The Week in Santa Rosa: Dec. 23-30

The Flamingo Hotel and the Terrace Grille Restaurant will host a Christmas Gala buffet on Tuesday, December 25, from 12 p.m.-4 p.m. on 2777 Fourth St. Tickets: $32, adults. $16, children. Free, children five and under. Info: 523-4745. flamingohotel.com.

Maria Carillo musical standout Justis Jones will perform a piano concert with Blue Moon Band vocalist Shanin Jones on Wednesday, Dec. 26., in the recreation room at the Bethlehem Towers on 801 Tupper Street. Free. Info: 583-4063.

The Rincon Valley branch of the Sonoma County Library will host a Holiday Dance Around the World on Thursday, Dec. 27, at 11 a.m. on 6959 Montecito Boulevard. Children and their families are invited to experience a variety of cultures through the universal language of music and dance as we learn several easy folk dances, the favorites of children near and far. Free. Info: 537-0162. sonomalibrary.org.

Christy’s on the Square will host a Hometown Hero Stand-Up Comedy event on Saturday, December 29, at 8 p.m. on 96 Old Courthouse Square. The event will feature host Juan Carlos and comedians Dave DeLuca, Donald Lacy, Charlie Adams, Sara Whitmore and a Gary Anderson. 21 and up. Tickets: $10. Info: 528-8565. christysonthesquare.com.

Guitarist Volker Strifler will perform at the Last Day Saloon on Saturday, December 29, at 8 p.m. on 120 Fifth Street. Strifler is  a unique and creative guitarist with a style of blues and roots that are innovative explorations into rock, jazz and Latin rhythms. 21 and up. Tickets: $10. Info: 545-5876. lastdaysaloon.com.

-Melody Karpinski