San Rafael
Phasers on Stun
It’s time to set course for comedy as Phasers on Stun: Verdant Horizons beams into the Belrose Theater for a night of improvised interstellar antics. This fully improvised Star Trek parody takes the best of the original series—quirky aliens, low-budget charm and wide-eyed wonder—and spins it into something entirely new, unscripted and designed to be hilarious. One can anticipate cosmic confusion, unexpected plot twists and the kind of nerdy joy that only a lovingly crafted spoof can deliver. Described by fans as “absolutely tremendous” and “too good to be true—I must be on the holodeck!,” this show is perfect for Trekkies, improv fans and anyone who enjoys their sci-fi with a side of satire. 7-8:30pm, Saturday, April 19, at the Belrose Theater, 1415 Fifth Ave., San Rafael. Tickets $20; available at bit.ly/phasers-on-stun.
Cloverdale
Wings of Change
The Cloverdale History Museum Speaker Series takes off with Wings of Change, a special evening spotlighting Dusty Roads—the trailblazing flight attendant who helped start the women’s movement. Historian and author Elaine Rock shares the remarkable true story behind her best-selling book, Dusty Roads: The Hidden Figure Who Really Ignited the Women’s Movement, joined in conversation by Amy Nykamp, president of Sonoma County NOW. The talk includes a slideshow, followed by a book signing and reception just steps away at the museum. 7pm, Tuesday, April 22, at Cloverdale Performing Arts Center, 209 N. Cloverdale Blvd. Tickets $20 at cloverdalehistoricalsociety.org.
Mill Valley
Dynamic Duo
Jazz musician Larry Vuckovich makes a rare Marin appearance on Sunday, April 27, for an intimate concert at the Community Church of Mill Valley, joined by rising star guitarist Kai Lyons. Together, they’ve built one of the tightest and most versatile duos on the scene today, blending swinging bebop, Afro-Cuban rhythms, Brazilian beats, Middle Eastern melodies, tango jazz, funky boogaloo blues—and everything in between. Their years of collaboration have developed into a seamless musical chemistry that’s as globe-trotting as it is groove-driven. Lyons, a Bay Area phenom, regularly tours through Cuba, Brazil, Europe and Morocco, bringing a worldly sensibility to every performance. Vuckovich, a jazz veteran and local treasure, calls this dynamic pairing “one of the most wide-ranging musical programs you can experience today anywhere in the world.” 4-6 pm, Sunday, April 27, at the Community Church of Mill Valley, 8 Olive St. (corner of Throckmorton). Suggested donation: $25. More info and tickets at bit.ly/larry-v-jazz.
Santa Rosa
Heard Eye at Shady Oak
Santa Rosa’s own The Heard Eye returns to the stage at Shady Oak Barrelhouse on Friday, April 11, for a high-energy night of funk and rock in celebration of their rising success. The band’s latest single, “All Love,” is making serious waves—spinning on nearly 90 college radio stations nationwide and climbing the charts, all without a label. One can expect a set that’s as self-assured as it is self-produced, channeling the kind of DIY spirit that’s kept this North Bay crew moving (not to mention craft beer on tap and a venue that keeps the vibes loose and loud). 7-10 pm, Friday, April 11, at Shady Oak Brewing Company, 420 1st St., Santa Rosa. No cover. More at shadyoakbarrelhouse.com, or follow @theheardeye for updates.
