Weekend 10, Dec 14-16

From the Santa Crawl to the Bad Santa party, we’ve got a weekend of fun sure to put all of you on the naughty list.

Friday, Dec. 14
David Luning CD Release Party: Local indie rocker David Luning is inviting everyone to “Just Drop on By” to celebrate the release of his new album by the same name. The David Luning Band, Old Jawbone, and The Courtney Janes will play, and Bill Bowker from KRSH will be emceeing. And David Luning will present the debut of his “Whiskey Bottle” music video. $12-$15. 9 p.m. 21-plus. Hopmonk Tavern. 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. hopmonk.com/sebastopol

Friday, Dec. 14
The Holiday Cabaret: The 6th Street Cabaret Series delivers the best of musical theatre, featuring female foursome, the Marvelous Wonderettes. Playing Dec 14-16, 20-22. $25. All ages. 52 W. Sixth St., Santa Rosa. 6thstreetplayhouse.com

Saturday, Dec. 15
Santa Fly-In: The big guy makes his grand appearance at Pacific Air Coast Museum in Santa Rosa, leaving his sleigh back home at the North Pole, and flying in on a REACH helicopter! Free goodie bags and activities for kids, a hot dog lunch for purchase, and more. FREE. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 2230 Becker Blvd., Santa Rosa. www.pacificcoastairmuseum.org

Saturday, Dec. 15
Blues for Christmas: The perfect night for those who are having a hard time getting into the holiday mood, join other Christmas Grinches and sing the blues at Church of the Incarnation. 7 p.m. Free, donations accepted. 550 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. incarnation-sr.org

Saturday, Dec. 15
Snoop Dogg: Whether you call him Dogg or Lion, the Gin n Juice rapper will be playing the Pheonix Theater, no doubt inciting a crowded commotion on the west side. Petaluma, that is. If you haven’t bought your ticket yet, you’re out of luck. The last of the tickets that ran $70-$334.79 have been snatched up for the sold-out show. 9 p.m. All ages. 201 Washington Blvd., Petaluma. thephoenixtheater.com

Saturday, Dec. 15
Bad Santa Party: Counterbalance rocks it up at Spancky’s, looking for the naughtily dressed to come out for the ultimate adult Christmas party. Expect a crowd to this huge party, as well as some definite candidates for Santa’s naughty list this year. 9 p.m. 21-plus. 8201 Old Redwood Hwy., Cotati. spanckysbar.com

Saturday, Dec. 15
David Templeton’s Twisted Christmas No. 10: Offbeat tales to be read aloud by some of the funniest people in the Bay Area, including Will Durst, Diane Amos, Rick Gomez, and more. 7:30 p.m. $20-$25. Glaser Center. 547 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. glasercenter.com

photo from the 2009 Santa Crawl by slyhdesign/Flickr

Saturday, Dec. 15
7^th Annual Santa Crawl:  Good elves, naughty reindeer, and everything in between will be doing the bar crawl on Saturday, doubling as both a night of mischief and do-goodery as the event raises money for numerous local charities.  The event starts at 6 p.m., dress in your best Santa-inspired attire.  More information, maps, and more at santarosacrawl.com.

Sunday, Dec. 16
Chris Isaak: The Wicked crooner is changing his tune and performing covers of bands who got their starts at Memphis’ Sun Studio – Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis… He brings along older brother and honky tonk musician Nick Isaak. $75-$90. 12-plus. 8 p.m. Uptown Theater. 1350 Third St., Napa. uptowntheatrenapa.com

Sunday, Dec. 16
Boat Shack Santa:  Mr. Claus brings his “water sleigh” (aka boat) to Nick’s Cove on Tomales Bay in Marshall, hanging out at the festively decorated Boat Shack from 3-5 p.m.  There will be free hot cocoa and cider, and anyone who brings canned food for the Marin Food Bank will receive 15% off food and winter cocktails at Nick’s Cove Restaurant.  23240 Hwy 1, Marshall.  nickscove.com