Museum of Sonoma County presents first exhibition on region's early punk underground

The Museum of Sonoma County will unveil Disturbing The Peace: Sonoma County’s Early Punk Underground on April 18, 2026, running until August 23, 2026. This groundbreaking exhibition chronicles the punk scene in Sonoma County before the year 2000, showcasing its bands, zines, artists, venues, and the lasting DIY spirit. It explores the genre's journey from the 1970s backlash against disco to the 1980s hardcore response to Reaganomics, and into the 1990s with styles like emo, pop-punk, ska, and indie rock. Attendees will find an array of local punk flyers, archival videos, vintage photos, listening stations, records, T-shirts, stickers, musical instruments, and handmade cassettes, all illustrating a dynamic youth culture that sought alternatives to mainstream norms. The exhibition highlights the ongoing impact of punk ideals on modern culture.