Novato
Celebrating Sinatra
One may raise a glass to Ol’ Blue Eyes at The Boardroom & Speakeasy’s Sinatra Birthday Dinner, a one-night-only prix-fixe experience inspired by his favorite haunts, Patsy’s and The Golden Steer Steak House. Guests partake in a three-course menu ($125) and a welcome drink, all set to Fernando singing Sinatra with Andy Dudnick on piano. Dining, nostalgia and swing—served speakeasy-style. 7:30–9pm, Tuesday, Dec. 9, The Boardroom & Speakeasy, 504 Alameda del Prado, Novato. Reservations: mi***@****************to.com.
Healdsburg
‘Colors of Winter’
The Upstairs Art Gallery welcomes the season with Colors of Winter, a bright mix of paintings, pendants and bracelets celebrating the hues that cut through the cold. Sonoma County artists—including Beverly Bird, Willow LaLand, Karen Miller, Linda Loveland Reid, Laura Roney, Ron Sumner, Jo Tobin-Charleston and Carolyn Wilson—bring warmth and color to the gallery’s holiday lineup. 11am–6pm, through Dec. 29, Upstairs Art Gallery, 306 Center St., Healdsburg. upstairsartgallery.net.
San Rafael
Comedy Showdown
Winners of the San Francisco Standup Comedy Competition bring the laughs to Marin as the Marin Center Showcase Theater hosts a four-act comedy showdown headlined by 2023 competition champ Gary Michael Anderson. Rising comics Dan Aguinaga, Natalie Diaz and K. Cheng round out the lineup for a night of sharp Bay Area talent. 8–10pm, Friday, Nov. 28, Marin Center Showcase Theater, 20 Ave. of the Flags, San Rafael. $40. Tickets: bit.ly/44pI1tL.
Sebastopol
Holiday Faire
The Showstoppers Artist Collective hosts its first-ever Holiday Artisanal Faire, featuring handcrafted, painted and homespun creations from local makers. Guests can browse unique seasonal gifts, partake in a holiday crafts activity table and sample festive treats in a community-minded setting. 11am–5pm, Saturday, Dec. 6, Showstoppers Artist Collective, 186 N. Main St., Suite 110, Sebastopol. Info: in**@***************rs.com.
