Snoqualmie Valley Record A&E Calendar | Dec. 3

MUSIC AND COMEDY

Thursday, Dec. 4

• Open mic is 7 to 10 p.m., the first and third Thursday of the month, at Isadora’s Books and Cafe, 8062 Railroad Ave., Snoqualmie; (425) 888-1345.

• Petty Thief plays at 9 p.m. at Finaghty’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 7726 Center Blvd. S.E., Suite 110, Snoqualmie Ridge; (425) 888-8833.

Friday, Dec. 5

• Two Sheds Jackson plays at the Raging River Cafe and Club, 33723 Redmond-Fall City Road, Fall City. For information, call (425) 222-6669 or visit www.ragingrivercafeclub.com.

• The Kingdogs plays at 9 p.m. at Finaghty’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 7726 Center Blvd. S.E., Suite 110, Snoqualmie Ridge; (425) 888-8833.

• A Christmas Carol, onstage at 7:30 p.m. at Valley Center Stage. Admission is $15 for adults, and $12.50 for seniors and children. Performances are on the second floor of the Masonic Lodge, 119 1/2 North Bend Way, above Singletrack Cycles. For information, call (425) 831-5667.

Saturday, Dec. 6

• Becki Sue and Her Big Rockin Daddies play at the Raging River Cafe and Club, 33723 Redmond-Fall City Road, Fall City. For information, call (425) 222-6669 or visit www.ragingrivercafeclub.com.

• A Christmas Carol, onstage at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Valley Center Stage. Admission is $15 for adults, and $12.50 for seniors and children. Performances are on the second floor of the Masonic Lodge, 119 1/2 North Bend Way, above Singletrack Cycles. For information, call (425) 831-5667.

Sunday, Dec. 7

• Veterans Memorial Fundraising Concert is 3 to 6 p.m. at Snoqualmie United Methodist Church, at River Street and Railroad Avenue. Performers include Chuck Lawrence, opera singer Steve Thoreson, representatives from the Snoqualmie Tribe, and Bob Antone. There is a suggested donation of $10 for adults and $5 for children at the door. Concert-goers are asked to bring a can of food to help support the local food bank, or baked goods for wounded soldiers. For information, call (425) 888-9152 or e-mail to chartier@centurytel.net.

Monday, Nov. 8

• Open mic every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Snoqualmie Brewery and Taproom, 8032 Falls Ave. S.E.

Tuesday, Dec. 9

• Open mic is 6:30 to 9 p.m. every Tuesday at Twede’s Cafe, 137 W. North Bend Way. Anyone is welcome to sing, play an instrument, or put on an act. For more information, call Kyle Twede at (425) 831-5511.

Friday, Dec. 12

Saturday, Dec. 13

Thursday, Dec. 18

• Open mic is 7 to 10 p.m., the first and third Thursday of the month, at Isadora’s Books and Cafe, 8062 Railroad Ave., Snoqualmie; (425) 888-1345.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Thursday, Dec. 4

• Annual Snoqualmie Tree Lighting Ceremony is 6:30 p.m. Santa will light the tree in the park’s gazebo and then welcome children to tell him their wishes. Families should get there early to see the tree light up. Participants can enjoy hot apple cider and cookies, take an old-fashioned carriage ride, and join in the revelry of the season. For more information, call the Parks and Recreation Department at (425) 831-5784, or the Residential Owners Association at (425) 396-5430.

Saturday, Dec. 6.

• Fall City Days Tree Lighting Festival is 5:30 p.m. at Quigley Park. Families can bring their cameras to get a picture with Santa. A music program in the Fall City Elementary School Gym and the Fall City Arts Holiday Market at Chief Kanim Middle School happen the same day.

• Santa Claus will be at the Jeff Warren State Farm Offices, 7726 Center Blvd., Suite 125, on Snoqualmie Ridge, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Families can stop in for a free photo.

• Breakfast with Santa, Country Store Holiday Bazaar and Sweet and Treats Bake Sale at the Mount Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave. S. in North Bend. The Santa Pancake Breakfast is 8 to 11 a.m. and costs $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12. Children can get their photo taken with Santa for $4. Collectibles and vintage items will be sold at the Country Store, and there will be sweets and treats at the bake sale, featuring handmade holiday crafts and gifts, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call (425) 888-3434.

Sunday, Dec. 7

• Santa Claus will be at the Jeff Warren State Farm Offices, 7726 Center Blvd., Suite 125, on Snoqualmie Ridge, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Families can receive a free photo.