As part of its “Eat Like a Chef, Drink Like a Somm” program, Stones Throw is doing a chef collaboration with Jardinière and offering an affordable five-course dinner ($60) with all of the proceeds going to Meals on Wheels. Dining out for a good cause? It doesn’t get better than that.

The weekend-long celebration of handcrafted cheeses, wines and beers returns to Petaluma for three days of farm tours, seminars, hands on cheese-making classes , competitions, painting and cooking demonstrations and more. 745 Baywood Dr., Petaluma, 707.283.288, artisancheesefestival.com

The Sonoma International Film Festival takes place each spring in the beautiful wine country community of Sonoma, California. The festival is widely acknowledged as one of the top 10 destination festivals in the world, with food, wine, a relaxed Mediterranean climate and lifestyle, artistic and natural beauty … all providing the perfect accompaniment to enjoying the highest quality new independent filmmaking.

Now in its 20th year, the Sonoma International Film Festival (March 29 – April 2, 2017) takes place in the heart of Northern California’s Wine Country and will feature more than 90 hand-selected films including independent features, documentaries, world cinema,  and short films. All films are shown at intimate venues within walking distance of Sonoma’s historic plaza. The Festival is dedicated to promoting independent film, supporting filmmakers around the world and inspiring film lovers.

This unique 5-day event offers world-class cuisine from local artisans and exceptional wine from Sonoma vintners. Renowned filmmakers, industry leaders and celebrities such as Bruce Willis, Susan Sarandon, the beloved Robin Williams and Danny Glover have walked the festival red carpet and enjoyed its intimate ambiance.

For information on festival venues & directions, visit http://www.sonomafilmfest.org/festival-venue-location-map.html.