» Petaluma
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 primarily 20th-century artwork.
707.781.7070.
Calabi Gallery, 144 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma (North Bay), 707.781.7070, Wed-Sun, 11 to 5.
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).
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).
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 Dec 29, "Visions of Red," multimedia juried show.
Gallery One, 209 Western Ave, Petaluma (North Bay), 707.778.8277.
La Boheme -
Puccini's tragic tale of poor artists endures more than a century later.
Through Nov 21; Weds (Nov 11, 18) at 7:30, Fri (Nov 13, 20) at 8, Sat (Nov 21) at 8, Sun (Nov 15) at 3.
$32-$38, 707.763.8920.
Cinnabar Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma (North Bay), 707.763.8920.
Library Book Sale -
Friends of the Petaluma Library's annual book sale gets new books added daily through Friday. Nov 21, 10 to 3, books are half-priced; 3:10 to 5, bag sale ($2 per bag).
Nov 18, 5 to 9; Nov 19-21, 10 to 5.
Free, 707.763.9801, ext 5.
Helen Putnam Community Room, Petaluma Library, 100 Fairgrounds Dr, Petaluma (North Bay), 707.763.9801, Mon and Thurs-Fri, 10 to 5; Tues-Wed, 10 to 8.
The Painted Door -
The Painted Door, 421 Second St, Petaluma (North Bay), 707.762.3296, Open Tues and Thurs, 9 to 3; Fri and Sat, 11 to 4; and by appointment.
Pelican Art -
Through Jan 9, "Erasing Borders," paintings by Gerald Huth.
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 Jan 4, "Small Works for Hard Times," Petaluma Arts Council members' exhibition. In conjunction with the show, a raffle and Salon Series with various notable speakers (see Lectures).
Petaluma Arts Center, 230 Lakeville St at East Washington, Petaluma (North Bay), 707.766.5200, www.petalumaartscouncil.org.
Petaluma Historical Museum & Library -
Through Dec 13, "Schindler," exhibit dedicated to Oskar Schindler (see Lectures). 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.
» For Kids
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.
» Events: Volunteers
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 Jan 10, "Wine Country and Beyond," photographs by Lance Kuehne and "Inklings: Explorations in Printmaking," by Jeremy Joan Hewes.
Riverfront Art Gallery, 132 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma (North Bay), 707.775.4ART, Tues-Sun, 10:30 to 6.
Starstruck Boutique -
Through Dec 31, "Beauty of Simplicity," spray-paintings by Chor Boogie.
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.
Adult CPR with AED -
American Red Cross class teaches CPR; choke rescue and rescue breathing; how to deal with cuts, bruises, bleeding and other first aid emergencies.
Nov 21, 9 to 4:30.
$55, 707.577.7600.
Petaluma Veterans Center, 1094 Petaluma Blvd S, Petaluma (North Bay).
Family Nature Walk -
One or two hours, depending on age of children. Rain cancels.
Nov 21 at 10.
Free, Gerald Moore for English, 707.763.3577; Connie Peabody for Spanish, 707.338.2237.
Shollenberger Park, Meet at first kiosk, Petaluma (North Bay).
Nov 21 at 7, "Morbid Curiosity Cures the Blues: True Stories of the Unsavory, Unwise, Unorthodox and Unusual from 'Morbid Curiosity' Magazine" with Loren Rhoads -
Petaluma Copperfield's Books, 140 Kentucky St, Petaluma (North Bay), 707.762.0563.
Third Sat at 2, monthly magazine discussion group -
707.546.2644.
Elim Lutheran Church, 504 Baker St, Petaluma (North Bay).
» Film
Mad Cowboy -
Documentary focuses on the beef industry and the issues surrounding eating beef.
Nov 22 at 7.
$4 suggested donation, 707.765.0888.
Aqus Cafe, 189 H St, Petaluma (North Bay), 707.778.6060.
Centering Prayer Group -
All welcome for weekly meeting. Bring favorite prayer or poem to share. Most Sun at 10:15 in the office.
Free, 707.762.3404.
Elim Lutheran Church, 504 Baker St, Petaluma (North Bay).
