Weekend TEN, Dec 21-23

It’s the end of the world as we know it… Or is it? If anything, it’s another reason to party. Here are some of the fun things you can do this weekend on the last day of the world, and then to celebrate when the world doesn’t really end.

Friday, Dec. 21
Doomsday Cabaret: Go out in style when jUkE jOiNt presents Doomsday Cabaret, a party of burlesque, prophecies, and a full tilt variety show. $20. $5 post-show dance. 21-plus. 7 p.m. Hopmonk Tavern. 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. hopmonk.com/sebastopol

Friday, Dec. 21
Holiday Contra Dance: The Sassafras Stomp comes to Monroe Hall from Montana and Maine to perform as Susan Petrick calls out festive Contra Dances. Free lesson 30 minutes before dance. Holiday treats will be served. $12 adults, $7 young adults, $2 kids. 8-11 p.m. 1400 W. College Ave., Santa Rosa. nbcds.org

Friday, Dec. 21
The Last Solstice: In end of the world fashion, the solstice party brings the Semi Precious Burlesque Revue to The Arlene Francis Center to perform two acts. 8 p.m. 99 Sixth St., Santa Rosa. facebook.com/SemiPreciousBurlesqueReview

Saturday, Dec 22
The “We’re Still Alive” party!: World didn’t end? Awesome! Go on over to Maverick’s and enjoy the DJ’d dance party to Country and Top 40. 18-plus. 397 Aviation Blvd E, Santa Rosa. maverickssantarosa.com

Saturday, Dec. 22
Planetary Birth Day Celebration: This is the first day of the rest of your life, and the beginning of a new era, according to “true” meaning of the Mayan Calendar. Celebrate the first day of the new calendar with live music, prayer, performances, and more in this spiritual event. Please bring a non-perishable food donation for the Redwood Empire Food Bank. 1-3 p.m. Unity Church. 4857 Old Redwood Hwy., Santa Rosa. unityofsantarosa.com/events

Saturday, Dec. 22
Renaissance Christmas Concert: Traditional Christmas carols will be performed buy several notable wingers, including soprano Carol Menke and tenor Chris Fritzsche, accompanied by other talented voices and myriad traditional instruments. $15. 3 p.m. Church of Incarnation. 550 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. brownpapertickets.com/event/286999

Saturday, Dec. 22
Ugly Sweater Parties: Three different venues are holding their ode to horrendous styles of moth fodder on Saturday night. Aubergine (755 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol) has Pepperland as their entertainment, an ugly sweater contest, plus a whole emporium with ugly sweaters to buy one for the occasion. Hopmonk Sebastopol (230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol) will have dancing and music for the the tacky and fashionless, with music by John Courage, Frankie Boots, and more. And Chrome Lotus (501 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa) will host their annual Ugly Ass Sweater Party, where your knit monstrosity can get you in the club for free. Find out more at 707.pressdemocrat.com/2012-12-11/featured/ugly-sweater-parties

Sunday, Dec. 23
Exotic Evening of Dance: A night of bellydance and French-inspired cabaret when Natalie Tedrick performs with local and international belly dancers. $15. 6 p.m. Aubergine. 755 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. auberginebarandcafe.com

Sunday, Dec. 23
Dr. Elmo: Where would we be today if Grandma never got run over by a reindeer? Thanks to Dr. Elmo, we’ll never find out. Listen to his messed up Christmas classic and other quirky songs at Hopmonk Sebastopol. $25. All Ages. 7 p.m. 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. hopmonk.com/sebastopol

Sebastopol Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” (John Burgess/PD)

Dec 21-23
Sebastopol Nutcracker Ballet: There are countless Nutcracker performances to see around the North Bay and beyond, and all of them are exceptional. But one that is near and dear to my heart is the one put on by the Sebastopol Ballet School, featuring young dancers who retell the story of Clara and her nutcracker as they travel through a wintery wonderland. A complimentary “Sugar Plum Party” will be before each matinee show for kids to meet the cast and enjoy sweet treats. $10-$20. Analy High School Theater. 6950 Analy Ave., Sebastopol. See site for showtimes.  sebastopolballet.com/nutcracker.htm