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

• Every Monday, November 1 - January 30 -- Mushroom Identification Walks
  Recreation: Join us in the Gardens to see what are popping up and learn about our fall "wildflowers" - Mushrooms! Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, 18220 North Highway One, Fort Bragg.
  Fee: Free with Gardens AdmissionTime: 1:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 964.4352

• Ongoing Every Third Wednesday -- Bird Watching with the Audubon Society
  Recreation: Over 100 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 General; $7.50 Seniors; $4 Juniors; $2 ChildrenTime: Walk starts at 8 a.m. (call for seasonal hours of operation) Phone Number: (707) 964.6362

• Every Thursday Night -- "Small Plates" at Sea Ranch Lodge
  Dining: Please join us for our eclectic small plate menu every Thursday in our Main Dining Room. We welcome you to fashion a meal by ordering several small plates or order individually as you wish. 60 Sea Walk Drive, Sea Ranch.
  Fee: VariesTime: 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 785.2371

• First Friday of every month -- First Fridays in Fort Bragg
  Reception, Museums & Exhibition: On The First Friday of every month in Fort Bragg from 5-8 p.m. Downtown galleries and businesses stay open later on that Friday evening with receptions and events for exhibiting artists.
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707)937.5397

• Every Second Saturday -- 2nd Saturday Gallery Opening
  Reception, Exhibition: Galleries in Mendocino & Little River have receptions for their new shows each month. Enjoy meeting local artists.
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 961.6300

• TBA -- Mermaid Ball
  Celebration: Handley Cellars and the Ledford House Restaurant are pleased to bring you the Eighth 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. The Ledford House Restaurant is located just seven miles South of Mendocino on Highway One in Albion, California.
  Fee: Call for information & reservationsTime: Call for information & reservations Phone Number: (707) 937.0282

• TBA -- Crab Cake Cook-Off & Wine Tasting Contest
  Celebration: Join us in the big white tent in Noyo Harbor for the Crab Cook-Off & Wine Tasting Contest! Enjoy wine tasting & crabcakes plus other delights! Razzle dazzle Raffle, Auctions and More!!
  Fee: $55 in advance, $60 day of eventTime: 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 961.3463

• TBA -- Mendocino Coast Clinic's 2008 Cioppino Dinner
  Benefit, Celebration: This 7th annual event has open seating. Tickets are $25 per adult, $10 for children 6-11, in advance, and $30 per adult while children remain $10 on the day of event. Includes dinner served family style, live entertainment and fun raffle prizes. Located under the Big White Tent, Noyo Harbor, Fort Bragg.
  Fee: See descriptionTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: 707)961.3463

• TBA -- Taste Mendocino, Celebrating Regional Bounty
  The new Flavor Festival combines established Mendocino County events, including Crab & Wine Days, the Wine & Mushroom Festival, and the Alsace Varietals Festival in Anderson Valley. In addition to wine and crab, the Regional Flavor Bounty offers tastings of locally-grown and produced products including wild mushrooms, chocolate and seaweed. Call for event details and tickets
  Fee: Varies by eventTime: varies by event Phone Number: (866) 466.3636