sewing Workshop: Linen Crossback Apron
Tuesday, June 24, 10 am to 2 pm, at Gather, 122 N. Main St., Sebastopol. $170.
In this hands-on sewing workshop, you’ll learn essential techniques, such as measuring, cutting, and assembling fabric pieces, sewing pockets, and topstitching. Learn how to use a sewing pattern to make a stylish and functional cross-back linen apron. This is a single-session class and is beginner-friendly. Learn more.
Pro-Democracy Rally
Tuesday, June 24, 4:30 pm to 6 pm, at the corner of Main Street and Bodega Ave., Sebastopol. Free.
With joyful hearts and a determination to protect democracy, come to all four corners of our main intersection weekly. Bring a friend. And, yes, it does make a difference.
Home Gardener Produce Exchange/Donation
Tuesday, June 24, 5 pm to 5:45 pm, Sebastopol Grange, 6000 Sebastopol Road (Hwy. 12), Sebastopol. Free.
Trade surplus items from your garden for something you don’t have. In addition to produce, plant starts will also be shared and traded. Master Food Preservers will be on hand to answer questions. Leftover produce will be donated to the food pantry.
Sebastopol Grange General Meeting and Potluck
Tuesday, June 24, 6 pm to 8 pm, at the Sebastopol Grange, 6000 Sebastopol Road (Hwy. 12), Sebastopol. $10 donation.
Everyone is invited to join Grangers and friends at their monthly general meeting. Come for social time starting at 5:30 pm, followed by a potluck dinner and music. Please bring food to share (lovingly labeled), and your own dishes and utensils. Longtime Grange member and officer Gary Abreim will talk about his recent trip to the American South where he was inspired by the courage of those who suffered through slavery and led the Civil Rights Movement.
Film: Northern Lights
Tuesday, June 24, 7 pm, at the Rialto Cinemas Sebastopol, 6868 McKinley St., Sebastopol.
Winner of the 1979 Camera d’Or, Northern Lights, a unique work of political cinema from the late 1970s, dramatizes small North Dakotan wheat farmers’ political struggle against the bankers and railroad magnates pushing them into bankruptcy. Two young lovers get swept up in the turmoil surrounding the formation of the populist Nonpartisan League in the mid-1910s. Q&A with Director Rob Nilsson to follow. Get tickets.
HICAP - Preventing Medicare Fraud
Wednesday, June 25, 3 pm to 4 pm, at the Sebastopol Area Senior Center, 167 N. High St. Sebastopol. Free.
Crooks, scams, phishing, emails: what you need to know to recognize and prevent your Medicare benefits from being stolen. Join this unbiased and education session. Must register to attend. Contact the Senior Center to register here or call 707-829-2440 to reserve your spot.
Peacetown Summer Concert Series
Wednesday, June 25, 5 pm to 8 pm, at Ives Park, Sebastopol. Free
Come party in the park with Peacetown. Burrows and Dilbeck perform at Peacetown this week. Burrows and Dilbeck consists of vocalist/pianist Spencer Burrows and master guitarist /recording engineer Kris Dilbeck. Beer, wine, food trucks, and fun.
Summer Concert Series at The Barlow
Wednesday, June 25, 4 pm to 8 pm, at The Barlow, 6770 McKinley St., Sebastopol. Free.
Join the Barlow each Wednesday for live music, a street market, food, beer, wine, and fun. The concert on June 25 features Neon Velvet.
Silent Vigil for Peace in the Middle East
Wednesday, June 25, 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 with hunger and fear, in the hope of a true and lasting ceasefire. No flags, no signs, no speeches.
Migrant Protection Town Hall
Wednesday, June 25, 6:30 pm to 8 pm, at the Sebastopol Grange Hall, 6000 Sebastopol Ave. (Hwy. 12), Sebastopol. Free.
Come hear from those on the front line in Sonoma County—North Bay Rapid Response Network, Sanctuary Coalition, and more—who are working to protect our migrant neighbors. Learn how you can become a legal observer and to help in many other ways.
Earth Heart Singing Circle with Eostar and Copperwoman
Wednesday, June 25, 7 pm arrival, 7:30 pm circle begins, at 1723 Sexton View Lane, Sebastopol. Suggested Donation $10-$20. No one turned away due to lack of funds.
Enjoy an evening of heart-opening song and soulful connection around the fire. At the center of the gathering are original songs shared by this group of rotating song leaders—creations rooted in love, spirit, and connection to the land. Every month will be unique. Bring warm layers. Learn more.
Hikes With Hounds
Thursday, June 26, 5:30 pm to 7 pm, at Ragle Park. Meet at the Gazebo. Free.
Want to learn how to train the best four-legged hiking partner you could ever have? Bring your hiking shoes, lots of treats and, of course, your fur baby for this interactive hike. Dogs of all ages are welcome to join for this two- to three-mile hike. No registration required for this free program. Learn more.
Flock to Fiber – The Amazing Raw Fiber Palette of Sonoma County
Friday, June 27, 11 am to 1 pm, Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 South High St., Sebastopol. $25.
Come visit the studio workshop of fiber artist Jessica Switzer Green of JG Switzer and learn about what makes the West Sonoma County “fibershed” — the area of fiber sourced from within a 100-mile radius of the workshop — an exceptional and rare fiber landscape. Working with 20+ breeds of sheep, including her own flock, the artist is a pioneer in developing non-woven felted fabrics and artwork for the design trade and beyond. Come to SebARTS afterward for a tour of our International Fiber Arts exhibition. Get tickets.
ZipLine Improv - Three Women, One Night, No Script
Friday, June 27, 7 pm to 9 pm, at Occidental Center For the Arts, 3850 Doris Murphy Court, Occidental. Tickets are $20 advance, $25 at the door.
Joining Laura Wachtel of ZipLine Improv for this show are two very funny and skilled audience favorites, Tracy Burns and Susie Sargent. What will the show be like? They can’t tell you because they don’t know. But it will be entirely improvised, and they might have trouble keeping a straight face. This event is being held in the amphitheater. Learn more and get tickets.
iWalk, iEat Local, Sebastopol
Saturday, June 28, 9 am. Meet at the downtown plaza.
The 7th Annual Walking Tour of Sebastopol Restaurants! Councilmember Neysa Hinton will lead what has become a “fan-favorite” walking experience to some of our town’s local featured restaurants. Plan to learn more about Sebastopol’s food scene from the owners and managers along our walk route. We’ll be visiting local favorites and new additions, so discover a new restaurant you may not have known about. Approximately 4.5 miles, at a brisk pace with short stops for food samples along the way. (Waivers must be completed prior to the walk starting, so please be on time or up to 10 minutes early.)
The Art of Fermentation: A Beginner’s Workshop
Saturday, June 28, 10 am to 1 pm, at Gather, 122 N. Main St., Sebastopol. $145.
Explore the transformative world of fermentation with seasoned chef and educator Mei Bach. In this beginner-friendly workshop, we’ll dive into the fundamentals of salt fermentation through hands-on practice and cultural storytelling. You'll learn how to make fresh Japanese cucumber pickles, traditional kimchi, and Chinese mustard green pickles. Reserve your spot.
Fabric-Wrapped Coil Baskets
Saturday, June 28, 1 pm to 5 pm, at Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 South High St., Sebastopol. $120.
Use gorgeous fabrics, yarns and strings to wrap around a cotton core and then coil it all into a beautiful basket. Once the form is created, add embellishments with beads, shells, tassels and other ornamentation to take it to the next level. No basket-making or art experience is necessary to take this workshop, or to make fabulous pieces of art. Perfect for beginning through advanced artists. Reserve your spot.
Community Market's 50th anniversary party
Saturday, June 28, 3 pm to 9 pm, at Community Market, 6762 Sebastopol Ave., Sebastopol.
Community Market is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a party at the Sebastopol store on Saturday, June 28, from 3 pm to 9 pm. There’ll be music, food, a ’70s costume contest with prizes, kids’ play area, and special bargains throughout the store. See our article about Community Market's 50th anniversary.
Hardcore Coffee 30th Anniversary Party
Saturday, June 28, 6 pm to 9 pm, at Hardcore Espresso, 81 Bloomfield Road, Sebastopol. Free.
Hardcore owner Molly Sunde and the Core Crew are throwing a big anniversary bash to celebrate 30 years of Hardcore Coffee. Live music, fire dancers, food and fun for all ages. Always a magical party! Come join in. See our article about Hardcore Espresso this week.
Introduction to Sheet Mulching
Sunday, Jun 29, 9:30 am to 11 am, at Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S. High St., Sebastopol. Free.
Join Master Gardeners at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts to learn how to use cardboard and mulch to control weeds, build healthy soil, conserve water, retain nutrients in your soil and moderate soil temperature. Bring water, hats and sunscreen. Get tickets.
The Family Rave
Sunday, June 29, 2 pm to 4 pm, at the Sebastopol Community Cultural Center, 390 Morris St., Sebastopol. Adults $10. Kids are free.
Come to another high-energy afternoon at The Family Rave—a vibrant, all-ages dance party where parents can relive their rave days and kids can join in on the fun. Live DJs will be spinning feel-good beats to get everyone moving. Come dressed to shine—neon, sparkles, and glow sticks encouraged. Light selection of refreshments will be available for purchase. Get tickets.
19 Voices in Solidarity - a fundraising event for ACLU
Sunday, June 29, 4 pm, at HopMonk Tavern, 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopold. $25.
The title says it all—19 amazing artists performing in solidarity to help protect individual rights. Learn more.
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