A concert to benefit Meals on Wheels takes place December 3rd, 8pm, at the Throckmorton Theatre in Mill Valley, featuring Michelle Schmitt.  www.throckmorton.com

Historic Libations, the California Historical Society’s annual holiday party, takes place on December 10th, 6-9pm, in San Francisco.  www.californiahistoricalsociety.org

Furry Friends Rescue presents “Paws, Art & Wine! Holiday Fair” on December 13th, noon to 5pm at Pooch Hotel in Sunnyvale.  www.furryfriendsrescue.org

The Annual Caltrain Holiday Train is December 5th and 6th…bring a new, unwrapped toy in support of the Salvation Army and Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots program.

The San Francisco Girls Chorus presents holiday concerts on December 18th and 22nd in Lafayette and San Francisco. www.sfgirlschorus.org

The Emery Ed Fund is presenting a benefit concert featuring Santana singer Tony Lindsay with the Emery High School Jazz Band on December 10, 7:30pm in Emeryville. 510-601-4997

The World of Good Holiday Warehouse sale is December 5th and 6th in Emeryville, featuring fair trade items at huge discounts off retail. www.worldofgood.com

The Christmas Revels, a theatrical celebration of the Winter Solstice with music, dance, and folklore, takes place December 11th through the 20th on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at the Scottish Rite Theatre in Oakland. www.calrevels.org

The Annual Kung Pao Kosher Comedy: Jewish Comedy on Christmas, takes place on December 24th through 27th, featuring Jonathan Katz.  www.koshercomedy.com

The California Pops Orchestra presents a Family Christmas Special show on December 20th, 3pm, at the Venture Christian Church Theater in Los Gatos.  www.calpops.com