Community Calendar

Mendo Utopia is sponsoring a BP3 show to celebrate May Day at The Lot on Main during 1st Friday Art Walk May 2nd (5-8pm). We will be raffling off a Bob Marley Commemorative Guild guitar (must be present to win) Drawing will be at 7pm. Get your raffle ticket by donating $25 to www.mendo-utopia.org. You will get a hat or a shirt as a “thank you” gift and be entered in the raffle to win the guitar. See you there!

Get ready to groove as the City of Fort Bragg hosts its first-ever Fort Bragg Blues Festival, May 2–4, 2025.

This three-day event will bring both notable and up-and-coming blues musicians to the heart of downtown, promising a weekend of soulful tunes, delicious food, and coastal charm. The festival kicks off on one of our popular "First Fridays," when shops and galleries stay open late, and the streets are filled with visitors and locals alike!

This festival features eight rockin' bands (see the inspiring lineup below) and lots of opportunities for community involvement. Friday and Saturday performances are within walking distance of the CBD (Central Business District), while Sunday's event, "Lazy Sunday: Food Trucks, Brews & Blues," is outdoors at our CV Starr Community Center; don't forget your lounge chairs!

See the entire weekend schedule here: https://fortbraggblues.com

Tickets are now ON SALW and include an All-Access Pass (which includes access to all shows except the intimate VIP Event at The Weller House, plus early entry and logo'd merch) with an early-bird price of only $200 from February 14 to March 8. (Inventory is limited; the price jumps to $240 after March 8.) Individual tickets for each performance range from $35 to $85.

We hope you can join us for the Biggest Little Blues Festival on the Mendocino Coast!

ART WALK UKIAH
We Are You: Voices of the Unhoused
Friday, May 2, 2025 from 5 - 7 PM

ART WALK UKIAH We Are You: Voices of the Unhoused The Ukiah Branch Library invites the community to join us for Art Walk Ukiah on Friday, May 2 from 5 to 7 p.m. The library will feature a group art exhibition by the Building Bridges Homeless Resource Center. This art show is designed to give an expressive voice to the unhoused in Ukiah.

Unhoused people are perhaps the most marginalized population in most communities. Studies by UCSF have found that 78-82% of unhoused people have deep roots in their current area. Many are working people or students who live out of their cars or “couch surf.” An increasing percentage of the unhoused population are seniors. The staggering reality is that we are all potentially one job loss, weather event, or major medical bill away from losing our home. This exhibition highlights this shared vulnerability and aims to break down the barriers of stigma and outsider status because truly, We Are You.

Local artists Janet Rosen, Laura Fogg, Betty Lacy, and Melissa Eleftherion Carr have led workshops with clients and residents of Building Bridges since July 2024, along with the support and vision of the Building Bridges staff. The exhibition utilizes a range of mediums – including painting, mixed media, fiber, textile, and poetry – to allow the workshop participants to express their visions, personal stories, and humanity. The finished art pieces will be curated and installed in public venues throughout Ukiah. We invite you to take part in this important community event.

The Branch will host live piano music by Deanne California. Guests can enjoy an all-ages collage crafting program and a book sale by the Ukiah Valley Friends of the Library as they browse the Art Walk. This exhibition is free to the public, open to all ages, and is sponsored by the generous support of the Ukiah Valley Friends of the Library and Mendocino County Library.

For more information, please visit www.mendolibrary.org or contact the Ukiah Branch at 707- 463-4490.

PASEO DEL ARTE DE UKIAH
Nosotros Somos Tu: Voces de las Personas sin Hogar
Viernes 2 de mayo de 2025 de 5 a 7 PM

La Biblioteca Sucursal de Ukiah invita a la comunidad a unirse el Paseo del Arte Ukiah en el viernes 2 de mayo de 2025, de 5 a 7 p. m. La biblioteca presentará una exposición colectiva de arte de Building Bridges, un centro de recursos para personas sin hogar. Esta muestra busca dar voz a las personas sin hogar de Ukiah.

Las personas sin hogar quizás la población más marginada en la mayoría del las comunidades. La UCSF ha descubierto que entre el 78% y el 82% de las personas sin hogar tienen raíces profundas en su zona. Muchos son trabajadores o estudiantes que viven en sus coches o "surfean en el sofá". Un porcentaje cada vez mayor de la población sin hogar son personas mayores. La impactante realidad es que todos estamos potencialmente a un solo golpe de perder el trabajo, un desastre natural o una factura médica importante de perder nuestro hogar. Esta exposición resalta esta vulnerabilidad compartida y busca derribar las barreras del estigma y la condición de forastero, porque, en realidad, somos ustedes.

Las artistas locales Janet Rosen, Laura Fogg, Betty Lacy y Melissa Eleftherion Carr han impartido talleres con clientes y residentes de Building Bridges desde julio de 2024, con el apoyo y la visión del equipo de Building Bridges. La exposición utiliza diversos medios, como pintura, técnicas mixtas, fibra, textiles y poesía, para que los participantes del taller puedan expresar sus visiones, historias personales y humanidad. Las piezas terminadas serán seleccionadas e instaladas en espacios públicos de Ukiah. Los invitamos a participar en este importante evento comunitario.

La Biblioteca ofrecerá música de piano en vivo a cargo de Deanne California. Los visitantes podrán disfrutar de un programa de manualidades de collage para todas las edades y una venta de libros a cargo de los Amigos de la Biblioteca del Valle de Ukiah mientras recorren el Paseo del Arte.Esta exposición es gratuita para el público, abierta a todas las edades y patrocinada por el generoso apoyo de los Amigos de la Biblioteca del Valle de Ukiah y la Biblioteca del Condado de Mendocino.

Para más información, consulte www.mendolibrary.org o póngase en contacto con la sucursal Ukiah en 707-463-4490

Wolf Tree plays acoustic Americana at Northspur Brewing every first Friday of the month. Wolf Tree presents a curated mix of Alt Country and Americana songs, and alternates between guitar, mandolin, and octave mandolin – often with harmonica accompaniment. If you enjoy the likes of Townes van Zandt, John Prine, Colter Wall, Son Volt, or Gillian Welch, you’re sure to hear something you love.

🎶 The FlatWheelers Bring Americana to the Coast

Live at The Noyo River Grill – Friday, May 2, 2025

Fort Bragg, CA – Get ready for a toe-tappin’ good time as The FlatWheelers bring an evening of live acoustic music to The Noyo River Grill on First Friday, May 2, 2025. Three very special sets of tunes, songs, and ditties will be performed from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Set against a scenic backdrop of bluffs overlooking where the river meets the Pacific Ocean, The Noyo River Grill (1101 Main Street, Fort Bragg, CA) offers the perfect setting to enjoy the heart and soul of Americana music. With their rich blend of banjo, violin, guitar, mandolin, and voice, The FlatWheelers bring stories to life through song—drawing inspiration from the hills, highways, and heritage of Americana roots music.

Families, friends, and music lovers of all ages are invited to enjoy an evening filled with great tunes and local flavors. Savor the delightful offerings of The Noyo River Grill while enjoying the sounds of timeless melodies and foot-stomping rhythms. There’s no cover charge—just bring your appetite and your love of local, live music!

Don’t miss this chance to experience one of the North Coast’s up-and-coming Americana bands in an intimate, family-friendly setting. Whether you want to shake a foot, nosh on some tasty bits, or simply soak in the scenery, it's sure to be a night to remember.

Event Details:
🎸 Who: The FlatWheelers – Live Americana Music
📍 Where: The Noyo River Grill, 1101 Main Street, Fort Bragg, CA
📅 When: Friday, May 2, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🎟 Admission: FREE | All Ages Welcome

Follow The FlatWheelers on social media for updates and more show dates.

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https://www.instagram.com/the_flatwheelers/

Get ready to groove as the City of Fort Bragg hosts its first-ever Fort Bragg Blues Festival, May 2–4, 2025.

This three-day event will bring both notable and up-and-coming blues musicians to the heart of downtown, promising a weekend of soulful tunes, delicious food, and coastal charm. The festival kicks off on one of our popular "First Fridays," when shops and galleries stay open late, and the streets are filled with visitors and locals alike!

This festival features eight rockin' bands (see the inspiring lineup below) and lots of opportunities for community involvement. Friday and Saturday performances are within walking distance of the CBD (Central Business District), while Sunday's event, "Lazy Sunday: Food Trucks, Brews & Blues," is outdoors at our CV Starr Community Center; don't forget your lounge chairs!

See the entire weekend schedule here: https://fortbraggblues.com

Tickets are now ON SALW and include an All-Access Pass (which includes access to all shows except the intimate VIP Event at The Weller House, plus early entry and logo'd merch) with an early-bird price of only $200 from February 14 to March 8. (Inventory is limited; the price jumps to $240 after March 8.) Individual tickets for each performance range from $35 to $85.

We hope you can join us for the Biggest Little Blues Festival on the Mendocino Coast!

Come dance and celebrate the Spring with a concert featuring music by Siren and Seer, Alyra Rose and Shovelman. There will be tea service by Inner Earth Tea, performance artists, craft cocktails, artisan vendors and a closing sound healing by Audrya Chancellor and Bryan Arnold. Event sponsored by Moon Lady Boutique and Carstar Kreations Body Shop in Willits.

MdMCS Presents Groovin' at the Grove
Groovin at the Grove is the inaugural music festival fundraiser for Montessori del Mar Community School that celebrates local talent and brings together families for a day of fun, music, and community spirit. Set at the beautiful Mendocino Grove, this festival features local artists Bella Rayne and Friends and New Nashville West with Gene Parsons as well as an opening act with drummers Chris Szejk and the MdMCS Drums Club.

The original early nineteen sixties group, Nashville West, was one of the premier, pioneer music groups that defined the term “Country Rock”. Many of the musicians that went on to form famous groups like The Flying Burrito Brothers, Poco, and the “Sweetheart of the Rodeo” version of the Byrds and Buck Owens’ “Buckaroos”, came regularly to listen and be inspired by the Nashville West as they played nightly as the house band at the “Nashville West” music club in El Monte, Southern California. They also played various clubs in Bakersfield and throughout the California Southland. Gene, as sole survivor of the original band, strives to lend tribute to the original members and late friends by having fun playing some of the music they created. The members of New Nashville West tip a hat to those iconic times and tunes while introducing songs offered from the more current times and from the extremely talented members as well.

Event Highlights
Live Performances: Music starts at 2:15pm with the MdMCS Drums Club and Big Chris, Bella Rayne & Friends come on at 2:30pm and New Nashville West performs at 5:30pm.

Live Auction: At 4:30pm, there will be a LIVE Auction of amazing items including overnight stays and dinners at Mendocino County's finest hotels and resturants, activities and services bundles with something for everyone and more!

Kids' Zone: A dedicated area for kids featuring face-painting and fun and interactive games and activities.

Food and Drink: A variety of local chefs will offer food for purchase throughout the day including pizzas, paella and more. Wine, beer and nonalcoholic beverages will also be available.

Vendor Booths: Local vendors will have vintage clothing and other items for sale.

This event is super Family-Friendly!

Festival Details
Date: May 4, 2025
Location: Mendocino Grove, Highway 1, Mendocino
Time: 2 PM - 8 PM
Tickets: $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Kids under 12 enter free!

Groovin' at the Grove is not just a music festival; it’s a celebration of community, creativity, and family.

All proceeds go to our local Montessori school!

Get ready to groove as the City of Fort Bragg hosts its first-ever Fort Bragg Blues Festival, May 2–4, 2025.

This three-day event will bring both notable and up-and-coming blues musicians to the heart of downtown, promising a weekend of soulful tunes, delicious food, and coastal charm. The festival kicks off on one of our popular "First Fridays," when shops and galleries stay open late, and the streets are filled with visitors and locals alike!

This festival features eight rockin' bands (see the inspiring lineup below) and lots of opportunities for community involvement. Friday and Saturday performances are within walking distance of the CBD (Central Business District), while Sunday's event, "Lazy Sunday: Food Trucks, Brews & Blues," is outdoors at our CV Starr Community Center; don't forget your lounge chairs!

See the entire weekend schedule here: https://fortbraggblues.com

Tickets are now ON SALW and include an All-Access Pass (which includes access to all shows except the intimate VIP Event at The Weller House, plus early entry and logo'd merch) with an early-bird price of only $200 from February 14 to March 8. (Inventory is limited; the price jumps to $240 after March 8.) Individual tickets for each performance range from $35 to $85.

We hope you can join us for the Biggest Little Blues Festival on the Mendocino Coast!

The non profit organization, Mendocino Coast Jazz Society, hosts a "Jazz Jam" every Monday evening, from 6 to 9pm, at Tall Guy Brewing, 362 N Franklin St in Fort Bragg. Admission is free, and there is a Swing Dance lesson at 5pm

"Bring your ax, your voice, your dancin' shoes, or just your ears!"