YOUR WEEKEND OCTOBER 19-OCTOBER 22

Reggae rock, a Tom Petty tribute, and the greatest chariot race in the history of movies|

NOTE: The nearby fires and their aftermath have led to the cancelations of numerous events throughout Petaluma. Many other announced events have changed details at the last moment. With so much in flux, we suggest that, should you choose to support any of these artists by attending their events, you should contact the venue to confirm it is still a go. Also, the Argus-Courier’s Petaluma360 website will be constantly updating this WEEKEND column as new information arrives, and cancelations and changes will be posted there.

THURSDAY

Mike Love

A rising star on the reggae scene, Mike Love sings songs of inspiration and healing, full of clever writing and loads of heart. Love will be joined at the Mystic by Trevor Green. Mystic Theatre, 21 Petaluma Blvd. N. 8:30 p.m. Tickets $17. Mystictheatre.com.

FRIDAY

Ben Hur at The Vine

See the chariot race to end all chariot races, the way it was meant to be seen – with Charlton Heston driving one of those chariots, on a screen larger than an iPad. The Vine presents “Ben Hur: A Story of the Christ,’ It’s three-and-a-half hours long. And it’s marvelous! Friday night, Oct. 20 at The Vine Church, 1129 Industrial Ave. Suite 208. There will be an intermission. Donations accepted.

Risky Biscuits

This Americana-bluegrass band from the Sierra Foothills bring to Petaluma a steaming oven-load of high-spirited, foot-stomping party-ready goodness. Heavens, their tasty.

Catch the show while it’s hot, at Twin Oaks Roadhouse, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove. No Cover.

TwinOaksRoadhouse.com.

SATURDAY

Tom Petty birthday party

This long-planned show took a poignant turn when the great Tom Petty passed away on Oct. 2, just 18 days short of his 67th birthday on Saturday, Oct. 20. What better way to celebrate the life of the great American songwriter than with Petty Theft, Northern California’s popular, premiere Tom Petty tribute band. The Mystic Theatre, 21 Petaluma Blvd. N. 9:30 p.m. Tickets available at the door only, as available. Mystictheatre.com.

SUNDAY

Smokehouse

Ironically named, given the circumstances under which we find ourselves of late, Smokehouse (the band) brings their Sonoma County dance-beat sound to the Big Easy. 7 p.m.

No Cover. 128 American Alley. BigEasyPetaluma.com.

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