Weekend TEN, Nov 30 to Dec. 2

Top events for this weekend include a roller derby brew fest, tales of a bad Christmas elf, and a few famed rockers making their way to the 707.

Nov. 30 – Dec. 2
Beauty and the Beast:  We’ve only been hearing good things about Disney’s tale as old as time, the dazzling musical being brought to life by the SRJC’s Theatre Arts Department. The show continues weekends through Dec. 8.  More info at www.santarosa.edu/theatrearts

Saturday, Dec. 1
Babes, Beer, and Bruises:  The Resurrection Roller Girls are raising funds for their trip to Nationals, so what better way then to throw a mixer full of these bruiser babes and some Lagunitas brews?  They’re hosting a raffle & silent auction, and suggested donation is only $10 at the door.  21-plus.  5-7 p.m.  Lagunitas Brewing Co.  1280 N. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma.  resurrectionrollergirls.org/home.html

Saturday, Dec. 1
Deaf Community Winter Party: See what they’re talking about when the Communique Interpreting throws their annual Christmas Party.  Signing Santa will be there for free photos, plus there will be raffles gifts, cookies, kids’ crafts, and more.  11 a.m. – 3 p.m.  330 College Ave., Santa Rosa.  communiqueinterpreting.com

Saturday, Dec. 1
The Art & Making of Peanuts Animation:  Lee Mendelson, the executive producer of the Peanuts animated specials, and author Charles Solomon, talk about the making of the animated specials and the release of Solomon’s new related book.  1 p.m.  $5-$10.  Free to members.  Charles Schulz Museum.  2301 Hardies Ln., Santa Rosa.   schulzmuseum.org
P.S.  See more about this event by clicking HERE.

Saturday, Dec. 1
Santaland Diaries:  The experience of being a holiday elf in Santaland at Macy’s left such a memorable effect on humorist David Sedaris, he wrote a career changing essay that was later adapted into a play by Joe Mantello.  The result is hilarious mostly true adaptation of Sedaris’ elfen days, performed at Spreckels Performing Arts Center, starring David Yen.  $20-$24.  Teens and up.  8 p.m.  (Also showing Dec 7, 8, 14, and 15).  5409 Snyder Ln., Rohnert Park.  www.rpcity.org

Saturday, Dec. 1
Oleander:  The Sacramento band enjoyed a brief taste of success in the late 90s with their hit singles “Why I’m Here” and “I Walk Alone”.  Now they’re back after an extended hiatus, re-entering the music scene with a tour that stops off at Last Day Saloon.  Also playing are Nescience, Charley Peach, and Ian Mongomery.  $13/$15.  21-plus.  9:30 p.m.  Last Day Saloon.  120 Fifth St., Santa Rosa.  lastdaysaloon.com

Saturday, Dec. 1
Chris Robinson Brotherhood: The lead singer of the Black Crowes continues with his side band project (that’s really become more of a full blown band than a project), performing a sound that is more like a throwback to classic rock bands like the Grateful Dead and the Everly Brothers.  $21.  21-plus.  9 p.m.  Mystic Theatre.  23 Petaluma Blvd. N.  mystictheatre.com

Saturday, Dec. 2
Breakfast with Santa: Enjoy croissants and reindeer talk with Santa at Costeaux, where he will be having breakfast every Saturday morning until Christmas.  9-11 a.m.  417 Healdsburg Ave.  www.costeaux.com
P.S. See all Santa events at pressdemocrat.com/santa2012

Saturday, Dec. 2
Railroad Square Merchant Open House:  The whole area of historic Railroad Square will be decorated to the holiday nines for their annual open house.  Of note is the windows of the different shops, the impressive lobby of Hotel La Rose, and free horse drawn carriage rides (as they do every weekend). Participating shops will also have refreshments.  More info at railroadsquare.net.

Sunday, Dec. 2
French sing-a-long: Copperfield’s in Montgomery Village is hosting Holidays with French songs, performed by Claudine Kopper and YOU when you sing along.  Enjoy tasty French treats and more.  1:30-3:30 p.m.  2316 Montgomery Dr., Santa Rosa.  copperfieldsbooks.com