Five Things You Need To Know About This Weekend

It's been a busy, hectic year. It's almost over. You need some time to chill and unwind. In that spirit, here's a guide to some fun goings-on tonight and this weekend. 

1. Tonight -- Traditional Jazz at : Jack Convery and Friends, a seven piece traditional jazz band, will perform tonight (Dec. 8) at Armando's. For those who love the sounds of Turk Murphy, this is your night. 8 p.m., $10 cover. 

2. Tomorrow -- A Night of Tasting Decadence: n has teamed up with to create a pairing of wine and food you won't find anywhere else. Quail, duck, beef and smoked salmon will be paired with great wines. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., $25 per person.

3. Tomorrow through Sunday -- : over 50,000 lights, snow making and special effects promises to be a holiday show you and your family won't soon forget. 7:00 p.m., 2364 W. Shell Ave. 

4. Saturday -- Christmas Party Fundraiser for the : a ho ho no-host bar, dinner and live entertainment are the highlights of this annual fundraiser by the Downtown Retailers Focus Group to benefit the Martinez Early Childhood Center. 6 p.m. Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 930 Ward Street, $25 per person. 

5. Sunday -- presents "A Christmas Gift to the Community": local choirs, instrumentalists and soloists will perform in this annual event. Suggested $10 donation, $5 for students, goes to the Martinez schools music programs. 3 p.m., 1229 Court St.