Things to do in Sonoma County, Sept. 13 - Sept. 22
From plays and outdoor movies to concerts and even a circus, there's plenty of options to stay entertained all week long.
Some best bets include:
Steely Dan with Donald Fagan
The 1970s rock band co-founded by Donald Fagan and the late Walter Becker, reunited in the '90s and continues to tour since Becker's death two years ago. 8 p.m. Saturday at Santa Rosa's Luther Burbank Center. Tickets cost $99-$159. For more information, call 707-546-3600 or visit lutherburbankcenter.org.
Lagunitas Beer Circus
See over 100 performers, with burlesque and midway games plus live entertainment on two stages, including Gogol Bordello, 4:20 to 10 p.m. Saturday. Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds, Petaluma. Tickets cost $40. For more information, visit lagunitas.com/beercircus.
The Ultimate Party
Celebrate ‘80s pop sounds with Wonder Bread 5, Petty Theft, Mustache Harbor, Purple Ones, The Illeagles. 5 p.m. Saturday, SOMO Village, Rohnert Park. Tickets cost $31. For more information, visit somoconcerts.com.
Petaluma Poetry Walk
Hear more than 25 poets, including Sonoma County Poet Laureate Maya Khosla, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at various downtown Petaluma venues. Free. Details at petalumapoetrywalk.org.
Friday, Sept. 13
"Arsenic and Old Lace": Classic dark comedy. Opens 8 p.m. Sept. 13. Through Sept. 29. Raven Theater, Healdsburg. Opening Night bubbly. Tickets cost $5-$28. For more information, call 707-433-6335 or visit raventheater.org.
Rep. Jackie Speier: KQED's Michael Krasny interviews the congresswoman and "Undaunted" author, Q&A session follows. 7:30 p.m. Sebastopol Community Cultural Center. Tickets cost $30-$35, SCCC fundraiser. For more information, call 707-823-1511 or visit seb.org/author-talk-2/.
Tapas New Short Play Festival: Six plays by Northern California playwrights, six actresses. Opens 7:30 p.m. Sept. 13. Through Sept. 28. Guerneville Masonic Lodge. Tickets cost $15-$18. For more information, call 800-838-3006 or visit pegasustheater.com.
Kansas: 1970s rock band, "Point of Know Return Tour." 7:30 p.m. Luther Burbank Center, Santa Rosa. Tickets cost $59-$125, VIP $295. For more information, call 707-546-3600 or visit lutherburbankcenter.org.
"Easy Rider": The 1969 road adventures of two Harley-riding bikers, starring Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper. 7 p.m. Mystic Theatre, Petaluma. Tickets cost $8-$10. For more information, call 707-775-6048 or visit mystictheatre.com.
Bowie Forever: Tribute to David Bowie, more than 20 musicians in a multi-media show. Bowie-themed prizes. 8 p.m. Sept. 13-14, Starling Bar, Sonoma. Tickets cost $20. For more information, call 707-938-7442 or visit starlingsonoma.com.
Festival of Belonging: Opening reception for FACES, portraits of homeless people by Santa Rosa photographer Salvador ‘Poncho' Sanchez-Strawbridge. 5-7 p.m. Through Sept. 14. Glaser Center, Santa Rosa. Free. For more information, visit justicewise.org.
Saturday, Sept. 14
Lagunitas Beer Circus: Two stages, 100-plus performers, live music including Gogol Bordello, burlesque, midway games and more, plus craft beer. 4:20-10 p.m. Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds, Petaluma. Tickets cost $40. For more information, visit lagunitas.com/beercircus.
Catherine Russell: Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, annual "Party for the Green" benefit gala. 8 p.m. concert, Weill Hall, Green Music Center, Rohnert Park. Various reception times. Tickets cost $125-$1,000. For more information, call 707-664-4246 or visit gmc.sonoma.edu.
Kabir Singh: Award-winning stand-up comedian, fresh off his critically acclaimed Comedy Central debut. Laugh Cellar presentation. 7 p.m. St. Anne's Crossing Winery, Kenwood. Tickets cost $20-$28. For more information, call 707-318-3845 or visit crushersofcomedy.com.
The Ultimate Party 2: 1980s pop culture, Wonder Bread 5, Petty Theft, Mustache Harbor, Purple Ones, The Illeagles. 5 p.m. SOMO Village, Rohnert Park. Tickets cost $31. For more information, visit somoconcerts.com
The Blues Night: Performances by local blues musicians. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Cloverdale Arts Alliance. Tickets cost $5. For more information, call 707-894-4410 or visit cloverdaleartsalliance.org.
Steely Dan: 1970s rock band that reunited in the '90s. 8 p.m. Luther Burbank Center, Santa Rosa. Tickets cost $99-$159. For more information, call 707-546-3600 or visit lutherburbankcenter.org.
The Musers: High-energy multi-instrumental trio, plus folk, funk and bluegrass modern string band Late for the Train. 7:30 p.m. Occidental Center for the Arts. Tickets cost $15-$19. For more information, call 707-874-9392 or visit occidentalcenterforthearts.org.
Atomic Punks: David Lee Roth-era of Van Halen, plus The Watchers original rock music. 8 p.m. House of Rock, Santa Rosa. Tickets cost $20-$25. For more information, call 707-791-3482 or visit rockstaruniversity.com.
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