Weekend 10, June 29-July 1

Whether you enjoy fun in the sun, an air conditioned building, or a steamy hot night under a flashing black light, exercise your independence with one of these fun weekend hooplas.

Friday, June 29
Vine Art:  The SOFA District (South of A Arts) is filling your glass with their 5th annual celebration of art, wine tasting, fine food, and music. Peruse the vendors, check out the works of several local artists, and enjoy live music. $15 gets you a glass for wine tasting. Corner of South A St and Sebastopol Avenue, Santa Rosa. sofasantarosa.com

June 29-July 1
10 minute theatre: After winning the annual Redwood Writers’ 10-minute Play Contest, nine playwrights will showcase their screenplays at four different times. $16. 6th Street Playhouse. 52 W. Sixth St., Santa Rosa, 6thstreetplayhouse.com.

June 30-July 1
Big Rocky Games: The town of Monte Rio bands together in their traditional Independence Day weekend with games, water carnival, boat parade, BBQ and more, plus fireworks on Saturday night. Noon-4pm. Monte Rio Beach. mrrpd.org

For more 4th of July events, check out John Beck’s wrap up of places to be, or our complete guide on where to catch fireworks.

Caravanserai - Santana Tribute Band

Saturday, June 30
Caravanserai: The Santana tribute band gives a painstakingly true to form replica of Santana’s sound, spanning all 30 years of their rock and roll rein, in a concert at Montgomery Village Court. FREE. noon-3p. 911 Village Ct, Santa Rosa. mvshops.com

Saturday, June 30
Black Light party: Body paint and glowsticks rule at the Black Light dance party, one of the more acceptable chances to wear your blindingly pink frock with neon green camo pants. 8 p.m., 256 Petaluma Blvd N., kodiakjacks.com.