Healdsburg
Trio M at The 222
On Saturday, April 19, the jazz trio Trio M, featuring pianist Myra Melford, bassist Mark Dresser and drummer Matt Wilson, takes the stage at The 222 in Healdsburg. Known for their genre-defying compositions and dynamic interplay, Trio M brings a fresh, adventurous energy to the jazz tradition. Melford, a Guggenheim fellow and one of contemporary jazz’s most inventive voices, blends blues, classical and global folk influences into a sound the San Francisco Chronicle calls “explosive … a virtuoso who shocks and soothes.” The show begins at 7pm in The 222’s intimate, club-style space, where every seat has a clear view of the stage. Seating ranges from $35 to $85. Dinner packages with Spoonbar, including special menu options and discounted wines, are available for ticket holders. 7pm, Saturday, April 19, at The 222, 222 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg. Tickets $35-$85. More info and reservations at the222.org.
Petaluma
Bike Clinic in P-Town
May is National Bike Month, and Sonoma County is gearing up with events that celebrate cycling’s benefits—from clean transportation to community connection. First up: a free Bike Commuting Clinic in Petaluma, hosted by the Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition at Keller Street CoWork on Wednesday, April 23, from 5:30-7pm. The clinic is designed for anyone curious about commuting by bike—whether it’s figuring out the safest route, choosing the right gear or navigating office life without a shower. Local cycling veterans will be on hand to share tips, answer questions and help newcomers get rolling with confidence. This event is a lead-in to Bike to Work Day on Thursday, May 15, and part of a larger regional push to encourage sustainable travel during Bike Month. One may pledge to ride, and get ready to join thousands of others across the Bay Area logging miles and competing for prizes. 5:30-7pm, Wednesday, April 23, at Keller Street CoWork, 140 Keller St., Petaluma. Free admission. More info and full Bike Month details at bikesonoma.org/btwd.
Marin County
‘Water For Life’ on PBS
Mill Valley filmmaker Will Parrinello brings a timely documentary to national audiences with the PBS premiere of Water For Life—airing Monday, April 21, as an Earth Day special. The award-winning film follows three Indigenous Latin American leaders as they fight for their communities’ right to clean water, confronting the devastating effects of mining, privatization and state violence with grassroots resolve. Narrated by actor Diego Luna and featuring the original song “Ko (Water)” by Grammy-winner Lila Downs and Mapuche singer-songwriter Daniela Millaleo, the film is both a call to action and a source of inspiration. While headlines continue to swirl around Capitol Hill, Water For Life reminds viewers that real change often begins at the local level—and that hope can ripple outward. Premieres Monday, April 21, 7pm, on PBS (check local listings). Watch the trailer and learn more at waterforlife.film or pbs.org/show/water-for-life.
San Rafael
Pacific Mambo Orchestra
The Grammy Award-winning Pacific Mambo Orchestra brings its sizzling Afro-Caribbean sound to the Marin Center Showcase Theater for a Cinco de Mayo celebration on May 4. Known for performances that blend mambo, salsa and Latin jazz, the 20-piece ensemble has graced major stages from Montreux to Monterey—and now makes its Marin Jazz debut. This high-energy afternoon promises world-class musicianship, polyrhythmic flair and enough groove to shake the rafters. Presented by Marin Jazz, the concert supports local arts education and includes full bar service, with doors opening one hour prior to showtime. 2pm, Sunday, May 4, at Marin Center Showcase Theater, 20 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. Tickets and info at marinjazz.com.
