Weekend 10, Jan. 11-13

From sparkly gems to sparkly stars, see what’s in store for this weekend.

Jan 11-13
Gem Faire: Jewelry makers, or even just those with an eye for sparkly things, should mark their calendars for this weekend’s Gem Faire at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, featuring gems, beads, precious rocks and metals, and more from 70+ exhibitors from all over the world. $7. Fri 12-6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Grace Pavilion. 1350 Bennett Valley Rd., Santa Rosa. gemfaire.com

Friday, Jan. 11
Winter Coat Giveaway: After collecting jackets for the past several weeks, SCAYD is holding their 8th annual coat giveaway at their facility, passing out free jackets from 1:30-4 p.m. at their facility. 7345 Burton Ave., Rohnert Park. scayd.org

Friday, Jan. 11
Soups on!: Chef Tracy Shepos will share recipes and tips on how to make a variety of classic stocks, with which the class will then make delicious seasonal soups. $89. 6-9 p.m. Relish Culinary Center. 14 Matheson St., Healdsburg. relishculinary.com

Friday, Jan. 11
A Cappella for a Cure: The 3rd and final festival to raise money to benefit City of Hope features Maria Carrillo’s Jazz Choir, as well as many other notable acts from around the Bay Area. $8-$13. 8 p.m. Maria Carrillo Performing Arts Center. 6975 Montecito Blvd., Santa Rosa. facebook.com/aforacure

Saturday, Jan. 12
Star Party: Bundle up and head outdoors Saturday night when the Robert Ferguson Observatory holds their monthly viewing of the stars at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park. $3 adults, free under 18. Parking at park is $8. 6-10 p.m. 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd., Kenwood. rfo.org

Saturday, Jan. 12
Super Hero Bingo:  Get out your red cape and red lipstick for the drag queen bingo that will make heroes out of nuns.  The Russian River Sisters invite you to join them for this month’s super hero themed bingo night to raise funds for RR Empowerment Center and
West County Emergency Winter Shelter.  $20.  18-plus.  5:30 p.m.  Odd Fellows Hall.  16219 First St., Guerneville.  rrsisters.org

Saturday, Jan. 12
Celebrity Autobiography: What if you could dive into the works of the stars diaries, but just to read the funny parts? The off-Broadway hit does just that, taking snippets from autobiographies of Vanna White, Mr T. Britney Spears, Justin Bieber, and more, read by guest comedians for a night of funny you won’t soon forget. $40-$59. 8 p.m. Wells Fargo Center for the Arts. 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa. wellsfargocenterarts.org

Sunday, Jan. 13
Gullixson talks E-Revolution: The monthly speaker for the Redwood Writers is none other then Press Democrat editor Paul Gullixson, who will share about the digital shift happening in the newspaper publishing industry, and how there are now more opportunities for freelancers – plus tips on how to get published in the newspaper. $5 members, $8 non-members. 3-5 p.m. 2777 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. redwoodwriters.org

Sunday, Jan. 13
Wild Cat Adventure: Five live wild cats are featured at an amazing show that showcases their natural behaviors as a trained expert teaches about their habits, habitats, and threats with the audience. $10/adults, $5 under 12. 3-4 p.m. Sebastopol Community Center. 390 Morris St., Sebastopol. wildcatfund.org

Sunday, Jan. 13
John Edwards: Telling stories of the “other side” – from those already crossed over. His psychic ability to grab details from audience members is uncanny – and may have skeptics believing by the end. $54-$94. 6 p.m. Wells Fargo Center. 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa. wellsfargocenterarts.org