Downtown Napa
Gordon Huether Gallery Through Jan 18, “Atatürk” series, Gordon Huether’s latest work, on display with a selection of Turkish rugs. 1465 First Street, Napa. 707.255.5954.
Grand Hand Gallery Through Dec 31, “Out of the Woods,” Wood Sculpture for Home and Garden by Freeland Tanner. 1136 Main St, Napa. No phone.
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.
Napa Valley Museum
purchase. Dec 19, 9pm. Gaia’s Garden, 1899 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.544.2491.
Santa Rosa Comedy Nights Comedy open mic hosted by MC Ricky Del Rosario. Third Thurs of every month. Free. Heritage Public House, 1305 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.540.0395.
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.
Events Breakfast with Santa Complimentary photos, music and festive fun. Sat, 9-11am. through Dec 22. Free. Costeaux French Bakery, 417 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg.
Dec 20, “A Quilt for All Seasons,” an exhibition of seasonal quilts, including patchwork and appliquéd designs with styles ranging from traditional to contemporary. 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville. Wed-Mon, 10 to 5. 707.944.0500.
Charlie Brown’s Christmas Tree Grove
Sharpsteen Museum
Kid-friendly activities. Dec 19, gingerbread houses; Dec 21, Victorian egg ornaments; Dec 28 paper insects; Jan 2, pine cone bird feeder; Jan 4, sew what? Wed, Dec 19, 1-3pm and Fri, Dec 21, 1-3pm. $7. Napa Valley Museum, 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville. 707.944.0500.
Ongoing, dioramas depicting 1860s life at Brannan Hot Springs Resort, stagecoach, restored cottage and Disney producer Ben Sharpsteen’s Oscar. $3 donation. 1311 Washington St, Calistoga. Daily, 11 to 4. 707.942.5911.
Silverado Museum Ongoing, tribute to Robert Louis Stevenson includes original letters, manuscripts, photographs and memorabilia. 1490 Library Lane, St Helena. Tues-Sun, noon to 4. 707.963.3757.
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.
Discovery Days for Kids
Forgotten Felines Mobile Adoptions Altered, vaccinated, healthy cats and kittens ready to take home. Sat, 10am-3pm. $60. Oliver’s Market, 560 Montecito Center, Santa Rosa. 707.537.7123.
and gifts to warm your heart, head and tummy. Dec 22, 9am4:30pm. $25. Charles M Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa. 707.579.4452.
Holiday Wonderland Open House Artist Susan Bellach transforms the Sebastiani Theatre into a magical winter holiday fairyland. Dec 26, 4pm. Free. Sebastiani Theatre, 476 First St E, Sonoma. 707.996.9756.
Kids Cook with Peanuts Make waffles in the shape of Peanuts characters. Dec 26, 9am. $25. Charles M Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa. 707.579.4452.
Le Cabaret, Danse Du Ventre Turn-of-the-century Frenchinspired cabaret and hookah lounge featuring local and international belly dance talent. Dec 23, 6pm. $15. Aubergine, 755 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.2722.
Low Cost Physicals Family physicals for adults and children on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Ongoing. $20-$65. Sonoma State University, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park. 707.664.2880.
Santa Kelley Photo-Op Made Local Marketplace cofounder Kelley Rajala dons a Santa suit and poses for pictures. Thurs, 3-6pm and Sun, 1-4pm. through Dec 23. Free. The Share Exchange, 531 5th st., Santa Rosa, 707.331.6850.
Senior Ballroom Dance Featuring music by Steve Luther DJ on Dec 19. 1pm. $7. Finley Community Center, 2060 W College Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.543.3737.
West Coast Live Live radio broadcast with special guests. Fri, 10am. $12$20. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.
Guys’ Shopping Night
Comedy Below the Belt
Beer, chips, salsa and a fun shopping experience for the bros. Dec 20, 5-7pm. Free. Grand Hand Gallery, 1136 Main St, Napa, No phone.
Field Trips
Brandon Revels hosts this evening of standup comedy featuring local talent. Third Fri of every month, 9pm. $10. Jasper O’Farrell’s, 6957 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.2062.
Handmade for the Holidays
Bird Walk
Goodies galore up for sale. Through Jan 6, 2013. Free. Healdsburg Center for the Arts, 130 Plaza St, Healdsburg. 707.431.1970.
Try to spot the Rockin’ Robin or the Boogie-Woogie Bluebird. Dec 20, 8:30am. $7 parking. Spring Lake Park, 391 Violetti Dr, Santa Rosa. 707.527.4465.
Comedy Open Mic
Holiday Gift Making
Nature Walk
Adult content, $4 minimum
Make a variety of holiday treats
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Ongoing, “Art on First,” the third annual exhibition bringing art to empty storefronts in downtown Napa. Includes work by 13 Bay Area artists. First Street, Napa.