On Saturday and Sunday, fancy felines will strut their stuff at a cat show being held at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. (Christopher Chung/ The Press Democrat)

Things to Do in Sonoma County This Week

  Written by Crissi Langwell and Dan Taylor for the Press Democrat. Looking for some fun this weekend? Here’s what you have to look forward to. This Saturday, amateur to professional builders will construct elaborate structures out of donated cans of food at the annual Canstruction event at Coddingtown. Plus, all weekend long is the […]
Mensona Kennel Club: This weekend at the Lyttle Cow Palace at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, watch a few dozen smart dogs take part in agility trials. This entertaining event is free to attend, and takes place 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Find out all the details at mensona.org. (PD FILE)

Things To Do This Week In Sonoma County

  Tuesday, Feb. 2 Jessica Lea Mayfield: Singer-songwriter. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. HopMonk Tavern, Sebastopol. $10-$12. 829-7300, hopmonk.com. Wednesday, Feb. 3 ‘West Side Stories’: Five-minute true stories live onstage. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Sonoma Portworks, Petaluma. $8. westsidestoriespetaluma.com. Thursday, Feb. 4 ‘Into the Woods’: Live musical opens at 7:30 p.m. Thursday; closes Feb. 14. Person Theatre, Sonoma […]

Things to Do in Sonoma County This Week

Ready for some fun? Here are all the exciting events happening in or around Sonoma County this week. Over the weekend, enjoy some delicious crab at one of the many crab feeds happening around the county. On Saturday, support young musicians at a benefit concert starring teen bands in Sebastopol. And the Arlene Francis Center […]
...even your snack food is paired with wine.

You Know You’re From Healdsburg When…

  …even your snack food is paired with wine. See this and  22 other things that ring true for Healdsburg residents in our gallery. See the original post on the Press Democrat website.
 This Friday, bartenders from all over Sonoma will vie for the title of best martini maker in the valley. The competition takes place 5-7 p.m. at MacArthur Place. (Photo: Erik Castro/for Sonoma Magazine)

Things to Do This Week in Sonoma County

Looking for something to do this weekend? We have a few ideas. This Friday, get your drink on at the annual Martini Madness competition in Sonoma. On Saturday, receive tips on cosplay in preparation for LumaCon at the end of the month. And also on Saturday, get an up close look at wild cats from […]
Workers prune grape vines at the Kiljian Vineyard on West Dry Creek Road. (photo by John Burgess)

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Local brews hook up with that perfect mate. (illustrations by Ryan Mesheau)

Ale, Meet Cheese

Local brews hook up with that perfectly cheesy mate.