Mikhail Baryshnikov and Willem Dafoe star in The Old Woman. Plus, a Frozen sing-a-long in Danville, Kathleen Turner at Berkeley Rep, holiday shopping, and more. Click here.

Ladies and gents, you're invited to an evening of revelry at Beards, Brews and Bites at 18-8 Fine Men's Salon in downtown Lafayette. Enter the $100 Sweetest Stache Contest, enjoy wine, beer, and bites from The Cooperage, and test your brains and brawn with push up and trivia contests. All proceeds will benefit the Cancer Support Community. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Click here to purchase your tickets today.

Broadway Plaza will be all decked out for the holidays as we celebrate the opening of our new South Broadway Parking Garage. Join us on Black Friday, November 28, as we commemorate this opening with exclusive shopper giveaways, amazing retailer offers, live entertainment and one very special celebrity guest - Santa Claus! With ample parking, free valet and the center's stellar stores, say hello to hassle-free holiday shopping!

Prepare to have your taste buds tantalized! Napa Valley locals Master Sommelier Andrea Robinson and her husband John will lead a fun-filled session at Flavor! Napa Valley with five of the Napa Valley's most important vintner duos, and share the surprisingly perfect food pairings for their wines. Local goat cheese with a vibrant Sauvignon Blanc? Basil pesto with a nicely aged Cabernet? Grab a seat at this special tasting that will open your eyes to the world of power pairings.

The designers of Floret will create the most beautiful centerpiece for your Thanksgiving day, highlighting the most gorgeous blooms of the season such as pomegranates, fall leaves and berries, local garden roses, and more. Floret carries some amazing containers as well, from rustic birch and wood to glass and sparkly mosaic. Whatever your vision is for your holiday this year, Floret will help make your Holiday wishes come true. Click here or call (925) 310-4546 for more information. Floret is located at 3581 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, Suite C in Lafayette. 

Don't feel like cooking or cleaning this Thanksgiving? These East Bay eateries are serving up dinner and doing the dishes for you. Click here for the full scoop.

Everybody loves skulls! Don't miss your last chance to see Skulls at the California Academy of Sciences. Explore a wallscape of sea lion skulls, watch flesh-eating beetle larvae clean bones, and become a skull detective with hands-on interactive displays. Take another look at man's best friend by comparing dog skulls of a pug, poodle and pit bull. Hurry, the exhibit closes November 30. Click here to get tickets.

The Spotted Cow's Holiday Open House is Sunday, November 30 from 11-4 p.m. Enjoy drinks, treats, product demonstrations and giveaways in celebration of the season. Walnut Creek's newest vintage store sparkles with festive spirit and is stocked top to bottom with vintage furniture, inspired home decor, holiday gifts, jewelry, antiques, collectibles, and more. Receive a free gift with every purchase. Click here for more information.

Each December, Diablo magazine celebrates extraordinary volunteers in our community who often go unnoticed. This year, we invite you to join us for our Threads of Hope ceremony, where we will celebrate the 2014 honorees and hear more of their inspirational stories. The event takes place on Thursday, December 4 from 6-8 p.m. at the Orinda Theatre. Click here to RSVP by December 2.

The Junior League of Oakland-East Bay, Inc. is holding its 11^th annual Artful Living Home Tour on December 5 and 6, featuring homes in the Diablo Valley. This Holiday themed tour is unique and educational, focusing on distinctive architectural style, landscape design and furnishings. Inspiration included! Click here for ticket information.

Shane Co.'s new line of Duets has everyone talking! These glamorous and colorful statement pieces feature natural gemstones layered with mother of pearl or white topaz. Accented with hand-matched diamonds and set in 14 karat gold, the Duets make a big, bold fashion statement that's unforgettable.

Enter today for your chance to win at Meritage at The Claremont and two tickets to Peking Acrobats at UC Berkeley. Good luck!

The Claremont Hotel Club & Spa is where family memories are made. This November is all about gatherings and what better place than East Bay's best Thanksgiving Brunch or for special menus at Paragon and Meritage on Thursday, November 27. Stay or come back for the annual Holiday Faire on Sunday, November 30. Click here for details and reservations.

Winter has arrived in Tahoe so book your first ski trip now. Stay at Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort and enjoy lakefront living and special pricing. Save 15 percent off your first stay and 20% off all future stays this ski season. Click here to book. It's like Tahoe lakefront ownership without any of the worries!

Seven events in six days feature five holiday teas (two with fashion shows), a free open house, and family breakfast with Santa, all with a beautiful boutique, silent auctions, and spectacular decorated trees with fabulous prizes. For information or to make reservations, please click here.

The box office is now open - get your tickets! This year's Revels begins in the 1930s where our protagonist meets a mystery man who sends him on a journey across America. Join us on this journey for a return to familiar American carols and folksongs, toe-tapping music, and plenty of laughter. The performance runs from December 12-14 and 19-21 at the Scottish Rite Theater on Lake Merritt in Oakland. Click here for more information.

Coyote is committed to grilling perfection. So much so, nothing is left to chance. Each grill is fully assembled at the factory - so there's nothing for you to do but enjoy a truly unmatched cooking experience. The Ultimate Grill is available at dozens of local retailers, courtesy of distributor Purcell Murray. Call 

(800)892-4040 to find a dealer or click here to learn more.

Lightly grilled shrimp, sesame noodles, cabbage and cashews create a memorable meal at Bridges. Click here for the full report on why you need to snag a seat at Bridges soon.

Thanksgiving tales, pie pairings, upcoming Peruvian, new Rockridge food tour, Berkeley nightlife, and more.