Things to do this week in Sonoma County
Looking for something to do this week? There's plenty to choose from! Celebrate the dog days of summer with, well, a dog! This Saturday it's Pet Adoption Weekend at Airport Stadium when 9 adoption agencies bring some new friends for you to meet and take home. Also happening this weekend is Cotati Kids Day and Wine Country Big Q. All this and more is in our list of things to do.
Saturday, July 9Cotati Kids Day: Join a free family event this Saturday at La Plaza Park in Cotati. The annual Cotati Kids Day starts with a pancake breakfast 7-9 a.m. Then the parade kicks off at 10 a.m. The day continues with a fun festival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., filled with vendors, games, music and more. Find out all the details at www.ci.cotati.ca.us. Wine & Dixieland Jazz Festival: Hear music from some of Sonoma County's favorite jazz bands while enjoying great wine, dancing, food and more at Cline Cellars in Sonoma. Tickets are $40-$45. Find out more at shop.clinecellars.com/jazzfestival. Pet Adoption Weekend: 9 local adoption agencies are coming to Airport Stadium in Santa Rosa to help four-legged friends find their forever human. The event will include free hot dogs, lots of prizes, a silent auction and more. Plus, all adoptions come with free movie tickets. The event will take place 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and is free to attend. Find out more at the Facebook events page. Wine Country Big Q: This Saturday from 1-5 p.m., enjoy mouthwatering BBQ from some of the best Pit Masters around at the 6th annual Wine County Big Q competition at the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds. Sample delicious meats and vote for your favorites while also enjoying award-winning brews and world class wines. This year's live entertainment is Soul to Soul and Purple Haze. Find out more at winecountrybigq.com. The Kut-Ups Radio Hour: Saturday at 1 p.m., the signature show series opens for this senior musical troupe performing broadway, blues, motown, rock and more at Spreckels Performing Arts Center in Rohnert Park. The ensemble consists of a full band, singers, dancers and comedians, and will keep you entertained from start to curtain close. Tickets are $20. Find out all the details at www.thekutups.com.Local Author Launch: Listen as 20 Sonoma County authors share from their newly published books at the Flamingo Hotel this Sunday. From 2-4:30 p.m., Redwood Writers authors will read from works of fiction, memoir, self-help, poetry and more. This is your chance to meet authors from your community and become familiar with what they are writing. Admission is free. Find out more at redwoodwriters.org. Petaluma's Art & Garden Festival: This Sunday from 11-5 p..m., downtown Petaluma will be filled with fine local crafters, artisans, gardeners, food & wine and more. The free event will also feature live music from Foxes in the Henhouse, Soul Section, Hot Grubb and Kevin Durkin & Friends. Find out all the details at www.petalumadowntown.com. Street Printing Festival: Booklovers, artists and printmakers will love this event at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts. This Sunday, a variety of artists will be selling original printed art and offering interactive activities. The main event is the Street Printing, a method that involves a 4,000 pound pavement roller and handcarved linoleum blocks. This event is free, and starts at 11 a.m. Find out all the details at www.sebarts.org.GMC Bluegrass Festival: The 2nd annual Bluegrass Festival is coming to the Green Music Center this Sunday. Starting at 3 p.m., musical acts will include The Mando Kings, The David Grisman Bluegrass Experience, Sam Bush and the Jeff Austin Band. Tickets are $25-$45. Find out all the details at gmc.sonoma.edu. Brit Floyd at SOMO Village: This Sunday, Brit Floyd offers the Pink Floyd tribute experience you've been waiting for. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m., with the highlight being a new million dollar light show, state of the art video design and a massive stage production. Tickets are $42.50 for general admission, and $72.50 for reserved seating. Find out all the details at www.somoconcerts.com.
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Other upcoming events:
Friday, July 8cloverdaleartsalliance.org.rockstaruniversity.com.funkyfridays.info.
Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars: World and African music, ‘Friday Night Live' outdoor concert series, 7 p.m. July 8, Cloverdale Plaza. Free. 894-4410,
The Tubes featuring Fee Waybill: San Francisco-based rock band, 8 p.m. July 8, House of Rock, Santa Rosa. $50-$70. 791-3482,
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