Sonoma Weekend Planner August 26-28

Friday:

This is one of the major fundraisers for the in support of its many community projects and partners, including the .

If you go: Entry fee is $175 per golfer, which includes on-course beverages, box lunch, best-ball scramble, long drive holes, hole-in-one for a Camaro, closest to the pin, great tee prizes and awards, as well as a ticket to that night's Festa Sonoma dinner. Shotgun start is at noon at Eagle Vines Golf Club, 580 S. Kelly Road in Napa.

Friday:

Enjoy an evening in Tuscany without ever leaving Sonoma, as the turns the Sonoma Veterans Hall into a festive Tuscan Taverna. The evening will feature a six-course, Tuscan-inspired dinner served at your table; complimentary wine and beer; dancing to the music of BackTrax; and silent and live auctions.This is one of the club's major fundraisers in support of its community projects and partners, including the

If you go: Tickets are $55 in advance and $65 at the door and can be bought by clicking here. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Sonoma Veterans Hall, 126 1st St W, in Sonoma.

Friday:

Join friends and family for an evening in Quarryhill’s the renowned botanical garden, with cocktails, delicious cocktail cuisine and a rare opportunity to meet Quarryhills esteemed advisors.

If you go: Admission  is $75 for members and $100 for non-members.  The event is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.at Quarryhill Botanical Garden, 12841 Sonoma Highway, Valley of the Moon in Glen Ellen. For more information call (707) 996-3166.

Friday-Sunday

INDYCAR revs up for Sonoma as the cars and stars of the Indianapolis 500® invade Infineon Raceway for the seventh consecutive year at the Indy® Grand Prix of Sonoma. Drivers like Dario Franchitti, Helio Castroneves and Danica Patrick will reach speeds in excess of 170 mph on the most challenging road course on the circuit. You’ll enjoy a full weekend of racing with the Historic Grand Prix, Formula Car Challenge, Star Mazda Championship and SCCA World Challenge.

In addition to the on-track racing, fans will enjoy Military Appreciation Day, an autograph session, the only race-day air show on the INDYCAR circuit, and more!  We’ll also honor open-wheel greats Al Unser Jr., Rick Mears and Johnny Rutherford as part of our season-long Legends in Sonoma program.

If you go: Tickets run from $10-$65 and can be bought by clicking here. The fun begins at 8 a.m. at the , 29355 Arnold Drive in Sonoma. Vrroooommm.

Thursday-Sunday:

"The Odd Couple" opens on a hot summer night in the large, twelfth-floor apartment of New York City sports writer Oscar Madison. A few months earlier, before Oscar’s wife left him, the apartment had reflected the modest luxury of its Riverside Drive neighborhood on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. But the apartment is now a mess because Oscar is extremely sloppy. Hilarity ensues as Oscar, newly divorced, and his best friend, neat freak and newly separated Felix navigate the “newly single” waters as roommates. Presented by Sonoma Stage Works and written by Neil Simon, "The Odd Couple" is directed by Roy Jiminez. Come and check out the fabulous local talent.

If you go: Tickets run between $16 and $22 (general admission)and can be bought by clicking here. Thursday’s opening night reception begins at 7 p.m. with the show starting at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 8 p.m. and Sunday’s show begins at 3 p.m. in Andrews Hall, , 276 E Napa Street in Sonoma. The show continues until September 11.

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