Weekend TEN, Dec 28-Jan 1

Camper Van Beethoven, photo by Jason Thrasher

It’s the last weekend of the year.  Do you know where your party is?  We do.  From Comedy to NYE happenings, here are the best bets for some weekend fun.

And be sure to check out this weekend’s full rundown of the nightlife scene, as well as our Top 10 picks for New Year’s Eve parties.

Friday, Dec. 28
Smokehouse Gamblers Canned Food Drive and Concert
See the Smokehouse Gamblers play for free.  All you have to do is bring 2 cans of food and you’ll not only get to see a kickin’ concert, you’ll receive a free Smokehouse Gamblers CD.  Rumor has it that they have some friends joining them at the show, including Brothers Comatose who will play at Lagunitas before their Hopmonk show later in the evening.  All ages.  4:20-7:30 p.m.  Lagunitas Brewery.  1280 N. McDowell Blvd N, Petaluma. smokehousegamblers.com

Friday, Dec. 28
Brothers Comatose:  Brothers Alex and Ben Morrison and their band are anything but comatose as they whip Hopmonk Sebastopol into one gigantic string band party.  $15/$18.  21-plus.  8:30 p.m.  230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol.  hopmonk.com/sebastopol

Saturday, Dec. 29
Hey, that’s funny…
Radio station Funny 95.5 presents their premier live comedy show, featuring the always hilarious Ian Edwards, along with our favorite local comedians. $20. 9 p.m.  Spreckel’s Performing Arts Center.  5409 Snyder Ln., Rohnert Park.  spreckelsonline.com

Vintage photo of Camper Van Beethoven

Saturday, Dec. 29
Cracker
The 90s alt-rock band steps back in the spotlight with the lead singer’s punk jam band Camper Van Beethoven. $26. 21-plus.  8:30 p.m.  23 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma.  mystictheatre.com

Saturday, Dec. 29
Sunday Gravy Coat Drive
The band and friends host their annual coat drive, warming up your plate through your jacket donations for the needy. $5 before 10 p.m., $10 after.  All ages.  Aubergine.   755 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol.  auberginebarandcafe.com

Saturday, Dec. 29
Chuck Prophet:  With various hits and an underground following, he sings with his signature drawl and Leonard Cohen type lyrics.  And he’s included Hopmonk as one of his stops on his Bay Area tour.  $15/$18. 21-plus.  8:30 p.m.  230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol.  hopmonk.com/sebastopol

Saturday, Dec. 29
Hometown Hero Stand-up
Christy’s on the Square presents the Juan Carlos Comedy Show, featuring Dave DeLuca, Donald Lucy, Charlie Adams, Sara Whitmore and Gary Anderson.  $10.  21-plus.  8 p.m.  96 Old Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa.  www.juancarlos.biz

Saturday, Dec. 29
The Volker Strifler Band: The talented guitarist lends his chops to the Last Day stage, taking time off from his usual stint as the guitarist in Robben Ford’s band to show he’s got what it takes under his own name as well.  $10.  21-plus.  8:30 p.m. 120 Fifth St., Santa Rosa.  lastdaysaloon.com

Lost Dog Found

Sunday, Dec. 30
Lost Dog Found
The swing band will get the crowd up and on the dance floor at Russian River Brewing Company with their lively jump blues.  7-10 p.m.  725 4th St., Santa Rosa.  russianriverbrewing.com

Monday, Dec. 31
Flamingo Resort
The resort is presenting entertainment and dining for the whole family, childcare for the little ones, movies for teens, prizes, party favors, noise makers, casino games, dancing, and more. 7:30 p.m. $20-$75. 2777 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. flamingoresort.com