32 A E ( 31 NORTH BAY BOH E MI A N | SEP T E M BE R 1 1-17, 20 1 3 | BO H E M I AN.COM crowned as the best comedian in San Francisco? Sep 13, 8:30pm. $25. Marin Center Showcase Theatre, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 415.499.6800. Wanda Sykes Sharp, engaging and outrageously funny, she’s had two HBO specials and her own late-night talk show. Sep 13, 8pm. $55-$70. Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third St, Napa. 707.259.0123. Dance Marin Center’s Veterans Memorial Auditorium Sep 15, 3pm, Hungarian State Folk Ensemble, centuries of Hungarian culture come to life with this renowned company of 50 from Budapest. $20-$45. 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael 415.499.6800. Celebrating 20 Years! g_fkf Yp G\k\i DZ:Xe[c\jj =I8EBP< B@< NFF>@< Nl\ie\m`cc\ .'.%/-0%','( I\j\imXk`fej nnn%dX`ejkjkXk`fe%Zfd AT BURKE’S CANOE TRIPS The Redwood Grove by the River 8600 River Road, Forestville BBQ Harvest Dinner Bad Apple String Band Organic Wine and Beer Tasting Environmental Awards Silent Auction $35 in Advance, $40 at the door Students $25, Kids under 12 free Advance tickets available online: www.20thrussianriverfest.eventbrite.com Giant pumpkins, brilliant speakers, chef demos and more at the “world’s fair” of local food movements. Through Sep 12, 11am-9pm. $10. Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.545.4200. Republican Party Fundraiser Dinner with keynote speaker Jim Brulte, chairman of the California Republican Party. Sep 13, 6pm. $60. Fountaingrove Inn, 101 Fountaingrove Pkwy, Santa Rosa. 800.222.6101. Wine Star Classic Car Show Oldies but goodies. Sep 17, 3pm. Corks Restaurant, 5700 Gravenstein Hwy N, Forestville. Cabaret de Caliente The Cliff House & Sutro Heights, Remembering Playland at the Beach “High Seas Strip Tease” burlesque show. Sep 13, 8:30pm. $15-$25. Hopmonk Sebastopol, 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.7300. Fiesta de Independencia SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th 4:00-7:00 p.m. National Heirloom Exposition Film Meet, watch and talk to a professional cartoonist. Sep 14, “Simpsons” writer Tom Gammill. Free. Charles M Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa. 707.579.4452. =I@ JI8DDP A8QQ EFD@E<< Public opening of Gordon Huether-designed memorial. Sep 11, 7pm. Free. Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St, Napa. 707.226.7372. Events Cartoonist-in-Residence @HLFI =LCC C 8 9 I Napa 9/11 Memorial Dedication Ceremony Celebrate Mexico’s independence with authentic food, music, games and activities for the whole family. Sep 14, 1pm. Free. Wells Fargo Center, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.546.3600. Mexican Independence Day Music by Futuro Picante, food by the Latina Photo Project. Sep 13, 7:30pm. $5-$10. Dance Palace, Fifth and B streets, Pt Reyes Station. 415.663.1075. Much Ado About Sebastopol Historical attractions include re-enactments, entertainment, games and refreshments for the entire family. Sep 14, 10am and Sep 15, 10am. $8-$15. Ives Park, Willow Street and Jewell Avenue, Sebastopol. Two documentaries about fun spots from San Francisco’s past. Filmmaker Tom Wyrsch answers questions in person. Sep 15, 2pm. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.454.1222. Louder Than a Bomb Story of four Chicago high school poetry teams as they prepare to compete in the world’s largest youth slam. Sep 17, 7pm. $6-$10. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.3850. Mill Valley Surf Film Festival Short films and concert with Mason Jennings (Sep 13) and Rogue Wave (Sep 14). Sep 13, 5:30pm and Sep 14, 1:30pm. $12-$75. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.3850. Mountainfilm Sep 11, “Stranded,” “Berber Turns: Morocco Skiing.” Wed, 7:30pm. $12-$15. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600. Project Censored: The Movie Award-winning muckraking book turned into a movie. Directors Christopher Oscar and Doug Hecker in person. Sep 18, 6pm. $5-$10. Arlene Francis Center, 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa. 707.528.3009. Sonoma Film Institute Sep 13, “Thousand Pieces of Gold.” 7pm. $7. Warren Auditorium, Ives Hall, SSU, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park. Vertigo Outdoor screening of Hitchcock’s classic thriller. Sep 14, 6pm. $10-$40. Cline Cellars, 24737 Arnold Dr, Sonoma. 707.940.4025. Culinary Cinema Vintage Film Series Film series shown on the river deck. Sep 12, “Chocolat.” Oxbow Public Market, 610 First St, Napa. Sep 16, “West Side Story.” 7pm. $8. Sebastiani Theatre, 476 First St E, Sonoma. 707.996.9756. Film Night Hitchcock classic, “The Birds.” Sat, Sep 14, 8pm. Free. China Camp State Park, N San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 415.456.0766. The History of the America’s Cup Documentary about the world’s oldest international sporting event narrated by Walter Cronkite. Sep 12, 7pm. $10. Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St, Napa. 707.226.7372. Leonie Film about the life and relationships of the early 20th American educator, editor and journalist Leonie Gilmou. Sep 14, 7pm. $10. Jarvis Conservatory, 1711 Main St, Napa. 707.255.5445. Food & Drink Farmer Landy Dinner Five course vegetarian meal and tea. Sep 18. $40. Epicurean Connection, 122 West Napa St, Sonoma. 707.935.7960. Jazz on the Menu Chef David Lawrence presents a Southern-inspired menu with Rob Roth and the Jazz Cookers providing music. Sep 12, 6:30pm. $55. Next Key Center, 1385 N Hamilton Pkwy, Novato. 415.382.3363, ext 211. Petaluma River Craft