[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There’s always something happening in San Benito County! See our picks for events and happenings this week (Dec 11-17th):

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Friday, December 11th


Hollister

  • Oriana Chorale / Holiday Choir Performance

7pm, First Presbyterian Church of Hollister, 2066 San Benito Street

Tickets: Adults – $20, Students – $15, Children 12 and under – Free!

Tickets available in Hollister at Mars Hill Coffee House, Postal Graphics, and San Benito Bene.

Tickets available in San Juan Bautista at Visions of Christmas. You can also purchase online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oriana-chorale-winter-concert-2015-first-presbyterian-church-tickets-19207675675?aff=ehomecard

 

A Performance by San Benito Stage Company

7pm, Granada Theatre, 336 5th Street

Single ticket purchased in advance: $12

Four tickets (advance sales only): $45

Tickets Available at Postal Graphics, San Benito Bene or online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2465355

 

  • Ridgemark’s Prime Rib Special & Live Music

Ridgemark Golf & Country Club, 3800 Airline Highway

5-9pm, Prime Rib dinner

9pm-midnight, The Emphatics perform live!

 


Saturday, December 12th


Hollister

  • Breakfast with Santa

Event by Hollister Firefighters Association & Sacred Heart Men’s Club

9am-1pm, Sacred Heart School Gym, 670 College Street

All you can eat pancakes, sausage, and eggs!

Adults: $10; Children: $5 (Tickets available at Sacred Heart School & Hollister Fire Station #1)

Pictures with Santa in the Fire Truck: $10

Bring an unwrapped toy for the Hollister Firefighters Toy Drive.

 

9am-5pm, B&R Farms, 5280 Fairview Road

 

12-4pm

ARTSpace, 240 Fifth Street

 

The San Benito County Chamber and Wreaths Across America will be honoring our Veterans with a ceremony at Calvery Cemetery, starting at 9am.

 

2-3 pm. The Garden Mart, 190 San Benito Street

Cost: $5 per container (includes soil, moss, tiles, sand, pebbles, etc.)

Call or text Marci at 831-801-6049 or e-mail [email protected] to reserve your spot. Classes are limited to 10 people each.

 

  • Mars Hill ‘Play-a-Thon’

2-3:30pm, Mars Hill Coffee House, 610 San Benito Street

Special performances by local school bands, choirs and music groups.

Free entry!

 

A Performance by San Benito Stage Company

7pm, Granada Theatre, 336 5th Street

Single ticket purchased in advance: $ 12

Four tickets (advance sales only): $ 45

Tickets Available at Postal Graphics, San Benito Bene or Online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2465355

 

  • Mesa Drive Christmas Show with Special Appearance by Santa, Mrs. Claus & Jimmy the Elf

7-8pm, 1340 and 1350 Mesa Drive

Cost: FREE

Don’t miss the amazingly choreographed music and lights show!

 

  • Ridgemark’s Prime Rib Special & Live Music

Ridgemark Golf & Country Club, 3800 Airline Highway

5-9pm, Prime Rib dinner

9pm-midnight, Kizmet performs live!

 


Sunday, December 13th


Hollister

3pm, First Presbyterian Church of Hollister, 2066 San Benito Street

Tickets: Adults – $20, Students – $15, Children 12 and under – Free!

Tickets available in Hollister at Mars Hill Coffee House, Postal Graphics, and San Benito Bene.

Tickets available in San Juan Bautista at Visions of Christmas.

You can also purchase online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oriana-chorale-winter-concert-2015-first-presbyterian-church-tickets-19207892323?aff=ehomecard

 

2-3 pm, The Garden Mart, 190 San Benito Street

Cost: $5 per container (includes soil, moss, tiles, sand, pebbles, etc.)

Call or text Marci at 831-801-6049 or e-mail [email protected] to reserve your spot. Classes are limited to 10 people each.

 


Tuesday, December 15th


Hollister

  • Family Fun Night

5-8pm, Ridgemark Golf and Country Club, 3800 Airline Highway

Santa makes a special appearance!

 

San Juan Bautista

7:30pm, Old Mission San Juan Bautista

Tickets: Adults – $20, Students – $15, Children 12 and under – Free!

Tickets available in Hollister at Mars Hill Coffee House, Postal Graphics, and San Benito Bene

Tickets available in San Juan Bautista at Visions of Christmas. You can also purchase online:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oriana-chorale-winter-concert-2015-mission-san-juan-bautista-tickets-19208032743?aff=es2

 


Wednesday, December 16th


Hollister

  • Bingo!

Ridgemark Golf and Country Club, 3800 Airline Highway

Doors open at 5:30pm

Dinner and Bingo start at 6pm

 


Ongoing Events


 

Through December 20th

Old Mission San Juan Bautista, 406 2nd Street

One of the masterpieces of the centuries-old tradition, El Teatro Campesino presents its biennial spectacle. Showtimes vary.

Tickets: $15

Priority entry: $30

Purchase tickets online: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2310132

 

December 13th through December 24th

December 13-24

The Farm at Bertuccios, 2410 Airline Highway

Celebrate the season with The Farm at Bertuccios’ 12 Days of Christmas.

Available in-store only, they will be showcasing a different delicious item each day at a special price. Perfect for last minute gifts, hostess gifts, or additions to your seasonal table.

 

Nightly through December 31st

  • Annual Mesa Drive Christmas Light & Music Show

See 1000 lights in-sync with 30 holiday songs

1340 and 1350 Mesa Drive, Hollister

6pm-9pm (Sunday-Thursday)

6pm-10pm (Friday, Saturday)

 

Every Friday

Pick-Up Location: Bertuccio’s Lot, 2410 Airline Highway

Pick-Up Hours:

Tri-Tip Sandwiches: 12-7pm

BBQ Tri-Tip, Pork Ribs, Chicken, Beans, and Garlic Bread: 2:30-7pm

Pre-Order Online: http://www.mansmith.com/locals-only/

 

9pm, Johnny’s Bar & Grill, 526 San Benito Street

 

Every Saturday

8am-10am, Off the Chain Bike Shop, 101 Mc Cray St. #101

Meet at 8am at the bike shop for a casual bike ride. This ride is great for newcomers. Brian will help and guide you out on a 15 mile ride to the back roads. The time typically takes 1 hour to hour and a half.

 

Every Tuesday

6-7pm, Off the Chain Bike Shop, 101 Mc Cray St. #101

Bring your bike, trainer, towel & water.

Class Cost: $5

Trainer rental: $5

 

Every Thursday

9pm, Johnny’s Bar & Grill, 526 San Benito Street

 

Daily

Calera Wine, 11300 Cienega Road, Hollister

Tasting room is open daily from 11am-4:30pm.

 

DeRose Vineyards, 9970 Cienega Road, Hollister

Monday-Friday, 11am-5pm

Saturday and Sunday, 11am-4pm

 

Thursdays – Sundays

Pietra Santa, 10034 Cienega Road, Hollister

Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays: 11:00am-5pm

Sundays: 11:00am-1pm[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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