Paul’s Picks – December 19 – 25, 2025

Friday, Dec. 19

• Napa Regional Dance Company presents The Nutcracker at Napa Valley College Performing Art Center on Friday at 6 p.m., Saturday at 1 and 6 p.m. and Sunday, at 2 p.m. $50 at www.naparegionaldance.com. 2277 Napa-Vallejo Highway, Napa
• The Blue Note presents a contemporary jazz Christmas with acoustic guitarist Peter White and saxophonists Mindi Abair and Vincent Ingala at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. 1030 Main St., Napa, www.bluenotenapa.com
• The Billie Holiday Project with Stella Heath is at the Uptown Theatre, at 8 p.m. 1350 Third St. Napa, www.uptowntheatrenapa.com

Friday, Dec. 19 to Jan. 11

• The Wheel Life Napa pop-up roller rink runs Dec. 19 to Jan. 11 at Napa Expo. 575 Third St., Napa. www.wheellifenapa.com

Saturday, Dec. 20

• St. Helena Choral Society presents Gloria! Songs of Light & Joy on Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at the St. Helena Performing Arts Center. $30 at www.sthelenachoral.org, 1401 Grayson Ave., St. Helena
• Lucky Penny added a performance of the funny and heartfelt musical The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at 2 p.m.1758 Industrial Way, Napa, www.luckypennynapa.com
• Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists host a celebration of  the winter solstice from 4 to 9 p.m. Visit website, call 707-738-6271 or email [email protected]. 1625 Salvador Ave., Napa
• The Redwood Ice Theatre Company presents a holiday ice show at The Ice Rink at The Meritage Village at 5 and 7 p.m. 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa, www.meritageresort.com
• Tonewood & Courage welcomes the Sean Carscadden Quartet to its stage from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $15. First Street Napa, 1200 First St., Suite 212, Napa
• Greg Adams and East Bay Soul play Sweet Soul Christmas at the Blue Note, at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. 1030 Main St., Napa, www.bluenotenapa.com 
• Brannan Center presents free Tuba Christmas at 2 p.m. Admission is free. 1407 Third St., Calistoga

Sunday, Dec. 21

• Royal Jelly Jive returns to the Blue Note at 6:30 p.m. 1030 Main St., Napa, www.bluenotenapa.com 

Thursday, Dec. 25

• Merry Christmas!

Paul Franson is the editor and publisher of NapaLife, a county-wide newsletter listing events and news for food, wine, the arts and business in Napa County. Learn more and subscribe at napalife.org. To suggest news for inclusion, email [email protected]. 

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