Mill Valley
Tesla Quartet
Chamber Music Marin presents the Tesla Quartet at 5pm, Sunday, Feb. 2, at Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church in Mill Valley. Part of their 2024-2025 Chamber Music Concert Series, now in its 52nd year, this concert showcases a diverse repertoire blending timeless classics and new works. The Tesla Quartet, formed at Juilliard in 2008, has won top prizes in numerous competitions and commissioned 12 new works during the 2020 pandemic. The program includes Haydn’s “Joke” Quartet, Opus 33, No. 2; Dvořák’s String Quartet No. 10, Opus 51; and String Quartet No. 3 by Grazina Bacewicz. Tickets are $48 GA, $130 for a three-concert subscription or $190 for the full season. Youth 18 and under attend free. For tickets and details, visit chambermusicmarin.org. Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church, 410 Sycamore Ave., Mill Valley. More at chambermusicmarin.org.
Napa
Mustard Season Celebration
Silverado Resort of Napa Valley hosts its Mustard Celebration Wine Tasting Event, 3-6pm, Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Silverado Ballroom. Part of Napa Valley’s Mustard Season (Jan. 1-March 31), this event features tastings from wineries like Peju and ZD Wines, plus gourmet cheese and charcuterie with mustard-inspired pairings. Tickets are $40 and include a keepsake wine glass. Guests can also explore artisan vendors, partake in mustard-themed culinary specials or unwind with a limited-time Mustard Seed Spa Experience. Exclusive Mustard Room Packages include resort credits, a commemorative wine bottle and a limited-edition art print. Dining highlights include grilled pork chop with mustard crème fraiche, house-made pretzel with mustard trio and a roast turkey sandwich with dijonnaise and cranberry apple mostarda. The spa offers a seasonal body scrub and massage featuring the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits of mustard seed. Silverado Resort, 1600 Atlas Peak Rd., Napa. More at silveradoresort.com or @silveradoresort on Instagram.
Petaluma
Found Poets
Found Poets! celebrates the art of performance poetry, blending spirited entertainment with a vibrant community. Featuring graduates from its development program and nationally acclaimed headliners, this event is designed to offer a dynamic and memorable experience. The program features food and beverages from The Big Easy. Doors open at 3pm, Saturday, Feb. 1, with the show beginning at 3:45pm. Admission is $15 at the door. All ages are welcome, though some content may be mature. Headlining is Mr. Witz, a poet from Brooklyn now based in Charlotte, who has been entertaining audiences since 2013. With 11 solo projects and roles in many poetry collectives, he brings a wealth of talent and energy to the stage. IG: @mrwitzthepoet. The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma. More info at bigeasypetaluma.com.
Sebastopol
Art at The Livery
The Art Workshop of Western Sonoma County (AWS) recognizes artists at a free reception from 5-7pm, Friday, Jan. 24, at The Livery CoWork. This event is open to the public and offers an opportunity to meet the artists and view their work, now on display throughout the space. This exhibition features a variety of pieces available for purchase, making it a chance to invest in local art while supporting the creative community. Attendees can also learn more about AWS and its members. Lite bites and refreshments will be provided. The Livery CoWork, 6940 Burnett St., Sebastopol. More information at liverycowork.com.
