Firefighting is essential work in Lake County. And it doesn’t come for free. Enter the Hopland Fire Annual Fundraising Barbecue. Along with grilled tri-tip and chicken, this year’s event will feature the rockabilly dance music of Derek Irving. The eats and tunes will be on May 6, 5–10 p.m., at the Hopland Fire Protection District at 21 Feliz Creek Road in Hopland. Tickets, available at the gate, are $30 for adults, $15 for kids ages 8–17, and free for kids ages 7 and younger. For more information, see tinyurl.com/3js9hjwj.