Petaluma events calendar

Here is the Petaluma Visitors Program’s events calendar for Aug. 4 through Aug. 11.|

Here is the Petaluma Visitors Program’s events calendar for Aug. 4 through Aug. 11.

Petaluma Music Festival

14 bands on 3 stages at this annual festival benefiting music education programs in Petaluma area schools.

Saturday, August 5, 2017 - 11:00am

Petaluma’s Incorporation Documents Presentation

Arielle Lehmann, a Public Historian and Petaluma native, will be presenting a free lecture entitled “The Significance of Petaluma’s Incorporation Documents 1858.” During her lecture, Arielle will delve into Petaluma’s rough and tumble past and the efforts its early leaders took to establish the city we know today. 2pm

Saturday, August 5, 2017 - 2:00pm

20th Annual Progressive Festival

San Francisco Mime Troupe * Paquiyollotzin Ballet Foklorico * French Oak Gypsy Band * More * Less talk, more music * Tamales, beans, rice, other goodies & drinks available. Free. See website for details. 12-5pm

Sunday, August 6, 2017 - 12:00pm

Intro to Floral Design 1

Join Marion Moss Floral Design’s Susan Kelly for a floral design workshop covering: flower care, floral design tools, design mechanics, how to choose flowers and picking out a container. There will be hands-on experience and you will be able to take home your handiwork and a useful kit! All materials included. First of a four-part series. Workshops may be taken as part of the series or standalone. Beginner – Intermediate. Fee $75. 1:30-4:30pm

Sunday, August 6, 2017 - 1:30pm

Storytime Under the Oak

Stories, songs and fun for all ages. Join us for Family Storytime outside Under the Oak behind the Petaluma Historical Museum. Presented by the Petaluma Regional Library. Free. 10am

Thursday, August 10, 2017 - 10:00am

Summer Book Sale

Children’s Sale Days: Aug. 11 & 12; General Sale Days: Aug. 16-18; Deal Day: Aug. 19

Friday, August 11, 2017 - 10:00pm

Special Exhibits:

“Summer of Pun Love 2017” Exhibit through Aug. 29. Artist Reception on July 29, 7-9pm. Back House Gallerya t Heebe Jeebe, 46 Kentucky Street. 773-3222

Summer Small Works Invitational & Sculpture Exhibit through Sept. 3at Gallery One, 209 Western Ave. 778-8277 www.petalumagalleryone.com

“Showin’ onthe River” Juried Fine Art Show runs through Sept. 3. Riverfront Art Gallery, 132 Petaluma Blvd. N.775-4ART. www.riverfrontartgallery.com

Works by Kathryn Keller on display at Ice House Gallery, 405 East D St. 778-2238. www.icehousegallery.org

“Portraits of Petaluma Pioneers” Exhibit through Sept. 24 at the Petaluma Historical Museum, 20 4th St. 778-4398 www.petalumamuseum.com

“The Face of Petaluma: Portraits of our Town” Exhibit through Aug. 5 at Petaluma Arts Center, 230 Lakeville St., 762-5600 www.petalumaartscenter.org

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