10/27/2022 Thursday
Pumpkin Giveaway
Annual pumpkin giveaway with a free pumpkin for every child while they last. Costumes are encouraged, but not required.
3 to 5 p.m.
Location: Kennedy and Associates Real Estate, Carriage Shed, 39040 S. Hwy. 1, Gualala.
For info contact 707-884-9000.
10/27/2022 Thursday
Sunset & Jazz
"Reeds ‘n' Keys," the newly minted jazz duo of saxophonist Harrison Goldberg and keyboardist Lenny Kaplan will be joined by chanteuse Bippy McMaster performing iconic selections from The Great American Songbook.
6 to 9 p.m.
Location: The Sea Ranch Lodge, 60 Sea Walk Dr., The Sea Ranch.
Free admission.
For info contact community@thesearanchlodge.com.
10/28/2022 Friday
Point Arena Farmers' Market
Fresh and local vegetables, fruits, flowers, meat, cheese, eggs, ceramics, crafts and much more.
3 to 6 p.m.
Location: Old Pharmacy parking lot, 235 Main St., Point Arena.
For info contact 707-882-3046.
10/28/2022 Friday
Horicon Halloween Carnival
Game booth and prizes. Costumes are encouraged. Also featuring a spaghetti dinner and haunted house fundraiser by the 7th/8th class parents.
5 to 7 p.m.
Location: Horicon School Gym, 35555 Annapolis Rd., Annapolis.
Free.
For info contact 707-886-5322.
10/29/2022 Saturday
Gualala Farmers' Market
Large selection of veggies, strawberries, plant starts, nuts, pastries, canned goodies, seaweed products, organic eggs, condiments and more.
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: Gualala Community Center lawn, 47950 Center St., Gualala.
Free admission.
For info contact 707-884-3726.
10/29/2022 Saturday
Good Buy Clothes
Clothing, home goods, shoes, and more. Sale is the last Saturday of every month. Masks and social distancing required.
9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location: 245 Main St., Point Arena.
10/29/2022 Saturday
Annual Native Plant Sale
Annual native plant sale featuring experts who can advise buyers whether a particular plant will thrive in the spot a buyer is considering planting it. This event is sponsored by the Dorothy King Young chapter of the California Native Plant Society.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Gualala Community Center, 47950 Center St., Gualala.
Free admission; plants available for purchase.
10/29/2022 Saturday
Arena Theater Live Music
"Katdelic-A Very Funky Halloween." Arena Theater will present a costume and dance party featuring RonKat Spearman’s funk and rock band Katdelic.
8 p.m., doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Arena Theater, 214 Main Street, Point Arena.
$22 adults; $10 youth (18 and under).
For info contact arenatheater.org or call 707-882-3272.
10/30/2022 Sunday
Exhibition on Screen
"Hopper: An American Love Story." Generally considered the foremost realist painter of 20th-century America, the documentary takes a deep look into Edward Hopper’s (1882-1967) art from his early career as an illustrator, his personal life, and his relationships combined with expert interviews, diaries, and a startling visual reflection of American life.
1 p.m.; doors open at 12:30 p.m.
Location: Arena Theater, 214 Main Street, Point Arena.
$15.
For info contact arenatheater.org.
10/30/2022 Sunday
Trio Enchantment Performance
Trio Enchantment presents "Brubeck and Beyond: A Tribute to Jazz Great Paul Desmond," in the Elaine Jacob Foyer.
4 to 6 p.m.
Location: Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Old State Highway, Gualala.
$20 advance; $25 day of; youth 7 to 17 are free.
For info contact 707-884-1138 or gualalaarts.org.
10/31/2022 Monday
Trunk or Treat and Witches Dance
Trunk or treat followed by the "Stir it Up Witches" Hexenbrut dance.
5 p.m., trunk or treat.
6 p.m., witches dance.
Location: Gualala Firehouse, 39215 Church St., Gualala.
Free.
For info contact Deb Kessler at 884-1563 or to participate.
10/31/2022 Monday
5th Annual Irish Beach Trick or Trunk
Trick or treating at home and from trunks along Sea Cypress Drive. All are welcome. Adult supervision is required. Flashlights are recommended.
5:30 to 7 p.m.
Location: Sea Cypress Drive off Hwy. 1, Irish Beach.
Free.
10/31/2022 Monday
Trick or Treat on Main Street
Decorations, costumes, and candy. Ghostarama at 75 School St.
Dusk to 8 p.m.
Location: Main St., Point Arena.
Free.
11/1/2022 Tuesday
Moonlight Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) celebration presented by Pacific Community Charter High School and featuring art by students from Point Arena High School, Pacific Community Charter Elementary School, Point Arena Elementary School, Manchester Elementary School, Horicon School and Kashia Elementary School. Event will include Dia de los Muertos themed student art, a community altar with La Catrina, tours of the Lighthouse Tower, traditional music performed by students and hot chocolate and snacks to raise money for school field trips.
5 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Point Arena Lighthouse, 45500 Lighthouse Rd., Point Arena.
Free admission. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase.
For info contact 707-882-2809, ext. 1.
11/2/2022 Wednesday
Classic Film Series: Chinatown
"Chinatown." Mendocino Film Festival presents its Classic Film Series. All proceeds go to the Mendocino Film Festival.
7 p.m.
Location: Coast Cinemas, 135 S. Franklin St., Fort Bragg.
$15.
For info contact mendocinofilmfestival.com.
11/4/2022 Friday
Opening Reception
Opening reception for exhibit featuring jewelry by artist Ling-Yen Jones and Chinese brush painting by artist Andrea Allen.
12 to 5 p.m.
The Coast Highway Art Collective is regularly open Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Coast Highway Art Collective, 284 Main St., Point Arena.
For info contact www.coast-highway-artists.com.
11/4/2022 Friday
Point Arena Farmers' Market
Fresh and local vegetables, fruits, flowers, meat, cheese, eggs, ceramics, crafts and much more. Last market of the season.
3 to 6 p.m.
Location: Old Pharmacy parking lot, 235 Main St., Point Arena.
For info contact 707-882-3046.
11/4/2022 Friday
Art Opening
Opening for new exhibit "Paper, Knife, Glue: An Artistic Exploration,” featuring works by artist Jackie Gardner in the Elaine Jacob Foyer.
Opening reception, 4 to 6 p.m.
Exhibit runs Nov. 4 to 20.
Gallery open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
Location: Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Old State Highway, Gualala.
Free.
For info contact 707-884-1138 or GualalaArts.org.
11/4/2022 Friday
First Friday Art Opening
Reception for exhibit featuring pottery and ceramic sculptures by gallery founding member, Alexis Moyer, as well as photography of local scenes by guest artist James Mallory. Masks optional. Light refreshments served.
Exhibit runs Nov. 4 to 30.
5 to 8 p.m.
Location: Edgewater Gallery, 356 North Main St., Fort Bragg.
Free admission.
For info contact 707-964-4668.
11/4/2022 Friday
Mendonoman World Fusion Music
"BAKU," will perform its self-styled musical hybrid dubbed "Jambient Soundscapes,” a fusion of jazz and Afro beat, drawing upon Cuban, Latin, Middle Eastern, and other world music influences and rhythms with Harrison Goldberg, Chris Doering, David French, and Nancy Feehan.
6 to 9 p.m.
Location: Timber Cove Inn, 21780 Highway 1.
Admission is free.
For info contact Timber Cove, 707-847-3231.
11/4/2022 Friday
Hit and Run Theater Improv Comedy
“Autumn Improv Spectacular Comedy Weekend,” featuring Janet Atherton, Mindy Ballentine, Ken Krauss, Jill Lemos, Kathy O’Grady, and Doug Nunn, with Joshua Raoul Brody of Bay Area Theatresports providing musical accompaniment. Recent Hit & Run workshop attendees Brian Dalder, Phoebe Hanson, Katan Sosnovec, and Calvin Stearns-Ayster may join the group for these shows. Attendees will be asked to wear masks.
7 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Caspar Community Center, 15051 Caspar Rd., Caspar.
General admission $20; seniors $15; kids $15.
For info contact 415-613-4416.
11/5/2022 Saturday
Monthly Pay 'n' Take
All departments are open. Books, clothing, furniture, and electronics, main hall (kitchenware and more) and the kitchen (to go only). Masks are still required. Clean, usable donations are accepted every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Big items must be previously arranged.
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Gualala Community Center, 47950 Center St., Gualala.
11/5/2022 Saturday
Gualala Farmers' Market
Large selection of veggies, strawberries, plant starts, nuts, pastries, canned goodies, seaweed products, organic eggs, condiments and more.
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: Gualala Community Center lawn, 47950 Center St., Gualala.
Free admission.
For info contact 707-884-3726.
11/5/2022 Saturday
Lighthouse Almost Full Beaver Moon Night Tour
Tour the tallest lighthouse on the West Coast. Refreshments will be served and a souvenir Point Arena Lighthouse champagne flute for each participant is included in the cost. Masks required in tower.
Reservations required and must be made three days before a tour.
Gates open at 5:30 p.m., tour begins at 6 p.m.
Location: Point Arena Lighthouse, 45500 Lighthouse Rd., Point Arena.
$30 per person; two or more tickets $25 each.
For info contact 707-882-2809, ext. 1.
11/5/2022 Saturday
Hit and Run Theater Improv Comedy
See Friday, Nov. 4 listing for full description. Attendees will be asked to wear masks.
7 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Caspar Community Center, 15051 Caspar Rd., Caspar.
General admission $20; seniors $15; kids $15.
For info contact 415-613-4416.
11/5/2022 Saturday
Arena Theater Live Music
"Laurie Lewis and the Right Hands." Acclaimed bluegrass and folk musician Laurie Lewis, accompanied by her band, The Right Hands, will perform live music.
7:30 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m.
Location: Arena Theater, 214 Main Street, Point Arena.
$25.
For info contact arenatheater.org or call 707-882-3272.
11/6/2022 Sunday
Annual Community Thanksgiving Potluck
The Annapolis Historical Society will host a Thankgiving potluck dinner, door prizes, local live music and annual membership drive. Attendees are asked to bring a favorite side dish, appetizer, salad, or dessert to share.
Dinner, 12:15 to 2 p.m.
12 to 3 p.m.
Location: Old Horicon School House, 35147 Annapolis Road, Annapolis.
Donation of $10 per person; kids under 12 are free.
For info contact ahs201500@gmail.com.
11/10/2022 Thursday
Sunset & Jazz
Selections from the Great American Songbook and some originals performed by "Jazzin' 3" with Harrison Goldberg on saxophone, Pete Gealey on upright bass, and Danny Barca on guitar and vocals.
6 to 9 p.m.
Location: The Sea Ranch Lodge, 60 Sea Walk Dr., The Sea Ranch.
Free admission.
For info contact community@thesearanchlodge.com.
11/12/2022 Saturday
Gualala Farmers' Market
Large selection of veggies, strawberries, plant starts, nuts, pastries, canned goodies, seaweed products, organic eggs, condiments and more. Last market of the season.
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: Gualala Community Center lawn, 47950 Center St., Gualala.
Free admission.
For info contact 707-884-3726.
11/12/2022 Saturday
Mushroom Habitats Walk
Saturday, Nov. 12
12 p.m.
Attendees learn where to find mushrooms once the winter rains prompt them to spring from the earth. This walk will explore common mushroom habitats with focus on the associated trees, how mushrooms benefit from trees, tree identification basics, which mushroom species are associated with certain trees, and more with local fungi expert Mario Abreu. Registration required at gardenbythesea.org/calendar/mushroom-habitats-walk-2022/
Location: Mendocino Botanical Gardens, Fort Bragg.
$15 MCBG member; $25 non-member; includes garden admission.
For info contact 707-964-4352 x 10 .
11/12/2022 Saturday
A Peanuts Holiday Concert
Gualala Arts and Fred Adler present pianist Jim Martinez feauting original music by Vince Guaraldi featured in Charles Schulz's "Peanuts."
3 p.m.
Location: Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Old State Highway, Gualala.
$20 advance adult; $10 advance youth; $25 adult day of; $15 youth day of.
For info contact 707-884-1138 or gualalaarts.org.
11/12/2022 Saturday
Opening Reception
Opening reception for exhibits "Time Shapes Us," featuring the works of Ling-Yen Jones and "Lost Leader," featuring the works of Liam Ericson.
Opening reception 3 to 5 p.m.
Exhibit runs Nov. 12 to Dec. 4.
Gallery is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday through Monday.
Location: The Dolphin Gallery, 39140 S. Hwy. 1, Seacliff Center, Gualala.
Free admission.
For info contact 707-884-3986 or Gualalaarts.org.
11/14/2022 Monday
Mushroom Walks with Mario
Monday, weekly
Nov. 14 to Dec. 26
1 p.m.
The Mendocino Botnical Gardens is home to more than 160 species of mushrooms. Attendees will join in an identification walk and learn mushroom lore with local fungi expert Mario Abreu. Registration required at gardenbythesea.org/calendar/mushroom-walks-2022/
Location: Mendocino Botanical Gardens, Fort Bragg.
$5 MCBG member; $15 non-member; includes garden admission.
For info contact 707-964-4352 x 10 .
11/17/2022 Thursday
Ocean Art Quilt Workshop
Thursday, Nov. 17
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Gualala Arts and the Pacific Piecemakers Quilt Guild present a one-day workshop with instructor Gwen Weedon. Each participant will design and create a 20” x 30” wall hanging using a selection of fabric strips in various ocean colors, including sky, water, waves, sand, and more. Register by Nov. 10. Location: Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Old State Highway, Gualala.
$60 member of Gualala Arts; $60 for non-members.
For info contact 707-884-1138 or gualalaarts.org.
11/19/2022 Saturday
Mid-Month Pay 'n' Take
Mid-month sale with books, clothing and furniture, and electronics. Masks are still required. Clean, usable donations are accepted every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Big items must be previously arranged.
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Gualala Community Center, 47950 Center St., Gualala.
11/19/2022 Saturday
Lighthouse Lecture Series
Scott Sewell presents "Point Arena and the Mendocino Coast: How to See and Shoot the Coastal Landscape." Scott is photographer whose love of the land is woven throughout his work and he will be sharing his approach to shooting the coastal landscape.
4 p.m.
Location: Point Arena Lighthouse, 45500 Lighthouse Rd., Point Arena.
$5.
For info contact 707-882-2809, ext. 1.
11/26/2022 Saturday
Good Buy Clothes
Clothing, home goods, shoes, and more. Sale is the last Saturday of every month. Masks and social distancing required.
9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location: 245 Main St., Point Arena.
11/27/2022 Sunday
Whitesboro Grange Pancake Breakfast
Ham, eggs, pancakes, OJ, beverage.
8 to 11:30 a.m.
Location: Whitesboro Grange on Navarro Ridge Road, Albion.
Adults $10, children ages 6-12 are $5, children under 6 are free.