Upcoming Events
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April Local Events
Shindig premier of Trio Mendo
FRIDAY April 10 5 - 8:30pm
Ken G. guitar, James Hayes bass, Ted Berman Celtic harp
This innovative group blends their talents to create a sound unlike anything you’ve heard before. Performing a mix of original compositions and thoughtfully selected covers, TrioMendo is thrilled to share their music with audiences along the Mendonoma Coast.
Helen Kim, Violin; Elizabeth Dorman, Piano
Gualala Arts Chamber Music Series
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 4 pm
Gualala Arts Center
violinist Helen Kim and pianist Elizabeth Dorman, for an afternoon of exceptional musicianship
African Rhythms Alumni Ensemble
A Tribute to Dr. Randy Weston
Whale & Jazz Series Concert
Monday, April 13 at 7 pm
Gualala Arts Center
As the jazz world approaches what would have been Weston’s 100th birthday in April 2026, members of his original African Rhythms ensemble are reuniting to celebrate his legacy. Performing as the African Rhythms Alumni Ensemble, the group brings firsthand insight into Weston’s distinctive sound—a fusion of West African drum polyrhythms, Ghanaian highlife influences, and the orchestral jazz piano traditions of Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, Count Basie, Nat King Cole, and Earl Hines.
Pay N Take
1st & 3rd Saturdays, 9 AM–12 PM
Gualala Community Center
47970 Center Street, Gualala
A beloved community resale program offering gently used furniture, electronics, housewares, and books at affordable prices. Join us:
Pay ‘n’ Take Clothing -
every Saturday 9 AM-12 PM
39179 S. Hwy. One, Gualala
Cocktails and Casablanca – Fundraiser for Arena Theater
Sat April 18 @ 17:30
Point Arena Theater
5:30 PM – Hors d’oeuvres, Champagne Cocktails & Martinis
7:00 PM – Private Screening of Casablanca
Attire: Elegant attire suggested
Step into the romance and intrigue of wartime Morocco for a glamorous evening inspired by the timeless classic “Casablanca.”
Enjoy an elegant evening featuring champagne cocktails, martinis, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and a special private screening of the legendary film starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman.
Guests will also have the chance to participate in a
raffle for a beautiful piece of jewelry generously donated by local jeweler Walt Rush.
Out On Bail!
SATURDAY
April 18 |5 - 8:30pm
TimMueller electric guitar and back up vocals, Eric Dalhoff lap steel guitar, dobro and vocals
Doors open at 5pm for food and drinks
Music starts at 6 pm
Tim on guitar, and Eric on lap steel guitar and dobro, playing mesmerizing versions of familiar works by Dylan, Beatles, Hank Williams, and Johnny Cash to name a few. As well as a delicious slice of their own original tunes
The Spring menu, features choices of nourishing soups and salads, cheese bruschettas, tinned fish plates, Lentil/Shitake burgers, wine, beer, hot and cold beverages, and a selection of sweet treats.
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Small Wonders: Miniture Art Show
The Coast Highway Art Collective
284 Main St., Point Arena,
Small Wonders: Tiny Treasures, Big Imagination. This one-of-a-kind show is dedicated to the art of miniatures—from dollhouses and tiny pottery to petite paintings and pocket-sized surprises! Collective members have been challenged to create real works of art that will fit into a dollhouse. The creativity and ingenuity involved has evolved into a very special show.
Arena Theater Association Annual Membership Meeting and Board Election
April 29, 6 p.m.
The 2026 annual meeting will be conducted in person at the theater on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 6pm.
In the event a member is unable to attend the annual meeting in person, he or she may vote absentee, either by voting via the online ballot form or by mailing in their ballot. Each member submitting an absentee ballot shall also be deemed to be present, in person, at this remotely-held meeting and shall count toward a quorum.
Chinese Brush Painting
with instructor Andrea Allen
Workshop
Saturday & Sunday
April 25 & 26
11:30 am- 3:30 pm
Howell Conference Room
Andrea Allen brings over three decades of experience to her teaching, blending the wisdom of the Chinese Masters with a subtle, contemporary flair.
Locals Night 04.29
Apr 29, 2026
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The Dining Room
Sea Ranch Lodge
Locals Night Dine & Donate! Enjoy seasonal dishes, a glass of wine or two, and those sunset views we never get tired of, all while giving back to The Kids Club.
50% of the evening’s proceeds will support our scholarship program for Kids Club Summer Sessions, so simply purchasing your ticket counts as doing good for our community.
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