Petaluma
Music Fest Returns
A fundraiser for music education in Petaluma’s public schools, the 17th Annual Petaluma Music Festival features live performances across three stages. This year’s lineup includes The Greyboy Allstars, ALO, Monophonics, Moonalice, New Monsoon, Rising Tide, The Eagle Rock Gospel Singers, Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band, El Radio Fantastique, Spike Sikes & His Awesome Hotcakes, Eki Shola, Dirty Red Barn and Los Arrendajos de California. Food, drinks and merch available too. “We hope that music lovers will come out to enjoy a fantastic day of great music and community, and with their attendance, help support the music programs in our local schools,” says the festival’s executive director, Cliff Eveland. “It’s for our kids!” Gates open at 11:30am, with performances continuing until 9:30pm, on Saturday, July 27, at Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds, 175 Fairgrounds Dr., Petaluma. Tickets are $70 for general admission, $179 for VIP and $25 for students (13-17, available only on the day). Children 12 and under are free. More info and tix available at petalumamusicfestival.org.
Santa Rosa
Monster Trucks
It’s all in the headline—“Monster Trucks”—the zenith of gladiatorial, mechanized mayhem, is coming to a coliseum (or fairgrounds), near you! Watch out, Sonoma County—this year’s roll call includes such colorful contenders as “Playing for Keeps,” “Enforcer,” “Survivor,” “Skull Krusher,” and for those like us with attention deficits, “Scattered.” All shows start at 7pm (doors open at 6pm), beginning Thursday, Aug. 8 and continuing through Saturday, Aug. 10, with a cavalcade of mechanical menace featuring the aforementioned “Monster Trucks,” “Tuff Trucks” and “Quad Wars.” This culminates on—Sunday! Sunday! Sunday!—Aug. 11, with a demolition derby. All this motorized madness can be witnessed at the Sonoma County Events Center at the Fairgrounds, 1450 Bennett Valley Rd., Santa Rosa. Tickets on sale now until the fair begins at bit.ly/soco-monster-trucks.
San Rafael
Restored ‘Rabbit’
The California Film Institute and Miramax will present the U.S. premiere of the 4K remastered film, Rabbit-Proof Fence, at the Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center. Directed by Phillip Noyce, the 2002 film tells the true story of three mixed-race Aboriginal girls who escaped a reeducation camp in 1931, embarking on a harrowing journey across the Australian Outback along the “rabbit-proof fence” to return to their families. The 4K remastered film offers an enhanced viewing experience, bringing new life to the stunning cinematography and Golden Globe-nominated score by Peter Gabriel. Following the screening is an on-stage conversation with Noyce. Showtime is 7pm, Saturday, July 27, at the Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael. Tickets are available online at bit.ly/rabbit-proof.
Mill Valley
E-Waste Collection
It’s time to clear out that tech junk responsibly with Mill Valley Recreation and the Conservation Corps of the North Bay, who are teaming up for two free E-Waste Collection events. Cruise by the Mill Valley Community Center parking lot from 9am to 2pm, Friday, July 26, and drop off unwanted electronics—no appointment necessary. This is a drive-thru affair, so no need to even leave the car. Just make sure to leave hazardous waste and household appliances at home. Properly handling e-waste—including old phones, computers and electronics, etc.—is crucial to prevent harmful chemicals from seeping into our environment. For the full rundown of what’s accepted, head to the Conservation Corps North Bay website at ccnorthbay.org. The MVCC is located at 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley.
