Music: Heather Littlefield & The Buckle Dusters
Friday, July 10, 7:30 p.m.
Petaluma native Heather Littlefield returns to The Big Easy to perform original country music with her New Orleans honkytonk band The Buckle Dusters. She’ll charm the spurs right off your boots and leave you pining on a moonlit night. The lineup includes Heather Littlefield on vocals and acoustic guitar, Justin LeCyer on telecaster guitar, Corey McGillivary on bass and Geoff Kahlo on drums. Full bar, full menu from The Speakeasy. Free admission. The Big Easy, 128 American Alley. (Doors open at 5 p.m.) BigEasyPetaluma.com.
Music: The Occasionals
Friday, July 10, 5:30 – 8 p.m.
The Occasionals — a local group of seasoned musicians with a common goal of sharing songs everyone loves mixed with their own originals — play western swing and classic country, and you can catch them at Petaluma’s Riverfront Café, 224 B St. Seating for the event is first-come, first-served. Enjoy live music outdoors along with food and drinks from the cafe. $5 cover. 189 H St. AqusCafe.com.
Music: Burning Down the House
Friday, July 10, 8 p.m.
Burning Down the House is a Bay Area-based Talking Heads tribute band delivering high-energy performances celebrating the iconic sound and artistry of Talking Heads. The opener is Jason Beard’s Bring Joy. House opens at 7 p.m. $33.50. The Mystic Theatre, 21 N. Petaluma Blvd. MysticTheatre.com.
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Folks in boats listen to music during the annual Bands on the Basin event in Petaluma. (Anderson Templeton / Petaluma Argus-Courier)
Music / Community: Bands on the Basin
Saturday, July 11, 12 – 5:30 p.m.
The 6th annual Bands on the Basin fundraiser features live music on the water at the Petaluma Turning Basin — a benefit for The Petaluma Floathouse. You can listen from the shore or rent a standup paddleboard, kayak or boat as The Sebastian St. James Band, The Soulshake and Foxes in the Henhouse entertain you from the floathouse dock. Donations accepted, and boat rentals go to support the floathouse. TheFloathousePetaluma.org.
Book Event: D. Anthony Still meet and greet
Saturday, July 11, 1 – 3 p.m.
Copperfield’s Books welcomes author D. Anthony Still, who will be meeting readers and signing copies of his new book “Sabbatical of the Chupacabra,” part two in his Char Grimoire series. 140 Kentucky St. Petaluma. Copperfieldsbooks.com.
Music / Dance: Flamenco! Live!
Saturday, July 11, 6 p.m.
Join the singers, dancers and musicians of Flamenco! Live! for what’s been described as “an intoxicating evening of fiery Flamenco performances” in the intimate atmosphere of The Big Easy. Stirring dances, blazing guitars and soulful singing will transport you to another place and time. This month’s performers are dancers Lourdes Rodriguez and Koko de la Isla, singer Roberto Zamora and guitarists Keni “El Lebrijano” and David Gutierrez. $25. Full bar, full menu from The Speakeasy. The Big Easy, 128 American Alley. (Doors open at 5 p.m.) BigEasyPetaluma.com.
Music: Brothers of Siren
Saturday, July 11, 5 – 7 p.m.
Montagne Russe Winery & Record Lounge, in downtown Petaluma, has live music every Saturday night. This weekend, as part of the bustling tasting room’s one year anniversary, the featured performers will be Brothers of Siren, playing upbeat rock, soul and blues. The wine bar will be open for tastings or serving it up by the glass or bottle. 155 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. Russewines.com.
Music / Art: Joyce Grant at Usher Gallery
Saturday, July 11, 5 – 8 p.m.
Musician Joyce Grant returns to downtown Petaluma’s Usher Gallery with her signature blend of jazz, blues and R&B. Have some refreshments, admire the local art and enjoy the music, performed outside the gallery on the sidewalk. 1 Petaluma Blvd. N. UsherGallery.com.
Music: Jazz in the Plaza
Sunday, July 12, 1 – 3:30 p.m.
Running every weekend through the fall (weather allowing), this weekly free jazz concert takes place in front of the Speakeasy restaurant in Putnam Plaza. The weekly concerts feature an ever-changing array of the Bay Area’s best jazz players, often (but not always) always led by renowned jazz bassist Chuck Sher. This weekend it will be Doug Morton on flugelhorn and keyboard, Bob Afifi on flute, Brian Pardo on guitar, Jim Chanteloup on drums and Chuck Sher on bass.
Community / Music: King Baby & The Mighty Bogarts
Sunday, July 12, 2 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Every Sunday, Griffo Distillery welcomes everyone, young and old, for an afternoon of great music, fantastic food and community fun. This week, Griffo welcomes King Baby & The Mighty Bogarts. The grub will be served up by Grill 707. Grab a cocktail from the Griffobar team and groove to the music. 1320 Scott St, Suite A. GriffoDistillery.com.
Comedy: Tom Rhodes
Thursday, July 16, 8 p.m.
With a career spanning decades, Tom Rhodes has done it all, from being one of Comedy Central’s first breakthrough stars to hosting his own talk show in Amsterdam — plus performing on Netflix, Comedy Central and stages across the globe. His smart, soulful and razor-sharp comedy has made him a favorite among comedy lovers worldwide. Catch Rhodes up-close-and-personal at McNear’s Red Bull Room. House opens at 7:30 p.m. $22. McNear’s Saloon, 21 N. Petaluma Blvd. MysticTheatre.com.
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