Community Calendar

Two Santa Barbara artists, Dane Goodman and Marie Schoeff, are being featured at Partners Gallery from May 7 to June 8.

Between Ordinary - Marie Schoeff
Schoeff’s monoprints on paper combine relief and drypoint techniques to create singular prints. Layering archetypal spherical shapes with raw linear marks offers a spectrum of interpretations. With Schoeff’s minimal use of elements, color speaks first, setting an ethereal tone.
Commoners – Dane Goodman
Goodman’s work often uses common materials, such as cereal bags, soap, and children’s art supplies, along with low-tech processes. He sees these overlooked materials as having creative potential and relatability. This approach lends itself to an inherent democratic sensibility in what he makes.

There is a Second Saturday Meet the Artists May 9th from 5-7 pm.

Hours are Thursday - Monday, 11 am to 4 pm

Join CA State Parks and MendoParks as we try to find and photograph as many species of sea slugs as we can at the Laguna Point tidepools! Sea slugs are indicators of intertidal ecosystem health, and by searching for them we can learn a lot about what’s going on in the ocean. This program is part of the Sea Slug Search by the California Academy of Sciences.

All you need is the iNaturalist app on your phone or a camera and an old pair of tennis shoes or hiking boots. We recommend familiarizing yourself with iNaturalist before you come. If you haven't used it before, download the free iNaturalist app to your phone and create an account. Make a few observations around your yard or neighborhood to get a feel for the app. Here's a short video on how to make observations on iNaturalist.

Please RSVP for this free program by emailing director@mendoparks.org.

Location:
Laguna Point Tidepools, MacKerricher State Park
Park at the Laguna Point parking lot and walk about 0.25 miles on the ocean side of the boardwalk, then take the stairs down to the tidepools.
GPS: 39°29'23.47"N 123°48'07.94"W

Know Before You Go:
• Parking is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Closed-toe shoes with grip, such as tennis shoes or hiking boots, are recommended.
• Dogs are allowed on a 6-foot leash.

This program will be cancelled for rain, severe weather, or park closure.

More Information:
To learn more about upcoming programs or to make a donation, visit mendoparks.org.

Questions or Accessibility Information:
Email Mackenzi.Lamb@parks.ca.gov

A free community event put on by Madam King Presents & Full Circle Productions celebrating all who have served and/or fallen for our country. We bring a variety of musical experiences from rock to blues. We have playing for us Crimson Revival, Blue Luke, The Downbeat Crowd, Post Modern Prometheus, and more. Sound and engineering by Royal Sound and Lighting. Food and craft booths with beer and wine being sold by the Lions Club of Ukiah. Come out and enjoy the fun.

Call for submissions for PRIDE art exhibit at Art Center Ukiah which will run June 5 through 27, 2026. Honoring the theme, "We All Belong," all are welcomed to show us your art! Protest poster art encouraged. Completed entry forms and all ready-to-hang work (NO sawtooth hangers) must be delivered for jurying to the Corner Gallery (201 S State St in Ukiah) on Tuesday June 2 between 11 and 5 or on Wednesday June 3 between 11 and noon. More information is available on the Mendo Pride facebook page.

SONGWRITING AND UKULELE
The 101s: Songwriting Program Series
Saturday, May 23 from 1- 2:30 PM

Join us at the Ukiah Branch Library for a music program series, The 101s. On Saturday, May 23 from 1 to 2:30 p.m., we will be learning the 101s of Songwriting and Ukulele with Steve Hahm and Rosie Wetzel. Interested in learning some basic songwriting and ukulele chords? All are welcome. Don’t have a ukulele? That’s okay! The Ukiah Branch Library has ukuleles you can check out with a Mendocino County Library card. The 101s program series will have different musical focuses, so stay tuned for more events to come.

This event is for all ages and is sponsored by 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.

COMPOSICIÓN DE CANCIONES Y UKELELE
Los 101: Serie de programas de composición de canciones
Sábado, 23 de mayo, de 1 a 2:30 PM

Únase a nosotros en la biblioteca sucursal de Ukiah para ver una serie de programas de música, The 101s. El sabado 23 de mayo de 1 a 2:30 p. m., aprenderemos los 101 de composición y ukelele con Steve Hahm y Rosie Wetzel. ¿Interesado en aprender algo básico de composición y acordes de ukelele? ¡Todos son bienvenidos! ¿No tienes un ukelele? ¡Esta bien! La biblioteca sucursal de Ukiah tiene ukeleles que puede retirar con una tarjeta de la biblioteca del condado de Mendocino. La serie de programas 101s tendrá diferentes enfoques musicales, ¡así que estad atentos a más eventos por venir!

Este evento es para todas las edades y está patrocinado por los Amigos de la Biblioteca de Ukiah Valley y la Biblioteca del Condado de Mendocino. Para obtener más información, visite https://www.mendolibrary.org comuníquese con la sucursal de Ukiah al 707-463-4490.

Known for their joyful, genre-blurring sound with roots in Appalachia, Hot Buttered Rum brings polished harmonies and infectious energy to the stage. Local band The Erin Sandwich opens with proceeds supporting the Mendocino Film Festival. Includes music & rustic grazing supper. Cash Bar. Doors open 5pm; music at 6pm

Hello,
I wanted to let you know that the opener for Hot Buttered Rum on 5/23 is now called The Bellhoppers. The Bellhoppers are Aaron Ford, Erin Brazill and Warren Rake. We feature guitars, stand-up bass, and vocals. Our sound ranges from Original songs in the swing-vaudeville style, Original Americana songs and beloved fold songs. Kinda like Bob Dylan and Pattsy Cline did a gig together.
If you wouldn't mind sharing this information and correcting the calendar, we would be so grateful. Thank you for supporting local music!
Erin

Over 100 Local Students Take the Stage in Original Dance Production Forces of Nature
Ukiah, CA —May 2026 — Originally written in 2016 by Laurel Near and Amanda Rosenberg now re-written and directed by Amanda Rosenberg-Gutierrez.
The performances will be held at the SPACE Theater (508 W. Perkins St., Ukiah) on Friday, May 22 at 6:00 PM, Saturday, May 23 at 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM, and Sunday, May 24 at 2:00 PM.
More than 100 young performers ages 6 to 17 will take the stage this May in an original full-length dance production titled Forces of Nature, a powerful exploration of how the elements of the natural world mirror human emotion.
Blending street dance, hip hop, modern dance, jazz, spoken word, and live vocals, Forces of Nature moves through wind, rain, roots, fire, pressure, love, release, and renewal — revealing how nature’s cycles reflect our own inner landscapes.
“Nature doesn’t just surround us — it lives within us,” says the show’s director. “Through movement, these students explore themes like community, resilience, passion, belonging, and growth. It’s about understanding that the same forces that shape mountains and oceans also shape who we are.”
The show opens with a spoken word piece and live percussion heartbeat, symbolizing the shared pulse of humanity. Throughout the evening, dancers move through explosive hip hop sequences, lyrical modern works, and emotionally charged ensemble pieces, culminating in a full-cast finale celebrating unity and connection.
At its core, the production carries a timely message: pressure builds, storms pass, and from fire comes renewal. In nature, nothing truly ends — it transforms. The same is true for us.
General admission tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children under 18, and are available at The Mendocino Book Company (cash or check), Brown Bear Toys (cash or check), online at www.spaceperformingarts.org and the SPACE Box Office. The SPACE Theater is located at 508 W. Perkins St., Ukiah. For more information, call 462-9370 or visit www.spaceperformingarts.org.

Playwright John Patrick Shanley dives into the cutthroat world of filmmaking in his hilarious satire, Four Dogs and a Bone, showing at Willits Community Theatre May 1 through 17. Directed by Mathew Caine, this bold and unapologetic production delivers fast-paced wit and laughs in the power struggle between a harried producer, seductive starlet, savvy leading lady and a naïve writer. Shows are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:00pm and Sunday matinees at 2:00pm. Tickets are $25, available online at www.wctperformingartscenter.org or at the door. Due to adult themes, patrons under 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

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Fort Bragg magician Robert Goleman brings “The Joy of Astonishment – An Evening of Magic and Mentalism” to the Willits Community Theatre for two shows on May 22 and 23 at 7:00pm. Goleman’s dynamic and engaging two-hour event opens with traditional magic and seamlessly transitions into acts of mentalism, featuring extensive audience interaction and participation. He promises to lift spirits, rekindle curiosity, and remind us that joy, laughter, and astonishment can transform our outlook. Early tickets are recommended, as his previous shows at WCT have all sold out. Tickets are $25 and available online at: wctperformingartscenter.org, or at the door.