Kenwood | Folk Singer/Songwriter
The much beloved folk artist Clementine Darling comes to Palooza Brewery and Gastropub with her inimitable, Ani DiFranco-inspired sound. Originally from Seattle, Darling busked her way to San Francisco in 2010 and found herself planting roots in Sonoma County. Since her arrival, she put out her first EP in 2017, entitled 11:11, and in 2018 Live at the Lost Church, which features tracks like “Roses are Red” and “Holy Ghost.” Darling sings from the heart and is part of the folk revival. Palooza Brewery and Gastropub is a laid back tavern scene featuring gourmet pub grub, wine, beer they brew themselves, and a relaxed, fun atmosphere. Check out Clementine Darling on Saturday, April 9 at Palooza Brewery, 8910 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood. 12:30-3:30pm. www.paloozafresh.com
Santa Rosa | Hip Hop Listening
The Lost Church in Santa Rosa presents two groups, RnG and The3MysticMisfit! RnG is a Bay Area-based hip hop group of brothers Bt3 and Yung Zay, and formerly their cousin Lil Rube, who passed away in 2021. Together, this group plans to make it in the music scene, help their parents retire early and support causes from environmentalism to social inequity. Their goal is to support the improvement of humanity. The Lost Church is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting equity through performance, and keeping local performance spaces alive. They aim to create a network of performance spaces that can nurture and support the growth of local artists along their creative journey. Show is April 11 at The Lost Church, 427 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 7:30-10:30pm. $15 advance, $20 day of. www.thelostchurch.org
Petaluma | Women Artists
The Petaluma Historical Library and Museum opens a new exhibition, Finding Our Roots: Women of Petaluma Flourishing & Blooming Over the Years, honoring women’s contributions to Petaluma over the decades. The exhibit covers the many powerful impacts of women over the last 126 years, and the longstanding relationship between the Women’s Club of Petaluma—now known as the Petaluma Women’s Club—and the Petaluma Garden Club. Opening night celebration will include music performed by Homer Johnstone and Pamela Hechtman Sommer, with lyrics written in the 1800’s by Petaluma Women’s Club president Clara Belle Ivancovich. Opening event April 8 at Petaluma Historical Library and Museum, 20 Fourth St, Petaluma. 6-8pm. Free. www.petalumamuseum.com
Novato | Object Art
Marin MOCA brings another exceptional exhibition alive. The Potential of Objects opened April 2 and runs through June 5. This unique exhibition features 11 emerging Bay Area-connected artists, who use everyday materials as a means for exploring and expressing the human condition and experience. These works, in a wide range of mediums, from metals to fiber to found objects, are provocative and inspire such questions as: How does identity relate to inanimate objects? Can things connect disparate geographies, or past and present? And when does object making become an act of resistance? The show ponders the definition of “inanimate objects” and vital forces, inviting a closer look at the animate all around us, and some of the more pressing issues of our time, as they relate to our objects. Tours for this show begin April 6. Marin MOCA, 500 Palm Dr, Novato. The Potential of Objects, through June 5. Admission: $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students. Free for members. marinmoca.org
—Jane Vick
