Weekend TEN, Nov 1-4

Here’s your rainy day forecast for a weekend of fun.

Nov 1-30
NaNoWriMo: Calling all aspiring novelists, now’s your chance to throw caution to the wind and write dangerously for one month of literary abandon. WriMos across the nation are hunkering down and slamming out a 50,000 novel in 30 days time, including a few of your favorite 707 contributors (Crissi Langwell and Heather Irwin, to name a few). Will you be joining us? Check out the local board at nanowrimo.org/en/regions/usa-california-sonoma, and start writing your own novel (it only take 1,667 words a day, what do you have to lose – besides sleep?).  nanowrimo.org

P.S.  I am writing an article about those of you who participate in NaNoWriMo.  If you’d like to be included (and can tear yourself away from your novel), email me at crissi.langwell@pressdemocrat.com telling me why you WriMo and anything else you want to share about the experience.  Don’t forget to share your name, age, city, and best way to reach you.

Friday, Nov 2
Musical Comedy Murders:  Since when is murder ever funny?  When the drama department of Maria Carillo gives a farcical performance in song about a series of New York crimes and the mystery surrounding each one.  Also showing Saturday.  7 p.m.  $8-10.  Maria Carillo High School.  6975 Montecito Blvd., Santa Rosa.  brownpapertickets.com/event/269935

Friday, Nov 2
Matt Nathanson & Noah Guthrie: You may know of Matt Nathanson, the folk singer with a bunch of hits gracing the radio right now. But you won’t want to miss the opener, Noah Guthrie (aka Only 1 Noah), whose folked up rendition of Sexy and I Know It made him an instant YouTube sensation. They’re both playing at the Green Music Center this Friday. 8 p.m. $30. 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. gmc.sonoma.edu

Friday, Nov 2
Ukulele Festival: The big island is making a musical appearance in Sonoma County when First Friday Live presents the Ukulele Festival, an evening of uke bands, food, Lagunitas refreshments, and more. 7 pm. $10. Under-12 free. Sebastopol Community Cultural Center. 390 Morris St., Sebastopol. seb.org

Nov 3-4
Ski Fest, Swap & Sale: Boarders, skiers, and snow bunnies anticipate this event every year, and it’s finally here again. The 25th annual event is Northern California’s largest Ski & Snowboards Swap and Sale. You have until Friday 5pm to register for the event, and the first 500 paid customers in line on Saturday will get a free ticket to Sugar Bowl (with restrictions). $4. 16-plus. Saturday 8am-4pm, Sunday 10am-2pm. Veterans Building. 1351 Maple Ave, Santa Rosa. Get the full details at santarosaskiandsports.com.

Saturday, Nov 3
Odd Month Reading: The theme is “Stuffed”, though readings don’t have to relate to the theme. Bring something you’re working on, or something you’ve already finished for a 5-minute chance to share your writing with others. 2-3:45 p.m. Email omr@redwoodwriters.org to sign up.  Rohnert Park Library, 6250 Lynne Conde Way, Rohnert Park. redwoodwriters.org

Saturday, Nov 4
Final U-Pick Sunday: Bloomfield Farms hosts their final U-Pick Sunday of the season, the event that allows you to choose your own produce for a flat fee of $25. 10am- 3pm. Email upick@bloomfieldfarmorganics.com to RSVP. 1250 Valley Ford Rd., Bloomfield. More info at bloomfieldfarmsorganics.com.

Saturday, Nov 4
Craft Auction: Get a head start on the holiday shopping with the Sonoma County Museum’s craft auction from 6-9 p.m. Admission is free with light appetizers and cocktails. 425 Seventh St., Santa Rosa. Bids have already begun at sonomacountymuseum.org.

Nov 3-4
Salmon Creek Art Walk: A dozen talented artists display their art in various forms of media for the annual two-day sale. Free Admisison. 10am-5pm. Salmon Creek Village (1 mile north of Bodega Bay on Hwy 1). salmoncreekartwalk.com

Sunday, Nov 4
Samhain Ritual: Celebrate the new year and dance with the bones of your ancestors in this annual party honoring those who have passed on and the changing of the season. Gather at 6:30 p.m., ritual at 7 p.m. Sebastopol Community Center. 390 Morris St., Sebastopol. northbayreclaiming.com