A benefit brewmaster’s dinner to support Noyo Center for Marine Science. Each beer will be presented by the brewmaster and paired with a sustainable seafood course. Drink and eat merrily knowing your brew is local, your seafood is sustainable, and proceeds help keep whales safe and the ocean healthy. The ticket link is coming soon.
Community members, whale scientists, ocean enthusiasts will unite to greet and thank the whales for being our neighbors and recommit to being good neighbors to the whales and stewards of the ocean. Expect musical offerings, a meaningful sunset ceremony, and words of gratitude from a variety of community members to kick off the whale season […]
Join other race enthusiasts for a run and fun walk along the coastal trail in Fort Bragg. This popular event features a Kiddie Race, 10K Run, 5K Run, and 5K Fun Walk. It’s one of the most beautiful places for a race! The sign-up deadline is March 9th. Soroptimist International of Fort Bragg and Noyo […]
Start your day with a taste of chowder from many local restaurants and then vote for your favorite chowder as this event marks a return during Whale Fest Weekend. Get tickets and chowder at the City Hall gymnasium on Laurel & Franklin Streets in downtown Fort Bragg. 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (or until chowder […]
Visit our headlands facility to view special marine mammal specimens, in addition to a tidepool aquarium, marine mammal exhibits, and a deck from which to watch for passing whales.
It’s a party at the annual Rotary Beer Fest – featuring live music and BBQ for purchase at Eagles Hall. Sample local and regional craft beers, meet the brewmasters, and have a heck of a good time! Taste the ales and watch the whales! Tickets are available for purchase. Must be over 21; ID required. […]
Join California State Park Interpreters for an evening of songs, stories, trivia, and s'mores around the campfire in MacKerricher State Park's Campfire Center. Visitors will learn why we celebrate this charismatic cetacean while sipping hot cocoa as the sun sets. Free event. Located MacKerricher Campfire Center, across from park entrance kiosk and visitor center. Parking […]
Our 40th anniversary concludes with a splash! The theme of water unifies favorite classics with orchestral virtuosic masterpieces and a rhythmic American premiere. Handel’s famous “Water Music” and Smetana’s “The Moldau” bring familiar melodies and grand orchestral statements, while Britten’s “Sea Interludes” explores the peace and tempestuous atmosphere of water with compositional genius. Mexican-Japanese flautist […]
The theme of water unifies favorite classics with orchestral virtuosic masterpieces and a rhythmic American premiere. Mexican–Japanese flautist Rayó Furuta joins SoR in the American Premiere of Alexis Aranda’s “Acqua.” which explores the water signs of the zodiac with soaring melodies and driving Latin rhythms. Both Shows at Cotton Auditorium.
Experience a spectacular nighttime view from atop the Point Arena Lighthouse. Enjoy a panoramic view of the sea and coast from the lantern room at the top of the Tower, and if the weather cooperates it will be illuminated by the full moon! Our docents and guides will help you experience what it was like […]
