Napa
Marriage, Fame & Other Horrors
It’s time to dive into the fantastical, the horrific and the domestic with Betty and Clayton Bailey at di Rosa Downtown. Their exhibition showcases the quirky, wild worlds of ceramic sculptor Clayton Bailey, a legend of California clay art, alongside the prolific graphite and ceramic works of his wife, Betty Bailey. Together, this duo’s art explores the weird and wonderful chaos of fame, creativity and marriage, with monsters and mayhem galore. One may catch this mind-bending duo’s creations in the flesh—so to speak—from now through Sept. 7 at di Rosa Downtown. The Betty and Clayton Bailey exhibition is free to attend and open from noon to 4pm Friday through Sunday. Find the exhibition at 1300 First St., Suite 251 in Napa. For more info, visit dirosaart.org.
Sebastopol
Light It Up
Are y’all ready for the gosh darned best 3rd of July party in town? Well, if so, then y’all be happy to hear that the Kiwanis Club of Sebastopol is back with their annual 3rd of July Fireworks and Music Extravaganza. This event promises a night packed with live music, good eats and sky-high pyrotechnics, guaranteed to make the eyes sparkle—literally. The music kicks off at 4pm and rolls on till the fireworks blast off at about 9:30pm. Before that, Uncle Sam himself leads the flag ceremony at 9:20pm, followed by the “Star-Spangled Banner”—and yes, a raffle to keep things interesting. Tickets are $20 for adults, $5 for kids age 6-11 and totally free for the littlest firecracker kiddos under 5. No outside booze or pets allowed, so leave those at home, and don’t forget to bring that party spirit. For more info, visit sebastopolkiwanisclub.org.
Novato
Radio Days
Wondering how to survive in a world without Wi-Fi? Well, amateur radio operators (aka hams) just might have the chops to get through a low-tech resurgence. Enter the 2025 ARRL Amateur Radio Field Day, a 24-hour communications showdown where the Marin Amateur Radio Society (MARS) proves they can set up a radio station faster than one can say “no bars.” From wildfires to hurricanes, these folks are the reason disaster response doesn’t turn into a total communications blackout. Curious? One may come see the gear, meet the hams and maybe even chat with someone transmitting from across the country—or from a lawn chair in Kansas. Either way, it’s pure analog magic. ARRL Field Day runs 11am June 28 to 11am June 29 at Picnic Area 1, Stafford Lake Park, 3549 Novato Blvd. in Novato. Contact Steve Toquinto at kb****@co*****.net. Talk-in frequency: 147.585 MHz simplex.
Bolinas
A Howlin’ Good Time
Friday the 13th is coming once more, and what better way to mark the occasion than (you guessed it) … werewolves? Werewolf Serenade, a campy indie lycanthrope rom-com, is screening at the Bolinas Community Center on Friday, June 13 as part of the Bolinas Film Festival’s “Filmmaker’s Lounge” series. Even better? Local filmmakers Daedalus Howell (the editor of this very paper) and Kary Hess will be in attendance for a post-film Q&A to talk shop, spill secrets and possibly confirm whether lycanthropy is covered by Kaiser (spoiler: it’s not). This knowingly weird, weirdly tender film follows a Gen X couple grappling with marital ennui and sudden werewolfism—equal parts horror, humor and midlife crisis. Think sharp dialogue, occult academia and hair in increasingly inconvenient places. Audience howling is encouraged. Admission is free. ‘Werewolf Serenade’ will screen from 7-9pm on Friday, June 13, at the Bolinas Community Center, located at 14 Wharf Rd. To reserve tickets, visit dhowl.com/bolinas-wolf.
