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Now in its 10th year, SSU’s Latin Jazz Ensemble is chock-full of music majors wanting to spread their jazzy roots. Berkeley-born jazz instructor Bob Afifi directs the ensemble in contemporary and classic Latin jazz compositions from Cuba, South America, Europe and the United States. 7:30pm. Free. Warren Auditorium, Ives Hall, SSU, 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. 707.664.2353.
Beth Hall
Kids work hard these days, juggling 62 different weekly events ranging from soccer to ballet to five-year-old SAT preparedness sessions. Isn’t it time they just got to relax and have a little fun? Milkshake, a rock music band for kiddos, is comin’ to the Wells Fargo Center for a night of live rock and roll, kid-style. Get there early for a little art fun, and stay late to meet the band after the show. 6:30pm. $11–$16. Wells Fargo Center, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa, 707.546.3600.
Beth Hall
Spring has sprung, and far be it from Sonoma Countians to let it pass without a proper greeting. Occidental Community Choir honors spring and Sonoma County with original music entitled First and Last. 8pm. St. Philip Center, 3730 Bohemian Hwy., Occidental. May 10 at 8pm. United Church of Christ, 825 Middlefield Drive, Petaluma. May 16 at 8pm. St Philip Center (candlelit). May 17 at 8pm. $10–$15; May 9, pay what you can. Glaser Center, 547 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. www.occidentalchoir.org.
Beth Hall
Motherhood is a zoo sometimes, we know, and send our warmest sentiments to all the mothers out there who rear the next generation. Safari West, with its own little zoo, extends its own sentiments, offering mothers and their offspring a ride on the “African Queen” (thatched roof trailer for superb animal viewing) and a delish Champagne brunch. The morning package begins with brunch at 10am and tour at 11am. The afternoon package begins with brunch at 1pm with tour at 2pm. $60 for adults, $28 for children four to 12. Safari West Wildlife Preserve, 3115 Porter Creek Road, Santa Rosa. 707.579.2551.
Beth Hall
Baron Wolman was cool before cool was cool. His photos graced the first issues of Rolling Stone magazine, and he photographed the royalty of the ‘60s music generation: Zappa, Hendrix, Baez, Joplin, Iggy Pop, Dylan, Morrison . . . You name an artist, and he’s got an amazing image. His secret is a winning combo of intimate access to the artists and a generous dollop of talent. The first day of his exhibit “Images of Music: Early Photos from ‘Rolling Stone’ 1967–’77” begins on May 12 at Palette Art Cafe. Ends June 9. 235 Healdsburg Ave., Ste. 105, Healdsburg. 707.433.2788.
Beth Hall
Some people are just so freakin’ sexy, aren’t they? What’s the deal? How do they achieve that je ne sais quoi? Maybe, just maybe, attending a “Tricks of the Trade” talk by Veronica Monet, author of Sex Secrets of Escorts: Tips from a Pro, might elicit a step in the right direction for the rest of the ordinary folk just trying to score a date for Friday night. 7pm. $25. Pleasures of the Heart, 1310 Fourth St., San Rafael. 415.482.9899.
Beth Hall
Calling all artistic John Wayne aficionados! Aurora Colors Gallery wants your artwork, and today’s the deadline. If you have any artwork depicting “the glory of the West” (think cowboys, horses, American Indians, wagons, farms . . . you get it) in any medium except video and installation, submit it! Call for guidelines. Aurora Colors Gallery, 145 Kentucky St., Petaluma. 707.762.0131.
Beth Hall