May 24:
* Lindy in the Park, free swing dance lessons from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday (weather permitting) on John F. Kennedy Drive in Golden Gate Park between Eighth and 10th avenues in San Francisco”s Richmond District. Information: www.lindy inthepark.com.
May 29-31:
* The 2009 Mendocino Film Festival presents a lineup of independent films, Friday, May 29, through Sunday, May 31. For information, visit www.MendocinoFilmFestival.org or contact 937-2199. Early ticket purchase recommended.
June 6-7:
* “Art at the Source” open tour of Sonoma County artists” studios, Saturday, June 6, and Sunday, June 7; and again Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14. Information: www.artatthesource.org.
June 7:
* Dixieland jazz concert and dance featuring the Fog City Stompers, 1 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, June 7, at the Last Day Saloon, 120 Fifth St. in Santa Rosa”s historic Railroad Square. Includes informal jam sessions for drop-in musicians. Sponsored by the Traditional Ragtime & Dixieland Jazz Appreciation & Strutters Society (TRAD JASS). Information: www.tradjass.org.
June 12-14:
* The 31st annual Harmony Festival takes place from Friday, June 12, through Sunday, June 14, at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. Musical headliners include Michael Franti and Spearhead. To buy tickets or view a complete schedule, visit www.HarmonyFestival.com.
June 13:
* Contra dance takes place at 7:30 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month at the Ukiah Community United Methodist Church (back entrance), 207 N. Pine St. in Ukiah. Beginners” instruction at 7 p.m. Wear comfortable clothing. This dance is always a mixer (dancers change partners for each dance) so you do not need to bring a partner. For information, call Ulla at 467-0311.
June 13-14:
* “Art at the Source” open tour of Sonoma County artists” studios, Saturday, June 6, and Sunday, June 7; and again Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14. Information: www.artatthesource.org.
July 18-19:
* Mendocino Art Center hosts its Summer Arts and Crafts Fair, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 18, and Sunday, July 19, in the Mendocino Art Center gardens. Information: 937-5818, ext. 10, or www.MendocinoArtCenter.org/.
June 20:
* Twilight T-Dance, in honor of gay pride month, 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at Beringer Vineyards, 2000 Main St. in St. Helena. Proceeds benefit Queen of the Valley Medical Center. For information, visit www.beringer.com/twilight, connect via Facebook at “Beringer Twilight T-Dance” or call Gretchen at 963-8989, ext. 2017.
Aug. 2:
* Dixieland jazz concert and dance featuring the Fourth Street Jazz Band, 1 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, at the Last Day Saloon, 120 Fifth St. in Santa Rosa”s historic Railroad Square. Includes informal jam sessions for drop-in musicians. Sponsored by the Traditional Ragtime & Dixieland Jazz Appreciation & Strutters Society (TRAD JASS). Information: www.tradjass.org.
Sept. 6:
* Traditional Ragtime & Dixieland Jazz Appreciation & Strutters Society (TRAD JASS) presents a “Jammers Day” concert, 1 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, at the Last Day Saloon, 120 Fifth St. in Santa Rosa”s historic Railroad Square. Information: www.tradjass.org.
Sept. 18-20:
* The 52nd annual Monterey Jazz Festival takes place Sept. 18 to 20. Information: www.montereyjazzfestival.org.
Oct. 4:
* Dixieland jazz concert and dance featuring the Gold Coast Jazz Band, 1 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, at the Last Day Saloon, 120 Fifth St. in Santa Rosa”s historic Railroad Square. Includes informal jam sessions for drop-in musicians. Sponsored by the Traditional Ragtime & Dixieland Jazz Appreciation & Strutters Society (TRAD JASS). Information: www.tradjass.org.
Nov. 1:
* Dixieland jazz concert and dance featuring Polly”s Hot Paupers, 1 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at the Last Day Saloon, 120 Fifth St. in Santa Rosa”s historic Railroad Square. Includes informal jam sessions for drop-in musicians. Sponsored by the Traditional Ragtime & Dixieland Jazz Appreciation & Strutters Society (TRAD JASS). Information: www.tradjass.org.
Dec. 6:
* Dixieland jazz concert and dance featuring the Natural Gas Jazz Band, 1 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, at the Last Day Saloon, 120 Fifth St. in Santa Rosa”s historic Railroad Square. Includes informal jam sessions for drop-in musicians. Sponsored by the Traditional Ragtime & Dixieland Jazz Appreciation & Strutters Society (TRAD JASS). Information: www.tradjass.org.
Out-of-county entertainment listings are compiled from announcements that are sent to the Observer*American or Record-Bee newsrooms. Please submit your events to RBinFocus@gmail.com (no attachments, please). All telephone numbers are within the (707) area code unless otherwise noted.
