Sebastopol
Advanced Style
Style knows no age—one needs to just ask Ari Seth Cohen. The celebrated photographer and creator of the Advanced Style fashion blog brings his vibrant vision to the Sebastopol Center for the Arts for a screening and panel event celebrating fashion’s most fearless icons of a certain age. Expect bold looks, big personalities and a lively discussion moderated by Andrea Caron of Silk Moon. A book signing and Advanced Style film screening round out the afternoon. Yes, all are expected to dress accordingly. 2–4pm, Saturday, Aug. 23 at Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S. High St. Free. Details at sebarts.org.
Petaluma
Vintage Vows
Say yes to the dress—dozens of them—at Decades of I Do, a vintage bridal fashion show unfolding in the Petaluma Museum garden court. From Edwardian lace to 1980s excess, this stylish stroll through wedding fashion history comes complete with petite quiches, French brownie bites, and sips of Korbel bubbly or Bedarra rosé. Bonus: prize raffles from local shops and access to the museum’s I Do exhibit of historic Petaluma wedding attire. 11am–1pm, Saturday, Aug. 24 at the Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 20 4th St. $45 ($35, ages 16 and under). Tickets at Eventbrite via bit.ly/i-do-decade.
Novato
The Heavy Heavy
British duo The Heavy Heavy brings their bluesy, ’60s-inspired rock to life with a sound that evokes Bowie, Britpop and a particularly groovy kind of déjà vu. Now expanded to a five-piece, the Brighton-based band lands at HopMonk Novato fresh off the release of Live, a half-studio, half-stage album that captures their vintage swagger and wall-of-sound harmonies. Bank on organ swells, fuzzy riffs and that smile that follows a “heavy heavy” night. 8pm, Friday, Aug. 22 at HopMonk Tavern Novato, 224 Vintage Way. $36.79. Tickets at hopmonk.com/novato.
San Rafael
China Camp Heritage DayChina Camp’s signature festival returns with a full day of cultural celebration at the historic shoreline village. Visitors can enjoy traditional Chinese “lion” dancing, thunderous drumming, steamed buns and live music, along with stories from original China Camp residents. Families will find hands-on activities like dragon kite-making and toy boat building, while others can test their skills at mahjong or simply take in the festive atmosphere by the bay. 11am–3pm, Saturday, Aug. 23 at China Camp Village, San Rafael. Free admission; $5 parking. More info at friendsofchinacamp.org.
