Nov. 27-29:
* Bay Area performer David Yen appears in “The Santaland Diaries,” 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 27 through Dec. 13 at the Spreckels Performing Arts Center in Rohnert Park. Written by David Sedaris, adapted by Joe Mantello and directed by Argo Thompson, “The Santaland Diaries” reveals what it”s like to work as a Yuletide elf at Macy”s during the Christmas rush. Hilarious, merrily subversive tale about one man”s search for the true meaning of Christmas. Adult language and situations. Information: 588-3400 or www.spreckelsonline.com.
Nov. 29:
* Spreckels Performing Arts Center screens the cinema classic “White Christmas,” starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kay and Rosemary Clooney, 4 p.m. Nov. 29 at 5409 Snyder Lane in Rohnert Park. Information: www.spreckelsonline.com.
Dec. 3-6:
* Bay Area performer David Yen appears in “The Santaland Diaries,” 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 27 through Dec. 13 at the Spreckels Performing Arts Center in Rohnert Park. Information: 588-3400 or www.spreckelsonline.com.
Dec. 4:
* A capella group the Edlos performs at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4 in the Nellie W. Codding Theater, Spreckels Performing Arts Center, 5409 Snyder Lane in Rohnert Park. Information: www.spreckelsonline.com.
Dec. 5-April 19:
* “Sunday at the Funnies,” an exhibition that examines the evolution of the iconic Sunday “funny pages,” will be displayed from Dec. 5, 2009, through April 19, 2010, in the downstairs changing gallery at the Charles M. Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Lane in Santa Rosa. Original strips and newspaper tearsheets from various cartoon artists. Information: www.shulzmuseum.org.
Dec. 5:
* The Greater Ukiah Chamber of Commerce and the City of Ukiah welcomes you to the Small Town Christmas event, 2:30 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 at the Alex R. Thomas Plaza in downtown Ukiah. Enjoy cookies, juice, and a free photo with Santa under the pavilion. The evening is complete with music, vendors and a tree lighting, followed by the Truckers Light Parade. Information: 462-4705.
Dec. 6:
* Lindy in the Park, free swing dance lessons from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday (weather permitting) on John F. Kennedy Drive in Golden Gate Park between Eighth and 10th avenues in San Francisco”s Richmond District. Information: www.lindy inthepark.com.
* Dixieland jazz concert and dance featuring the Natural Gas Jazz Band, 1 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, at the Last Day Saloon, 120 Fifth St. in Santa Rosa”s historic Railroad Square. Includes informal jam sessions for drop-in musicians. Sponsored by the Traditional Ragtime & Dixieland Jazz Appreciation & Strutters Society (TRAD JASS). Information: www.tradjass.org.
* Mendocino Music Festival”s Big Band will be in concert at 3 p.m. Dec. 6 at Cotton Auditorium in Fort Bragg. Advance tickets available at Harvest Market and Tangents in Fort Bragg, Out of This World and at the Mendocino Music Festival office, 937-4041.
Dec. 10-13:
* Bay Area performer David Yen appears in “The Santaland Diaries,” 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 27 through Dec. 13 at the Spreckels Performing Arts Center in Rohnert Park. Information: 588-3400 or www.spreckelsonline.com.
Dec. 12:
* Contra dance takes place at 7:30 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month at the Ukiah Community United Methodist Church (back entrance), 207 N. Pine St. in Ukiah. Beginners” instruction at 7 p.m. Wear comfortable clothing. This dance is always a mixer (dancers change partners for each dance) so you do not need to bring a partner. For information, call Ulla at 467-0311.
Dec. 27:
* Spreckels Performing Arts Center screens the cinema classic “Gone With the Wind,” starring Clark Gable, Olivia DeHavilland, Leslie Howard and Vivien Leigh, 4 p.m. Dec. 27 at 5409 Snyder Lane in Rohnert Park. Information: www.spreckelsonline.com.
Jan. 3, 2010:
* Lindy in the Park, free swing dance lessons from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday (weather permitting) on John F. Kennedy Drive in Golden Gate Park between Eighth and 10th avenues in San Francisco”s Richmond District. Information: www.lindy inthepark.com.
Jan. 9:
* Contra dance takes place at 7:30 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month at the Ukiah Community United Methodist Church (back entrance), 207 N. Pine St. in Ukiah. Beginners” instruction at 7 p.m. Wear comfortable clothing. This dance is always a mixer (dancers change partners for each dance) so you do not need to bring a partner. For information, call Ulla at 467-0311.
Jan. 15-17:
* Lamplighters Music Theatre presents “Patience” by Gilbert & Sullivan, 8 p.m. Jan. 15, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Jan. 16 and 2 p.m. Jan. 17 at Novellus Theater at the Yerba Buena Center in San Francisco. Information: www.lamplighters.org. Tickets: (415) 978-2787, www.ybca.org.
Jan. 23-30:
* The 26th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering takes place Jan. 23 to 30 in Elko, Nev. Information: www.westernfolklife.org.
Jan. 29-31:
* Lamplighters Music Theatre presents “Patience” by Gilbert & Sullivan, 8 p.m. Jan. 29, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Jan. 30 and 2 p.m. Jan. 31 at Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. Information: www.lamplighters.org. Tickets: (415) 978-2787, www.lesherartscenter.org.
March 20-21:
* Lamplighters Music Theatre presents a singalong to Gilbert & Sullivan”s “The Mikado,” 2 p.m. March 20 at Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek and 8 p.m. March 21 at Presentation Theatre in San Francisco. Information: www.lamplighters.org. Tickets: www.lesherartscenter.org or www.brownpapertickets.com.
March 25-28:
* Sacramento Ballet presents Carl Orff”s “Carmina Burana,” accompanied by full chorus and orchestra, March 25 to 28 in the Community Center Theater. Information: www.sacballet.org.
April 22-25:
* Sacramento Ballet presents the “Modern Masters,” April 22 to 25 to University Theatre in Shasta Hall at California State University, Sacramento. Daring, innovative choreographers unleash their imaginations in five world premieres. Information: www.sacballet.org.
April 29-May 16:
* Spreckels Performing Arts Center in association with Abbott Productions presents “I Am My Own Wife” by Doug Wright, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays at 5409 Snyder Lane in Rohnert Park. Information: www.spreckelsonline.com.
Every Sunday:
* Lindy in the Park, free swing dance lessons from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday (weather permitting) on John F. Kennedy Drive in Golden Gate Park between Eighth and 10th avenues in San Francisco”s Richmond District. Information: www.lindy inthepark.com.
Every Thursday:
* Karaoke from 8:30p.m. Thursday until 12:30 a.m. Friday with LD Productions in the Coyote Den Bar and Dance Hall. No cover charge; $100 cash drawing.
Second Saturday:
* Contra dance takes place at 7:30 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month at the Ukiah Community United Methodist Church (back entrance), 207 N. Pine St. in Ukiah. Beginners” instruction at 7 p.m. Wear comfortable clothing. This dance is always a mixer (dancers change partners for each dance) so you do not need to bring a partner. For information, call Ulla at 467-0311.
Out-of-county entertainment listings are compiled from announcements that are sent to the Observer*American or Record-Bee newsrooms. Please submit your events to RBinFocus@gmail.com (no attachments, please). All telephone numbers are within the (707) area code unless otherwise noted.
