Hess Collection Winery Ongoing, outstanding private collection featuring work by Franz Gertsch, Robert Motherwell and other modern masters. 4411 Redwood Rd, Napa. Daily, 10 to 5:15. 707.255.1144.
Comedy Comedy Open Mic Adult content, $4 minimum purchase. Dec 19, 9pm. Gaia’s Garden, 1899 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.544.2491.
Socofu Monthly Comedy Series Standup series brings the comedy underground to Sonoma County. Third Sun of every month, 7pm. $10. Hopmonk Tavern, 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.7300.
Tuesday Evening Comedy Mark Pitta hosts ongoing evenings with established comics and up-andcomers Tues at 8. $15$20. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.
Dance Marin Center Dec 15, 2 and 5:30pm, Tapcracker, Tapdance version of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker by Sherry Studio. $12-$22. 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael 415.499.6800.
Marin Center’s Veterans Memorial Auditorium Dec 15, 1 and 5pm, Sophie and the Enchanted Toyshop, Marin Dance Theater ballet performance features over 125 dancers along with professional guest artists. $27-$36. 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael 415.499.6800.
Monroe Dance Hall Dec 14, 7:30pm, Holiday Dance, Beginning and intermediate dance lessons followed by a mixer. $10. 1400 W College Ave, Santa Rosa 707.529.5450.
Spreckels Performing Arts Center Fri, Dec 14, 7pm, Sat, Dec 15, 2 and 7pm and Sun, Dec 16, 2pm, “The Nutcracker,” Santa Rosa Dance Theater performance. $20-$25. 5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park. 707.588.3400.
Events
Through Jan 6, 2013. Free. Healdsburg Center for the Arts, 130 Plaza St, Healdsburg. 707.431.1970.
Handmade for the Holidays Craft Fair Locally made goods available for purchase. Fri, Dec 14, 3-8pm. Free. Guayakí Maté Bar, 6782 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol. 707.824.6644.
Marin Handmade Holiday Craft Fair
Enjoy the costume contest in this 1k or 5k run for charity. Dec 15, 9am. Marin Fairgrounds, Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael.
Featuring crafters and artists from Marin and the Bay Area. A portion of each sale benefits the Marin History Museum. Dec 14, 5pm. Free. Downtown San Rafael, Fifth and A streets, San Rafael.
Artisan Trunk Show
Holiday Extravaganza
“Artisan Trunk Show,” featuring hundreds of handmade items from indie artists. Music by Buttercream Gang and others on Friday. Dec 14, 6pm and Dec 15, 10am-6pm. ECHO Gallery, 1348 A Lincoln Ave, Calistoga. 707.812.2201.
Music, magic and more. Dec 15-16, 2pm. $8-$10. Sebastiani Theatre, 476 First St E, Sonoma. 707.996.9756.
Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run
Breakfast with Santa Complimentary photos, music and festive fun. Sat, 9-11am. through Dec 22. Free. Costeaux French Bakery, 417 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg.
Charlie Brown’s Christmas Tree Grove Snow flurries, 175 decorated trees and holiday music create a holly, jolly atmosphere. Through Dec 31. Free. Windsor Town Green, Bell Road and McClelland Drive, Windsor.
David Templeton’s Twisted Christmas Live! Tenth and final installment of subversive, melodic and funny Christmas variety show, with comedians, actors, singers and more. Dec 15, 7:30pm. $20$25. Glaser Center, 547 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.568.5381.
Fete de Noel Napa Valley Ballet and Napa Valley Youth Symphony team for two shows in one day. Dec 16, 3:30 and 6:30pm. $10$15. Jarvis Conservatory, 1711 Main St, Napa. 707.255.5445.
Gingerbread Doghouse Class Kids can assemble and decorate Snoopy’s doghouse out of gingerbread. Times vary. Dec 15-16. $25. Charles M Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa. 707.579.4452.
Handmade for the Holidays Healdsburg Goodies galore up for sale.
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Through Dec 31, “Out of the Woods,” Wood Sculpture for Home and Garden by Freeland Tanner. 1136 Main St, Napa. No phone.
HIstory Holiday Handmade Craft Fair Jewelry, accessories and more. Enjoy tasty treats and holiday cider, festive music and a drop-by craft table to make handmade holiday gifts. Dec 14, 5pm. Free. Marin History Museum History Center Gallery, 1026 Court St, San Rafael.
Holiday Trunk Show & Shop Sale Jewelers Karen Murad, Michael Byrne, Celia Cooledge and Sam Diamond bring their collections to the Museum for a special one-day sale. Dec 15, 11am. Free. Sonoma County Museum, 425 Seventh St, Santa Rosa. 707.579.1500.
FUNCTIONAL ART
Late Night Art Collaborative art-making, ambient music, food and insightful discussion. Dec 13, 7pm. $25-$35. Dhyana Center Lofts, 186 N Main St, Sebastopol. 800.796.6863.
Marin Singles Holiday Dance Party sponsored by Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest nonprofit singles organization. Dec 15, 8pm. $10. Embassy Suites Hotel, 101 McInnis Pkwy, San Rafael.
Music in the Air Local choirs sing Christmas Carols in downtown stores. Dec 15, 1-4pm. Free. West End Village, Fourth St, San Rafael.
Photos with Santa The big man himself arrives with his lovely lady to pose for photos with children of all ages. Dec 16, 1pm. )
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