Kenwood
Musical Magic
Transcendence Theatre Company presents The Beat Goes On, directed by Susan Draus in her directorial debut. Of the show, which features music from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s, said Draus, “Music has the ability to bring joy and spark memories, and it’s my hope that the audience will feel that same joy they felt the very first time they heard their favorite songs.” Transcendence’s first ever Pride Night will be Saturday, July 1. Pre-show picnic starts at 5pm, show starts at 7:30pm, June 16 through July 2, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Belos Cavalos, 687 Campagna La., Kenwood. Tickets start at $35.
Bolinas
Painting Place
Painter Carol Duchamp’s exhibition, “Dance Me to the End of Time Retrospective 1983–2023,” features 25 high energy, colorful, abstract acrylic works on large format paper. The size of the works is well suited to the 1,500-square-foot Commonweal Gallery. Duchamp’s recent book, Poetics of the Invisible, uses poetry and quotations to let readers in on inspirations for the faithfully reproduced abstract paintings. The show, running since April, ends on June 23. Commonweal is open most Mondays-Fridays, 10am-4pm. 451 Mesa Rd., Bolinas. Call 415-868-0970 before visiting to confirm.
Santa Rosa
Guitar Night
John Trubee performs solo electric guitar with a selection of his original compositions at Whiskey Tip. Supporting act The Mood is a jam band that organically blends blues, rock and metal with a solid rhythm section supporting heavy guitar sound. Opener Chuck & The Hollywoods deliver blues and rock originals and vintage cover songs, with a mix of R&B rhythms, jazzy melodies and dueling guitars. First 10 to arrive receive a free LP. 6:30pm, Friday, June 16. Whiskey Tip, 1910 Sebastopol Rd., Santa Rosa. Cover charge is $5.
Sebastopol
Peace on Earth
The Peacetown Summer Concert Series is a festival “of the people, by the people and for the people,” meaning local bands, supported by local sponsors and donors, and attended by people of all ages. It is free to the public thanks to a number of generous sponsors and support of the City of Sebastopol. The concert series kicks off its 11th season with concerts every Wednesday at five venues all around The Barlow District near downtown Sebastopol. Every Wednesday starting June 14, 5-8pm. Times may vary by venue. The Barlow, 6770 McKinley St., Sebastopol. Free.
