Calistoga
Art & Music
Music, memory and mandolins converge this weekend at Sofie Contemporary Arts, where musician Josh Martin—Coast Guard vet turned NorCal troubadour—brings his genre-crossing trio to the gallery stage. He’s joined by Texas-bred singer and mandolinist Genevieve and Sonoma County’s own Jenica Thorp on fiddle, for an afternoon of bluegrass, blues, rock and original vernacular tunes. The free Sunday show is part of a mini-tour of humble North Bay haunts, handpicked by Martin’s longtime friend, artist Terry Holleman. Holleman’s exhibition, Still Play, is on view now and plays in visual harmony with the performance—his deeply textural conte-on-gesso drawings conjure the same roadhouse rhythm and communal spirit that Martin and company will stir live. 1-4pm, Sunday, June 22. Sofie Contemporary Arts, 1407 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga. Free. More: sofiegallery.com.
Petaluma
Strings & Things
The Sonoma County String Collective makes its official debut with First Bloom, an open-air concert set in the rose-laced idyll of Garden Valley Ranch. Known for their genre-hopping finesse—classical to Coldplay, Bach to Beyoncé—the quartet brings high-caliber strings to weddings, wineries and now their own stage. Expect a golden-hour set of reimagined pop and timeless classics performed al fresco among the blooms. 5-8pm, Saturday, June 28. Garden Valley Ranch, 498 Pepper Rd., Petaluma. $20. Tickets and info: bit.ly/sonoma-strings-bloom.
Tiburon
Kermy Crashout
Move over Muppets—there’s a new felt-faced phenom in town. Internet puppet sensation Kermy Crashout brings his wacky charm to Cinelounge Tiburon for a special morning of kid-friendly chaos and storytelling joy. Designed for ages 2–12, this lively session features heartwarming tales, zany antics, and ends with each child receiving an old-school portrait with Kermy himself (think Sears glamor shots but with more googly eyes). 10:30-11:15am, Saturday, June 21. Cinelounge, 40 Main St., Tiburon. Tickets: bit.ly/kermy-crashout.
Mill Valley
Trivial Pursuits
It’s time to bring the brainy bunch—or just that best guess—and join Trivia Café with Marin’s master of minutiae, Howard Rachelson. Known for his long-running column in the Bohemian and Pacific Sun, Rachelson brings his trademark wit, visuals, music and head-scratchers to the Sweetwater Music Hall stage. Prizes await the top teams, and all humans are welcome. No ticket, no cover—just a good time and a full bar. 5pm, Sunday, June 22. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley. Free. More: sweetwatermusichall.com.
