CALENDAR

"I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE" 8 p.m. Oct. 22. $25-$45. Wells Fargo Center, 50 Mark West Springs Road, north of Santa Rosa. 546-3600.

"THE LARAMIE PROJECT" Reading dramatizes the immediate and ongoing effect of the 1988 murder of Matthew Shepard, who was brutalized for being gay. 7 p.m. Oct. 19. $40; $25 students; $75 includes reception at 5:30 p.m. Napa Valley Opera House, 1000 Main St., Napa. 259-8077.

"NIXON'S NIXON" On the night before he is to announce his resignation, President Nixon and Henry Kissinger re-enact crucial moments of Nixon's past, developing a plan to allow Nixon to leave office as a hero. Through Oct. 26. 8 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays; 2 p.m. Oct. 19 and Oct. 26. $23; $18 seniors and students. Pay what you can Thursdays. Sonoma County Repertory Theater, 104 N. Main St., Sebastopol. 823-0177.

"EL RADIO FANTASTIQUE" Musical theater. 8 p.m. today and Saturday, $12-$15; 4 p.m. Sunday. $10-$13. The Dance Palace. Fifth and B streets, Point Reyes Station. (415) 663-1075.

"SUNLIGHT" A charismatic college president wreaks havoc upon his own campus and then sits back to watch as those around him try to survive the chaos. 7:30 p.m. Monday. Free. Marin Theatre Company, Nu Werkz Series. 397 Miller Ave., Mill Valley. Reservations. (415) 388-5208. www.marintheatre.org.

"WE WON'T PAY! WE WON'T PAY!" Two families react differently to lack of money and control over their lives. 7:30 p.m. today, Saturday and Tuesday-Oct. 18; 5 p.m. Sunday. $15; $8 students, seniors. Evert B. Person Theatre, Sonoma State University, 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. 664-2353.

"YOUTH IN REVOLT" Based on a novel by C.D. Payne of Sebastopol. Nick relives his diary with his therapist, focusing on a chaotic period when he was 14. 8 p.m. today and Saturday, Oct. 17-18, 23-25, 30-31. $15-$17. Fools Circle Rep at The Glaser Center, 527 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. 568-5981.

CHILDREN

"DRUMM" Hands-on rhythm experience with Jeni Swerdlow for ages 4 and up. 11 a.m. Saturday, Guerneville Regional Library, 14107 Armstrong Woods Road. 869-9004; Petaluma Regional Library 3 p.m. Saturday. 100 Fairgrounds Drive. 763-9801. Free.

"QUACK, GABBLE AND SQUAWK" Animal stories with Kirk Waller. 7 p.m. Tuesday. Free. Northwest Santa Rosa Library, 150 Coddingtown Center. 546-2265.

"THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR" and other Eric Carle favorites. Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia. 8 p.m. Oct. 23. $16; $11 child. Wells Fargo Center, 50 Mark West Springs Road, north of Santa Rosa. 546-3600.

COMEDY

"LAUGHING OUT THE VOTE TOUR" Will Durst, W. Kamau Bell, Hari Kondabolu, Betsy Salkind, Joe Klocek and Nato Green. 8 p.m. Wednesday. $18-$20. Kids' Street School Theater, 709 Davis St., Santa Rosa. (415) 595-3867.

"THREE OF A KIND COMEDY TOUR" Dave Burleigh, Andrew Norelli and Chris Voth. 8 p.m. Saturday. $22-$26. Spreckels Performing Arts Center, 5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park. 588-3429.

DANCE

CONTRA DANCE Music by An Drochaid. All dances taught and mixer-style, no partner needed. $8; $6 ages 12-17; $4 ages 4-11. Potluck non-alcoholic beverages or desserts. Methodist Church, 207 N. Pine St., Ukiah. 467-0311.

SAN FRANCISCO TROLLEY DANCES Audience rides the new T-Third line from Mission Bay to Bayview Hunters Point, getting on and off the trolley to see performances by Scott Wells and Dancers, Joanna Haigood's Zaccho Dance Theatre, Adigun Sipho Capoiera, San Diego Dance Theater, Philein and Sonic Dance Theater. Two-hour guided tours leave every 45 minutes from 11 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Oct. 18-19. $1.50 or free with Muni Fast Pass. Start at Mission Bay Branch Library, 960 Fourth St., San Francisco. (415) 226-1139. www.epiphanydance.org.

EVENTS & FESTIVALS

CHIPFEST08 Folk festival in honor of the late Chip Dunbar includes Sherry Jones, The Mighty Chiplings, Westside, Ted Dutcher and Ellen Silver, Sara Winge and friends, Mayne Smith, Riggy Rackin, Chips Off the Old Block and Under the Radar. 8 p.m. Saturday. $15. Weischmann Hall, 460 Eddie Lane, Sebastopol. 824-1858.

"EMBRACING THE DREAM" Benefit for the first rural green technology hospital and healthcare campus in the country. Music by Bear Kamaroff and the Bassics and Starlight Swing. 5:30-11 p.m. Saturday. $135 includes Mendocino County wines and beers and food catered by Patrona. The Frank R. Howard Foundation at 300 E. Commercial St., Willits. 459-3047.

HARVEST DANCE Swing, country and western and jazz music by the Peanut Butter and Jam Band. 7 p.m.-midnight Saturday. $10-$12. Benefits local organizations. Grange, 9800 Highway 128, Philo. 895-3191.

MICHEL-SCHLUMBERGER COURTYARD MUSIC SERIES 5:30-8 p.m. Fridays. $10 includes glass of wine. Picnics encouraged, some food for sale. Today: Carlos Herrera Band. 4155 Wine Creek Road, Healdsburg. 433-7427.

"OKTOBERFEST" Sunday. Alpentanzer Schuhplattler folk dancers 1:45 p.m.; dance music by Tony Raymann and his Edelweiss Band, 1-6 p.m. $10-$12 admission; under age 12, free. Bratwurst or bockwurst dinners, $10. The Hermann Sons, 860 Western Ave., Petaluma. 664-0375.

PETALUMA ART AND WINE FESTIVAL Music by Tom Petty tribute band, Petty Theft, and Luv Planet, wine tasting, art exhibits and sales, kids' activities. Free admission; wine glass purchase, $15, includes five wine and food tickets. 151 Petaluma Blvd. S. 765-9866.

"ROCKABILLY ROUNDUP #4" Music by Bluenotecats, Los High Tops, Buckshot Boys, Royal Deuces and Revtones. Contests for best dressed, best tattoo, best pompadour, best ride. Raffle. 1-9 p.m. Saturday. Free. Lincoln Avenue near Fairway, Calistoga. 942-6333.

SONOMA JEWISH MUSIC AND ART FESTIVAL Klezmer by Red Hot Chachkas, magic by Tobias. Food and art for sale. 1-6 p.m. Oct. 19. Free admission. Concert from 6-9:30 p.m. with Rabbi Jack Gabriel and Friends, the Stephanie Ozer Ensemble and Vocolot. $25-$30; under age 13, $12.50-$15. Congregation Shir Shalom at 252 W. Spain St., Sonoma. 935-3636. www.shir-shalom.org/festival.

"TIME FOR CHANGE" Music by Free Peoples, The Thugz, Dginn, Sonicbloom, Lemon Lime Lights, Greenhouse, Mr. Music's Love Choir, Hillside Fire, Wadada, Pamela Parker, Blueshift, Bear Bones Band, Peace Warrior and DJs J. Riggs and Noah D. 5 p.m.-midnight today, $10; 1 p.m.-midnight Saturday, $15; $20 for both. Donations to be made to The Labyrinth Foundation for Diaster Relief and to cancer research. Sebastopol Community Center, 390 Morris St. 953-8752.

FILM

"THE FUTURE OF FOOD" Overview of the key questions raised by consumers as they become aware of genetically modified foods. 7 p.m. Saturday. $15. Producer Deborah Koons Garcia to speak before the film. Jenner Community Club, 10432 Highway 1, Jenner. 865-2415.

"JINDABYNE" A marriage is torn apart when the husband returns from a fishing trip after failing immediately to report the floating corpse of a murdered, young aboriginal woman. 7 p.m. Oct. 17, 4 p.m. Oct. 19. $3.50-$5. Warren Auditorium, Sonoma State University, 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. 664-2606.

MILL VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL More than 200 films from over 50 countries. Through Sunday. California Film Institute at Cin?rts@Sequoia, 25 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley, and the Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael and other venues. Films include "Religulous" with Bill Maher, "The Secret Life of Bees," "American Violet" and "Lemon Tree." Workshops, seminars. Ingmar Bergman Exhibition today. Children's Film Fest. $12. (415) 383-5256. www.mvff.com.

"SALOME" Performance from the Metropolitan Opera in high definition. 10 a.m. Saturday. Introduction to the opera at 9:30 a.m. $20-$22; $15 under age 15. Arena Theater, 210 Main St., Point Arena. 882-3272.

"THE UNFORSEEN" Documentary about one of the nation's earliest environmental movements -- the struggle to save Barton Springs in Austin, Texas. Includes interviews with Robert Redford, Willie Nelson, Ann Richards, William Greider and others. 7 p.m. today. $3.50-$5. Sonoma Film Institute at Warren Auditorium, Sonoma State University, 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. 664-2606.

MUSEUMS & ART CENTERS

ASIAN ART MUSEUM OF SAN FRANCISCO "Arts of the Islamic World from Turkey to Indonesia." Through March 1. "Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures from the National Museum, Kabul." Oct. 24-Jan. 25. More than 2,500 works from major Asian cultures include stone sculptures, paintings. Ongoing. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays with extended hours until 9 p.m. Thursdays. $5-$12. 200 Larkin St., San Francisco. (415) 581-3500. www.asianart.org.

BAY AREA DISCOVERY MUSEUM Tuesdays through Fridays. $8 children and seniors, $10 adults. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. First Wednesday of each month is free. 557 McReynolds Road, Sausalito. (415) 339-3900. www.baykidsmuseum.org.

BOLINAS MUSEUM Museum closed through Sunday. Opening Saturday: "Bolinas in the '70s: The Oral History Project on the Water Moratorium and the Community Plan," photography by Jeff Braverman. 1-5 p.m. Fridays, noon-5 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. 48 Wharf Road, Bolinas. (415) 868-0330. www.bolinasmuseum.org. Some photos on display at the Stinson Beach Library. (415) 868-0252. www.co.marin.ca.us.

CALIFORNIA INDIAN MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER Temporary displays, monthly lectures and research programs. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. 5250 Aero Drive, Santa Rosa. 579-3004. www.cimcc.org.

CALIFORNIA MISSIONS MUSEUM Showcases one-of-a-kind mission models that were displayed at the 1939 Treasure Island Golden Gate International Exposition World's Fair. Free. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Cline Cellars, 24737 Arnold Drive, Sonoma. 939-8051.

CHARLES M. SCHULZ MUSEUM AND RESEARCH CENTER 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; closed Tuesdays; 10 a.m.-

5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. $5-$8, 3 and under free. 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa. 579-4452. www.schulzmuseum.org.

CLOVERDALE CENTER FOR THE ARTS 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, open till 7 p.m. on Fridays. Free. 105 E. First St., Cloverdale. 894-4410. www.cloverdaleartsalliance.org.

CLOVERDALE HISTORICAL SOCIETY "Gould-Shaw House Museum." Gothic, revivival Victorian and garden. Ongoing. Free. 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays. 215 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale. 894-2067. www.cloverdalehistoricalsociety.org.

CONTEMPORARY JEWISH MUSEUM "Being Jewish: A Bay Area Portrait." Discover the many different ways of "being Jewish" in the Bay Area. Community photos, objects that reflect the flavor of Jewish life in the Bay Area, past/present. Ongoing. 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily; Thursdays 1-8 p.m. Closed Wednesdays. Members, children 18-under, free; General Admission, $10; Students with a valid ID and Seniors, $8. 736 Mission St., San Francisco. (415) 655-7800 www.thecjm.org.

DE YOUNG MUSEUM "Timothy Horn: Bitter Suite," through Sunday. Martin Puryear prints through Jan. 11. "Space Explorations: Photographs, 1840s-2000s," through Jan. 11. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays. General admission: $6-$10, 12-under free. 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. (415) 750-3600.

DEPOT PARK MUSEUM "Hap Arnold," photographs and various artifacts from the life of the five-star Air Force general. Exhibit runs through 2008. Paintings of City Hall, the Depot Hotel and other Sonoma locations and landscapes by Margaret Humberger. Ongoing. Bear Flag Republic scene, train room, caboose, new exhibit showing shops around the plaza from 1890-1920. Ongoing. Free. 1-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. 270 First St., Sonoma. 933-8985.

DI ROSA ART AND NATURE PRESERVE Gatehouse Gallery is open 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. $3, free Wednesdays. Guided tours by reservation Tuesdays through Saturdays, $10, free Wednesdays. 5200 Carneros Highway, Napa. 226-5991. www.dirosapreserve.org.

GRACE HUDSON MUSEUM Forty 19th and 20th-century oil portraits of Pomo Indians by Grace Carpenter Hudson. Ongoing. $3-$5. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays; noon-4:30 p.m. Sundays. 431 S. Main St., Ukiah. 467-2836. www.gracehudsonmuseum.org.

GUALALA ARTS CENTER Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; noon-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 46501 Gualala Road, Gualala. 884-1138. www.gualalaarts.org.

HAND FAN MUSEUM Free. Wednesdays through Sundays 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed rainy days and holidays. In the Hotel Healdsburg, 327 A Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg. 431-2500. www.handfanmuseum.com.

HEALDSBURG MUSEUM Sonoma County artifacts, photographs and documents related to Pomo and Wappo Indians, Healdsburg and the Russian River. Ongoing. Research library. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. Free. 221 N. Matheson St., Healdsburg. 431-3325. www.healdsburgmuseum.org.

HEARST MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY "From the Maker's Hand," selections from the permanent collection exploring the range of human ingenuity in living and historical cultures. Ongoing. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays; noon-4 p.m. Sundays. Closed national and university holidays. $1-$4, free Thursdays. UC Berkeley, Bancroft Way at College Avenue, Berkeley. www.hearstmuseum.berkeley.edu.

HESS COLLECTION Winery owner's collection includes works by Franz Gertsch, Robert Motherwell, Francis Bacon, Anselm Kieffer, Magdalena Abakanowicz, Leopoldo Maler. Free. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily. 4411 Redwood Road, Napa. 255-1144.

HISTORIC COURTHOUSE MUSEUM, LAKE COUNTY Pomo basketry, stone tools, pioneer memorabilia and Lake County veterans exhibit. Ongoing. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays; noon-4 p.m. Sundays. 255 N. Main St., Lakeport. 263-4555.

KELLEY HOUSE MUSEUM Victorian house built in 1861 by a Mendocino pioneer family. Displays include artifacts of the clipper ship Frolic, photos of early logging and shipping industries and period-appointed rooms. Ongoing. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. daily. $2. 45007 Albion St., Mendocino. 937-5791.

LEGION OF HONOR "The State Museums of Berlin and the Legacy of James Simon," Oct. 18-Jan. 18. 9:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays. $6-$10, 12-under free. First Tuesday of each month free. Lincoln Park, 34th Avenue and Clement Street, San Francisco. (415) 750-3600.

LOWER LAKE SCHOOLHOUSE MUSEUM Restored 1877 two-story schoolhouse displaying pioneer artifacts, gems, minerals, Pomo baskets and Victorian-era furnishings. Ongoing. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays. Free. 16435 Main St., Lower Lake. 995-3565.

LUTHER BURBANK HOME & GARDENS Free self-guided tours of the historic gardens 8 a.m. to dusk daily year-round. Tour season runs through Oct. 31 for docent-led tours of historic home (small fee), and the Carriage House Museum & Gift Shop is open. 2008 Tour Season exhibits: "Yesterday and Today" and "What Blooms in our Gardens." Santa Rosa and Sonoma avenues, Santa Rosa. 524-5445. www.lutherburbank.org.

MARIN HISTORY MUSEUM "Riding the Rails: Marin's Historic Trains," through Jan. 10, 2009. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays. Boyd Gate House, 1125 B St., San Rafael. (415) 454-8538. www.marinhistory.org.

MARIN MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN noon-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 2200 Novato Blvd., Novato. (415) 897-4064.

MENDOCINO COLLEGE ART GALLERY 12:30-3 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays and by appointment. 1000 Hensley Creek Road, Ukiah. 468-3207.

MENDOCINO COUNTY MUSEUM Exhibit about Ridgewood Ranch, home of the racehorse Seabiscuit. Historic displays of life and events in Mendocino County, Pomo and Yukian basketry, display of locomotives, research library. Ongoing. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays. Free, with donations accepted. 400 E. Commercial St., Willits. 459-2736.

MUSEUM OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA Permanent exhibits related to the themes of origin, movement, adaptation and transformation include "Celebrations: Ritual and Ceremony," "Music of the Diaspora" and Slavery Passages." 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays; noon-5 p.m. Sundays. $5-$10, 12-under free. 685 Mission St., San Francisco. (415) 358-7200. www.moadsf.org.

NAPA VALLEY COLLEGE ART GALLERY Thursdays through Saturdays. 1360 Menlo Ave., Napa.

NAPA VALLEY MUSEUM Permanent exhibits: "The Land and People of Napa Valley" and "California Wine: The Science of an Art." Open daily, except Tuesday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $2.50-$4.50, 7-under free. 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville. 944-0500. www.napavalleymuseum.org.

OAKLAND MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA "In Our Own Back Yard: A Celebration of East Bay Regional Parks," through Nov. 9. "La Paint," Current SoCal painting. Through March 8. "The Art and History of Early California," the story of California from the First Peoples through the Gold Rush, ongoing. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays; noon-5 p.m. Sundays. $5-$8, 6-under free. Free to all the second Sunday of each month. Oak and 10th streets, Oakland. (510) 238-3402. museumca.org.

PACIFIC COAST AIR MUSEUM Display of historic aircraft. Ongoing. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. $5. Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport, Becker Boulevard at North Laughlin Road, Santa Rosa. 575-7900. www.pacificcoastairmuseum.org.

PETALUMA HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM "150 Years of Ethnic Diversity," through 2008. Ongoing exhibits on the Coastal Miwoks and Petaluma's dairy and poultry industries. Museum hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; noon-3 p.m. Sundays. 20 Fourth St., Petaluma. 778-4398.

PLAZA ARTS CENTER Community art gallery features 20 permanent resident artists as well as ongoing juried and nonjuried exhibits by local artists and classes for adults and children. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 130 Plaza St., Healdsburg. 431-1970.

RANDALL MUSEUM "Wild in the City," an interactive exhibition exploring San Francisco's wildlife. Through Nov. 1. Learn about wild animals in the heart of San Francisco. Learn how to identify different animal tracks. Find out who is predator and who is prey. Discover how a bat uses echolocation to catch its food and how a coyote pounces when it hunts. Hands-on ways to learn about urban wildlife. Free. "Animal Exhibit," includes more than 100 animals that can no longer survive in the wild. Ongoing. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Free. 199 Museum Way, San Francisco. (415) 554-9600. www.randallmuseum.org.

RARE ROCK MOSAIC ART MUSEUM Rotating permanent collections of pictures made and cut from more than 450 different colored rocks selected from quarries and sites all over the world. Monitored self-guiding and family viewing. Call for group tours. Ongoing. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Free. 3094 Coffey Lane, Santa Rosa. 538-4008.

SAN FRANCISCO MUSEUM OF MODERN ART "Double Down: Two Visions of Vegas," through Jan. 4; "Brought to Light: Photography and the Invisible, 1940-1900," through Jan. 4. Ongoing: Paintings and sculpture by Matisse, architecture and design collection, photography. 11 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays through Sundays; 11 a.m.-8:45 p.m. Thursdays. $7-$12.50. 151 Third St., San Francisco. (415) 357-4000. www.sfmoma.org.

SANTA ROSA CITY HALL ART EXHIBITS Mondays-Fridays 8 a.m.-5 p.m., except during meetings. City Hall Council Chambers, 100 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa. 543-3010.

SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE ART GALLERY Student Art Show. Tuesdays through Fridays. Noon-4 p.m. Saturdays. Free. Frank P. Doyle Library, 1501 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. 527-4298; 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays. Free. 680 Sonoma Mountain Parkway, Petaluma. 778-3972.

SEBASTOPOL CENTER FOR THE ARTS "Binocular View," recent work by Amanda Krauss, mixed media pieces focusing on the binocular view, the view the artist has as a birdwatcher. Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, 1-4 p.m. 6780 Depot St., Sebastopol. 829-4797.

SEYMOUR PIONEER MUSEUM 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays, and the first Saturday of each month. 300 Fourth St., San Francisco. (415) 957-1849.

SHARPSTEEN MUSEUM Diorama of 1860s life, restored cottage. Ongoing. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. 1311 Washington St., Calistoga. 942-5911. www.sharpsteen-museum.org.

SONOMA COUNTY MUSEUM "La Frontera del Norte." Explores, through images, artifacts and accounts, the resilience and vibrancy of Latino heritage in Sonoma County, revealing that while today many look at the Latino community with an unwavering focus on recent immigration, there is a deeper legacy and a broader perspective that begs for greater understanding; Julio C?ar Morales: "Informal Economy Vendors." Photographic and vinyl installation; "Tengo La Voz," amplifies the voices of Latino youth; "California Landscapes," through Jan. 11. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays. $2-$5, under 12 free. 425 Seventh St., Santa Rosa. 579-1500. www.sonomacountymuseum.org.

SONOMA COMMUNITY CENTER 276 East Napa St., Sonoma. 938-4626, ext. 1. www.sonomacommunitycenter.org.

SONOMA VALLEY MUSEUM OF ART "From Abstract Expressionism to Pop Art: Johns, Rauschenberg and the Aesthetic of Indifference," through Oct. 19. "Inside the Springs," through Oct. 18. Photos by Wing Young Huie of people and neighborhoods around Boyes Hots Springs. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. $5, free to the public Sundays. 551 Broadway, Sonoma. 939-7862. www.svma.org.

STEELE LANE COMMUNITY CENTER Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 543-3282. www.santarosarec.com.

STURGEONS MILL RESTORATION PROJECT A "working museum" which was formerly a saw mill. Four times a year, the steam engines are fired up and visitors can experience the unique sights and sounds while learning how logs were cut and viewing antique saws and equipment. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 18-19. 2150 Green Hill Road, Sebastopol. 829-2479. www.sturgeonsmill.org.

UNIVERSITY LIBRARY ART GALLERY 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, noon-5 p.m. weekends. Jean & Charles Schulz Information Center, Sonoma State University, 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. 664-4240.

WEST COUNTY MUSEUM "History of Analy High School." 1-4 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays. 261 S. Main St., Sebastopol. 829-6711.

WELLS FARGO CENTER FOR THE ARTS "New Sculpture Exhibit." Art through shape and space, the work of 10 sculptors will be displayed through interior and exterior exhibits. "Where Can Color Take You" by students at Biella Elementary School. Ongoing. Free. 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. 546-3600. www.wellsfargocenterarts.org.

YERBA BUENA CENTER FOR THE ARTS "Bay Area Now 5." Bay Area Now 5 (BAN 5) exhibits the ways artists are influenced by their experiences inside, outside the Bay Area. Through Nov. 16. Noon-5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. noon-8 p.m. Thursdays. $7 general; $5 students, seniors, teachers; free for members. First Floor Galleries, 701 Mission St., San Francisco. (415) 978-2787. www.ybca.org.

COFFEEHOUSES

AROMA ROASTERS All shows at 8:30 p.m. unless noted: Nathan Veshecco, today; EZ Kewl, Saturday. 95 Fifth St., Santa Rosa. 576-7765.

COFFEE CATZ Open mike, 6 p.m. Wednesdays; Science Buzz Cafe, Thursdays; bluegrass jam, 2 p.m. Saturdays; blues jam, 2 p.m. Sundays. 6761 Sebastopol Ave., Sebastopol. 829-6600.

NIGHTCLUBS

19 BROADWAY NITE CLUB Khari Kill and Ras Mathew, 9 p.m. today, $10-$15; Dirty Dub Band, 9 p.m. Sunday; batrhyme, 7 p.m., Kitchen Fire, 9:30 p.m. Wednesday; T.N.T, 6 p.m., Mucho Axe, 8 p.m. Thursday, $8; Vinyl, 10 p.m. Oct. 17, $12; Agent Orange and Airshow Disaster, 10 p.m. Oct. 18, $15; The Metro Sonic Tone, 10 p.m. Oct. 19. Derek Smith's Acoustic Open Mike, Mondays, no cover. Danny Uzilevsky Solo Sessions, Tuesdays. 19 Broadway, Fairfax. (415) 459-1091.

ACE-IN-THE-HOLE PUB No cover unless noted. Buckshot Boys, 4:30 p.m. today; Coyote Grace, 7 p.m. Saturday; The Thugz, 6 p.m. Sunday; Fall Line, 6 p.m. Tuesday; Dgiin, 6 p.m. Wednesday; Dave Easley, 6 p.m. Thursday; Twang Ditty, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 17; The Jug Dealers, 7 p.m. Oct. 18; New Sky, 6 p.m. Oct. 19. Graton Road at Highway 116, Graton. 829-1223.

ASHKENAZ Youssoupha Sidibe, 9:30 p.m. today, $12-$15; Lakay and Mystic Man, 9:30 p.m. Saturday, $10-$15; Dholrhythms Bhangrafest, 5:30 p.m. Sunday; Zydeco Flames, 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, $10; Buxter Hoot'n, 9 p.m. Wednesday, $10; Bobby Tenna, Binghi Drummers, 9:30 p.m. Thursday, $12-$15; Trio Garufa, 9:30 p.m. Oct. 17, $12-$15; Kabile, 8:30 p.m. Oct. 18, $18. 1317 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley. (510) 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com.

THE BLACK ROSE All shows at 8:30 p.m. unless noted: Black Horse, today; The Farallons, Saturday; Celtic Fast Session, 8 p.m. Wednesday; The World's Biggest Comedy Duo, 9 p.m. Thursday; Raisin Cain, Oct. 17; Under The Radar, Oct. 18. 2074 Armory Drive, Santa Rosa. 546-7673.

CAFE DU NORD The White Buffalo, 9:30 p.m. today, $12; Lavay Smith and her Red Hot Skillet Lickers, 9 p.m. Saturday, $15; Brightblack Morning Light, 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, $15; Matt Hales of Aqualung, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, $17; Jackopierce, 8 p.m. Thursday, $16-$18; Johnette Napolitano, 9:30 p.m. Oct. 17, $22; Hayes Carll, The Dedringers, 9:30 p.m. Oct. 18, $12. All shows 21-up unless noted. 2170 Market St., San Francisco. (415) 861-5016. www.cafedunord.com.

CALISTOGA INN Jazz and blues, 6-9 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays. Shows at 9 p.m.: Evolution, today; Layce Baker and the Black Diamond Band, Saturday; Blues Burners, Oct. 10. Open mike, 8:30 p.m.-midnight Wednesdays. 1250 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga. 942-4101. www.calistogainn.com.

CASPAR INN Open mike, 9 p.m. Sundays, no cover. 14957 Caspar Road, Caspar. 964-5565.

CLUB 101 Salsa dance lessons, 8:15 p.m., DJ and live salsa music, 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, $7-$10, ages 21-up. 815 W. Francisco Blvd., San Rafael. (415) 460-0101.

THE FILLMORE Chris Isaak, 9 p.m. today and Saturday, $55; Pendulum, 8 p.m. Tuesday, $25; Wire, 8 p.m. Wednesday, $25; Gaelic Storm, 8 p.m. Thursday, $18.50; Ghostland Observatory, 9 p.m. Oct. 17, $25; Tower of Power, 9 p.m. Oct. 18, $40; Flogging Molly, 8 p.m. Oct. 19, $27.50. 1805 Geary Blvd., San Francisco. (415) 346-6000.

FLAMINGO LOUNGE The New Secret Service, 9 p.m. today and Saturday, $10; Tito Garcia y Su Orquesta, "La Internacional," Sunday, $15; Crossfire, 9 p.m. Oct. 17-18, $10. Salsa, 7 p.m. Sundays, $8 includes lessons; West Coast Swing, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, $6-$8; Jazz, 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, no cover. Fourth Street at Farmers Lane, Santa Rosa. 545-8530, ext. 727. www.flamingoresort.com.

THE FORESTVILLE CLUB Beatles Flashback, today. Open mike, 9 p.m. Mondays and 2 p.m. Sundays. 6250 Front St., Forestville. 887-2594.

FRENCH GARDEN RESTAURANT AND BRASSERIE The Hot Frittatas, 7 p.m. today; Out of the Blue, 7 p.m. Oct. 17-18; The Kabile Band, 2 p.m. Oct. 19, $15-$20. 8050 Bodega Ave., Sebastopol. 824-2030. www.frenchgardenrestaurant.com.

FRIAR TUCKS PUB AND SPIRITS Karaoke, Wednesdays and Fridays. 8201 Old Redwood Highway, Cotati. 792-9847.

GREAT AMERICAN MUSIC HALL Bag of Toys, Pat Jordan Band, 9 p.m. today, $15; Joan Osborne, 9 p.m. Saturday, $28; Black Kids, The Virgins, 7:30 p.m. Monday, $20; Audrye Sessions, Wild Sweet Orange, 8 p.m. Tuesday, $13; The subdudes, 8 p.m. Wednesday, $21; The Dead C, 8 p.m. Thursday, $20; Lotus, 9 p.m. Oct. 17, $16-$18. 859 O'Farrell St., San Francisco. (415) 885-0750.

HOPMONK TAVERN Jefferson Starship, 8 p.m. today and Saturday, $40-$65; Youssoupha Sidibe and the Mystic Rhythms Band, 8:30 p.m. Sunday, $10; Moondoggies, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17; Stiff Dead Cat, 9 p.m. Oct. 18, $12. Open mike, 7 p.m. Tuesdays; The Juke Joint, Thursdays. 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. 829-7300.

HOTEL HEALDSBURG Most shows at 7:30 p.m.: Dick Conte and Steve Webber Duo, today; Stephanie Ozer Trio, Saturday; Si Perkoff and Gary Digman Duo, Oct. 17; Lee Charlton with Susan Sutton and Steve Webber, Oct. 18. 25 Matheson St., Healdsburg. 431-2800.

THE INDEPENDENT Cake, 9 p.m. today, $49.50-$99.50; Quintron and Miss Pussycat, 9 p.m. Saturday, $15; Big Light, These United States, 8 p.m. Wednesday, $20; Grupo Fantasma, Boca Do Rio, 9 p.m. Oct. 17, $15; LTJ Bukem with MC Conrad, 9 p.m. Oct. 18, $20-$23; Bob Schneider, Amie Miriello, 8 p.m. Oct. 19, $20. 628 Divisadero St., San Francisco. (415) 771-1421.

JOHN BARLEYCORNS BAR & RESTAURANT Karaoke, 8 p.m. Wednesdays. 2700 Yulupa Ave., Santa Rosa.

KODIAK JACK'S Karaoke, 6 p.m., open dancing, 9:30 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays; Dance lessons and open dancing, 8 p.m. Fridays. 256 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma. 765-5760.

LAST DAY SALOON The Disciples, 9:30 p.m. today; Comedy Night, 8 p.m. Saturday, $13-$15; Stony Point, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday; The Pro Jam, 7:15 p.m. Wednesday; The Tubes, Luvplanet, 8:30 p.m. Oct. 17, $25; Poyntlyss Sistars, 8:30 p.m. Oct. 18, $8-$10. Karaoke with Class, Mondays. 120 Fifth St., Santa Rosa. 545-2343.

LITTLE SWITZERLAND Los Peones del Norte, 9 p.m. today, $10, ladies free; Andre Thiery and Zydeco Magic, 8:30 p.m. Saturday. $10 includes 8 p.m. dance lesson; The Krische Band, 5 p.m. Sunday, $10. 19080 Riverside, Sonoma. 938-9990.

MAMA'S ROYAL CAFE Frederick Nighthawk, 11 a.m. Saturdays. No cover. 387 Miller Ave., Mill Valley. (415) 388-3261.

McNEAR'S MYSTIC THEATRE Frobeck, Plum Crazy, 8:30 p.m. today, $10; Pato Banton, 9 p.m. Saturday, $22; The Waybacks, 9 p.m. Oct. 18, $18. 23 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma. 765-2121.

McT'S BULL PEN The Conrad Diehl Band, 9 p.m. Oct. 18. 16246 First St., Guerneville. 869-3377.

MOONDOGS PLACE Karaoke, 9 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays; live DJ music, 9 p.m. Fridays through Sundays. 1924 Sebastopol Road, Santa Rosa. 578-9768.

PALETTE ART CAFE Adam Lieb's Locals Jam, 7 p.m. Wednesdays. 235 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg.

PAPA'S TAVERNA Live Greek music and dancing, 7 p.m.-midnight Saturdays, with belly dancing at 8:30 p.m.; Greek dance lessons, 1:30-3:30 p.m., live Greek music and dancing, 3-9 p.m. Sundays, belly dancing at 5:30 p.m. 5688 Lakeville Highway, Petaluma. 769-8545.

PAZZO LOUNGE Dancing, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays. 21-up. 132 Keller St., Petaluma. 763-3333. www.webepazzo.com.

PERI'S SILVER DOLLAR All shows at 9:30 p.m.: The Mighty Mike Schermer Band, Oct. 17, $5. Acoustic open mike Mondays. 29 Broadway, Fairfax. (415) 459-9910.

THE PHOENIX THEATER You Me & Iowa, 8 p.m. Oct. 17, $8; Monkey, Dr. Ring Ding, 8 p.m. Oct. 18, $8. 201 Washington St., Petaluma. 762-3565. www.thephoenixtheater.com.

QUINCY'S PUB Johnny Tsunami and the Hurricanes, 9 p.m. today, $5; Soulfish, 9 p.m. Oct. 17, $5. 6590 Commerce Blvd., Rohnert Park. 585-1079.

RANCHO NICASIO Unauthorized Rolling Stones, 8:20 p.m. today, $12-$15; WTJ Trio, 5 p.m. Sunday. Nicasio Valley Road, on the square in Nicasio. (415) 662-2219, www.ranchonicasio.com.

RITA'S RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE Karaoke, 8 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays, 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 138 Calistoga Road, Santa Rosa. 537-0308.

RUSSIAN RIVER BREWING CO. The Bluebellies, 9 p.m. Saturday; Sol Flamenco, 7 p.m. Sunday. 725 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 545-2337.

RUTH McGOWAN'S BREWPUB All shows at 8:30 p.m.: The New Soul, today; The Poyntlyss Sisters, Saturday. 131 East First St., Cloverdale. 894-9610.

SILO'S Wesla Whitfield with Mike Greensill, 7 p.m. Fridays, $15. 500 Main St., Napa. 251-5833.

SLIM'S The Sword, 9 p.m. today, $16; David and Linda LaFlamme, Alameda All Stars, 8 p.m. Saturday, $14-$16; Amorphis, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, $20; Unearth, Protest The Hero, 7:30 p.m. Monday, $16-$19; Street Dogs, Time Again, 8 p.m. Thursday, $15; Jahlectrik, Stranger, 9 p.m. Oct. 17, $13; Bhi Bhiman, The Stone Foxes, 8:30 p.m. Oct. 18, $13; Bayside, The Matches, 7 p.m. Oct. 19, $15-$18. 333 11th St., San Francisco. (415) 255-0333. www.slims-sf.com.

SPANCKY'S BAR AND CABARET All shows at 9:30 p.m.: Pion 2 Zion, today; Counter Balance, Saturday. 8201 Old Redwood Highway, Cotati. 664-0169. www.spanckysbar.com.

STATION HOUSE CAF?The Sofa Kings, 6 p.m. Thursday; The Artifacts, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17; Ms. Vikki Lee and the Boys, 5 p.m. Oct. 19. 11180 State Route One, Point Reyes Station. (415) 663-1515.

SWEETWATER STATION Reckless in Vegas, Stephanie Keys, 8 p.m. today; Tres Mojo and Mucho Axe, 8 p.m. Saturday; Still Time, Austin Willacy, 7 p.m. Sunday; Waybacks with Danny Barnes, 8 p.m. Thursday; Heather Combs, Adrianne, and Natalia Zukerman, 7 p.m. Oct. 17. 500 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur. (415) 924-6107.

TRADEWINDS Alameda Allstars, today; Sorrentinos, Saturday. Donny's Pro Jam, Mondays. 8210 Old Redwood Highway, Cotati. 795-7878.

TWIN OAKS TAVERN Out Numbered, today; Thud Rail, Oct. 17. 5745 Old Redwood Highway, Penngrove. 795-5118.

THE WARFIELD Julieta Venegas, 8 p.m. Saturday, $37.50-$47.50; Joe Jackson, 8 p.m. Wednesday, $45-$59; Kings of Leon, 7 p.m. Oct. 17-18, $41.50. 982 Market St., San Francisco.

WILLOWBROOK ALE HOUSE Smokin' Goose's open mike blues jam, 7 p.m. Sundays; Bluegrass, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays; Karaoke, 8 p.m. Fridays. No cover. 3600 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma. 775-4232.

WINDSOR WINE SHOP Thursday night Karaoke, 6:30 p.m. 9058 Windsor Road, Windsor. 838-9378.

WINE SPECTRUM Sunday Jazz, 4-7 p.m. Sundays. 123 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 636-1064.

YOSHI'S Most shows at 8 and 10 p.m.: Bill Frisell & Jim Hall, today through Sunday, $20-$24; Eric Vloeimans, Monday; Babatunde Lea Quartet, Tuesday and Wednesday, $10-$20; Faye Carol, Thursday, $12-$20; Arturo O'Farrill, Oct. 17-19, $18. 510 Embarcadero W., Oakland. (510) 238-9200. www.yoshis.com.