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Sonoma Valley Celebrates Valentine's Day with Music and Charity
From a sock hop fundraiser to live music performances, Sonoma has plenty of romantic options this February 14th.
Published on Feb. 5, 2026
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Sonoma Valley is gearing up for a Valentine's Day filled with music, dancing, and charitable giving. The Sonoma Sister City organization is hosting a 'Sock Hop and Spaghetti Feed' fundraiser at the Sonoma Valley Woman's Club, featuring local band ZigZag. Proceeds will benefit the organization's efforts to support the struggling residents of Sonoma's sister city Kaniv, Ukraine. Elsewhere in Sonoma, several venues are hosting live music performances on the romantic holiday, including HopMonk, Passaggio Wines, Starling, the Speakeasy, the Sebastiani Theatre, and Murphy's Irish Pub.
Why it matters
The Sonoma Sister City fundraiser highlights the community's ongoing commitment to supporting those affected by the war in Ukraine, while the diverse lineup of musical events caters to a range of music lovers and couples looking to celebrate Valentine's Day.
The details
The Sonoma Sister City 'Sock Hop and Spaghetti Feed' will feature a menu of spaghetti, garlic bread, and salad, with attendees encouraged to dress in sock hop attire. Local band ZigZag will provide the music, playing a mix of genres and styles. Tickets can be purchased online or potentially at the door. Elsewhere in Sonoma, several venues are hosting live music performances, including singer-songwriter Jacob Benning at HopMonk, High Strung Music at Passaggio Wines, the Boss Burlesque Babes at Starling, Road Eleven at the Speakeasy, The Ronstadt Revolution at the Sebastiani Theatre, and the Castro Garage Band and the Kerry Daly Band at Murphy's Irish Pub.
- The Sonoma Sister City 'Sock Hop and Spaghetti Feed' is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Valentine's Day (February 14, 2026).
- The other musical events in Sonoma are scheduled throughout the day on Valentine's Day (February 14, 2026).
The players
Sonoma Sister City Organization
A local organization that has raised over $180,000 to benefit the struggling victims and residents of Sonoma's sister city Kaniv, Ukraine since the war began four years ago.
ZigZag
A local multi-genre band that will be providing the music for the Sonoma Sister City 'Sock Hop and Spaghetti Feed' fundraiser.
David Barker
A founding member of the band ZigZag, who describes the band's music as 'all over the place' in terms of genres and styles.
What they’re saying
“The songs are strong, the playing solid, and the beat will get dance lovers out on the perfect wooden dance floor.”
— David Barker, Founding Member, ZigZag (sonomanews.com)
What’s next
The Sonoma Sister City organization will continue its fundraising efforts to support the residents of Kaniv, Ukraine, with the 'Sock Hop and Spaghetti Feed' being one of their ongoing events.
The takeaway
Sonoma Valley is embracing the spirit of Valentine's Day by offering a diverse array of musical events and a charitable fundraiser, providing something for everyone to enjoy on the romantic holiday.
