Things to do this weekend in Sonoma County

There are lots of chances for fun this weekend. On Saturday and Sunday, the Charles Schulz Museum is holding their annual Gingerbread Doghouse Workshops. You can also find eclectic gifts at the Goddess Crafts Fair or at the holiday event at Shone Farm. And the Sonoma County Fairgrounds will be home to the 12th Annual Emerald Cup. All this and more is in our list of things to do.

Dec. 12 & 13

Gingerbread Doghouse Workshops: This weekend, attend one of the gingerbread doghouse workshops at the Schulz Education Annex next to the Charles Schulz Museum in Santa Rosa. Workshops are 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, and 1-4 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. Cost is $32. Sign up at schulzmuseum.org.

Dec. 12-13

12th Annual Emerald Cup: More than 50 world famous speakers are slated to present at this year’s cannabis festival, held this weekend at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. The 12th annual event will feature glass artists, musicians, cannabis judging, 300-plus vendors and more. You don’t need a medical marijuana card to attend this 18-plus event, but you do need one to enter the “215-Area.” Admission is $55 per day, or $100 for the weekend. Doors open each day at 11 a.m. Find out more at theemeraldcup.com.

Note: Get the inside scoop on this year’s Emerald Cup at our blog about cannabis culture, The Marijuana Empire.

Saturday, Dec. 12

Breakfast with Santa: The whole family is invited to Costeaux French Bakery to enjoy breakfast and holiday cheer with Santa Claus. The big guy will be at the Healdsburg bakery on Saturday from 9-11 p.m. No reservations required, just show up and have your wish list ready. After this Saturday, the next and final event of the year will be on Dec. 19. Find out more at www.costeaux.com.

Dec. 12 & 13

Goddess Crafts Faire: In its 21st year, explore hand-made crafts, lively performances and delicious eats at the Goddess Crafts Faire. Held 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. both days at the Sebastopol Community Center, the event will feature female artisans, bellydancers, Bollywood dance, global music and more. Suggested donation to attend is $5-$13. Kids are free. Find out more at www.goddesscraftsfaire.com.

Note: Check out our guide to holiday craft fairs here.

Saturday, Dec. 12

Holiday on the Farm: The SRJC’s Shone Farm is hosting an afternoon of holiday fun, and a chance to find locally-sourced gifts for your loved ones. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., shop for food, wine and crafts, visit with Santa and support your community college Ag and Wine programs. The event will include wreath-making out of grape leaves, a chance to write a letter to Santa and gingerbread cookie decorating. Find out all the details at www.shonefarm.com.

Saturday, Dec. 12

Linda Ferro Benefit: Local musicians are coming together this Saturday to help out a fellow bandleader in need. Linda Ferro, a selfless musician who has done much to raise money for those in need, suffered a stroke in September. To help alleviate some of her medical costs, a celebration will be held at Twin Oak Tavern in Penngrove. From 1-7 p.m., the lineup will include members of Frobeck, Levi Lloyd and the Pulsators and more. Admission is a suggested donation of $15. Find out more at www.twinoakstavernpenngrove.com.

Sunday, Dec. 13

Chris Isaak: The revered musician has released 9 extraordinary albums, twelve singles, nominated for two Grammy awards and acted in several motion pictures and his own TV series. And this Sunday, he performs live at Uptown Theatre in Napa. The show starts at 8 p.m., and tickets are $75. Find out more at uptowntheatrenapa.com.

Other upcoming events:

Friday, Dec. 11

Posada Navadena: Traditional Mexican holiday presentation by Ballet Folklorico De Sacramento. 7 p.m. Wells Fargo Center. $5-$10. 546-3600, wellsfargocenterarts.org.

‘In Sweetest Joy’: Fifth annual Early Music Christmas choral concert. 8 p.m. Schroeder Hall, Green Music Center. $15-$25. 877-914-2224, sonomabach.org.

Sebastopol Holiday Home Tour: 6-9 p.m; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. $30-$40. 829-1729, sebastopolholidayhometour.com.

Soul Fly: Metal music concert, also featuring Thought Vomit, Vile Riot Villains. 7:30 tonight.. Phoenix Theater, Petaluma. $20-$22. 762-3565, thephoenixtheater.com.

Saturday, Dec. 12

‘Christmas at the Mission’: Carols and programs at 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 & 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Sonoma Mission in downtown Sonoma. Also, live music, craft stations, campfire. Tickets required; $2.50 donation suggested. 938-9560.

Poor Man’s Whiskey: Beloved eclectic Northern California band. Mr. December opens at 8:30 p.m. Saturday. Mystic Theatre, Petaluma. $16-$18. 765-2121, mystictheatre.com.

Wayne the Train Hancock: Country Western, bop and rockabilly. Derek Irving & His Combo open at 8:15 p.m. Saturday. HopMonk Tavern, Sebastopol. $15-$20. 829-7300, hopmonk.com.

Sunday, Dec. 13

Healdsburg Historic Inns Tour: Visit participating inns, enjoy a hot beverage and homemade treats. 2-4 p.m. Sunday. Suggested donation: $5. 433-6935, healdsburg.com.

‘A Very Merry Holiday Pops’: Michael Berkowitz leads the Santa Rosa Symphony. 3 p.m. Sunday. Wells Fargo Center. $37-$80. 546-3600, wellsfargocenterarts.org.

Pacifica Quartet: Beethoven, Brahms and more. 3 p.m. Sunday. Weill Hall at the Green Music Center. gmc.sonoma.edu, 866-955-6040

Monday, Dec. 14

‘City of Lights Driving Tour’: Self-guided tour of Petaluma’s decorated homes & businesses, daily through Dec. 29. Maps available at Petaluma Visitors Center or online. 769-0429, visitpetaluma.com.

Tuesday, Dec. 15

Safeway’s Holiday Ice Rink: Ice skating 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m. daily through Jan. 2 in San Francisco’s Union Square. $7-$11. 415-781-2688, unionsquareicerink.com.

Holiday Ice Rink: Ice skating daily through Jan. 3 at Justin Herman Plaza, next to Four Embarcadero Center and across from Ferry Building in San Francisco. Hours vary. $6-$11. 415-837-1931. $6-11. 415-837-1931, embarcaderocenter.com.

Wednesday, Dec. 16

‘Inside Magnolia Editions’: Top printmaking studio’s exhibit runs daily except Mondays through Feb. 7. Art Museum of Sonoma County, Santa Rosa. $7-$12; 12 & under free. 579-1500, sonomacountymuseum.org.

Thursday, Dec. 17

‘It’s Football, Charlie Brown!’: Lucy always pulled the football away before Charlie could kick it. Daily except Tuesdays until next July. Schulz Museum, Santa Rosa. $5-10; 3 & under free. 579-4452, schulzmuseum.org.

Friday, Dec. 18

One Grass, Two Grass: Dusty Green Bones Band opens. 8:45 p.m. Dec. 18. HopMonk Tavern, Sebastopol. $10. . 829-7300, hopmonk.com.

‘The Dean-O-Holics Rat Pack Xmas Show’: Celebrity impersonators salute Frank Sinatra, Dean. 7 p.m. Dec. 18. Mystic Theatre, Petaluma. $21. 765-2121, mystictheatre.com.

New Skye Band: Rock, Americana & jazz. 7-10 p.m. Dec. 18. French Garden, Sebastopol. 824-2030, frenchgardenrestaurant.com.