BOUNTY: Paintings by Lynn Zachreson Reception
2025-12-12 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sebastopol Gallery, 150 N. Main St, Sebastopol, CA
New watercolor paintings by Lynn Zachreson celebrate the life energy and natural abundance of Sonoma County…pomegranates, figs, vines, apples and persimmons glowing with color, light and texture.
Reception: Friday December 12, 5-7pm
Artist Talk and Painting Demonstration: December 13, 1-3pm

Live music at Baldassari Wine Lounge
2025-12-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Baldassari Wine Lounge, 9058 Windsor Road, Windsor, CA
Every Friday Night 6-8 PM unless noted differently below
MUSIC SCHEDULE
July 18th Dan Durkin​
July 25th Skyhaven Music
August 1st Ellie James
August 8th Robert Stuart Band
August 15th Thirsty Ground
August 22nd Hannah Bakarat
August 29th Callie Watts
September 5th Leah Van Dyke
September 12th Buck Short & the Fence Posts
September 19th Spike Sykes
September 26th Jeremy Gorman
October 3rd The Strider Factor
October 10th Dave Hamilton
October 17th Peyton Roze
October 24th The Evening Hawks
October 31st (Special Show)
November 7th Spike Sykes
November 14th Noted
November 21st
November 28th Robert Stuart Band
December 5th Thirsty Ground
December 12th For Each Other
December 19th Noted
December 26th Skyhaven music

19th Annual Posada Navideña by Calidanza Dance Company
2025-12-12 18:30 | Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa, CA
19th Annual
Posada Navideña by Calidanza Dance Company
Friday, December 12, 2025
6:30 pm
Celebrate Christmastime and community as Calidanza dancers and musicians transport you to different regions of Mexico and their unique holiday festivities. Enjoy colorful costumes, distinct dances, and beloved music from Jalisco, Sinaloa, Oaxaca, Michoacán, and now from the culturally diverse tropics of Tabasco, where African, Cuban, Spanish, and indigenous influences all blend together. Join Artistic Director, Steven Valencia and the Calidanza Dance Company once again for this visually stunning, joyful Holiday celebration. ¡Feliz Navidad
Don’t Miss!
Free arts and crafts in the lobby at 5:30 pm
Post-Show Fiesta in the atrium – featuring students from LBC’s Mariachi Cantares de Mi Tierra and Ballet Folklórico
$10.62 to $17.7
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the Imaginists present NIGHTLIGHT 2025
2025-12-12 18:30 - 21:30 | The Imaginists, 461 Sebastopol Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA
You have received a secret invitation from a distant relative to attend The Turning…
Join the Imaginists for an all new nightlight for December 2025! nightlight is an immersive, guided, walk-through performance celebrating winter and the dark time of year.
There will be five showings each night. Each showing accommodates up to ten people. Run time is approximately 30 minutes. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

What's Up at Ferguson Observatory
2025-12-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Robert Ferguson Observatory, 2605 Adobe Canyon Road, Kenwood, CA
The night sky changes every month, so each program features a new presentation on what’s currently visible; planets, nebulae, star clusters, and more, followed by guided viewing through all three of our large telescopes. No astronomy background is needed, just curiosity and a sense of wonder.

The Petaluma Chorale Winter Concert - A Glimpse of Evergreen & Light
2025-12-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Cram Hall, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 530 C Street, Petaluma, CA
• Friday, December 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
• Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
• Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Cram Hall, St. John’s Episcopal Church
530 C Street, Petaluma, CA 94952
Tickets: www.thepetalumachorale.com/tickets
General Admission $20 | Seniors/Students $15 | Children 12 & Under Free

All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914
2025-12-12 19:30 - 21:00 | Spreckels Performing Arts Center, 5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, 94928
Returning for a second year, Spreckels Theatre Company proudly presents a deeply moving holiday event with All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914. This special, one-weekend-only production will run from December 12 to December 14, 2025, bringing to life this extraordinary true story of camaraderie and peace that emerged during the early days of World War I.
Set on Christmas Eve in 1914 along the Western Front, this production tells the remarkable tale of how, amidst the horrors of war, a song and a simple act of good will sparked an incredible night of peace. As a German soldier steps into No Man’s Land singing “Stille Nacht,” soldiers from opposing armies spontaneously set aside their weapons, share songs and stories, and unite in a brief, but unforgettable, truce. It’s a poignant reminder of the shared humanity that transcends even the most bitter of conflicts.
Told through a glorious, all-male a cappella chorale, All Is Calm weaves together the authentic words and songs of the men who experienced this historic event. Written by Peter Rothstein, with vocal arrangements by Erick Lichte and Timothy C. Takach, the production is directed by Sheri Lee Miller with the intricate vocal music directed by Lucas Sherman. The talented ensemble features Michael Arbitter, Drew Bolander, Andrew Cedeño, Ron Lam, Malcolm March, Eben Miller, Sean O’Brien, Tim Setzer, Ted Smith & Noah Vondralee-Sternhill.
All Is Calm is a captivating production that brings to life a story of hope, compassion, and unity. Music and good will have the ability to transcend even the greatest of divides, reminding us all of the unbreakable bonds of humanity, even at a time where the world is at odds.
IN A NUTSHELL
What: All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914
When: December 12 – December 14, 2024
Friday at 7:30PM, Saturday & Sunday Matinees at 2:00PM
Where: The Codding Theatre
Spreckels Performing Arts Center, 5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park
Prices: $16 – $42
Box Office: 707.588.3400. Hours: Wed.–Sat., noon to 5 p.m., and one hour before the show.
Online: www.spreckelsonline.com

Shining Stars
2025-12-12 19:30 - 21:00 | Santa Rosa Junior College Burbank Auditorium, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, CA
A night of outstanding soloists featuring SRJC student Nathra Kem, timpani; SRJC Associate faculty Steve Hoffman, bass; SSU Associate Faculty Dan Norris, trumpet; and soprano Rachel Walters Steiner. The program features contemporary works from the 21st century, including Rhapsody for Orchestra written by Bay Area composer Leo Eylar, which was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize in Music.

SCCC Presents: RAINBOW GIRLS and Friends Holiday Show!
2025-12-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Sebastopol Community Cultural Center, 390 Morris St, Sebastopol, CA
About Rainbow Girls:
A gang of sweet angels punching you in the heart.
Website: https://www.rainbowgirlsmusic.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/rainbowgirlsmusic
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/rainbowgirrs
Instagram: http://instagram.com/rainbowgirlsband

Forbidden Kiss LIVE - Santa's Workshop - Toys After Dark
2025-12-12 19:30 - 21:30 | The California Theatre of Santa Rosa, 528 7th Street, Santa Rosa, CA
Come join in Santa’s after-hours shenanigans!
Santa joins some of your favorite Forbidden Kiss performers, along with other special holiday guests, as Cheryl King presents Forbidden Kiss LIVE.
See special musical acts Jake Turner, Karenna Slade and Laid Back Zach. See fabulous burlesque from Thotty McNaughty and Titus Androgynous, plus a special performance by Laid Back Zach with Bastet Dance Fitness. See comedy from Kat Motley, and comedy improv sketches from Underground Improv, with Cheryl King, Russ Andrews and Reggie K.
Audience members win exciting prizes for our contests and audience participation events.
PURCHASE IN ADVANCE AND SAVE! PLUS RESERVE A TABLE WITH OUR ZONE TICKET OPTION
Advance tickets $18. Tickets at the door $25. Reserved seating in Zone A $23
Doors open 6:30pm.
Adult material. 18+
Our kitchen is open and serving our All New Menu during Left Edge Friday night shows, Happy Hours and most evening concert shows from the time doors open until end of intermission.

You're A Good Man Charlie Brown
2025-12-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Cloverdale Performing Arts Center, 209 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale, CA
Based on the Comic Strip PEANUTS from Charles M. Schulz. Charlie Brown and the entire Peanuts gang explore life’s great questions as they play baseball, struggle with homework, sing songs, swoon over their crushes, and celebrate the joy of friendship.
Fun for the whole family!
Dec 12 – 21
Fridays & Saturdays, 7:30-9:30pm; Sundays, 2-4pm

Scrooge! The Musical by Sonoma Arts Live
2025-12-12 19:30 - 22:00 | Sonoma Arts Live at Andrews Hall, Sonoma Community Center, 276 East Napa Street, Sonoma, CA
This charming stage musical, Scrooge! The Musical, adapted from the movie, is a perfect way to celebrate the holidays with people of all ages. Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey from curmudgeon to kind soul is brought to life in music, with a cast ranging in ages from 7 to 70s. The familiar story is all there, with Ghosts of Past, Present and Future guiding him in song on his journey of self-discovery. You’ve never seen this classic tale like this!
Directed by Larry Williams
Music Direction by Sherrill Peterson
Book, Music and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse, licensed by Concord Theatricals. Academy Award Nomination for Best Original Song Score 1970.
Scrooge! The Musical runs December 5th – 21st 2025
Thursday – Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm
For Tickets Call:
707-484-4874
www.sonomaartslive.org

A Christmas Story at 6th Street Playhouse
2025-12-12 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-12-13 14:00 - 16:30 | 6th Street Playhouse G.K. Hardt Theatre, 52 West 6th Street, Santa Rosa, CA
“Great for the whole family!”
—Sonya Huss, San Francisco Theater
A Christmas Story: The Musical brings the beloved 1983 holiday film to life on stage, capturing the heartwarming and humorous quest of nine-year-old Ralphie Parker. Set in 1940’s Indiana, young Ralphie dreams of finding the ultimate Christmas present—a Red Ryder Carbine-Action 200-shot Range Model Air Rifle—beneath his family’s tree. Despite warnings from his parents and teachers of “You’ll shoot your eye out,” Ralphie remains undeterred, concocting imaginative schemes to make his Christmas wish come true.
With a delightful score by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, this musical adaptation brings all the iconic moments from the classic film to the stage, including the infamous leg lamp, pink bunny pajamas, and a triple-dog-dare that goes awry. Filled with catchy tunes, energetic dance numbers, and a story that resonates with audiences of all ages, A Christmas Story: The Musical is a festive treat that celebrates the spirit of the holiday season and the adventurous imagination of childhood
Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays @ 7:30pm, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00pm
Run Time: Two hours, 30 mins, including intermission
Thursdays Adult $33
Fri/Sat Eve Adult $44.95; Senior $38.95; Under 18 $31.95
Sat/Sun Matinee Adult $55.95; Senior $48.95
Value seating $35.00
*All prices include fees
(707) 523-4185
boxoffice@6thstreetplayhouse.com

Gas Money at Coyote Sonoma
2025-12-12 20:00 | Coyote Sonoma, 44F Mill Street, Healdsburg, CA
In the vibrant music scene of Sonoma County, this young band born right here in Windsor, California is making waves with their electrifying performances and undeniable talent. Formed by four teenagers, Gas Money has quickly become a local favorite, captivating audiences with their unique blend of alternative rock and infectious energy. Showing that rock and roll isn’t dead, they play all your favorite tunes, ranging from Stevie Wonder to Metallica, ensuring a musical journey you won’t forget.

Late Night Karaoke After-Party - Friday Nights After Comedy
2025-12-12 22:00 | Barrel Proof Lounge, 501 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA
Karaoke After Comedy – Every Friday at 10PM!

Barrel Proof Lounge | Santa Rosa

After the laughs, it’s time to grab the mic. Introducing Friday Late Night Karaoke — your new weekly ritual for letting loose, singing loud, and kicking off the weekend with style.

What to expect: Karaoke starts at 10PM – and goes late
Jell-O shots & rotating drink specials
Free popcorn to keep your energy up
A high-energy vibe with the best crowd in town
Perfect way to keep the party going after our stand-up shows

Whether you’re a karaoke superstar or just vibin’ with friends, this is where Santa Rosa comes to sing their face off every Friday night.

Check out www.BarrelProofLounge.com for all sorts of good times ahead!

Healdsburg Farmers Market
2025-12-13 08:30 - 12:00 | West Plaza Lot, North & Vine Streets, Healdsburg, CA
Founded in 1978, the Healdsburg Certified Farmers’ Market is one of the original twenty-two Certified Farmers’ Markets in California. We are a mutual benefit, non-profit organization, owned and operated by the farmers and vendors of the market.
Featuring a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, as well as flowers, cheeses, honey, olive oil, bread, wild fish, pasture-finished meat, and fresh eggs, the market celebrates the agricultural heritage of this beautiful area. We also have delicious cooked food, packaged food product and beautiful handmade craft.
The market has several special events, for fun, and to raise awareness of seasonal produce. Don’t miss the hilarious Zucchini races, and the great Pumpkin Festival carving contests. Cooking demos, live music and more will happen as the season progresses. We hope if you live in Healdsburg you will come visit us often, and if you are in town for vacation or business, make us part of your travel plans.
Come have a delicious and nutritious experience at our wonderful Farmers’ Markets!

Free guided walks through Armstrong Redwoods in Guerneville
2025-12-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve, 17000 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville, CA
Free guided tours at Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve every Saturday & Sunday.
Join us for an easy, docent-guided walk along the forest floor, and learn about redwoods, the history of the area, its people, plants, and animals! Meet in the front parking lot at 10AM next to the picnic tables. Armstrong Redwoods, 17000 Armstrong Woods Road, Guerneville. Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jnyfPDnHhSStJnBH7
If your group size is larger than 10 (adults and children), please telephone 707-869-9177 ex 1.
Tour time: 2 hours, and covers up to 2 miles.
See you in the forest!

Holiday Arts And Crafts Fundraiser
2025-12-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Center for Spiritual Living, 2075 Occidental Road, Santa Rosa, CA
Have you ever walked into an art gallery and felt yourself pulled into the imagination of the art around you? Have you held in your hands something meticulously crafted, something that so clearly was built with love and intention?
Arts and crafts carry the power to communicate in a way words seldom can. This is what you can experience on Saturday, December 13, 10 am to 4 pm, here at the Center.
Over sixty artists and crafters have generously donated their works, and they are all available to purchase. All proceeds support our community.
And there are cooks and bakers who are donating their time and talents to share chili, cornbread, and deserts–so bring your friends and family.

Science Saturday for kids at Spring Lake Regional Park
2025-12-13 10:00 - 16:30 | Environmental Discovery Center, Spring Lake Regional Park, 393 Violetti Rd, Santa Rosa, CA
Bring your junior scientists over to the Environmental Discovery Center to enjoy a kids-only, interactive science hour. Set your inner engineer loose by using a variety of random items to build a mini boat. Test your vessel’s success by placing it in water, adding “passengers” and seeing how well it floats! Adults can head out into Spring Lake Park to enjoy rejuvenating, kid-free time in nature! Activities are ideal for kids ages 6-12. The cost is $10 for in-county residents and $12 for out-of-county attendees. For more information, contact Kalen Roloff Geck at ParkPrograms@sonoma-county.org. Registration required.
Please bring your own water and snacks. We recommend participants dress in layers and bring a hat and sunscreen. Most programs will happen rain or shine, but may be canceled during heavy rains, heavy smoke, or extreme temperatures. Accommodations will be made for visitors with disabilities upon advance request. Parking is $7 or free with a Regional Parks membership pass.

Jazz Up at Cafe Frida
2025-12-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Cafe Frida Gallery, 300 South A Street #4, Santa Rosa, CA
Brunch with Cool Jazz Standard music.

Sonoma Holidazzle & The Merry Makers Banquet
2025-12-13 12:00 - 16:00 | CA
Sonoma Holidazzle Brings Old-World Holiday Magic to Sonoma Plaza
Sonoma, CA — Saturday, December 13th, from 12–4 PM
Step into a world of twinkling lights and timeless cheer as Sonoma Plaza’s Southeast Section transforms into a festive winter market for Sonoma Holidazzle & The Merry Makers Banquet. This beloved holiday celebration is free to the public, with tickets available for the Gourmet Buffet Feast and Live Music Seating Area. Stroll the park’s artisan booths, sip seasonal drinks, and celebrate the joy of community in true old-world style.
Hosted by Crusher of Comedy’s own Lisa Pidge, the event will feature live performances curated by Coyote George, host of The Coyote Road radio show. Enjoy holiday classics and original songs by Randy Foisy, The Joe & Hattie Craven Band, and Third Rail—a lively soundtrack to an afternoon of merriment.
Guests can enjoy artisan shopping, ornament making, cookie decorating, Santa’s North Pole mailbox, and festive beverages including hot cocoa, mulled cider, and rare wines from around the world.
Tickets to The Merry Makers Banquet grant entry to a lavish Old-World European-style feast prepared by acclaimed local chefs from Bash & Blossom Catering. VIP guests will receive a special bottle of wine or zero-proof spirits from the Library of Wines—a curated collection of fine vintages from around the globe.
Sonoma Holidazzle proudly gives back to the community, donating a portion of proceeds to Sonoma Valley High School Girls Athletics & Cheer Team, while Woodland Star Charter School and Serres Station will host sponsored booths filled with handmade gifts and holiday treasures.
Celebrate the season in grand style—Feast & Be Merry! Support Local Artists, Local Musicians, and Local Chefs.
Join us for Sonoma’s most dazzling holiday celebration! 🎄 Tickets and details at www.sonomaholidazzle.com

The Snow Maiden presented by Sonoma Conservatory of Dance
2025-12-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Sebastiani Theatre, 476 First Street East, Sonoma, CA
There is a legend that says if you build a beautiful snow girl and wish with all your heart, the Snow Queen might bring her to life. The Snow Maiden can laugh, dance, and dream like any living young woman… but there is one rule she must never break: she must never fall in love. For if she does, her heart will warm, and she will melt away, returning forever to the Land of Snow.
In a quiet village blanketed by snow, there lives a woman whose heart aches for the child she never had. Every winter, she shapes a snow maiden, hoping her wish will be answered — and this year, it is!
The Snow Maiden meets Lel, a brave and handsome shepherd, and falls in love. As legend foretold, her heart warms and she begins to melt, returning to the Land of Snow — but Lel embarks on a daring journey across magical lands, facing wonders and perils to find her!
Come see this enchanting tale unfold and find out what happens in The Snow Maiden, brought to life by Sonoma Conservatory of Dance.
This performance celebrates artistry, passion, and the joy of dance — made possible by your support of SCD, a nonprofit dance studio dedicated to nurturing the creative spirit of our community through dance.

Kids Holiday Maker Extravaganza 2025
2025-12-13 13:30 - 16:30 | Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library, 6250 Lynne Condé Way, Rohnert Park, CA
-Kids, Crafts, and Creativity –
Kids, Crafts & Holiday Cheer!
Come celebrate and support the talent and creativity of Sonoma County’s young Makers and Entrepreneurs!
Join us for an afternoon of festive shopping. You’ll find handmade treasures, innovative creations, and kid-crafted magic!
Saturday December 13th, 2025
1:30pm – 4:30pm

Holiday Harmony Concert
2025-12-13 14:00 - 16:30 | Finley Community Center, 2060 West College Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA
Song of Sonoma Chorus looks forward to sharing the joys of the season with you, along with singers from Maria Carrillo High School and our Guest Chorus of community singers and former members. We offer an afternoon of a cappella holiday music, accompanied by cider and homemade cookies.
$20
Under 11 FREE

Healdsburg Chorus Winter Concerts
2025-12-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Raven Performing Arts Theater, 115 North Street, Healdsburg, CA
Come share the magic of the season with us! Under the direction of David Martin, with Beth Benjamin on piano, the Healdsburg Chorus will be joined by talented local musicians to bring you a heartwarming and festive musical experience.
✨ This season’s repertoire includes:
• There is Faint Music
• This Christmas
• The World for Christmas
• The Holiday Tango
• Kala Kalla
• Carols of Christmas
• Nigra Sum
• I Saw Three Ships
• Sussex Carol
• Joy to the World
• El Cielo Canta
• Let it Snow!
Last year’s winter concerts sold out early—don’t miss out!

The Petaluma Chorale Winter Concert - A Glimpse of Evergreen & Light
2025-12-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Cram Hall, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 530 C Street, Petaluma, CA
Friday, December 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Cram Hall, St. John’s Episcopal Church
530 C Street, Petaluma, CA 94952
Tickets: www.thepetalumachorale.com/tickets
General Admission $20 | Seniors/Students $15 | Children 12 & Under Free

Rohnert Park Chorale Winter Concert
2025-12-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Burton Avenue Recreation Center, 7421 Burton Avenue, Rohnert Park, CA
Join us to celebrate and welcome the frosty season with festive songs and good cheer!

Early Music Christmas: A Three-Nation Celebration
2025-12-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Green Music Center, Schroeder Hall – Sonoma State University, 1801 E Cotati Blvd, Rohnert Park, CA
In our 14th-annual Early Music Christmas, we’ll weave together 17th-century music from three European countries—Germany, England and France—to tell the story of the Nativity of Jesus. Featured composers include Michael Praetorius (1571-1621), Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625), and Marc-Antoine Charpentier (1643-1704). We’ll also feature an utterly delightful German Magnificat by Thomas Selle, not exactly a household name, though perhaps he ought to be. The Sonoma Bach Choir will be joined by brass, viols, and organ as we surprise and delight you with music that serenades us from the Annunciation to the Visitation into a joyful celebration of the Nativity of the Christ Child.

Saturday Live Music at Spicy Vines feat. The Variants
2025-12-13 15:00 - 18:00 | Spicy Vines, 441 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg, CA
Join us every Saturday from 3–6 PM at Spicy Vines for a tasting room experience like no other — where top local musicians from across the Bay Area meet our award-winning small-lot wines. From Rock & Roll and Blues to Jazz, Bluegrass, and Americana, each weekend brings new sounds and new reasons to raise a glass.
The VariantsBlending Americana, country, rock, and a touch of cosmic blues, The Variants delivers gritty vocals, rich harmonies, and melodies that feel both timeless and fresh. Rooted in authentic storytelling and fueled by a love for vintage sounds, their music brings the spirit of the open road, the soul of a back-porch jam, and the energy of a live show you’ll feel long after the last note.
Details:No cover. Walk-ins are welcome, but this event tends to fill up quickly, so we recommend making a reservation. We are dog and family friendly!
