Community Calendar

Celebrate autumn at EarthSpoke Farms – home to Mendocino’s only Pumpkin Patch – open Wednesday through Saturday throughout October. Stroll the fields to pick the perfect pumpkin, soak in the beauty of fall on the farm, and enjoy a warm, welcoming atmosphere at this family-owned property.

In addition to pumpkins, guests will find a limited selection of fresh-cut dahlias, available as small bouquets and single stems, along with EarthSpoke Farms merchandise including t-shirts, hats, and sweatshirts.

Gather friends and family, embrace the season, and make EarthSpoke Farms part of your fall traditions!

In October Partners is presenting a show of large acrylic paintings by Virginia Sharkey called “Terra.” She says:

“My subject is what underlies us on this physical plane:
what holds us up. It may be called earth, duff, dust, clods, muck or the stuff under our feet. or as scientists say: ‘This is not dirt: it is a living organism called soil.’ At any rate, these paintings are explorations and metaphors for what’s underneath us, our ground and the idea of growth.”

The show opens October 8 and continues through November 9.
There’s a Second Saturday Meet the Artist October 10, 5-7pm.

Hours are Thursday - Monday, 11 am to 4 pm

Think activism in Mendocino started with the hippies in the '60s? Think again! Mendocino boasts a long history of political and social activism, and the Kelley House Museum’s latest exhibit showcases the powerful art that has demanded change across the eras. Marvel at the artistry behind historic posters for women’s suffrage, the Whale War boycott, and the Peace Fair. Have a laugh at the anti-war napkin art of the ’60s or feel the raw weight of the hand-drawn signs from today’s protest marches. This exhibit also features striking pieces from contemporary local creators, such as the story of Coyote depicted in Jewelina Acosta’s wall-sized painting. We are also proud to display incredible loaned works from Eric Wilder, Winsor Kinkade, Kiera Poehlmann, David Bacon, Lillian Galedo, Gerri Sorkin, John Hewitt, and more.
Mendocino artists don't just paint history – they shape it! View where we’ve been, feel the passion of the fight, and get inspired to use your voice, your markers, or your paintbrush to demand the change you wish to see in the world.
This exhibit was co-curated by Averee McNear, Kelley House Museum Curator, and Dav Bell, Mendocino Art Center Executive Director. Special thanks to Robert Dominy and Indivisible for documenting local protest movements, and to Carol Dominy for research assistance.
The Art of Resistance poster was made by Michelle Noe featuring artwork from Gerri Sorkin, Jacques Helfer, the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center, and other unknown artists.
Exhibit runs September 3, 2026 – February 28, 2027
September – December: Thursday – Monday, 11AM-3PM
January – February: Friday – Sunday, 11AM-3PM

Visit the homes, hideouts, and hangouts of all of Mendocino’s well-known specters, and learn a little of the town’s history along the way. Hear about a stallion and rider who rode into the sea, a tragic shipwreck, a sickly child, and many more of the stories collected from nearly ten years our guide spent interviewing residents of these historic buildings. Your tour will last 1.5 to 2 hours. Advance ticket purchase recommended. Meet at the Kelley House Museum. Rob will be your guide. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for youth.

FAMILY FORT NIGHT
Forts & Crafts & Snacks, Oh My!
Friday, October 30th, from 6-8 PM

The Ukiah Branch Library invites children and their caregivers to join us for a cozy after-hours event in the children’s room. Join us at 6 p.m. on Friday, October 30 when each group of participants will be provided with materials to build their own special fort. After all forts have been completed, we’ll spend the remaining time enjoying our creations, working on a seasonal craft, snacking on provided food and beverages, and finally packing up our fabulous forts before heading home!

This event is open to all ages but is geared towards children ages five to 12. All children under age 13 require adult supervision. This event is sponsored by the Ukiah Valley Friends of the Library. For more information, please visit the library website at www.mendolibrary.org or contact the library at (707) 463-4490.

NOCHE DE LA FUERZA FAMILIAR
¡Fuertes, manualidades y bocadillos, Dios mío!
Friday, October 30th, de 6 a 8 PM

¡La Sucursal de la Biblioteca de Ukiah invita a los niños y a sus acompañantes a un evento acogedor fuera del horario habitual en la sala infantil! Acompáñenos el viernes 30 de octubre a las 6 p. m.; cada grupo de participantes recibirá materiales para construir su propio fuerte especial. Después de completar todos los fuertes, pasaremos el tiempo restante disfrutando de nuestras creaciones, realizar una manualidad de temporada y tomar los refrigerios y bebidas que ofreceremos, ¡para finalmente recoger nuestros fantásticos fuertes antes de regresar a casa!

Este evento está abierto a todas las edades, pero está dirigido a niños de 5 a 12 años. Todos los niños menores de 13 años requieren la supervisión de un adulto en todo momento.Este evento está patrocinado por los Amigos de la Biblioteca del Valle de Ukiah.Para obtener más información, visite el sitio web de la biblioteca en www.mendolibrary.org o comuníquese con la biblioteca al 707-463-4490.

 Gloriana Musical Theatre Announces Its 51st Season! 

We’re thrilled that 9 to 5: The Musical will open our 51st Season!

Based on the hit 1980 film and featuring music and lyrics by the legendary Dolly Parton, 9 to 5 is a hilarious, high-energy musical about three coworkers who are pushed to their limits by their sexist and egotistical boss. When Violet, Judy, and Doralee decide they’ve had enough, they hatch a plan to turn the tables—and discover the power of friendship, teamwork, and standing up for themselves along the way.

With catchy songs, big laughs, and plenty of heart, 9 to 5 is the perfect way to launch Gloriana’s 51st season!

Stay tuned for audition information for upcoming shows, performance dates, and more. We can’t wait to share this fabulous show with you! 

For a heartfelt comedy of what constitutes real value in life, Bakersfield Mist runs at Willits Community Theatre September 18 through October 4. In the play by Stephen Sachs, a hard-tongued trailer woman swears a thrift store painting she bought is a Jackson Pollock worth millions. She only has to convince an effete and opinionated art expert. Shows are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:00pm, Sunday Matinees at 2:00pm. Tickets are $25, available at www.wctperformingartscenter.org, or the door. Due to adult language and sexual content, the show is not appropriate for patrons under 17 unless accompanied by an adult.

The Halloween edition of Queer tango will be on Friday October 30th, from 8pm-10:30pm at the Redwood Studio in Fort Bragg. Tango class will be at 8pm and a special line dancing class will follow at 9pm! With a halloween dance party until 10:30pm.

Both classes are beginner friendly and you are free to come to any or all of the classes for the evening! Class is donation based, $5-20 suggested donation.

This is a safe, queer centered space. Please bring your friends, spread the word and get ready to learn some super fun social dancing.

If you are in the spooky spirit, costumes are totally encouraged.

FARMERS MARKET READING TIME
With the Ukiah Branch Library
Saturdays from 10-11 AM
Ukiah Farmers Market
399-359 S School St, Ukiah, CA 95482

Welcome to the 2026 Farmers Market Reading season! The Ukiah Branch Library invites families and folks of all ages to visit our reading station at the Ukiah Farmers Market every Saturday, May through October. This longstanding, volunteer-run program provides an hour of age-appropriate read-alouds to market goers from 10 – 11 a.m., weather permitting. We hope to see you there.

Please note that rain and/or temperatures exceeding 95 degrees Fahrenheit will cancel Saturday’s Farmers Market Reading Time. This program is free for all and is sponsored in part by the Ukiah Valley Friends of the Library and the Mendocino County Library. For more information, please contact the library at 707-463-4490.

HORA DE LECTURA DEL MERCADO DE AGRICULTORES
Con la biblioteca de Ukiah
Sábados de 10:00 a 11:00 a. m.
Mercado de Agricultores de Ukiah
399-359 S School St, Ukiah, CA 95482

¡Bienvenidos a la temporada 2026 del Mercado de Agricultores de Reading! La Biblioteca de Ukiah invita a familias y personas de todas las edades a visitar nuestra estación de lectura en el Mercado Agrícola de Ukiah todos los sábados de mayo a octubre. Este programa, de larga trayectoria y dirigido por voluntarios, ofrece una hora de lectura en voz alta, apropiada para cada edad, a los asistentes del mercado de 10 a 11 a.m., si el clima lo permite. ¡Esperamos verlos allí!

Tenga en cuenta que la lluvia y/o las temperaturas superiores a 95 grados Fahrenheit cancelarán el Tiempo de Lectura del Mercado de Agricultores de ese sábado. Este programa es gratuito para todos y está patrocinado en parte por los Amigos de la Biblioteca del Valle de Ukiah y la Biblioteca del Condado de Mendocino. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con la biblioteca al 707-463-4490.