The following is a listing of some of the top events taking place in Sonoma County this month. Click on the links to go to the individual web pages for times, prices, locations and other details.
April 11 - 17
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April 18 - 24 /
April 25 - 30
- April 11 :
Ani DiFranco at the Wells Fargo Center
Come experience the empowering spirit of this one-of-a-kind singer/songwriter, guitarist and producer.
- April 11 :
Holly Near: In Concert
Holly Near is one of folk music's most beloved singer-songwriters. Holly will be joined by her band, Emma's Revolution for an even of festive, socially vibrant, heart-hitting inspiration.
- April 11 - 13 :
Mars, Next Of Kin?
This is the last weekend to see the SRJC’s planetarium show "Mars, Next Of Kin?" Mars, seen in our sky this spring, is considered to be more like planet Earth than any of the other planets, more so in the past and less so now. Join us as we learn about this fascinating world: its past, present, and the possible journey of man to Mars.
- April 12 – 14 :
Santa Rosa Symphony Classical Series Six
Janacek: From the House of the Dead overture, Bartok: Piano Concerto No. 3, Brahms: Symphony No. 1.
- April 12 – 13 :
35th Annual Bodega Bay Fishermans Festival
This community fundraising event honors the local fishermen with the blessing of the fleet and a boat parade on Sunday. Live Music, Food, Wine Tasting, Arts & Crafts, Children's Exhibits, Pet Parade. Plus: Saturday--Wooden Boat Challenge and Sunday-- "Blessing of the Fleet" Boat Parade.
- April 12 :
Pick of the Vine
35 premier Sonoma County wineries pour their award winning wines, and many local caterers serve hors d'oeuvres and snacks, all to the tunes of a live jazz band. Large live and silent auctions of collectible wines, dinners, lodging, art, gift certificates, and more. At the Sonoma County Fairgrounds
- April 12 :
YMCA Healthy Kids Day
The Sonoma County Family YMCA invites you and the whole family to come out and “Put Play in Your Day.” Enjoy fitness activities, games, raffle prizes, healthy snacks and more! 10am to 1pm. (707) 545-9622
- April 12 - 13 :
Tomatomania
the largest heirloom tomato seedling sale anywhere in northern California. Guests will be able to purchase tomato seedlings, cages, organic plant food, potting soil -- anything needed to plant and maintain an heirloom garden of their own, including instructions and advice from Tomatomania founder Scott Daigre and his talented staff. In addition to the plant sale, Cornerstone will host children’s garden craft activities and complimentary garden tours. Cornerstone Place merchants and tasting rooms will feature related surprises, and The Blue Tree Café rounds out the mix with delectable tomato-themed goodies. (707) 933-3010
- April 13 :
Forgotten Felines to Raffle 2009 Corvette Coupe
Cat lovers and car enthusiasts will have the chance to win a 2009 Corvette coupe at "For the Love of Cats," an art auction and wine tasting benefiting Forgotten Felines of Sonoma County. The lucky winner will be able to select their own features, including interior and exterior colors, through sponsor Courtesy Chevrolet of San Jose, California. Proceeds from the raffle will support Forgotten Felines' low-cost spay-neuter clinics. The afternoon will also feature local food and wine tasting, and dancing to the live music of 16-piece swing band. Rodney Strong Vineyards will host the annual fundraiser from 12 to 4 p.m. (707) 576-7999
- April 13 : Sci-Fi and Fantasy Meetup
Ann Wilkes will be signing her new novel The Awesome Lavratt and discussing being a science fiction writer at the Mysterious Future Bookstore in Santa Rosa, 2 - 4 pm, Free.
- April 16 :
An Evening with Jackson Browne at the Wells Fargo Center
Over the course of more than three decades, Jackson Browne has written and performed some of the most literate and moving songs in popular music.
