Healdsburg
Catastrophic Film Fest
For those who like meows and movies, The New York Cat Film Festival is purrfect. Dig those paws into this cinematic journey celebrating the unique bond between felines and humans with a movie event at AVFilm that promises to entertain, educate and inspire as it spotlights the often-overlooked connection humans share with these independent yet affectionate creatures. 2pm and 5pm, Saturday, March 2, at AVFilm’s studios, 375 Healdsburg Ave., Ste 200, Healdsburg. Secure a spot at avfilmpresents.org/show/new-york-cat-film-festival. A portion of every ticket sold will be donated to Forgotten Felines of Sonoma County.
Santa Rosa
Rock Balladeers
Music duo Soph&Trey are two artists in their 20s bonded by their love of rock ballads and alternative rock songs, which they take and make their own. Of note—Sophia Kandler is the 2023 Norbay Awards winner for best lead vocals. Atreyu “Trey” Hanohano accompanies with soulful harmonies and guitar playing. Joining them on many songs is Nick Carico on drums. Supporting the bill is Mood Jungle, a power trio featuring guitar, bass, drums and vocals, as well as “a funky horn section” and keyboard, featuring elements of R&B, soul, jazz and rock. Doors open at 7:30pm, Friday, March 1, at The Lost Church, 576 Ross St., Santa Rosa. $12.
Santa Rosa
The X-Factor
Climate change, generative artificial intelligence and unprecedented political polarization are reshaping our world—time for TEDxSonomaCounty to return and talk it out. The 12th annual speaking event interweaves a dozen dynamic presenters delivering on powerful topics—this year clustered under the theme of “Reimagine, Reconfigure, Reconnect.” “We’ve entered a cycle of seismic change and are challenged to keep pace with the political, economic and social consequences of new technologies and an accelerated world,” says Anisya Fritz, proprietor of Lynmar Estate, TEDxSonomaCounty license holder and emcee. “The work of our outstanding 2024 presenters inspires us to lean into big questions with curiosity and courage and to participate in the shaping of a better future.” Saturday, March 2, Jackson Theater at Sonoma Country Day School, 4400 Day School Pl., Santa Rosa. Visit tedxsonomacounty.com to learn more and register.
Sonoma
Lunar New Year
Celebrate the Year of the Dragon at the Sonoma Community Center inaugural Lunar New Year Community Day event on Saturday, March 2. Featuring Chinese calligraphy by City Council Member Jack Ding, performances by the Redwood Empire Chinese Association and poetry by youth poet laureate Ella Wen, the free event promises to become an annual Sonoma tradition. “2024 is the Year of the Dragon. It is a time to usher out the old year and bring forth the luck and prosperity of the new one,” says Ding. “The Chinese New Year is the right time to bring all the community together—to celebrate our diversity, honor the past and shape the future.” Festivities begin at 3:30pm, Saturday, March 2, at 276 E Napa St., Sonoma. Free for all ages.
