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SUMMARY:2026 Upcoming Exhibits
DESCRIPTION:Petaluma Historical Library and Museum\n20 4th Street (Corner of 4th and B Street)\nHours: Thursday – Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nFree\, Donations appreciated \nAugust-December 2026 Exhibition Schedule\n  \n \nAugust 6-30\nTrans Magic: Owning Our Stories of Strength and Resilience:  An Exhibit\nA community-curated exhibit celebrating the creativity\, organizing\, and history of trans and gender-expansive people in the North Bay and greater Bay Area. \n \nSeptember 4 – October 4\nBeLongings:  What We Bring\, What We Leave Behind\nAn exhibit exploring migration\, memory\, loss\, resilience\, and belonging through meaningful personal objects and the stories they carry.  At its heart\, BeLongings asks:  What do we carry?  What do we leave behind?  What helps us belong? \n \nOctober 8 – November 8\nDia De Los Muertos\nIn partnership with El Dia De Los Muertos Petaluma\, the Museum will host this exhibition of ofrendas and artworks in celebration of Day of the Dead. \n \nNovember 12 – January 10\nToys Through Time:  Mechanical Marvels\nCelebrate the ingenuity\, artistry\, and wonder of antique mechanical toys from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.  The exhibition showcases beautifully crafted clockwork figures\, whimsical automata\, and ingenious games that captivated generations before the digital age.
URL:https://www.petalumamuseum.com/calendar-event/2026-upcoming-exhibits/
LOCATION:Petaluma Historical Library & Museum\, 20 4th St\, Petaluma\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Announcement
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261004T160000
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SUMMARY:Current Exhibit - Belongings: What We Bring\, What We Leave Behind
DESCRIPTION:September 3 – October 4\, 2026\nPetaluma Historical Library & Museum\n20 4th Street (Corner of 4th & B Street)\nHours:  Thursday – Sunday\,  10 a.m. – 4 p.m.\nAdmission Free\,  Donations Appreciated \n\nBelongings: What We Bring\, What We Leave Behind is a community storytelling exhibition exploring migration\, memory\, and belonging through the meaningful objects people carry across generations. Featuring the voices of immigrants\, refugees\, migrants\, adoptees\, and others who have journeyed to new homes\, the exhibition invites participants to share treasured belongings and the stories they hold—of family\, resilience\, loss\, hope\, and identity. Through objects\, photographs\, audio\, video\, and personal narratives\, Belongings reveals migration as an enduring human experience that has shaped Petaluma and communities around the world. More than an exhibition\, it is an invitation to listen\, connect\, and discover the shared humanity that binds us across cultures\, generations\, and time. \nFor more information on upcoming events and to make a donation please also visit our sister site: Sonoma County Belongings \nBelongings: What We Bring\, What We Leave Behind is made possible through the generous support of California Humanities through its Connecting California grant program. We are also deeply grateful to our community partners and sponsors\, including the North Bay Asian American Pacific Islander Coalition\, Sonoma County Japanese American Citizens League\, Petaluma Arts Center\, Life on Art\, Zimbabwe Cultural Exchange Project of California\, El Día de los Muertos Petaluma\, Bolca Avia\, Chelsea Antiques\, Café Puente\, Rustic Bakery\, Quality Inn Petaluma\, and all of the organizations\, volunteers\, artists\, and community members whose collaboration has brought this exhibition to life.
URL:https://www.petalumamuseum.com/calendar-event/current-exhibit-belongings-what-we-bring-what-we-leave-behind/
LOCATION:Petaluma Historical Library & Museum\, 20 4th St\, Petaluma\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260905T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T120000
DTSTAMP:20260825T183949Z
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SUMMARY:Downtown Petaluma Walking Tours-September
DESCRIPTION:Learn about Petaluma’s fascinating history\, filled with unique characters and surprising stories.\nPlease meet on the steps of the Petaluma Historical Library and Museum\n10:30 am to 12:00 pm\nFree\, Donations Appreciated.\nDowntown Petaluma Walking Tours in September\n(Please register for ticket)\n \nOur docents guide you through Petaluma’s downtown and surrounding neighborhoods. Meet us on the steps of the Petaluma Historical Museum. \nWant to schedule a private tour for friends and family? Sounds great\, please contact us at poyevents2026@gmail.com
URL:https://www.petalumamuseum.com/calendar-event/downtown-petaluma-walking-tours-september/
LOCATION:Petaluma Historical Library & Museum\, 20 4th St\, Petaluma\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,History Trails Walks,Petalumans of Yesteryear
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260920T150000
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CREATED:20260810T203212Z
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SUMMARY:Petaluma Poetry Walk 2026 - 3-4 PM Readings At The Museum-Translator Poets
DESCRIPTION:Left: Our 2026 annual poetry magazine The Walk is available for preorder and will be available for sale at the event on Sunday\, September 20 and includes poetry from all 24 poets. Cover art is by Ellen Kombiyil\, co-winner of the Raleigh Review‘s 2025 Geri Digiorno Prize. Right: Cassandra Dallett reads at the Big Easy during the 2025 Petaluma Poetry Walk. Photo by Debbie Wilson.\nThe Petaluma Poetry Walk\nSunday\, September 20\, 2026\, from 11am-7pm\npetalumapoetrywalk.org\n \nThe 29th annual Petaluma Poetry Walk is FREE\, day-long celebration of live readings in the spaces of downtown Petaluma. The event features 24 poets sharing their work across eight local\, walkable venues. Come for one or more readings\, or stay for them all. Plan your day with the 2026 Event Schedule here. \nOur 2026 annual poetry magazine The Walk will be available at the event and includes poetry from all 24 poets. Cover art is by Ellen Kombiyil\, co-winner of the Raleigh Review‘s 2025 Geri Digiorno Prize. Preorder here. \n  \nReadings At The Petaluma Historical Library & Museum\nTranslator Poets\nSunday\, September 20\, 2026\n3:00 – 4:00 PM\nPetaluma Historical Library & Museum\n20 4th Street (Corner of 4th and B Street)\nFree\nPat Nolan\n \nPat Nolan is the author of over a dozen books of poetry and four novels. His poetry\, prose\, and translations have appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies\, including The Paris Review\, Rolling Stone\, and Poems For The Millennium. His most recent book\, Ode To Sunset\, a fiction\, was published in 2025. He lives in Monte Rio. \nPhoto by Brian Howlett \nAdrián Arias\n \nAdrián Arias is a poet and visual artist based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has published five poetry books in Peru and co-created the tarot deck Tarot en Pandemia y Revolución. His practice spans murals\, installations\, performance\, rooted in Moche heritage and social justice. He is currently translating Mar de palabras para amar. adrianarias.com \nPhoto by Joma \nFrancesca Bell\n \nFrancesca Bell is the author of Bright Stain and What Small Sound. She translated Whoever Drowned Here: New and Selected Poems by Max Sessner and co-translated Palestinian poet Shatha Abu Hnaish’s A Love That Hovers Like a Bedeviling Mosquito. Her poems have been translated into Italian\, Hungarian\, and Czech. She teaches poetry and embroidery at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center. francescabellpoet.com \nPhoto by Emily Petrie \n 
URL:https://www.petalumamuseum.com/calendar-event/petaluma-poetry-walk-2026-3-4-pm-readings-at-the-museum-translator-poets/
LOCATION:Petaluma Historical Library & Museum\, 20 4th St\, Petaluma\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Petaluma Poetry Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T180000
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SUMMARY:Ink & Rhythm
DESCRIPTION:A Live Performance Celebrating Creativity\, Memory & Cultural Connection \n\n\nSaturday\, September 26\, 4-6 pm\nPetaluma Historical Library & Museum\n20 4th Street (Corner of 4th & B Street)\n\nSuggested $20 Donation \n\nExperience an extraordinary collaboration between acclaimed Chinese American artist Jun Jun and internationally celebrated Zimbabwean musician Piwai\, as painting and music unfold together in a live performance exploring creativity\, memory\, and cultural connection. \n\nThroughout the evening\, Jun Jun will create expressive paintings in real time while Piwai responds through song\, mbira\, and rhythm\, weaving together two artistic traditions in an improvisational dialogue that transcends language. Together\, they invite audiences to experience how art can carry memory\, celebrate identity\, and build bridges across cultures. \nFollowing the performance\, meet the artists\, explore the exhibition\, and enjoy authentic Zimbabwean cuisine provided by the Zimbabwe Cultural Exchange Project of California. \nAbout the Artists\nJun Jun is a Chinese American artist whose work is shaped by a lifelong journey between cultures. Born and educated in China\, she studied Zen calligraphy before moving to California in 1999\, where she later earned a degree in painting from Sonoma State University. Her work has been exhibited throughout the Bay Area\, including commissions for Levi’s Stadium and UCSF\, and she currently serves as an Artist in Residence at UCSF\, using expressive art to support cancer patients and their families. Her paintings reflect healing\, resilience\, and the beauty of our shared humanity. \nPiwai is an internationally acclaimed Zimbabwean singer\, songwriter\, and mbira player whose performances blend traditional Zimbabwean music with contemporary sounds. A gifted gwenyambira (traditional mbira musician)\, she has captivated audiences around the world and collaborated on the Grammy Award-winning album Last Days of Oakland. Beyond the stage\, Piwai works with grassroots organizations\, youth groups\, and nonprofits throughout California and Africa\, using music to foster cultural exchange\, community connection\, and social change. \nAbout the Exhibit\nThis performance is presented in conjunction with Belongings: What We Bring\, What We Leave Behind\, on view September 4–October 4\, 2026\, at the Petaluma Historical Library & Museum. Through meaningful objects\, photographs\, oral histories\, and personal narratives\, the exhibition explores migration\, memory\, and belonging while celebrating the many stories and traditions that shape our community. \nBelongings: What We Bring\, What We Leave Behind is made possible through the generous support of California Humanities through its Connecting California grant program. We are also deeply grateful to our community partners and sponsors\, including the North Bay Asian American Pacific Islander Coalition\, Sonoma County Japanese American Citizens League\, Petaluma Arts Center\, Life on Art\, Zimbabwe Cultural Exchange Project of California\, El Día de los Muertos Petaluma\, Bolca Avia\, Chelsea Antiques\, Café Puente\, Rustic Bakery\, Quality Inn Petaluma\, and all of the organizations\, volunteers\, artists\, and community members whose collaboration has brought this exhibition to life.
URL:https://www.petalumamuseum.com/calendar-event/ink-rhythm/
LOCATION:Petaluma Historical Library & Museum\, 20 4th St\, Petaluma\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260927T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260927T183000
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SUMMARY:Si Pudiera Quedarme / If I Could Stay - Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:Sorry\, This Event Has Been Cancelled.\nEventbrite Ticket Purchases have been refunded.\n\nSunday\, September 27\, 4:30 -6:30 pm\nPetaluma Historical Library & Museum\n20 4th Street (Corner of 4th & B Street)\nSuggested donation $5-$10. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.\n\n\nJoin award-winning filmmaker Theo Rigby for a screening of Si Pudiera Quedarme / If I Could Stay\, followed by a conversation with Rigby and a special guest.\n\nFilmed over five years\, Si Pudiera Quedarme is an intimate and moving portrait of Jeanette and Ingrid\, two undocumented Latinx mothers who enter sanctuary in Bay Area churches rather than face deportation and separation from their families. \nAs the women navigate extraordinary uncertainty\, they organize\, advocate\, and build relationships with faith communities standing alongside them. Their stories illuminate the courage of families confronting the immigration system while exploring questions of sanctuary\, allyship\, power\, faith\, and what it means to truly belong. \nAt the center of the film are Jeanette and Ingrid themselves—not simply as people facing deportation\, but as leaders claiming their voices and mobilizing communities around them. Their journeys offer a powerful story of resilience\, family\, and the determination to create change. \nFollowing the approximately one-hour film\, stay for a conversation and audience Q&A with filmmaker Theo Rigby and a special guest. \nAbout Theo Rigby\n \nTheo Rigby is an award-winning San Francisco-based director\, cinematographer\, and interactive storyteller whose work has focused on the immigrant experience in the United States for more than a decade. He is the founder of iNation Media and the creator of projects including Waking Dream and Immigrant Nation. His films have been featured by The New York Times\, broadcast nationally on PBS’s POV\, and screened at Ellis Island\, the New York Film Festival\, and Cannes Film Festival. His film Sin País (Without Country) received a Student Academy Award. Rigby holds an MFA in Documentary Film from Stanford University and previously worked as an award-winning photojournalist. \nThis event is presented in conjunction with Belongings: What We Bring\, What We Leave Behind\, on view September 4–October 4\, 2026\, at the Petaluma Historical Library & Museum. The exhibition explores migration\, memory\, and belonging through the treasured objects and personal stories that connect us across generations. \nBelongings: What We Bring\, What We Leave Behind is made possible through the generous support of California Humanities through its Connecting California grant program. We are also deeply grateful to our community partners and sponsors\, including the North Bay Asian American Pacific Islander Coalition\, Sonoma County Japanese American Citizens League\, Petaluma Arts Center\, Life on Art\, Zimbabwe Cultural Exchange Project of California\, El Día de los Muertos Petaluma\, Bolca Avia\, Chelsea Antiques\, Café Puente\, Rustic Bakery\, Quality Inn Petaluma\, and all of the organizations\, volunteers\, artists\, and community members whose collaboration has brought this exhibition to life.
URL:https://www.petalumamuseum.com/calendar-event/si-pudiera-quedarme-if-i-could-stay/
LOCATION:Petaluma Historical Library & Museum\, 20 4th St\, Petaluma\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261031T120000
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SUMMARY:Downtown Petaluma Walking Tours-October
DESCRIPTION:Learn about Petaluma’s fascinating history\, filled with unique characters and surprising stories.\nPlease meet on the steps of the Petaluma Historical Library and Museum\n10:30 am to 12:00 pm\nFree\, Donations Appreciated.\nDowntown Petaluma Walking Tours in October\n(Please register for tickets)\nPlease Note:  There will be no Walking Tour on Saturday\, October 24\nConsider joining in on the Annual Cemetery Tour 2026 that day.\nMore information and to purchase tickets click here.\n \nOur docents guide you through Petaluma’s downtown and surrounding neighborhoods. Meet us on the steps of the Petaluma Historical Museum. \nWant to schedule a private tour for friends and family? Sounds great\, please contact us at poyevents2026@gmail.com
URL:https://www.petalumamuseum.com/calendar-event/downtown-petaluma-walking-tours-october/
LOCATION:Petaluma Historical Library & Museum\, 20 4th St\, Petaluma\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,History Trails Walks,Petalumans of Yesteryear
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261108T160000
DTSTAMP:20261005T233952Z
CREATED:20261005T205840Z
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SUMMARY:Current Exhibit - Día de los Muertos Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Community altars and artwork honoring loved ones\, memory\, and the enduring traditions of Día de los Muertos. \n\n\nOctober 8 – November 8\, 2026\nPetaluma Historical Library & Museum\n20 4th Street (Corner of 4th & B Street)\nFree\, Donations Appreciated\nFrom October 8 through November 8\, our galleries will once again be filled with altars and artwork for our annual Día de los Muertos exhibition\, presented in partnership with El Día de los Muertos Petaluma. Created by community members\, the ofrendas are deeply personal expressions of remembrance. But together\, they also speak to something universal: the ways we carry stories\, traditions\, and the memories of those we love forward. \n\n\nThat spirit of memory and connection runs through a full month of programs this year. \nWe’ll begin with an Opening Reception on October 10\, welcoming the community to experience this year’s altars and artwork. On October 17\, Poesía del Recuerdo/Poetry of Remembrance offers another way to reflect\, remember\, and share stories. And on October 24\, the annual Candlelight Procession & Celebration brings the community together\, with the Museum remaining open into the evening. \nWe’re also introducing something new this year: A Spirited Tasting: Mezcal\, Morsels & Día de los Muertos on October 16. \nFeaturing La Luna Mezcal and Benesin Mezcal\, this special 21+ evening brings together four featured mezcals and four food pairings\, along with the opportunity to meet the people behind the spirits and hear stories of agave\, place\, craft\, and tradition. Guests can move between the tasting tables in the Garden Court and the Museum galleries\, experiencing the ofrendas and artwork along the way. \nIt’s an opportunity to think about food and drink as more than flavors. They can carry stories of landscape and agriculture\, family and community\, migration and memory\, connecting people and places across generations. \nAnd just as our Día de los Muertos programming winds down\, another story of remembrance—of a decidedly different kind—is waiting in the wings… \nOn October 30\, we’ll revive one of Petaluma’s more unusual traditions: The Houdini Séance\, held this year on the eve of the 100th anniversary of Harry Houdini’s death. Inspired by the séances organized by legendary Petaluman Bill Soberanes beginning in 1964—many held right here at the Museum—the evening promises a little history\, a little mystery\, and perhaps a surprise or two.  After all\, some traditions are too good to stay buried. \nPlease visit the official site of El Dia de los Muertos\, Petaluma\nfor a complete list of Community Activities.\n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.petalumamuseum.com/calendar-event/current-exhibit-dia-de-los-muertos-exhibition/
LOCATION:Petaluma Historical Library & Museum\, 20 4th St\, Petaluma\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibit,El Dia De Los Muertos,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261010T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261010T203000
DTSTAMP:20260930T194644Z
CREATED:20260930T185509Z
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SUMMARY:Día de los Muertos Exhibition Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Community altars and artwork honoring loved ones\, memory\, and the enduring traditions of Día de los Muertos. \n\n\nSaturday\, October 10 6pm – 8:30 pm\nPetaluma Historical Library & Museum\n20 4th Street (Corner of 4th & B Street)\nFree\nReserve A Spot\nJoin us for an evening of community\, remembrance\, art\, and tradition as we celebrate the opening of the annual Día de los Muertos exhibition\, presented at the Petaluma Museum in partnership with El Día de los Muertos Petaluma. \nEach year\, the Museum’s galleries are transformed by community-created ofrendas and artwork honoring loved ones who have passed. Rich with photographs\, flowers\, meaningful objects\, and personal stories\, these altars invite us to reflect on memory\, family\, and the connections that endure across generations. \nBe among the first to experience this year’s exhibition\, meet members of the community who helped bring it to life\, and gather together to welcome the Día de los Muertos season in Petaluma.
URL:https://www.petalumamuseum.com/calendar-event/dia-de-los-muertos-exhibition-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Petaluma Historical Library & Museum\, 20 4th St\, Petaluma\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:El Dia De Los Muertos,Event,Exhibit Opening Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260923T205521Z
CREATED:20260923T205521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T205521Z
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SUMMARY:A Spirited Tasting: Mezcal\, Morsels & Día de los Muertos
DESCRIPTION:An evening of mezcal\, food\, stories\, and tradition at the Petaluma Museum. \n\n\n\nFriday\, October 16 6pm – 8 pm\n\n\n\nPetaluma Historical Library & Museum\n20 4th Street (Corner of 4th & B Street)\n21+ Only.  Space is Limited\n$50/$45 Members\nPurchase Tickets Here\n\n\nRaise a glass to an evening of flavor\, culture\, and connection at a special after-hours experience at the Petaluma Museum. This event is held in celebration of the annual Día de los Muertos exhibition\, presented in partnership with El Día de los Muertos Petaluma. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDiscover the rich traditions and craft behind mezcal with Sonoma County’s own La Luna Mezcal and Benesin Mezcal. Guests will enjoy four featured spirits—two from each producer—paired with delicious small bites chosen to complement each pour. \nAlong the way\, meet the people behind the spirits and hear stories of agave\, place\, production traditions\, and the connections between Michoacan\, Oaxaca\, and Sonoma County. \nThroughout the evening\, the Museum will be open for guests to explore the annual Día de los Muertos exhibition of community altars and artwork. Representatives from El Día de los Muertos Petaluma will also share the meaning and traditions of the holiday and offer insight into the ofrendas on display. \nYour evening includes: \n\nFour mezcal tastings featuring La Luna and Benesin\nFour food pairings selected to complement the featured pours\nThe chance to meet and talk with the mezcal producers and discover the people\, places\, and traditions behind each spirit\nAn introduction to Día de los Muertos traditions from El Día de los Muertos Petaluma\nAfter-hours access to the Museum and its exhibition of community altars and artwork\nPlenty of time to sip\, taste\, explore\, and enjoy the evening at your own pace\n\nJoin us for a spirited celebration of mezcal\, morsels\, memory\, and community. \n\nPurchase Tickets Here \nWith gratitude to our partners: This special evening is made possible through the generosity of La Luna Mezcal and Benesin Mezcal\, who are sharing their spirits\, stories\, and expertise with our community\, and through our ongoing partnership with El Día de los Muertos Petaluma\, whose knowledge\, creativity\, and commitment bring the traditions and meaning of Día de los Muertos to life at the Museum each year. We are deeply grateful to all of our partners for helping us create an evening rooted in culture\, connection\, and community.
URL:https://www.petalumamuseum.com/calendar-event/a-spirited-tasting-mezcal-morsels-dia-de-los-muertos/
LOCATION:Petaluma Historical Library & Museum\, 20 4th St\, Petaluma\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit Presentations,Tastings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T200000
DTSTAMP:20260930T194438Z
CREATED:20260930T194438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T194438Z
UID:6731-1792260000-1792267200@www.petalumamuseum.com
SUMMARY:Poesía del Recuerdo-Poetry of Remembrance
DESCRIPTION:Experience Día de los Muertos through another form of storytelling: the spoken and written word. \n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, October 17  6 pm – 8 pm\nPetaluma Historical Library & Museum\n20 4th Street (Corner of 4th & B Street)\nFree\nReserve A Spot\nJoin us for an evening of poetry\, memory\, and reflection surrounded by the community ofrendas of the Petaluma Museum’s annual Día de los Muertos exhibition\, presented in partnership with El Día de los Muertos Petaluma. \nPoetry of Remembrance brings voices together to explore love\, loss\, ancestry\, memory\, and the many ways we keep those who came before us present in our lives. \nThe evening offers a beautiful opportunity to experience Día de los Muertos through another form of storytelling: the spoken and written word. \nCome listen\, reflect\, and share in an evening centered on the enduring power of memory and connection. \nPresented in partnership with El Día de los Muertos Petaluma. \nAll are welcome.
URL:https://www.petalumamuseum.com/calendar-event/poesia-del-recuerdo-poetry-of-remembrance/
LOCATION:Petaluma Historical Library & Museum\, 20 4th St\, Petaluma\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:El Dia De Los Muertos,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T103000
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UID:6549-1792837800-1792845000@www.petalumamuseum.com
SUMMARY:Annual Cemetery Tour 2026
DESCRIPTION:Ghosts of Petaluma’s Past Come to Life on Our Annual Cemetery Tour! \n27th ANNUAL CEMETERY WALK PRESENTED BY THE PETALUMANS OF YESTERYEAR\nSaturday\, October 24\, 2026 – Starting times: 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 am\nTicket Cost:  $20 \nCypress Hill Cemetery\n430 Magnolia Ave\, Petaluma CA\nGo to EventBrite for Tickets \nJoin the Petalumans of Yesteryear for a guided graveside tour featuring some of the most notable and interesting residents of early Petaluma. \nYou’ll hear colorful stories about life (and death) in our town’s early days\, directly from our costumed living history docents representing the likes of Lyman Byce\, Addie Atwater\, Ida Belle McNear\, and many others. \nThe tour begins at the Cypress Hill Memorial Park office parking lot and concludes inside the Cypress Hill columbarium\, which was designed by noted Petaluma architect Brainerd Jones. Wear comfortable shoes. Please note: Do not contact the cemetery regarding this tour. Contact the Petaluma Historical Library & Museum with any questions at 707-778-4398. \nPlease check-in on arrival – we will have your name on the door list. \nGo to EventBrite for Tickets
URL:https://www.petalumamuseum.com/calendar-event/annual-cemetery-tour-2026/
LOCATION:Cypress Hill Cemetery\, 430 Magnolia Ave\, Petaluma\, CA\, 94952\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cemetery Tour,Event,Petalumans of Yesteryear
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261030T210000
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UID:6734-1793386800-1793394000@www.petalumamuseum.com
SUMMARY:Petaluma’s Houdini Séance: The Centennial Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Some traditions are too good to stay buried. \n\n\n\n\nFor decades\, Petaluma had its own connection to the afterlife. \n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, October 30  7 pm – 9 pm\nPetaluma Historical Library & Museum\n20 4th Street (Corner of 4th & B Street)\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\nBeginning in 1964\, legendary local journalist Bill Soberanes—affectionately known as “Mr. Petaluma”—gathered believers\, skeptics\, magicians\, and the simply curious each Halloween season for an annual séance attempting to contact the spirit of Harry Houdini. Many of these spirited gatherings took place right here at the Petaluma Museum. \nBut Petaluma’s fascination with the mysterious and fantastic goes back even further. Spiritualists were holding séances here in the 19th century\, and local legend even has it that Houdini himself once performed in town. \nNow\, 100 years after Houdini’s death\, we’re bringing the tradition back to life. \nJoin us on October 30—the eve of the centennial of Houdini’s death—for an unforgettable evening of history\, magic\, mystery\, and perhaps a message or two from beyond. \nThe evening begins with a spirited pre-séance reception\, featuring bewitching cocktails and tempting small bites\, tarot\, magic\, curious bits of local history\, and other mysterious diversions still to be revealed. \nThen\, the lights dim. The medium takes their place. And the circle gathers once again. \nThere’s one more wrinkle: before his death\, Houdini and his wife\, Bess\, devised a secret code that could be used to prove whether Harry had truly managed to communicate from the other side. \nMeet Our Medium\nGuiding us into the unknown will be Jenessa Wyatt\, a highly sought-after Sonoma County psychic medium known for bringing warmth\, humor\, and an approachable spirit to her work. Before calling upon our guest of honor\, Jenessa will reach out to the spirit realm\, opening the evening to the possibility of connection. \nAs the evening builds toward its finale\, Jenessa will lead us in the centennial séance with one very particular spirit in mind: Harry Houdini. A century after his death… Will we hear from Houdini? \nCome curious. Come skeptical. Just don’t come expecting an ordinary night at the Museum. \nChoose Your Place in the Circle\nTHE INNER CIRCLE — $100\nSéance Table\n100 years. One seat at the table. Take your place in the séance circle for the evening’s closest and most immersive experience. Seating is extremely limited. \nTHE GATHERING — $50\nMain Floor | Standing Room\nSurround the circle and experience the séance from the main floor as the evening unfolds. \nTHE BEYOND — $40\nMezzanine\nWatch from above as the séance unfolds below\, from the Museum’s historic mezzanine. \n21 and over please. All tickets include admission to the pre-séance reception. \nBeliever or skeptic\, there’s only one way to find out. \nIs anybody there?
URL:https://www.petalumamuseum.com/calendar-event/petalumas-houdini-seance-the-centennial-gathering/
LOCATION:Petaluma Historical Library & Museum\, 20 4th St\, Petaluma\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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