Petaluma
Pour It Forward
Lagunitas Brewing Company hosts a community-minded holiday bash with Hops & Holidaze: Pour It Forward, a full-day celebration benefiting the Redwood Empire Food Bank. Expect a lively mix of local makers curated by SoCo Market, holiday food specials, live music and the seasonal return of Lagunitas Sucks on tap and in 16-ounce cans. Guests who bring a non-perishable food donation receive 15% off in the Schwag Shop, extending the Taproom’s employee-led food-drive effort to the broader community. Bands on deck include Morris LeGrande, Solid Air and Dan Durkin, keeping the winter tent festive from midday to evening. Suggest one wear an ugly Christmas sweater. 12–8pm, Saturday, Dec. 6, Lagunitas Taproom, 1280 N. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma. Reservations via OpenTable at bit.ly/4rqlJCl.
Petaluma
Toys Through Time
The Petaluma Historical Library & Museum rings in the season with its annual Members’ Holiday Party—and a first look at Toys Through Time: From Machine Age to Space Age. This new exhibition pairs antique mechanical toys with iconic Star Wars collectibles to explore how play has echoed (and shaped) the imaginations of different eras. Bank on a festive gathering, a special demonstration of antique mechanical toys in action and—if rumors on the “comlinks” are true—a visit from some unexpected guests. 4–6pm, Saturday, Dec. 6, Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 20 Fourth St. Free for members. RSVP required at bit.ly/luma-toys.
Novato
Studio 54 Disco Dance Party
HopMonk Novato transforms into its own slice of 1970s New York City when Studio 54 (yes, named for that Studio 54) brings a hedonistic disco dance party to the Session Room. Fronted by powerhouse vocalist Angie Maserati and backed by a six-piece band of seasoned Marin musicians, the group dives into classics by Donna Summer, Chic, KC and the Sunshine Band, Michael Jackson, The Bee Gees, Kool & the Gang and more. Anticipate glitter, groove and wall-to-wall dance-floor nostalgia. 9pm, Saturday, Dec. 13, HopMonk Tavern Novato, 224 Vintage Way. $60.26. bit.ly/studio54-novato.
San Rafael
C.S. Lewis Gets Christmas
C.S. Lewis didn’t always believe in the Christmas story—but an evening conversation with J.R.R. Tolkien changed everything. The Christmas With C.S. Lewis theatrical event at Showcase Theater invites audiences into Lewis’ Oxford home in England on Christmas Eve, where visiting Americans are treated to his warm, witty and deeply personal reflections on myth, faith, friendship and the moment that forever transformed his understanding of the holiday. 2 & 7:30pm, Friday, Dec. 5, Showcase Theater, 10 Ave. of the Flags, San Rafael. $64–$75. Tickets at bit.ly/cslewis-marin.
