[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):
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:
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]