The Week in Sonoma County: Dec. 21-28

A sleigh full of holiday events, as well as live music, art exhibits and a few kids’ activities.|

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

PETALUMA, DEC. 21

First Presbyterian Church of Petaluma’s sixth annual Christmas Concert begins at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the church, 939 B St. Free. petalumafirst.com.

SANTA ROSA, DEC. 21

The Blind Boys of Alabama perform a Christmas gospel show at 8 p.m. Sunday at Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Road. Admission is $28-35. 546-3600. wellsfargocenterarts.org.

WINDSOR DEC. 21

The final performance of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” begins at 2 p.m. Sunday at Raven Theater Windsor, 195 Windsor River Road. Admission is $20, $10 for students with ID. 433-6335.

PETALUMA, THROUGH DEC. 28

Check out the annual light displays through Dec. 28, following the City of Lights Driving Tour map. It’s available at visitpetaluma.com or the Petaluma Visitors Center, 210 Lakeville St.

HEALDSBURG, DEC. 22

Relish Culinary hosts “Kids’ Holiday Treats Workshop,” a hands-on cooking class, 1-3 p.m. Monday at 14 Matheson St. Cost is $55 for kids 8-12. 431-9999. relishculinary.com.

ROHNERT PARK, DEC. 22

Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour brings its family-friendly, high-energy show to Weill Hall at 7:30 p.m. Monday. The Green Music Center is located at 1801 E. Cotati Ave. Tickets start at $45. (866) 955-6040.

SEBASTOPOL, DEC. 23

Young local bands perform “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” at 7 p.m. Tuesday at 755 After Dark, 755 Petaluma Ave. Free. Line-up includes the Corner Store Kids, Harmonic Resonance, the Smokin’ Yoka-Dokus and the Caprisons. 827-3460.

GUERNEVILLE, DEC. 25

Join Santa and the Russian River Sisters for a free holiday feast 1-5 p.m Thursday at Guerneville Veterans Memorial Hall, First and Church streets. Volunteers welcome at 8 a.m.

SONOMA, DEC. 27

View fanciful holiday decorations noon-5 p.m. Saturday at designer Susan Bellach’s open house at Sebastiani Theatre, 476 First St. East. Free; donations welcome. 996-9756. sebastianitheatre.com.

OTHER EVENTS

RIO NIDO, DEC. 21

Pegasus Theater Company’s final performance of family drama “Other Desert Cities” runs 2-5 p.m. Sunday at Rio Nido Lodge, Canyon Two Road. Admission is $15, $12 for seniors.

SANTA ROSA, DEC. 21, 24-28

Ken Berman’s “Art Mechanique” exhibit runs through Dec. 28, featuring paintings described as schematics for industrial-punk widgets. Hours are noon-4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays at Chroma Gallery, 312 S. A St. 293-6051. info@chromagallery.net.

HEALDSBURG, DEC. 21, 27-28

Hotel Healdsburg offers afternoon tea for two or more 2-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 28 at the hotel, 25 Matheson St. Tea service and food are $34, $14 for children. Reservations: 431-2800 or DCK@hotelhealdsburg.com.

HEALDSBURG, DEC. 21-28

View an exhibit of Jo Tobin-Charlston’s beaded gems 11 a.m.-6 p.m. through Dec. 28 at Upstairs Art Gallery, 306 Center St. Free. 431-4214. info@upstairsartgallerysite.com.

WINDSOR DEC. 22-25

Discounted tickets for Midnight at the Drive-In New Year’s Eve Bash are $45 through Thursday, $50 thereafter at the Windsor High School office, all home games, The Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center, Atrellis Flowers and Gift or windsorhighboosters@gmail.com. The event is Dec. 31 at Mary Agatha Furth Center, 8400 Old Redwood Highway.

ROHNERT PARK, DEC. 22-23, 26, JAN. 2

Winter Day Camps run 9 a.m.-3 p.m. full-day, 9 a.m.-noon half-day Monday, Tuesday and Friday at Rohnert Park Gymnastics, 320 Professional Center Drive #150. Cost is $60 full-day, $45 half-day, $160 full session. Additional hours available. Session Two runs Dec. 29-30 and Jan. 2. 585-9377.

ROHNERT PARK, DEC. 22-24, 29-31, JAN. 2

Winter Wonderland art camps run 9 a.m.-3 p.m. full-day and 9 a.m.-noon half-day Monday-Wednesday at Scribbles and Giggles, 5435 Snyder Lane. Cost is $65 full-day, $45 half-day. Sessions continue Dec. 29-31 and Jan 2. 285-2002.

WINDSOR DEC. 23

Children 5-12 can read stories to a dog 3-4 p.m. Tuesday at Windsor Regional Library, 9291 Old Redwood Highway #100. Free. 838-1020.

SEBASTOPOL, DEC. 25-28

Pomo exhibit “Batikletcawi Was Here” runs its final week 1-4 p.m. Thursday-Sunday at West County Museum, 261 S. Main St. 829-6711.

GUERNEVILLE, DEC. 26

Local band Tom Finn and the Finnaddicts performs 6-10 p.m. Friday at Main Street Station, 16280 Main St. Free. All ages.

PETALUMA, DEC. 26

Folk Americana musician Dan McGuire performs 7-9 p.m. Friday at Aqus Café, 189 H St. Free. aquscafe.com.

PENNGROVE, DEC. 27

Country rock band Country Steam performs at 8 p.m. Saturday at Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Highway. No cover charge, 21+. Rasta Dwight’s barbecue is available 6-9 p.m. 795-5118.

PETALUMA, DEC. 27

Anuhea, Tribal Theory and Mahi Crabbe perform Hawaiian reggae at 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Mystic Theatre, 23 Petaluma Blvd. North. Admission is $16-21 at mystictheatre.com.

SANTA ROSA, DEC. 27

Black and White, a holiday LGBTQ party, starts at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Hilton Sonoma Wine Country, 3555 Round Barn Blvd. Admission is $20 in advance; reservations recommended. northbaylscene.com. (800) 486-1542.

SONOMA, DEC. 27

Wintertime stories for children includes songs and crafts at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Sonoma Valley Regional Library, 755 W. Napa St. Free. 996-5217. sonomalibrary.org.

GRATON, DEC. 28

People’s Music Store of Sebastopol co-sponsors a community drum circle 4-5:15 p.m. Sunday at Graton Community Center, 8996 Graton Road. Admission is $6. 823-1492

SONOMA, DEC. 28

“America’s Got Talent” winners The Olate Dogs perform canine tricks and stunts at 2 p.m. Sunday at Sonoma Valley Veterans Memorial Building, 126 First St. West. Doors open at 1 p.m. Admission is $35, $25 kids, $75 VIP. petslifeline.org/events.

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