Out & About in Petaluma

Out & About in Petaluma|

Tiny Elephants

A new exhibition titled Elephant’s Memory, now running at The Back House Gallery at Heebe Jeebe General Store, features a parade of (once) identical vinyl elephant figurines. Provided by The Burningman Elephant Project, then distributed to almost 70 local artists, the pint-sized pachyderms have now been transformed according to the inspiration and preferred media of said artists. A portion of the sales of the art pieces will be shared with Alchemia Gallery and Studio. Heebee Jeebee General Store, 46 Kentucky St.

Dancing Dolls

The classic ballet ‘Coppelia’ - about a shallow youth in love with a mysterious doll-like woman - will be performed by North Bay Performing Arts Association and Contessi Ballet, Friday, May 26, at 7 p.m. Evert B. Person Theatre, Sonoma State University. $15-$18. (707) 338-1013.

Tickled Ivories

The music of Scarlatti, Scriabin and Brahms will be performed by the acclaimed pianist - and Petaluma favorite - Jura Margulis, Saturday May 27, 7:30 p.m., at the Petaluma Historical Library and Museum, 20 Fourth St. Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Free to students. Petalumamuseum.com.

Deferred Dreams

Copperfield’s Books presents author Matt Callahan, author of the book ‘Deferred Dreams: Musical Renaissance and Social Revolution in San Francisco, 1965-1975,’ in conversation with journalist Joel Selvin. The challenging and entertaining Callahan makes a new case for how the music and politics of the 1960s were forever interwoven. Friday, June 2. 7 p.m. 140 Kentucky St.

High-Energy Children

Cypress School will celebrate its tenth anniversary on Saturday, June 3, from 10 a.m. to noon, with a morning of live music, games, food, jump houses, face painting, bike riding and more. 3880 Cypress Dr. RSVP’s recommended. Contact Mimi Schott at mschott@ucpnb.org.

Uninvited Guests

West Side Stories, the insanely popular true storytelling showcase, continues Wednesday, June 7, with the theme “Uninvited Guests.” Tellers will be randomly selected from those attendees who sign up as willing to stand and tell a five-minute tale that fits the theme. Tickets should be reserved early, as this event has sold out every month for over two years. 7 p.m. Sonoma Portworks, 613 2nd St. Reserve seats at (707) 477-4416.

Well-behaved Animals

The Tri-Valley 4-H Showmanship Workshops is a series of classes and hands-on demonstrations giving practical tips on showmanship for “show animals.” The event will include a hot dog/barbecue lunch and an array of well-trained animals, expertly “showing” their stuff. Sunday, June 11, 9 a.m., at Pomi Ranch, 5227 Red Hill Road. Lunch $5. For information, contact Cindy Point at cmpomi@yahoo.com.

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