The Coastline Calendar

Come experience your Bureau of Land Management public lands on one of the free access on these days will be for U.S. citizens and residents only. Nonresidents will pay the regular standard amenity fee and any applicable nonresident fees. The BLM-managed lands, the fee-free days for 2026 are: Memorial Day (May 25) Flag Day  (June […]

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.  

coveThis Memorial Day looking for something fun and free for the kids?  The Mendocino Coast Recreation and Parks will have a  a Kids Pickleball Clinic for ages 8 to 11 at Mendocino Cove Inn.

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.

All branches of the Mendocino County Libraries will be closed on Tuesday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day.  They will reopen on Wednesday, May 27

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 […]

The Mendocino Film Festival starts off with a special pop-up event! Three-course dinner and the movie, The Princess Bride, at Mendocino Grove outside under the stars, amidst the trees. Tickets at Mendo Film Festival

The 19th Annual Mendocino Film Festival, May 28-31, celebrates achieving new records: the most films ever (80), the most short film programs (5), the most Sundance selections (10), and the most films directed by women (43).  Fifty filmmakers and industry guests will be in attendance for this year. The festival offers something for all tastes: […]

The Fort Bragg Library Adult Book Group meets the last Thursday of the month @ 3 pm for a lively book discussion. Contact the library to reserve a copy of the monthly selection at 707-964-2020

The 19th Annual Mendocino Film Festival, May 28-31, celebrates achieving new records: the most films ever (80), the most short film programs (5), the most Sundance selections (10), and the most films directed by women (43).  Fifty filmmakers and industry guests will be in attendance for this year. The festival offers something for all tastes: […]

Creede U.S.A. For generations, a remote Colorado mountain mining town's residents have held tightly to their heritage and values. But when the town brought in a theater company to revitalize the economy, the citizens were introduced to new ideas and perspectives—creating an ongoing tension between tradition and change.

Time and Water Facing the death of his country’s glaciers and the loss of his beloved grandparents, Icelandic writer Andri Snær Magnason turns his archives into a time capsule to hold what is slipping away — family, memory, time, and water.

Short Films: Portraits Unique characters with grit, creativity and determination define this special collection. Shorts include: A SHORT DOCUMENTARY ABOUT A GIANT PENCIL (directed by Daniel Straub), THE BADDEST SPEECHWRITER OF ALL (directed by Stephen Curry & Ben Proudfoot), STRONG GRANDMA (directed by Cecilia Brown, Winslow Crane-Murdoch), PLANETWALKER (directed by Nadia Gill & Dominic Gill). […]

Cookie Queens It’s Girl Scout Cookie season, and four tenacious girls strive to be a top-selling “Cookie Queen,” navigating an $800 million business in which childhood and ambition collide. Our local Girl Scout Troop 10745 has a little surprise for you after the screening.

The Tale of Silyan Inspired by the folktale of the boy Siljan, who, after a quarrel with his father, turns into a stork and leaves home, the film is a story about the relationship between a farmer and a white stork.

Honeyjoon Persian-Kurdish Lela and her American daughter June take a trip to the romantic Azores after a recent loss, both with polar opposite views about why they’re there, how to grieve, and the size of June’s tiny bikini. Amidst honeymooners, the Woman, Life, Freedom movement and their hot, philosophical tour guide, João, the pair find […]

Starting in 1978, director Robb Moss documented his friend's outdoor rent-free life during one clothing-optional rafting trip through the Grand Canyon. In 2003, he filmed his friends again coming to terms with their transition from being young and carefree to responsible and middle-aged. Now, Moss finds his friends in their 70s grappling with the choices […]

What happens when art meets trash? Maintenance Artist profiles pioneering public artist Mierle Laderman Ukeles — the first artist-in-residence at NYC’s Department of Sanitation. To celebrate Maintenance Art, stop by the Mendocino Art galleries for Extreme Ironing on Friday, May 29. Bring an item of clothing to be ironed to the gallery of your choice.

This uniquely intimate portrayal of tennis legend and trailblazer Billie Jean King reveals the inner turmoil behind the immense sacrifices she made to transform her sport and the world.

A romantic journey of an “untouchable” Delhi street artist who trekked 6,000 miles from India to Sweden, by bicycle, to reunite with the woman he loves. An inspiring, heart-warming, epic true-life adventure about the search for self-belief and risking everything for what your heart tells you.

Socorro is a lawyer obsessed with finding the soldier who killed her brother during the 1968 Tlatelolco massacre. When she receives a crucial clue about the soldier’s whereabouts fifty years after her brother’s death, Socorro embarks on a reckless mission for revenge.

A riveting portrait of a 100-year-old CIA spymaster who escaped Nazi Germany as a Jewish refugee to become the first CIA Station chief in post-war Berlin and a key player in Cold War espionage.

The Ukiah Library's Fairy Tale S.T.E.M. Series, invites families to this  series where they’ll use science, technology, engineering, or math principles to make fairy tales come alive. It's “May 29at 3:30 PM.  School-aged children from kindergarten through 5th grade to join in the children’s room for a three-month series of fairy tale-themed S.T.E.M. projects, where […]

In this unconventional and comedic road odyssey, a Lebanese mother and her American son (Lubna Azabal, Daniel Zolghadri) drive across the United States, revealing the fractures and bonds between them. Poetically shot against the country's wide-open vistas, Hot Water upends traditional ideas of home and belonging with cutting humor and remarkable beauty. For mature audiences: […]

YANUNI follows Juma Xipaia, an Indigenous chief from the Amazon, who rises from activism to Brazil’s new Ministry of Indigenous Peoples. While her husband Hugo, a federal agent, raids illegal gold miners, she navigates politics, threats, and impending motherhood — at the personal cost of resistance.

A polar bear is forced to navigate a human world of tourists, wildlife officers, and hunters as its ancient migration collides with modern life. When a sacred predator is branded a nuisance, it becomes unclear who truly belongs in this shared landscape.

Travel the world from your NorCal seat! Journey to Poland, Japan, Peru and Nepal. Shorts include: AMERICA (directed by Javier Arias-Stella), THROUGH THE WINDOW (directed by Daniel Stopa), MOTORCYCLE MOMENT (directed by Les Blank), THE SPECTACLE (directed by Yasmin van Dorp), THE CONSCIENCE FILES (directed by Brian Bolster), ASANTE NYUKI (directed by Pauline Kyalo). 79 […]

Feeling stressed? Come to the Ukiah Branch Library on Friday, May 29 between 4 to 5 p.m. to get your blood pressure tested! Learn how to check your own blood pressure at home with their requestable Blood Pressure Monitoring Kits. Mendocino County Library’s new Blood Pressure Monitoring Kits were received through the Rural Health Connection […]

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

A star-studded tribute to the legendary songwriter brought together acclaimed artists, friends, and family to share behind-the-scenes stories and perform classic songs, honoring Prine's enduring legacy.Prine, widely celebrated as one of history's greatest songwriters, captivated millions of fans and earned the admiration of icons such as Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, Tyler Childers, Lucinda Williams, Dwight […]

Vilnius 2022. High-flying executive Marija chooses the worst possible moment for an honest conversation with her husband Vytas about divorcing - just one day before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine goes into full scale. Now they must navigate the process of separation as it collides with a refugee and mid-life crisis.

Haunted by a tragic past, Salvo, a Sicilian fisherman, returns to his hometown to sell the family home and finance a custody battle for his daughter. His plans are upended when he discovers Binta, an immigrant woman, and her young son living there, claiming legal rights.

SPACE Presents “5-6-7-ATE” — an original student choreography showcase, an exciting student choreography showcase featuring 25 young dancers from Higher Ground and Freedom Feat..Performance are Saturday, May 30 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM  

Join the Cancer Resources Centers of Mendocino County for the 26th annual Big River Adventure and be part of something truly meaningful! Choose your adventure: run, swim, walk, or paddle. All funds raised at this event stay right here in Mendocino County, providing vital services, free of charge, to anyone faced with cancer.to sign up […]

The 19th Annual Mendocino Film Festival, May 28-31, celebrates achieving new records: the most films ever (80), the most short film programs (5), the most Sundance selections (10), and the most films directed by women (43).  Fifty filmmakers and industry guests will be in attendance for this year. The festival offers something for all tastes: […]

PIEOWA: A PIECE OF AMERICA celebrates the myriad ways pie is woven into Iowa’s culture, the lengths people will go to for a slice, and how this humble pastry can bake the world a better place.

Embrace land conservation and rewilding in this hopeful collection that includes: MENDOCINO LAND TRUST: CONSERVATION FOREVER (produced by Mendocino Land Trust), THE DETECTORISTS (directed by Sarah-Jane Walsh), THE REWILDERS (directed by Marlene Rodgers), FISH FOR THE FUTURE (directed by Matthew Benton), WALKING THE FRINGE (directed by Mark Decena), ONE COOL PLACE (produced by The Nature […]

PIEOWA: A PIECE OF AMERICA celebrates the myriad ways pie is woven into Iowa’s culture, the lengths people will go to for a slice, and how this humble pastry can bake the world a better place.

Si Pudiera Quedarme / If I Could Stay tells the heart-wrenching and inspiring story of two undocumented mothers, Jeanette and Ingrid, who courageously enter local churches to evade deportation and protect their families.

Mendocino K-8 School Library is going to have a book sale for surplus library books, perfect for for summer reading, just $5 a bag!

The real story behind WikiLeaks — a tense, high-stakes investigation into truth, power, and the global fight for press freedom. Drawing on never-before-seen footage and unprecedented access, the film unfolds like a real-life spy thriller, reminding us what is truly at stake when journalism becomes a crime.

A polar bear is forced to navigate a human world of tourists, wildlife officers, and hunters as its ancient migration collides with modern life. When a sacred predator is branded a nuisance, it becomes unclear who truly belongs in this shared landscape.

A romantic journey of an “untouchable” Delhi street artist who trekked 6,000 miles from India to Sweden, by bicycle, to reunite with the woman he loves. An inspiring, heart-warming, epic true-life adventure about the search for self-belief and risking everything for what your heart tells you.

Ukiah LGBTQIA2S+ Pride 2026 will take place on Saturday, May 30, in downtown Ukiah with a full day of inspiring speakers, festive music, joyful dancing. The day's events will begin with Ukiah's first City-permitted march in the street, beginning at 11:00am at. State Street and Scott Street. This year’s theme, “We All Belong,” is an […]

A comedy writer facing mental health struggles and grief discovers healing and laughter through an uplifting yet touching journey with the help of his family. The stellar cast includes Hope Davis, David Duchovny, Kaitlyn Deaver, Cooper Raiff and Lucy Boynton. Q&A with filmmakers after the screening.

For generations, a remote Colorado mountain mining town's residents have held tightly to their heritage and values. But when the town brought in a theater company to revitalize the economy, the citizens were introduced to new ideas and perspectives—creating an ongoing tension between tradition and change.

Set against some of the most consequential stories of our time—from the war in Gaza to the global climate catastrophe—the film follows the intrepid independent journalist Amy Goodman over 30 years. As she becomes a leader in the movement for independent media that amplifies voices excluded from the mainstream, she faces off against forces trying […]

SPACE Presents “5-6-7-ATE” — an original student choreography showcase, an exciting student choreography showcase featuring 25 young dancers from Higher Ground and Freedom Feat..Performance are Saturday, May 30 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM  

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  Mendocino Coast Recreation and Parks invites you to an evening of music, movement, and community at a Spring Social Dance at the Caspar Community Center. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just getting started, this event is for everyone with group dance lesson with Wade at 5 followed by dancing to music from the […]

The Mendocino Coast Rec and Parks Department and their ballroom dance program present: The Bob Ayres Big Band! Come and take a dance lesson and then dance the night away to amazing live music on the coast at the Caspar Community Center on May 30. Dance lesson at 5 pm. Dance is 6 to 8 […]

SPACE Presents “5-6-7-ATE” — an original student choreography showcase, an exciting student choreography showcase featuring 25 young dancers from Higher Ground and Freedom Feat..Performance are Saturday, May 30 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM  

Experience a spectacular nighttime view  from atop the Point Arena Lighthouse for the (almost) Full Moon Night Tour Saturday May 30.  Enjoy a panoramic view of the sea and coast from the lantern room at the top of the Tower, and if the weather cooperates, it will be illuminated by the full moon! Lighthouse guides […]

Recorded at the Knebworth Festival June 1990 it's Pink Floyd in Saturday Night Superstars on May 30

The 19th Annual Mendocino Film Festival, May 28-31, celebrates achieving new records: the most films ever (80), the most short film programs (5), the most Sundance selections (10), and the most films directed by women (43).  Fifty filmmakers and industry guests will be in attendance for this year. The festival offers something for all tastes: […]

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 […]

Cookie Queens It’s Girl Scout Cookie season, and four tenacious girls strive to be a top-selling “Cookie Queen,” navigating an $800 million business in which childhood and ambition collide. Our local Girl Scout Troop 10745 has a little surprise for you after the screening.

“Kelseyville or Konocti? A Report from the Front Lines in Lake County,” is the topic of the May Teach-In of the Noyo Bida Truth Project Sunday, May 31st at 2 PM at Town Hall