The Coastline Calendar

Mendocino College with the launch of its first Native American language course as a standalone, credit bearing class. The new Northern Pomo language course, taught by Lori Laiwa Thomas, Department Chair of Ethnic Studies, is currently the only opportunity in the region for adult learners to study Northern Pomo. This intergenerational participation highlights the language’s […]

Highlight Gallery is  hosting the annual Krenov School of Fine Woodworking Graduation show  Saturday, May 16th through May 25th. The gallery will be open all the days of the show 11am to 4pm. 10480 Kasten Street, Mendocino. 707-937-3132 for more info.  

The Mendocino Coast Jazz Society Jam Sessions happen Monday evenings from 6 to 9ish at at Tall Guy Taproom. All ages welcome, admission is free.

The Mendocino Coast Audubon invites you to join them for a fun and engaging presentation about the bats of Northern California! Learn how bats are the only mammals that can truly fly, how they use echolocation to "see" in the dark, and why their diet of insects—including mosquitoes and crop pests—makes them so important to […]

It's a tough world out there. We all need a little break, so why not take a little time for yourself and breathe as Yoga comes back to Whitesboro Grange on Tuesday May 19 and 26 from 10AM through 11:15AM, taught by  Holiday Johnson.  Even if you can't get on the floor or use a […]

Highlight Gallery is  hosting the annual Krenov School of Fine Woodworking Graduation show  Saturday, May 16th through May 25th. The gallery will be open all the days of the show 11am to 4pm. 10480 Kasten Street, Mendocino. 707-937-3132 for more info.  

Around 225 bird species have been observed at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens! Habitats in the 47 acres include cultivated gardens, native coastal pine forest, coastal bluffs, and the rocky intertidal zone. Many species can be recorded flying past overhead or are seen on the ocean. About 90 species are commonly found in the Gardens […]

Highlight Gallery is  hosting the annual Krenov School of Fine Woodworking Graduation show  Saturday, May 16th through May 25th. The gallery will be open all the days of the show 11am to 4pm. 10480 Kasten Street, Mendocino. 707-937-3132 for more info.  

Roll into some midweek fun at Point Arena skate night! Grab your friends and family and join for a fun evening on wheels. All ages and skill levels are welcome—come skate, move, and enjoy the community at  Point Arena Elementary – Multi-Purpose Room.  Cost: $10  Learn more at Mendo Coast Rec & Parks

The Spring 2026 Strawberry Music Festival is May 21st–24th at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley,.This year's line up includes: BILL KIRCHEN BAND WITH NINA GERBER, DELLA MAE LAS CAFETERAS, MARLEY’S GHOST, DARRELL SCOTT STRING BAND FEAT. ROB ICKES, CRYING UNCLE BLUEGRASS BAND, MR SUN ABBY POSNER & THE BIG FALL, LARRY & JOE,ELIZA  […]

Highlight Gallery is  hosting the annual Krenov School of Fine Woodworking Graduation show  Saturday, May 16th through May 25th. The gallery will be open all the days of the show 11am to 4pm. 10480 Kasten Street, Mendocino. 707-937-3132 for more info.  

Join Fort Bragg Unified School District and the City of Fort Bragg Police Dept for a Family Roundtable Meeting on May 21st to meet and discuss topics of interest and concern in the school district and the community. The topic for May 21st is Mental Health and Social/Emotional Support Services for students and families in […]

Discover the art of Japanese flower arranging in this hands-on workshop led by artist Keiko. You'll learn the beauty of balance, simplicity, and nature while creating your own floral arrangement to take home at the Ikebana Workshop at Chamber of Commerce offices. Cost: $25 includes instruction and flowers Sign-up at Ikebana Workshop  

Family Fun Friday party in the pool at the CV Starr Center on May 22.  It will be a night of music, disco lighting in the pool  and special amenities and more.  Pre-registration is recommend, call707-964-9446

The Spring 2026 Strawberry Music Festival is May 21st–24th at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley,.This year's line up includes: BILL KIRCHEN BAND WITH NINA GERBER, DELLA MAE LAS CAFETERAS, MARLEY’S GHOST, DARRELL SCOTT STRING BAND FEAT. ROB ICKES, CRYING UNCLE BLUEGRASS BAND, MR SUN ABBY POSNER & THE BIG FALL, LARRY & JOE,ELIZA  […]

Highlight Gallery is  hosting the annual Krenov School of Fine Woodworking Graduation show  Saturday, May 16th through May 25th. The gallery will be open all the days of the show 11am to 4pm. 10480 Kasten Street, Mendocino. 707-937-3132 for more info.  

Tai Chi Fit with David-Dorian Ross is an easygoing, beginner-friendly video class that introduces you to the flow and relaxation of Tai Chi. Led by one of the world’s most respected tai chi teachers, this session focuses on gentle movement, balance, and mindful breathing. No previous experience is needed—just follow along, relax into the rhythm, […]

Join in celebrating the creative talents and hands-on learning of Mendocino High School students at the 8th Annual Career Technical Education Spring Showcase, happening Friday, May 22nd, from 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Mendocino High School, Explore student work, live demonstrations, and interactive exhibits across our Culinary, Woodshop, Art, Horticulture, Electronics, and Media programs. […]

Friday night in Fort Bragg is skate night at the Old Rec Center from 6 to 8.  Rent a pair of skates of bring your own skates

Over 100 local students take the stage in an original dance production Forces of Nature at Space, blending street dance, hip hop, modern dance, jazz, spoken word, and live vocals,  moves through wind, rain, roots, fire, pressure, love, release, and renewal — revealing how nature’s cycles reflect our own inner landscapes. The performances will be […]

Our cool coastal climate, acidic soils, and mild winters allow many beautiful cultivars and species to thrive. Dennis McKiver of the American Rhododendron Society’s local chapter will teach proper planting and plant medium, fertilizing, pruning, as well as disease and pest control. All this in the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens Rhodies 101 Workshop.  To sign […]

Saturday May 23 come meet the dogs from the Ukiah Animal Shelter. Meet in the Children's Room for doggie cuddles, information sessions with shelter volunteers and staff  and the opportunity to meet your new best friend

The Point Cabrillo Lightkeepers Association is hosting tours to the top of the lighthouse on the last full weekend of every month March through October. Tours are first-come, first-serve and will be held from 11am -2pm. They suggest arriving by 1pm to ensure you’ll make it to the top before they stop tours for the […]

The Spring 2026 Strawberry Music Festival is May 21st–24th at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley,.This year's line up includes: BILL KIRCHEN BAND WITH NINA GERBER, DELLA MAE LAS CAFETERAS, MARLEY’S GHOST, DARRELL SCOTT STRING BAND FEAT. ROB ICKES, CRYING UNCLE BLUEGRASS BAND, MR SUN ABBY POSNER & THE BIG FALL, LARRY & JOE,ELIZA  […]

Highlight Gallery is  hosting the annual Krenov School of Fine Woodworking Graduation show  Saturday, May 16th through May 25th. The gallery will be open all the days of the show 11am to 4pm. 10480 Kasten Street, Mendocino. 707-937-3132 for more info.  

Memorial Day weekend the Mendocino Rotary Foundation is hosting the Dedication of their new Peace Pole at Rotary Park in Mendocino. The Peace Pole Project is an international movement centered around the message “May Peace Prevail on Earth,” and the installation will feature four languages that reflect the spirit and diversity of our community: North […]

Phoenix Family Music Festival is free family celebration of community, communion, and remembrance of all who have served and/or fallen for our country. The show goes from noon to 8pm. There will be five live bands, Seed707, Post Modern Prometheus, The Downbeat Crowd, Crimson Revival, and Blue Luke , plus  DJs, kids area, craft booths, […]

Over 100 local students take the stage in an original dance production Forces of Nature at Space, blending street dance, hip hop, modern dance, jazz, spoken word, and live vocals,  moves through wind, rain, roots, fire, pressure, love, release, and renewal — revealing how nature’s cycles reflect our own inner landscapes. The performances will be […]

Hot Buttered Rum AND The Erin Sandwich opens with proceeds supporting the Mendocino Film Festival.

Over 100 local students take the stage in an original dance production Forces of Nature at Space, blending street dance, hip hop, modern dance, jazz, spoken word, and live vocals,  moves through wind, rain, roots, fire, pressure, love, release, and renewal — revealing how nature’s cycles reflect our own inner landscapes. The performances will be […]

Jimmy Page and Robert Plant recorded at the San Jose Shark Tank in May 21995 will be on Saturday Night Superstars on May 23

The Little Lake Grange Pancake Breakfast is the fourth Sunday, of the month, serving, what they call, “a plate of the best “scratch” pancakes & local farm scramble eggs to be found anywhere around.”  All you can eat pancakes, choose our Sourdough Wholegrain, Hank’s Famous Buttermilk Pancakes or Gluten-free, Beeler’s Quality Bacon, Organic Local Farm […]

The 4th Sunday of the month is the Caspar 4th Sunday Breakfast from 9 to 11am at the Caspar Community Center.  Each month has a different menu featuring organic, locally sourced food

44th Annual Willits Car & Bike Show will be Sunday, May 24th,from 10 to 3 on Main Street in Downtown Willits. This year they have extended the event to begin on Main Street at East Valley Street and wrapping around East Commercial Street down to Marin Street. The Car & Bike Show will have a […]

Sunday May 24 the Kelley House will have a book sale for fans of non-fiction and history lovers...some books are 100 years old!

The Spring 2026 Strawberry Music Festival is May 21st–24th at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley,.This year's line up includes: BILL KIRCHEN BAND WITH NINA GERBER, DELLA MAE LAS CAFETERAS, MARLEY’S GHOST, DARRELL SCOTT STRING BAND FEAT. ROB ICKES, CRYING UNCLE BLUEGRASS BAND, MR SUN ABBY POSNER & THE BIG FALL, LARRY & JOE,ELIZA  […]

Highlight Gallery is  hosting the annual Krenov School of Fine Woodworking Graduation show  Saturday, May 16th through May 25th. The gallery will be open all the days of the show 11am to 4pm. 10480 Kasten Street, Mendocino. 707-937-3132 for more info.  

Over 100 local students take the stage in an original dance production Forces of Nature at Space, blending street dance, hip hop, modern dance, jazz, spoken word, and live vocals,  moves through wind, rain, roots, fire, pressure, love, release, and renewal — revealing how nature’s cycles reflect our own inner landscapes. The performances will be […]

The Song Project,  hosted by David Hayes and Alex DeGrassi  with special guest Sarah Ryan  for The Real Sarahs happens May 10 at the Mendocino Theatre Company.  The evening will serve as the springboard for an ongoing, intermittent series of shared music adventures in pursuit of the commonality and interpretation of both original and traditional […]