Point Reyes
Indigenous Art
Gallery Route One invites art and culture lovers out to West Marin to experience Maakon/Yowa: Grounded in Coast Miwok, a vibrant art exhibition featuring a collection of contemporary works by 13 Indigenous Californian artists. Curated by Meyokeeskow Marrufo, the show centers on the theme of land and showcases the various artists’ paintings, basketry, regalia and more. The celebration continues with the Maakon Yowa Art Festival, a lively outdoor gathering with traditional dancing, artist vendors, acorn processing, basket weaving, food and plenty of community connection and cultural appreciation. The exhibition runs through May 11 at Gallery Route One, located at 11101 Highway One in Point Reyes Station.
The gallery is open Thursday through Monday from 11am to 5pm. The Maakon Yowa Art Festival will take place on Saturday, May 10, from 11am to 4pm on The Green in Point Reyes. For more information, visit galleryrouteone.org.
Glen Ellen
Acoustic Sunsets
Sonoma Botanical Garden’s Acoustic Sunsets outdoor music series is back at it again with immaculate summertime vibes, live tunes and a weekly Wednesday night wine ’n’ dine invite that’s simply divine. Guests of the garden can come on out and enjoy live performances in the outdoor amphitheater, with its lovely view perfect for unwinding with family and friends (and furry loved ones, too, since well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome). Expect a rotating lineup of local artists spanning genres like pop, rock, folk and Americana, along with the addition of some special events one may not want to miss. Think concert series meets community experience with more than a splash of wine and endless celebration of local Sonoma culture and tradition to match.
The series runs every Wednesday from 5 to 8pm starting May 7 and running until Oct. 29. Admission is included with general entry and is free for Sonoma Botanical Garden members. The garden is located at 12841 Hwy. 12 in Glen Ellen. For more information, visit sonomabg.org.
Santa Rosa
Blues, Brews, BBQ
Every Wednesday this summer, one new Santa Rosa restaurant, Downtown Barbecue, is settin’ up to transform into the city’s central honky-tonk hub—not with bull riding or rodeo clowns (unless someone gets ambitious), but with the welcomed addition of Downtown Barbecue’s upcoming Summer Concert Series. Hosted on a spacious outdoor patio conveniently located across from Courthouse Square, Downtown Barbecue’s Summer Concert Series pairs live country and blues music with breweries on tap each and every week. The best part? It’s free. The second-best part? It syncs up perfectly with the Wednesday Night Market, so one may two-step their way through town square tacos and small-batch IPAs before posting up for a patio show under the stars.
The Country Blues and Brews Downtown Barbecue is free to attend and will take place from 4:30 to 8:30pm every Wednesday in May, June and July at 610 3rd St. in Santa Rosa. Visit downtownbarbecue.co to learn more.
Tiburon
AAPI Festival
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a time to honor the rich histories, diverse cultures and significant contributions of AAPI communities across the United States. At 1pm on Saturday, May 17, Zelinsky Park in Tiburon will host the Tiburon AAPI Heritage Festival 2025. This free event features a rich lineup of performances, including Qi Gong, Tai Chi, Kung Fu, lion dances, stilt walkers and hula. Emcees Felicia Lowe and Albert Yu will guide attendees through the festivities. Local organizations such as the Marin Chinese Cultural Association and the Asian American Curriculum Project will have exhibits, and food vendors like Mama Yali’s Dumplings and Bai Cha Boba Thai will offer culinary delights.
For more information, contact the Tiburon Diversity Inclusion Task Force at di******@ti************.org or visit Tiburon Chamber of Commerce.
