Petaluma
Because I Got High
Get ready to inhale … the vibes—Afroman is bringing his legendary laid-back lyricism to Mystic Theatre on Aug. 26. Best known for the chart-topping anthem “Because I Got High,” the SoCal rapper blends party beats with punchy social commentary and signature stoner wit. Whether in it for the laughs or the legit hip-hop, Afroman’s live show is all about the good times and real talk. 8pm, Tuesday, Aug. 26, at Mystic Theatre, 23 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma. Tickets start at $37 at bit.ly/afroman-mystic.
Napa
Flavors of Film
The Culinary Institute of America at Copia is bringing back its Flavors of Film series with a family-friendly twist. Beginning Sunday, Aug. 17 and continuing every third Sunday through December, organizers are pairing a family-friendly movie with an interactive scavenger hunt in the Chuck Williams Culinary Museum or gardens. First up is Pixar’s A Bug’s Life, paired with a themed, food-focused activity that encourages healthy eating. It’s a recipe for fun, learning and local flavor in one package. 2-4:30pm, Sunday, Aug. 17, CIA at Copia, 500 1st St., Napa. Tickets and info at ciaatcopia.com.
Fairfax
Photo Club Exhibit
With 16 photographers but countless perspectives—this year’s Fairfax Photo Club exhibit transforms the Fairfax Library into a gallery of local imagery. From intimate portraits to sweeping landscapes, the work on display offers a window into the diverse ways we see our world. It’s a visual journey that reflects the community’s creativity and connection to place. 9am-8pm, through Aug. 14, Fairfax Library, 2097 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Free.
San Anselmo
High Fiber Art
From weaving and spinning to quilt making and fiber sculpture, Tying it Together: The Art of Fiber, on view at Artist Within – A Cedars Gallery, showcases the many ways thread becomes art. It also offers a glimpse into the origins of the Cedars Textile Arts Collaborative, founded in 1982 by Connie Pelissero to create a vocational program where individuals with developmental disabilities could earn income, hone their craft and share their talents with the community. It’s fiber art with a local story woven in. 10am-4pm, through Aug. 15, Artist Within – A Cedars Gallery, 603 San Anselmo Ave., San Anselmo. Free.
