About Love - Petaluma Readers Theatre present stylized readings of a collection of poems, prose and scenes about love. Through Feb 20 at 8. $12, 707.763.3515. Dimensions Galleria, 115 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma (North Bay), 707.763.3515, Wed-Thurs and Sun, noon to 6; Mon-Tues, by appointment only.

Buckeye Nursery - Ongoing, "Shifting into Balance," group outdoor sculpture exhibit. Buckeye Nursery, 2425 Adobe Rd, Petaluma (North Bay), 707.559.7081, Open Mon-Sat, 9 to 5.

Calabi Gallery - Ongoing, eclectic array of 20th-century artwork focused on Robert McChesney and Mary Fuller McChesney. Calabi Gallery, 144 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma (North Bay), 707.781.7070, Wed-Sun, 11 to 5.

Caring for Dying - Documentary explores the art of being present in dealing with death. Feb 10 at 7. Free, 707.778.6242. Hospice of Petaluma, 416 Payran St, Petaluma (North Bay).

CHADD Support Group - Monthly meetings for adults with attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder are the second Tues of each month from 7 to 9. Free, 707.769.1835. Elim Lutheran Church, 504 Baker St, Petaluma (North Bay).

Conversation Cafe - Open, hosted, drop-in stimulating conversations about topics that matter. First and third Tues, 7 to 8:30; 1710 Coffee, 1710 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. First and third Wed, 6:30 to 8; Coffee Catz, 6761 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol. Third Wed, 7 to 8:30; www.conversationcafe.org. Starbucks Coffee, McDowell and East Madison, Petaluma (North Bay).

Dimensions Galleria - Ongoing, works by various artists. Dimensions Galleria, 115 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma (North Bay), 707.763.3515, Wed-Thurs and Sun, noon to 6; Mon-Tues, by appointment only.

Drop-In Meditation - Ongoing weekly classes for all levels include guided meditation and brief commentary. Tues-Wed at 7:30; also Wed at noon. Sun at 10:30, meditation and prayer practice for world peace; kids welcome. $10 donation. Mahakaruna Buddhist Center, 260 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma (North Bay), 707.766.7720.

Gallery One - Through Feb 21, "Larry Evans: Retrospective." Reception, Feb 13, 5 to 8. Gallery One, 209 Western Ave, Petaluma (North Bay), 707.778.8277.

Haus Fortuna - Ending Feb 12, "Bring the Beauty Outside - Inside," paintings by Maria Mihanovich, abstracts by Yael Degany and photographs by Frances Russell. Closing reception, Feb 12, 4 to 8. Haus Fortuna, 111 Second St, Petaluma (North Bay), 707.283.2880.

Pelican Art - Through Apr 3, "Masters of Today," works by resident artists. Reception, Feb 13, 4 to 7. Pelican Art, 143 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma (North Bay), 707.773.3393, www.pelicanart.com, Open Tues-Thurs and Sat, 11 to 6; Fri, 11 to 8; Sun-Mon by appointment only.

Petaluma Arts Center - Through Feb 21, "Shining Brightly: Tapestry Weavers West Celebrates 25 Years." Petaluma Arts Center, 230 Lakeville St at East Washington, Petaluma (North Bay), 707.766.5200, www.petalumaartscouncil.org.

Petaluma Historical Museum & Library - Ongoing, "Pins, Needles and Hooks," handwork and needlework from 1900s to present day. Petaluma Historical Museum & Library, 20 Fourth St, Petaluma (North Bay), 707.778.4398, Wed-Sat, 10 to 4; Sun, noon to 3; tours by appointment on Mon-Tues.

Petaluma Library - Tues at 10, storytime for ages three to five. Wed at 10, babytime; at 7, evening pajama storytime in Spanish and English. Fri at 10, storytime for toddlers. Sat at 4, parent-child reading group for second- and third-graders. Petaluma Library, 100 Fairgrounds Dr, Petaluma (North Bay), 707.763.9801.

Redwood Health Library Volunteers - If you're friendly, computer-literate and interested in health, share three or four hours once a week helping out the Redwood Health Library, a medical library for the public. 707.778.9114. Redwood Health Library, 11 Fifth St, Ste 102, Petaluma (North Bay).

Riverfront Art Gallery - Through Mar 14, "Just Around the Corner: Scenes of Petaluma," plein air oil paintings by Wendy Franklin and "Remembering Summer," oil paintings by Karen Spratt. Riverfront Art Gallery, 132 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma (North Bay), 707.775.4ART, Tues-Sun, 10:30 to 6.

Solo Mio Festival - Festival illuminates beauty and immediacy of story-telling in theatrical showcase spotlighting comedians and solo performers through Feb 13. Feb 12, comedian Will Durst's "Uncertain Times Call for Uncertain Leaders! Enter: The Lieutenant Governor from the State of Confusion." Feb 13, storyteller and comedian Clark Taylor's "Mad'Ville." $25-$100, 707.763.8920. Cinnabar Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma (North Bay), 707.763.8920.

Starstruck Boutique - Through Mar 31, "Creative Intervention," mixed-media digital photography by Sue Capella. Reception, Feb 13, 4 to 7. Starstruck Boutique, 123 Kentucky St, Petaluma (North Bay), 707.766.6199.

Toxics Collection - Safely dispose of household toxics, including batteries, cleaning and workshop products and antifreeze. Free. Tues, call for location and appointment. Thurs-Sat, 7:30 to 3:30; no appointment required. 877.747.1870. Central Disposal Site, 500 Mecham Rd, Petaluma (North Bay).

Tutto Amiamo Galleria - Ongoing, paintings, sculptures, jewelry and kaleidoscope collection by nationally known artists. Tutto Amiamo Galleria, 100 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma (North Bay), 707.789.0411, Mon-Sat, 10:30 to 6; Sun, 11 to 5:30.

Qigong in the Park - No experience necessary for free class for all ages. Tues and Thurs at 8:15. 707.778.9445. Walnut Park, Petaluma Boulevard South and D Street, Petaluma (North Bay).

Lost Coast Pairings - McNear's restaurant pairs a special menu with Lost Coast Brewery beers in a five-course meal straight from heaven, available to first 40 people. Feb 11 at 6:30. $40, 707.765.2121. Mystic Theatre, 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma (North Bay), 707.765.2121.

PRBO Speaker Series - Third Thurs at 6:30, learn about birds and ecology at monthly talk. $10 donation. PRBO Conservation Science, 3820 Cypress Dr #11, Petaluma (North Bay), 707.781.2555.

Conversation at the Moose - Second Thurs at 7:30, conversation cafe. www.aqus.com/cafe. Petaluma Moose Lodge, 300 English St, Petaluma (North Bay).

Critical Mass Bike Ride - Strap on that helmet and break free of car culture. Every Fri at midnight (bring a light). 707.338.5318. Helen Putnam Plaza, Petaluma Blvd N, downtown, Petaluma (North Bay).