Events in Santa Rosa, United States
Santa Rosa Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K
Santa Rosa
Saturday, August 22, 2026
0900
- 1500
34.00 USD
Sports Events - Marathons - Games - Competitions
The Santa Rosa Marathon returns August 22-23, 2026, for another spectacular weekend running through the heart of California wine country. Treat yourself to scenic miles through dazzling vineyards and scenic pastoral beauty along mostly flat courses in beautiful Sonom ..
Kids Karaoke Holiday Party
Santa Rosa
Sunday, December 14, 2025
1600
- 1800
5.00 USD
Family and Children - Activities - Outings - Events
The whole family partying together on the weekend? Kids Karaoke at The California is an event for all ages to sing, dance, and be themselves. Sign up as a group for as many songs as you'd like, sing together on the big stage or dance and sing-along in the audience. T ..
Second Sunday Open Mic and Karaoke
Santa Rosa
Sunday, December 14, 2025
1800
- 2300
5.00 USD
Social Events - Meet New People - Make Friends
It's open mic and karaoke night the 2nd Sunday of every month. You and your friends are the stars.
Pick your stage name and sign up. It's free and easy, with over 58,000 songs spanning a century of all genres.
Open mic and karaoke sign-ups at 6pm; Open mic starts a ..
Hell Heim 2nd Anniversary with David J of Bauhaus
Santa Rosa
Saturday, January 10, 2026
2000
- 0000
15.00 USD
Evenings at Bars - Nightclub Events
Hell Heim 2-year anniversary
Goth, industrial, synthwave, darkwave, and more! 4 DJs, 4 dancers, and 2 merch displays!
TICKETS ALSO AVAILABLE AT THE HELL HEIM TICKETING SITE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/david-j-of-bauhaus-love-and-rockets-dj-set-tickets-197518953 ..
Forbidden Kiss LIVE - North Pole
Santa Rosa
Friday, January 16, 2026
1930
- 2200
17.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Pole Dancers from Bastet Dance Fitness bring their special talents to this exciting mid-winter show. Join Cheryl King as she presents musical acts Faethora and Laid Back Zach, along with local stage stars like Reilly Milton and Kat Motley. Plus comedy improv and sket ..
Forbidden Kiss LIVE - Santa's Workshop - Toys After Dark
Santa Rosa
Friday, December 12, 2025
1930
- 2130
18.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Santa joins some of your favorite Forbidden Kiss performers, along with other special holiday guests, as Cheryl King presents Forbidden Kiss LIVE.
See special musical acts Jake Turner, Karenna Slade and Laid Back Zach. See fabulous burlesque from Thotty McNaughty an ..
The Sun Kings
Santa Rosa
Saturday, December 13, 2025
1900
- 2200
23.00 USD
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
Celebrate the timeless music of The Beatles with The Sun Kings, one of the nation's most acclaimed tribute bands. Now in their 25th year, The Sun Kings deliver the hits and deep cuts with stunning accuracy, blending spot-on harmonies, authentic instrumentation, and e ..
Spike Sikes and His Awesome Hotcakes
Santa Rosa
Saturday, December 20, 2025
1930
- 2200
18.00 USD
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
Just The Right Recipe... The most frequently heard comment after a Spike's Awesome Hotcakes gig goes something like this - "No one is making this kind of music anymore!"
But what, exactly, is "this kind of music?"
Like hotcakes themselves, it goes by many names. ..
Scott Capurro Comedy
Santa Rosa
Saturday, December 27, 2025
1930
- 2230
30.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Scott Capurro is a comic, actor, author, and playwright whose sharp, fearless wit has entertained-and offended-audiences worldwide. A San Francisco native, Scott's stand-up is unapologetically bold, often walking the line between outrage and laughter with precision. ..
Americana Afternoon - Michael Capella Band
Santa Rosa
Sunday, December 28, 2025
1300
- 1500
17.00 USD
Art Exhibitions - Auctions - Painting - Classes - Events
MCB brings a rich blend of Americana to the stage with soulful originals by award-winning songwriter Michael Capella. Their music spans country, folk rock, and blues-thought-provoking songs with melodies so timeless you’ll swear you’ve heard them before.
The band fe ..
Temptation - New Order - with Debased - Pixies - Hosted by Oliver Graves
Santa Rosa
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
2000
- 0100
25.00 USD
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
Step into a night of irresistible nostalgia and witty darkness as Temptation, a tribute to New Order, takes the stage with special guests Debased, the Bay Area's own Pixies tribute band. From "Blue Monday" to "Where Is My Mind?", this lineup delivers the sounds that ..
Wine Country Bingo
Santa Rosa
Thursday, December 11, 2025
1815
- 2100
35.00 USD
Social Events - Meet New People - Make Friends
1ST 50 ONLINE TICKETS RECIEVES A SPECIAL GIFT!!!
Located in the Lodge Room at the Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building, Wine Country Bingo will bring a fun evening of games, community and excitement every 2nd Thursday of the month.
TICKETS AVAILABLE TO BUY AT TH ..
The Nutcracker Ballet
Rohnert Park
Friday, December 19, 2025
1800
- 2000
29.00 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
Experience the timeless magic of The Nutcracker, a classical ballet presented by Dance Evolution Studios (formerly Santa Rosa Dance Theater). This beloved holiday tradition tells the enchanting story of a young girl whose Christmas Eve carries her into a world of swi ..
"I Know Catherine, The Log Lady Film" Screening and Special Panel
Sebastopol
Friday, January 30, 2026
1730
- 2000
20.00 USD
Films - Movies - Cinema
Join us for a special screening of “I Know Catherine, The Log Lady” on January 30th at 5:30pm. “I know Catherine, The Log Lady” is a documentary about the “true story of the inspiring death and big, big life of Catherine Coulson, cult icon as the Log Lady” from Twin ..
The Unknown Wayne Thiebaud: Passionate Printmaker
Sebastopol
Saturday, January 10, 2026
1000
- 1600
15.00 USD
Art Exhibitions - Auctions - Painting - Classes - Events
Wayne Thiebaud's lushly painted still life's of cakes, pies, and gumball machines are icons of modern American Art. But there is another large body of Thiebaud's art that is relatively unknown: his prints. Thiebaud had a life-long passion for printmaking --- his firs ..
Songs for Creative Revolution (DECEMBER 14th, 2025)
Sebastopol
Sunday, December 14, 2025
1500
- 1700
15.00 USD
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
Join four Bay Area singer-songwriters, Karen Joy Brown and Katie Phillips, former bandmates of Sonoma County's beloved Bootleg Honeys, along with Cassidy Frost and Bridget Boyle for an afternoon of original songs that beautifully sing the unsayable, and unapologetica ..
Holidays at Sterling Vineyards Hilltop
Calistoga
Saturday, December 13, 2025
1100
- 1515
115.00 USD
Wine - Beer - Whiskey - Cocktails - Gin - Tasting - Classes
Ring in the holiday season at Sterling Vineyards with an elevated Hilltop tasting experience. Your 90-minute reservation includes a festive flight of five wines-featuring celebrated Cabernets and reserve selections-paired with three seasonal small plates from our cul ..
Holiday Art and Makers Market
Sebastopol
Sunday, December 7, 2025
1100
- 1600
Free
Retail Sales - Shop Openings - Events
JOIN US FOR A DAY OF LOCAL AND HANDMADE SHOPPING!
35+ Vendors including jewelry, ceramics, fine art, cards, glass, stickers, fiber arts and more. Shop Local, Give Handcrafted and support local artists and makers.
Stay for the opening reception of the Annual Mem ..
Violet Heat Dance Party: VAMPIRES
Santa Rosa
Saturday, December 6, 2025
2100
- 0130
10.00 USD
Evenings at Bars - Nightclub Events
The Biggest Dance Night in Santa Rosa Returns Better and Badder than ever!
You're invited to the California Theatre for a night of chills and thrills on the dance floor, surrounded by sexy Vampires and Werewolf Gogo dancers!
Local Drag Kings will shake up the stage ..
Wine/Country exhibition at Gina Teichert Gallery
California
Saturday, December 6, 2025
1400
- 1600
Free
Art Exhibitions - Auctions - Painting - Classes - Events
Put the country in wine country with Gina Teichert Gallery, Saint Helena's newest pop-up. Featuring work by Dennis Ziemienski, Maeve Eichelberger, and Gina Teichert, the Wine/Country exhibition celebrates our unique mashup of cowboys and California cool. Exhibition o ..
Cheeseboard Workshop with Alli Keyser-Marti, CCP at Gold Ridge Organic Farms
Sebastopol
Saturday, December 6, 2025
1100
- 1300
105.00 USD
Crafts - Hobbies - Events
Explore how to create your own beautiful board, showcasing a wide array of flavors, textures, and colors. Learn how to incorporate a variety of edible flowers and fresh herbs, local honey, apple cider syrup, balsamic vinegar, EVOO, olives, artisan bread, crackers, an ..
Volker Strifler Band
Santa Rosa
Friday, December 5, 2025
1930
- 2200
17.00 USD
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
Guitarist, songwriter and singer Volker Strifler creates music that starts with his strong blues roots and explores the rhythms of rock, jazz and Latin music. Volker has toured around the US and Europe with the Ford Blues Band and released multiple solo albums, inclu ..
Even Happier Hour with Karenna Slade
Santa Rosa
Friday, December 5, 2025
1615
- 1800
5.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
A full hour of outrageous uke rock, featuring Karenna’s original comedy and parody music, special covers, and some sing-a-longs. You will leave with a sore face from laughing
Bio-
Karenna Slade is a singer songwriter and performer who’s original music has been de ..
Americana Afternoon - Mission Blue
Santa Rosa
Sunday, November 30, 2025
1300
- 1500
17.00 USD
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
Mission Blue is rooted in the timeless sounds of traditional bluegrass while bringing a fresh spark to every performance. With heartfelt harmony singing, driving rhythms, and masterful picking, the band honors the greats: The Stanley Brothers, Bill Monroe, Flatt and ..
Sonoma Valley's Santa Soiree
Glen Ellen
Sunday, November 30, 2025
1200
- 1400
Free
Family and Children - Activities - Outings - Events
Santa Soiree at Songbird Parlour
Where the holidays come home to Jack London Village.
Join us Sunday, November 30th from 12:00-2:00 PM for our annual celebration of all things merry and bright. Santa himself will be here for photos and stories with the little one ..
Starman SF - The Sensational David Bowie Tribute
Santa Rosa
Friday, November 28, 2025
1930
- 2200
19.00 USD
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
Whether you're a lifelong Bowie fan or just discovering the magic of Ziggy Stardust, this is the perfect holiday week outing for the whole family. (Bonus: Kids under 11 get in FREE with a paid adult!)
Come dressed to impress in your Bowie best: sequins, sparkle, g ..
James Cotton Tribute with Mark Hummel
Santa Rosa
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
1930
- 2130
25.00 USD
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
Experience the soul and fire of true Chicago blues as The James Cotton Blues Band keeps the legend alive. Led by Grammy-nominated harmonica master Mark Hummel, the band features a powerhouse lineup of Cotton’s longtime collaborators, Steve Freund, Bob Welsh, Gary Sil ..
The Django Festival Allstars featuring Veronica Swift
Healdsburg
Saturday, November 22, 2025
1900
- 2030
53.00 USD
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
The Django Festival Allstars are renowned for their high-energy swing and soulful ballads, blending blazing guitar, soaring violin, dazzling accordion, and a deep, grooving bass. Their electrifying mix of classic swing and modern vitality bring audiences to their fee ..
Bootycandy
Santa Rosa
Saturday, November 22, 2025
1300
- 1500
16.50 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
Bootycandy is written by Robert O'Hara and directed by Serena Elize Flores, starring Jonathen Blue
Take a wild ride through the mind of Sutter, a young man navigating his identity as a Black gay man in a world that doesn't always want to understand him. In this bo ..
Art Workshop Make Felt Mistletoe - ART BREAK AT BARN 5400
Petaluma
Thursday, November 20, 2025
1700
- 2000
Free
Crafts - Hobbies - Events
Kick off the holiday season with a cozy, hands-on craft night! ONLY $5 for materials
Create your own felt mistletoe sprig using felt and ribbon-erfect for doorways, wreaths, gift toppers, or a festive flat-lay. No experience needed; all materials provided.
We will ..
Bootycandy
Santa Rosa
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
1930
- 2200
16.50 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
Bootycandy is written by Robert O'Hara and directed by Serena Elize Flores, starring Jonathen Blue
Take a wild ride through the mind of Sutter, a young man navigating his identity as a Black gay man in a world that doesn’t always want to understand him. In this bo ..
CALL FOR ARTISTS - Pulp - Paper - Book Exhibition (call closes JANUARY)
Sebastopol
Monday, November 17, 2025
0900
- 2355
Free
Art Exhibitions - Auctions - Painting - Classes - Events
Are you part of the Pulp Faction? Do you create sculptures from paper and books? We invite artists to submit artwork for Pulp, Paper, Book, an upcoming exhibition providing a platform for combining works of book makers, pulp wranglers, papermakers and printmakers to ..
California Bluegrass Reunion
Santa Rosa
Saturday, November 15, 2025
1930
- 2230
30.00 USD
Private Parties - Events
The California Bluegrass Reunion:
Bill Evans, John Reischman, Chad Manning, Jim Nunally, Sharon Gilchrist and Mike Witcher.
Nell Robinson and Jim Nunally open the show!
This year, the California Bluegrass Reunion will pay tribute to the California songwriters an ..
Osito - Happy Hour
Santa Rosa
Friday, November 14, 2025
1615
- 1715
5.00 USD
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
Join us for Happy Hour! Osito is a five piece rock band based in Santa Rosa. Their live performances are filled with upbeat covers and catchy original material that is guaranteed to get your toes tapping and singing along with the band.
You Tube: https://youtu.be/ ..
Bootycandy
Santa Rosa
Thursday, November 13, 2025
1930
- 2200
16.50 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
Bootycandy is written by Robert O'Hara and directed by Serena Elize Flores, starring Jonathen Blue
Take a wild ride through the mind of Sutter, a young man navigating his identity as a Black gay man in a world that doesn't always want to understand him. In this bo ..
Second Sunday Open Mic and Karaoke
Santa Rosa
Sunday, November 9, 2025
1800
- 2300
5.00 USD
Social Events - Meet New People - Make Friends
It’s open mic and karaoke night the 2nd Sunday of every month. You and your friends are the stars.
Pick your stage name and sign up. It’s free and easy, with over 58,000 songs spanning a century of all genres.
Open mic and karaoke sign-ups at 6pm; Open mic starts a ..
Hot Flash Dance Party! NOVEMBER 2025
Sebastopol
Sunday, November 9, 2025
1700
- 2000
15.00 USD
Social Dancing - Dance Lessons - Dance Performances
Sunday Nov 9th, 2025, 5-8pm
Sebastopol Center for the Arts
Got hot flashes? This is your dance party! Come dance your cares away to 80s, 90s, and early 00s music (that ends at a reasonable hour!)
Tickets: $15 FUN-Raiser
to support SebArts
Website: ..
The Illegals
Santa Rosa
Saturday, November 8, 2025
1930
- 2200
24.00 USD
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
The premier tribute to the music of The Eagles
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUABHN3mfbI
What do people want when they go see a live band? The members of SF Bay Area based tribute band ILLEAGLES believe that everyone in the crowd wants to be engaged and captivat ..
Architecture in Harmony with Nature: Lecture on the Chinese Garden
Sebastopol
Saturday, November 8, 2025
1500
- 1600
10.00 USD
Home and Garden Events - Interior Decoration
Architecture in Harmony with Nature: Lecture on the Chinese Garden
$10.00
Saturday, November 8, 2025; 3-4pm
$10.00
In Chinese gardens, architecture and nature intertwine to create spaces of beauty, reflection, and harmony.
In this illustrated talk, archit ..
GRAND BAZAAR OF PETALUMA
Petaluma
Saturday, November 8, 2025
1000
- 1500
Free
Festivals - Fairs - Carnivals - Parades - Culture
The city's biggest indoor arts and crafts fair.
Sat and Sun Nov 8 and 9, 10am to 3pm. Local Artisans, Hand-Crafted Items, Unique Goods! Food, snacks, live entertainment and more fun! Over 100 crafters and vendors -- something different each day.
Join us for an ..
Forbidden Kiss LIVE - Magick!
Santa Rosa
Friday, November 7, 2025
1930
- 2130
18.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Cheryl King presents Forbidden Kiss LIVE favorites Vixen, with astonishing acts of magic, and singer/songwriters Faethora and Karenna Slade. Underground Improv provides comedy sketches and improv, and we're joined by occasional players Mimic Velour and Sultry Siren w ..
Wine Country Bingo
Santa Rosa
Thursday, November 6, 2025
1800
- 2100
35.00 USD
Social Events - Meet New People - Make Friends
Located in the Lodge Room at the Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building, Wine Country Bingo will bring a fun evening of games, community and excitement every 2nd Thursday of the month.
TICKETS AVAILABLE TO BUY AT THE DOOR!
Celebrate Wine Country Trykes 1 Year Anni ..
Santa Rosa Holiday Doll Show
Santa Rosa
Sunday, November 2, 2025
1000
- 1530
Free
Crafts - Hobbies - Events
Santa Rosa Holiday Doll Show, Sunday, November 2, 10am-3:30pm. Santa Rosa Veterans Building, 1351 Maple Ave, Santa Rosa (across from the Fairgrounds). FREE PARKING. Admission is $6 ($1 off with this ad). Children under 12 are free with an adult. Lunch is available on ..
Lucky Ol' Bones
Santa Rosa
Saturday, November 1, 2025
1930
- 2130
14.00 USD
Classical Music - Orchestra - Traditional Music Events
Come out and celebrate with Lucky ol’ Bones and Beso Negro! Dio De Las Muertas PARTY!
Costumes strongly encouraged! (it’s the day after Halloween, of course!). Santa Rosa 7-piece band plays high energy renditions of traditional Irish and Scottish folk songs, plus ..
FREE Concert by the Saint Helena Community Band
St Helena
Saturday, November 1, 2025
1300
- 1400
Free
Classical Music - Orchestra - Traditional Music Events
Saint Helena Community Band will be playing music recognizing Dia de los Muertos + Food Truck by La Condesa
Category: Festivals | Live Music ..
Curated Boards for the Holidays with Bebe Carminito
Sebastopol
Saturday, November 1, 2025
1300
- 1430
35.00 USD
Eating Out - Food Events - Cooking Classes
Join food stylist and recipe developer Bebe Carminito in our Apple Cottage for an intimate demonstration that'll inspire how you entertain this season.
Bebe will walk you through creating impressive platters and boards from start to finish, sharing recipes and sty ..
Sonoma County Finding History Day
Santa Rosa
Saturday, November 1, 2025
1000
- 1400
Free
History - Archaeology Events - Museums
Over 50 tables of history groups will be showing artifacts, maps, books, photos, and other interesting memoralbilia. Also there will be presentations all day about historical events and interests
Category: Community | History ..
2025 Hoops for Change
Santa Rosa
Saturday, November 1, 2025
0900
- 1200
Free
Charity Events - Fundraising
The Law Office of Brian H. Turner is proud to be a sponsor of the 2025 Hoops for Change Event. This event benefits 10,000 Degrees students, who all come from low income backgrounds, on their journey to graduating college and entering the workforce. To learn more, ple ..
Pete Sawyer and the Left Hand Monkey Wrench Gang
Santa Rosa
Friday, October 31, 2025
2000
- 2200
20.00 USD
Private Parties - Events
Pete Sawyer and The Left Hand Monkey Wrench Gang are stoked to be hosting a Halloween Party featuring a "night of The Dead" costume contest at The California Theater in Santa Rosa. Pete and the Gang with be throwing down two fat sets of "all killer--no filler" Gratef ..
Mercy's House of Horrors
Cotati
Friday, October 31, 2025
1800
- 2200
25.00 USD
Private Parties - Events
Halloween Party and Immersive Haunted Experience
October 31 | 6PM - Close | The Lounge at Mercy | 21+
Step inside if you dare... and don't miss the First Annual Mercy's House of Horrors - a one-night-only Halloween takeover of The Lounge at Mercy!
This isn't ..