What’s Happening in Sebastopol this week? Dec. 18-25
What’s Happening in Sebastopol this week? Dec. 18-25
Christmas time, both sacred and profane, is here in all its splendid glory.
We are posting our usual Monday calendar for the week a little early to include Hanukkah, which starts this year on Sunday, Dec. 18. Happy winter holidays to all.
Hanukkah Dinner
Sunday, Dec. 18, 6:15 pm at Sonoma Wine Club/La Bodega, 2295 Gravenstein Hwy., Sebastopol
This popular holiday tradition and community gathering at Sonoma Wine Club is now vegetarian, but it’s as delicious and loving as ever. Dine in or take out. Reserve your spot.
Last day of the Sebastopol $500 Shopping Spree
Monday, Dec. 19, at participating stores throughout Sebastopol
Last chance to win $500 to spend before Christmas in your favorite Sebastopol stores. Grab a passport at a participating local store (most anywhere in downtown or at Sebastopol Hardware or Pacific Market), visit five stores to have your passport stickered and signed, and turn the completed card in at one of those stores by 7 pm on Dec. 19. The drawing is on Dec. 20. Good luck!
Jewish Film Festival: ‘A Kaddish for Bernie Madoff’ and a Hanukkah candle-lighting
Tuesday, Dec. 20, 1 pm and 7 pm at Rialto Cinemas, 6868 McKinley St., Sebastopol
The Jewish Film Festival at Rialto Cinemas features the best international cinema you can't see anywhere else. There will be a celebratory Hanukkah candle-lighting before both screenings. Get tickets.
Sebastopol Times Holiday Social for Paid Subscribers
Tuesday, Dec. 20, 4 to 6 pm at Region (in the Barlow), 180 Morris St., Sebastopol
Are you a paid subscriber to the Sebastopol Times? If so, then you are invited to our very first subscriber event, a Holiday Social at Region in the Barlow on Tuesday, Dec. 20 from 4 to 6 pm. (Not a paid subscriber yet? Become a paid subscriber and then this invitation will apply to you too!) We will serve vin chaud, the mulled wine typically served in French markets at this time of year, plus appetizers, and pizza from Acre. You can also order wine from Region. This special event is in appreciation for those who became paid subscribers during the first year of Sebastopol Times. We reserved space for approximately 50 people at this venue so please RSVP to sebastopoltimes@gmail.com if you can join us. There are still a few spaces left, and we'd love to meet you in person.
Sebastopol City Council Meeting
Tuesday, Dec. 20, 6 pm to God only knows when on Zoom
It's committee night! Among other topics, up for a vote or discussion are appointments of local citizens to various city commissions, boards and committees; an informational presentation on staff and council committee appointments; and a proposal by Mayor Neysa Hinton on a new process for determining—yes, you guessed it—council and staff committee assignments. Find the agenda and supporting documents here.
Cozy Wednesdays
Wednesday, Dec. 21. 6:30 to 7:30 at the Sebastopol Library, 7140 Bodega Ave., Sebastopol
Cold days (and nights) getting you down? Enjoy the library Hygge-style with soft music, tea and coziness in the main reading room. If you're wondering what "Hygge" means, according to Wikipedia, "Hygge is a word in Danish and Norwegian that describes a mood of coziness and ‘comfortable conviviality’ with feelings of wellness and contentment."
Peacetown Holiday Singalong at Hopmonk Sebastopol
Wednesday, Dec. 21, 6 to 8:30 pm at Hopmonk Tavern, 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. Free event.
Join Mr. Music and a host of local celebrities singing all the favorite holiday songs of Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and Festivus for the rest of us! Always fun, outrageous, and irreverent. With a special performance of the Twelve Days of Christmas. If you like Christmas caroling, bring the kids to join Mr. Music on stage. Proceeds and tips will benefit the Redwood Empire Food Bank.
Winter Solstice Sound Bath
Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 6:30 pm, arrive at 6:30 pm, event starts 6:55 pm sharp at the Sebastopol Community Cultural Center, 390 Morris St, Sebastopol
The Winter Solstice is the longest night of the year before the Sun begins to strengthen and shift into the new cycle. It leads us from the deep introspection of winter towards the light of rebirth. A time to gather in community and celebrate! Please bring a mat, blanket or sleeping bag, pillow, etc., to ensure your comfort. Arrival time is 6:30 pm; doors will close 5 minutes before 7 pm and no one will be admitted after that point so as not to disturb the guided meditation. Get tickets.
Nitemare Before Christmas Burlesque
Thursday, Dec. 22, 8 pm at Hopmonk Tavern, 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol
Baba Boom Cabaret presents the 2nd annual Nitemare Before Christmas, a dark and seductive holiday burlesque soiree. Get tickets.
Silent Night, Holy Night: Outdoor Christmas Carol Service at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
Saturday, Dec. 24, 4 pm at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 500 Robinson Road, Sebastopol
Looking for a Christmas Eve service? Consider this family-friendly and informal outdoor Christmas carol service at the gorgeous and spacious outdoor ritual space at St. Stephen’s Episcopal. There will be crafts for children starting at 3:30 pm.
Christmas Eve Service at the Community Church of Sebastopol
Saturday, Dec. 24 at Community Church of Sebastopol, 1000 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol
4:00 – Child-Friendly Service with Interactive Lessons & Carols
6:00 – All-Ages Service of Lessons & Carols with Handbell Ensemble
8:30 – Traditional Service of Lessons & Carols with Chancel Choir
Timothy O'Neil Band at Crooked Goat
Saturday, Dec. 24, 2 pm to 4 pm at Crooked Goat, 120 Morris St., Sebastopol
Looking for a different way to spend Christmas Eve (or the seventh night of Hannukah)? Come hear this boot-stompin', whiskey drinkin', dancing string band.
PEEK INTO NEXT WEEK: New Year's Eve Celebration with The Sam Chase + Goodnight Texas. Saturday, Dec. 31, at 9 pm. Get together to welcome in this new speck of time in the dust cloud of infinity at Hopmonk! (And yes, we suspect that the PR person who wrote that description of this event was smoking something.)
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