Upcoming Local Events
9th Annual Gualala Salon & Salon des Refusés
Open daily from 11am-4pm
Current exhibit at the Art Center showcases local artists which were judged by a local panel and awarded ribbons and prizes.
Also take a stroll through the outdoor sculpture garden (maps available at the office) and even take the 1 mile trail down through the Redwoods and down to the Gualala River.
Make and Mend
Tuesday, June 28th 4pm-6pm
Every Tuesday (through June 30th)
Bring your needlework and come together for a relaxing time visiting whilst knitting, crocheting, or hand-stitching by the fire. This free-form event is meant to gather our community around a shared interest in textile arts.
Need supplies? The Loft in Gualala (located upstairs near Gualala Supermarket) has a wide selection of yarns and crafting supplies.
The Sea Ranch Lodge, Fireside Lounge
Sunset & Jazz
Thursday, June 30th 6pm-9pm
Selections from the Great American Songbook performed by “Reeds ‘n’ Keys” with Harrison Goldberg on saxophone and Lenny Kaplan on keyboard
The Sea Ranch Lodge, 60 Sea Walk Dr.
*Free*
Point Arena Farmers’ Market
Friday, July 1st 3pm-6pm
Veggies, plant starts, nuts, pastries, seaweed products, organic eggs and more
235 Main St. Point Arena
Gualala Farmers’ Market
Saturday, July 2nd 9:30am-12:30pm
Shop produce, flowers, snacks, and crafts all grown and crafted by locals
Located at the south end of Gualala near the Community Center
Pay ‘n’ Take
Saturday, July 2nd 9am-12pm
If you love thrifting and antiquing you must check out our twice monthly sale at the Gualala Community Center. Unique finds, clothing, books, and homemade baked goods. Everyone who’s anyone attends this event. Scope out the farmer’s market at the same time.
Turn at Gualala Country Inn at the South edge of Gualala
Books Galore Book Sale
Saturday, July 2nd & 3rd 10am-4pm
Book sale benefit for The Friends of the Coast Community Library. Books, CDs, DVDs, and movies for children and adults. Fill a bag for $5
Coast Community Library, 225 Main St. Point Arena
Fireworks at Point Arena Cove
Saturday, July 2nd 4pm-11pm
Street Fair, food, live music starting at 4pm. Fireworks start at dusk. Parking at City Hall and Point Arena High School for $10 with shuttle service to cove. Participants are advised to bring flashlights and jackets—no pets allowed.
Adults $10, Children $5
Info at 707-882-2122
Arena Theater Post-Fireworks Show
Saturday, July 2nd 10:30pm
“Tropicali Crew with DJ Jaques and Selector Science” performing reggae sounds and tropical hip-hop. Arena Theater bar and snack bar will be open.
Doors open 10pm
Adults $20
Arena Theater, 214 Main Street, Point Arena
Point Arena Independence Day Parade
Sunday, July 3rd 12pm
Annual Independence Day Parade down Main Street. Floats, Art Cars, Dogs, Horses, Marching Band, Dancers, and More!
Main Street, Point Arena
Point Arena Farmers’ Market
Friday, July 8th 3pm-6pm
Veggies, plant starts, nuts, pastries, seaweed products, organic eggs and more
235 Main St. Point Arena
Gualala Farmers’ Market
Saturday, July 9th 9:30am-12:30pm
Shop produce, flowers, snacks, and crafts all grown and crafted by locals
Located at the south end of Gualala near the Community Center
Summer Chamber Music Festival
July 9th & 10th 4pm
Annual Chamber Music festival showcasing Peter Wyrick & Friends
Gualala Arts Center, Coleman Hall
Tickets $40 per concert
Gualalaarts.org
Inaugural Garden Tour, Wine Tasting & Auction
Saturday, July 16th
Fundraiser for Gualala Arts Center. Champagne preview for auction on Friday, July 15th. Saturday, July 16th, enjoy a guided tour of three magnificent gardens and art installations including the magnificent Mendocino Stone Zone, Frog Song, and Gualala Arts’ Global Harmony Sculpture Garden. Following the tour is wine tastings with award-winning wines, and silent auction.
Tickets $75 advance, $100 day of
Gualalaarts.org
Screening: Big Wave Guardians-First Responders
Saturday, July 16th 7pm
Dramatic stories of Hawaii’s big wave guardians, some of the world’s best athletes, first responders and surfers, who risk their lives in the world’s most dangerous waves while deploying innovative water safety techniques
$10
Arena Theater, 214 Main Street, Point Arena
Music on Film Nite
Monday, July 18th 7pm
Jazz-Fest: A New Orleans Story. The film weaves together live performances and interviews from the 50th Anniversary of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
$10
Arena Theater, 214 Main Street, Point Arena
Blues on the Coast
Saturday, July 30th 7:30pm
Joe Louis Walker, a legendary boundary-pushing icon of modern blues, Blues Hall of Fame inductee and four-time Blues Music Award winner, Walker is already being referred to within the blues world as a living legend.
$25
Tickets on sale now at arenatheater.org
Arena Theater, 214 Main Street, Point Arena
Do You Fancy Yourself a Writer?
From novice to professional, all skill levels welcome!
KGUA Writers is a program on our local NPR station (KGUA)
Write your musings on this week’s topic—no polish necessary—just join the conversation!
Send 300 words or a 2.5 minute voice recording to
Hear your words played or read aloud live on the air!
Show airs (live) Mondays at 9am and rebroadcast Monday 1pm, and Saturday 6pm
Ask your phone or smart speaker to play “radio station KGUA”.
Also available on soundcloud to listen whenever!
Prompt #104
"What's a tough decision you made recently?”
300 words or 2.5 minute voice recording
Deadline for submissions: 11pm Saturday, July 2nd
Airs Monday, July 4th
Mention you’re a guest at Rendezvous with your submission!
KGUA writers is the brainchild of local writer, Mark Gross, and NPR station manager, Peggy Berryhill. Initially started in April of 2020 as a way to keep the community connected during the COVID lockdowns, it’s now the most popular show on KGUA and has produced over 100 episodes with more than 2,000 submissions from writers around the globe. All are welcome.