Get in the holiday spirit at these Sonoma County events

The coming weeks bring everything from seasonal concerts and “Nutcracker” ballets to traditional English, Irish, Appalachian and Mexican holiday celebrations.

Larger stages like the Green Music Center in Rohnert Park and the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa have full holiday lineups, but smaller venues across Sonoma County also offer a wide variety of festive events celebrating winter, Hanukkah and Christmas. Check out this sampling of seasonal fun.

Nov. 29

Winter Lights: A community event with Santa’s arrival atop a fire truck, tree and candle lighting celebration, live entertainment, children’s activities and food and drink. 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Courthouse Square in downtown Santa Rosa. Free.

Cirque de Bohème, “A Paris!”: A 1920s-style Parisian circus with magic, mime, music and mystery in an intimate old-fashioned tent setting. Shows at 1, 3 and 5 p.m. Friday, Cornerstone Sonoma, 23570 Arnold Drive, Sonoma. Through Dec. 22. $27-$55. cornerstonesonoma.com

Dec. 1

Lightwire Theater’s “A Very Electric Christmas”: Family show set to electro-luminescent artistry and timeless holiday music about a lost bird that ends up at the North Pole. 3 p.m. Sunday, Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. Free kids’ art sessions one hour before showtime. $16-$21, $5 lap passes. 707-546-3600, lutherburbankcenter.org

Dec. 5

An Evening in December: The Jazz Club presents award-winning jazz vocalist Paula Harris and her band performing classic holiday favorites and new songs. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Cloverdale Arts Alliance, 204 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale $20. 707-894-4410, cloverdaleartsalliance.org

Windsor Holiday Celebration: A tree lighting, cookie decorating and crafts for kids, music and more, including 200 live decorated holiday trees in the Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Grove. 5 to 8 p.m., with tree lighting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Windsor Town Green, 701 McClelland Drive, Windsor. Free to nominal fee. townofwindsor.com

Dec. 6

Transcendence Theatre Company’s Broadway Holiday Spectacular: Holiday songs and dance numbers presented by “Broadway Under the Stars” performers, plus surprise showstoppers. Pre-show festivities 90 minutes before showtime. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6 (Ugly Sweater Night); 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7; 2 p.m. Dec. 8, Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. $39-$89, VIP $129-$139. 707-546-3600, lutherburbankcenter.org

Dec. 7

Luther Burbank Home and Gardens 40th annual Holiday Open House: Visit the famed horticulturist’s historic property decked out with old-fashioned decor. Meet a banjo-playing Santa and check out the Carriage House Museum and gift shop. Free rides on Rosie the Trolley to and from the 45th annual Handmade Holiday Crafts Fair at the Finley Community Center. Held rain or shine, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8, Luther Burbank Home and Gardens, 204 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa. $3. 707-524-5445, lutherburbank.org

Dickens Dinner Series: Twelfth Night Singers in period clothing stroll the dining room inside this historic 1881 mansion, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Five-course holiday dinner served. Thursdays through Sundays Dec. 7-25, Madrona Manor, 1001 Westside Road, Healdsburg. Various pricing. 707-433-4231, madronamanor.com

Dec. 8

Healdsburg Community Band Christmas Concert: Annual concert featuring holiday classics. Randy Masselink, conductor. 3 p.m. Dec. 8, Healdsburg Community Church, 1100 University Ave., Healdsburg; 7 p.m. Dec. 14, Cloverdale Veterans Hall, 205 W. First St. Free, donations accepted.? healdsburgcommunityband.org

Dec. 12

Holiday Choral Concert: Santa Rosa Recreation and Parks’ Silver Singers choral group performs a holiday concert. Light refreshments follow. 11 a.m. Dec. 12, Steele Lane Community Center, 415 Steele Lane, Santa Rosa. Free. 707-543-3282, srcity.org

Dec. 13

Posada Navideña: Folk culture and Christmas traditions of Mexico through song, dance, music and vivid costumes. Calidanza performers, directed by Steven Valencia, and Mariachi Cantares de Mi Tierra. Also, arts and crafts and a post-show fiesta. 7 p.m. Dec. 13, with pre-show activities at 6 p.m. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. $5-$10, $2 lap passes. 707-546-3600, lutherburbankcenter.org

Petaluma and North Coast Ballets, “The Nutcracker”: Petaluma School of Ballet and North Coast Ballet California present the timeless holiday classic. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13, 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. Dec. 14, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Dec. 15, Person Theatre, Sonoma State University, 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. $21-$41. 707-765-1771, petalumaschoolofballet.com

Gingerbread House Showcase & Competition: Fourth annual display of homemade gingerbread houses, some replicating historic Petaluma buildings. Vote for the People’s Choice award in four divisions. 1 to 9 p.m. Dec. 13, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 14, 1 to 5 p.m. Dec. 15 (Awards Party), Hotel Petaluma, 205 Kentucky St., Petaluma. Free. visitpetaluma.com

Danú, An Emerald Isle Christmas: Acclaimed Irish ensemble celebrates Christmas and the new year with Celtic music and Irish step-dancers. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13, Weill Hall, Green Music Center, 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. $25-$75. 707-664-4246, gmc.sonoma.edu

Dec. 14

Holidays on the Northern Frontier: Holiday events throughout Sonoma State Historic Park sites, including living history at the Sonoma Barracks, live music by the Pickle Creek String Band at the Toscano Hotel and Christmas at the Mission candlelight sing-along with the Sonoma Valley High School Madrigal Choir. 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 14, Sonoma Plaza. Free. Mission sing-alongs at 5, 6 and 7 p.m.; $2.50 suggested donation. 707-938-9547, sonomaparks.org

“The Magic Toy Shop”: Sonoma Conservatory of Dance presents the story of a shopkeeper’s beloved toys that come to life and the fate of a pair of Can-Can dolls. Traditional character dance and classical ballet. 1 p.m. Dec. 14 and 15, Sebastiani Theatre, 476 First St. E., Sonoma Plaza. $12-$25. 707-938-1424, sonomaconservatoryofdance.org

“The Night Before Christmas”: Teresa Lubarsky’s Healdsburg Ballet’s 20th annual production of the holiday favorite featuring ballet, jazz and hip-hop dance set to classical and contemporary music. 7 p.m. Dec. 14 and 2 p.m. Dec. 15, Raven Performing Arts Theater, 115 North St., Healdsburg. $15-$22. 707-431-7617, brownpapertickets.com

Shone Farm Holiday Celebration Party: Santa Rosa Junior College’s Shone Farm opens for wine and olive oil tasting, holiday gift sales and more. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 14, 7450 Steve Olson Lane, Forestville. Free. 707-535-3700, shonefarm.santarosa.edu

Free Spirits Gospel Choir Holiday Concert: Spiritual and secular music and Christmas carols performed by Cynthia Tarr and the Sonoma Community Center’s Music Department. Dress rehearsal, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 14; The Big Show, 6 p.m. Dec. 15; Sonoma Community Center, 276 E. Napa St., Sonoma. $15-$20. 707-938-4626, sonomacommunitycenter.org

Dec. 15

San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus, “Holidays Are Here”: The chorus, with 150-plus members, performs seasonal songs and traditional carols. Also special guests and holiday antics. Benefits Face2Face of Sonoma County. 5 p.m. Dec. 15, Weill Hall, Green Music Center, 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. $25-$85. 707-664-4246, gmc.sonoma.edu

Cinnabar Singers Holiday Concert: Mixed-voice chorus performance. Michael Shahani, conductor; Abbie Gabrielson, accompanist. 3 p.m. Dec. 15, Elim Lutheran Church, 504 Baker St., Petaluma. $20. 707-763-8920, cinnabartheater.com

Dec. 16

“An Appalachian Christmas” with Mark O’Connor: The Grammy-winning composer and fiddler and his ensemble perform Christmas classics with a mix of bluegrass and other American music genres. Instrumental and vocal music. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16, Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. $25-$39, $125 VIP, $199 meet-and-greet. 707-546-3600, lutherburbankcenter.org

Dec. 18

Disney Jr. Holiday Party! Live Concert Experience: A musical wonderland and sing-along with favorite Disney Junior characters, including Mickey and Minnie Mouse, and a visit from Santa Claus. Details: 6:30 p.m. Dec. 18, Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. $45-$59, VIP $149. 707-546-3600, lutherbankcenter.org

Dec. 19

Voctave, The Spirit of the Season: A cappella arrangements to Christmas favorites like “Joy to the World” and “I’ll be Home for Christmas.” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19, Weill Hall, Green Music Center, 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. $25-$75. 707-664-4246, gmc.sonoma.edu

Bada Boom Cabaret, Nitemare Before Christmas: A seductive cabaret soirée hosted by Jake Ward. 8 p.m. Dec. 19, HopMonk Tavern, 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. $20-$30. 707-829-7300, hopmonk.com/sebastopol

Dec. 20

Sebastopol Ballet, “The Nutcracker”: The holiday classic with guest artists and surprises. Matinees include a complimentary Sugar Plum Party for children one hour before showtime. 7 p.m. Dec. 20, 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Dec. 21, 11 a.m. Dec. 22, Analy High School Theater, 6950 Analy Ave., Sebastopol. $17-$30. sebastopolballet.com

The Sorentinos Holiday Show: Sonoma County singer/songwriter Danny Sorentino and his retro rock ’n’ roll band. 8:30 to 11 p.m. Dec. 20, Redwood Cafe, 8240 Old Redwood Highway, Cotati. $10. 707-795-7868, redwoodcafe.com

Sweet Leaf Christmas Show: Bay Area Black Sabbath/Ozzy-Randy Rhoads tribute band brings its annual holiday show to Santa Rosa. Details: 8 p.m. Dec. 20, House of Rock, 3410 Industrial Drive, Santa Rosa. $20-$25. 707-791-3482, rockstaruniversity.com

Santa Rosa Dance Theater, “The Nutcracker”: The magical fairy tale holiday ballet. 7 p.m. Dec. 20, 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 21, 2 p.m. Dec. 22, Spreckels Performing Arts Center, 5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park. $25-$31. 707-588-3400, spreckelsonline.com

Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Salsa Navidad:Three-time Grammy-winning salsa and Latin jazz band with a vintage sound and modern approach. Oscar Hernandez, director. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20, Weill Hall, Green Music Center, 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. $25-$55. 707-664-4246, gmc.sonoma.edu

Dec. 21

Holiday Harp Concert: A dozen young harpists perform music from around the world in a celebration of winter solstice and the winter holidays. Diana Stork, director. Dinner option. 5 p.m. Dec. 21, Isis Oasis Redwood Theater, 20889 Geyserville Ave., Geyserville. $10-$20. 707-857-4747, eventbrite.com

Dec. 22

Allways Elvis Christmas Show”: The merging of Santa Claus and Elvis Presley in a rockin’ holiday show. 6 p.m. Dec. 22, Main Street Bistro Bar & Cabaret, 16280 Main St., Guerneville. Free. 707-869-0501, mainststation.com

Chanukah at the River: Grand menorah lighting, music, fire juggling, Chanukah crafts, latkes, jelly donuts and more presented by the Chabad Jewish Center of Petaluma. 4:30 to 6 p.m. Dec. 22, Water Street Promenade, 100 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma. Free. 707-559-8585, jewishpetaluma.com

Chanukah Festival: Sonoma County Chabad Jewish Center celebration features a menorah lighting, live music, kosher concessions, hot latkes, dreidels, gelt and more. 4 to 6 p.m. Dec. 22, Village Court, Montgomery Village, 911 Village Court, Santa Rosa. mvshops.com

Dec. 23

Moscow Ballet, “Great Russian Nutcracker??: Towering puppets and soaring birds, more than 200 dazzling costumes and acclaimed world-class artists create a Christmas extravaganza set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless score. 3 p.m. Dec. 23, Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. $35-$85, VIP $116-$181. 707-546-3600, lutherbankcenter.org