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Arts & Entertainment

Christmas Countdown: Dec. 16-18, 2011

What's happening this festive weekend in Napa? Here's a handful of picks from our Events calendar, where you'll find much more to do.

Friday

with Liz Story, Barbara Higbie and Lisa Lynne. 8 p.m., , $16.

Saturday

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The artists behind this weekend's promise you'll find gifts for every budget at from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. both today and Sunday. Free admission.

It's the first day of a three-week vacation for Napa's public schools, so you can expect to see a lot of excited kids around town this weekend. Just to make things more thrilling, Santa Claus and his elves will be located inside today and tomorrow from noon to 4 p.m. for free Santa photos.

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goes surfing tonight with a performance by local favorites The Deadlies, whose holiday CD is called . According to the website Reverb Nation, the show begins at 8 p.m. at the on the corner of Coombs and Second streets downtown. Rink admission is $12, including skates. (707) 226-1866.

Sunday

If you haven't yet seen 's production of , today's your last chance: The final performance is a 2 p.m. matinee at 1637 W. Imola Ave. $20

What else is happening this weekend? Find out at http://napa.patch.com/events, where you can easily add your own happenings without expense or delay.

And if there's something you want to recommend, please let us know right here in the comments.

Most importantly, have a great weekend whatever you do.

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