Point Reyes Station
Fab Four
From Sept. 20 to Oct. 26, Gallery Route One presents four exhibitions that respond to today’s world through diverse voices and materials. Sherrie Lovler’s Distant Voices offers elegant calligraphic paintings as messages of change and hope; Renée Owen’s Adrift: A Landscape of Loss uses fiber and book art to reflect on human displacement and fragile connections with nature; Fedra Yazdi’s The Weight of What Was explores belonging through paintings inspired by Persian and Suzani textiles; and Will Thoms’ 21 9x9s presents small, playful experiments in color and texture. Opening reception with artist talks: 3–5 pm, Saturday, Sept. 20. Gallery Route One, 11101 Highway 1, Point Reyes Station. Open Thurs–Mon, 11 am–5 pm. More at galleryrouteone.org.
Sebastopol
Climate Confab
Two Acre Wood Cohousing throws open its doors Sept. 27 for an afternoon of tours and a community potluck focused on sustainability and climate solutions. Visitors can explore solar systems, EV charging setups, heat pump water heaters, induction stoves and thriving gardens while learning about zero-waste practices. The 14-home community recently hit a climate-positive milestone, producing 25% more energy than it uses. Tours at 1, 2:30 and 4pm by RSVP (TA********@so***.net or ma****@so***.net). Happy Hour Potluck at 5:30pm—bring finger foods and one’s own plate and utensils. Free. Two Acre Wood Cohousing, Robinson Road, Sebastopol (park at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 500 Robinson Rd., and follow signs).
San Geronimo
Day of Peace
The San Geronimo Valley Community Center hosts the 11th annual International Day of Peace Festival Sept. 16–21, weaving together art, music and community practices for peace. Highlights include a new mural and Peace Box Art Show created by Lagunitas School students, teachers and families; gallery exhibitions featuring San Quentin’s Prison Arts Project alongside Teamworks Art Mentoring Program; workshops in sound healing, meditation and nonviolent communication; and film screenings on personal peace journeys. The week closes with a Peace Concert headlined by Bay Area music legend Barry “the Fish” Melton. Sept. 16–21 at San Geronimo Valley Community Center, 6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Details at sgvcc.org.
Sonoma Valley
Plein Air Fest
Art meets advocacy as the Sonoma Plein Air Festival continues through Sept. 13, bringing 29 master painters to capture Sonoma’s landscapes while raising funds for art education. Since 2002, the festival has invested more than $2.4 million in local classrooms and nonprofits, ensuring kids have the supplies and support to create. Highlights include the outdoor Art Show & Sale on the Plaza (Sept. 13, 10am–4pm) with live music, demos and free kids’ activities. Forty percent of art sales go directly to grants for K–12 art programs and supplies. Now through Sept. 13 at various Sonoma Valley locations. Full schedule at sonomapleinair.org.
