Mendocino County - January Events

Ongoing Events

• January - May -- Comedy Alley
  Performing Arts: Third Saturday of each month January through May. Professional stand up comedians perform live. Doors open at 7:00 PM, so come early for the event. Located at Ukiah Valley Conference Center, 200 South School Street, Mendocino.
  Fee: $10.00-$12.00Time: 8:00 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 463.6729

• Wednesday-Sunday: November 11-January 31 -- Rendezvous Wild Mushroom Tasting Menu
  Dining: Join us for a three-course wild mushroom tasting menu with local wines by the glass. Nightly through at least the end of January. Our menu has been mentioned in SF Chronicle's (10/25/2009) Sunday Travel section, and Sunset Magazine's Nov. issue, where they say, the "cream of hedgehog soup is a must try…” Rendezvous Restaurant, 647 North Main Street, Fort Bragg
  Fee: $50 per person, $77.50 w/wineTime: 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 491.8142

• First Friday of Every Month -- First Fridays in Fort Bragg
  Reception, Museums & Exhibition: On The First Friday of every month visit participating art galleries and shops near the cross section of Main and Laurel Streets in Fort Bragg. Most galleries have featured artist openings or group shows and provide some refreshments.
  Fee: FreeTime: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 961.6300

• Every Friday and Saturday night -- Chef's Table at Rendezvous Restaurant
  Dining: The Rendezvous Inn & Restaurant has added a "chef's table" in the kitchen, seating up to four people. The chef's table is open to the public on Friday and Saturday nights by advance reservation only. 647 North Main Street, Ft. Bragg
  Fee: $20 payable at the time of booking plus cost of food, beverage and gratuity.Time: Seatings at 5:30 p.m. & 8 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 491.8142

• Every Second Saturday -- Gallery Openings in Mendocino
  Reception, Exhibition: On the second Saturday of every month, visit participating Mendocino galleries, shops and the Mendocino Arts Center for featured artist openings and group shows. Most participating galleries offer refreshments.
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 961.6300

• Every Third Wednesday -- Bird Watching with the Audubon Society
  Recreation: Over 150 species of birds live in or visit the Gardens each year. Join the experts and learn more about our avian friends. Walks start at the Gardens Entrance. Tour is included in the Gardens admission. Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, 18220 North Highway One, Fort Bragg
  Fee: $10/ $7.50 Seniors/$4 Juniors/$2 ChildrenTime: Walk starts at 8 a.m. (call for seasonal hours of operation) Phone Number: (707) 964.6362

• First Monday of Every Month -- Botanical Garden: Staff-Led Tours
  Recreation: Join staff gardener and Naturalist Mario Abreu for an informative walk through the Gardens! Topics include natural history of the gardens, native plants and mushrooms (during the winter). Walk begins at the Garden Store. Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, 18220 North Hwy One, Ft. Bragg
  Fee: $10/$7.50 Seniors/$4 Juniors/$2 ChildrenTime: 1:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 964.4352

• TBA -- Mermaid Ball
  Celebration: Handley Cellars and the Ledford House Restaurant are pleased to bring you the 9th Annual Mermaid Ball. This whimsical evening will brighten your mid-winter with music, dancing, a crab-focused menu, and Handley wine with every course! Costumes are de rigeur. Ledford House Restaurant, 3000 North Hwy 1, Albion
  Fee: Call for information & reservationsTime: Call for information & reservations Phone Number: (707) 937.0282

• TBA -- 10th Annual Crab & Wine Days
  Wine & Food Education: Recently listed as one of the Top 10 Seafood & Wine Festivals in Coastal Living Magazine, this fun FUNdraiser features two of Mendocino County's most highly prized commodities: Dungeness Crab and Premier Wines! Arrive in time for the family-style, all you can eat Cioppino Dinner on Friday night & stay for the marathon Crab Cake Cook-Off & Wine Tasting Competition Saturday afternoon. Pentecost Hall, 822 Stewart Street, Fort Bragg
  Fee: VariesTime: Varies Phone Number: (707) 961.3463

• TBA -- Dennen's Crabulious Navarro Wine Tasting
  Celebration: Mendocino County's 10th Annual Crab & Wine Days, at Dennen's Victorian Farmhouse, Little River. Pull out the stops Crab Hors d'oeuvres paired with Navarro Vineyards Wines...MMMMM! No extra charge to our guests. If you are not lucky enough to stay with us please call ahead to reserve yourself a space.
  Fee: $15 pp or free when staying at the InnTime: 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707)937.0697 or (800)264.4723

• TBA -- Mendocino Coast Clinic's 2009 Cioppino Dinner
  Benefit, Dining: Steaming bowls of fresh Cioppino are served with salad, french bread and lots of extra napkins! Music and raffle prizes add to the festivities. Pentecost Hall, 822 Stewart Street, Fort Bragg
  Fee: $30 Adult/$15 Ages 6-12/Free 5 and underTime: Seatings at 5:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 961.3463