🇵🇹 Festa de Natal | Sip & Savor | December 11, 2026

Join Us for Festa de Natal | Sip & Savor
December 11th, 6-8 pm

Don't Miss our Holiday Celebration

Join us for a warm and festive evening of Portuguese camaraderie with new and longtime friends at the Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center. This complimentary gathering is open to members and their guests.

Everyone adds something to the table at this potluck. We'll take care of festive drinks, good music, and a warm atmosphere, and our VP, Jim Lino, is making his famous paella.

A Potluck Feast

Please consider bringing a family holiday dish, a petisco (a Portuguese-style small plate, like tapas), an appetizer, a side dish, or a dessert. Homemade or store-bought, it's all welcome, and together it becomes a feast. When you RSVP, let us know what you're planning so we get a good mix.

6:15-7: 45 PM | Live Music: Enjoy classical music and beloved holiday songs by the exceptionally talented guitarist, Daniel Matchain. A graduate of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Daniel will bring warmth, elegance and seasonal spirit to the evening with beautiful guitar arrangements perfect for celebrating together.

Join Us in Giving to Those in Need

Please consider bringing unopened, nonperishable food items for the SF-Marin Food Bank. Canned proteins, peanut butter, beans, pasta, rice and cereal are especially welcome. Your donation helps neighbors facing hunger this holiday season.

Event Details

When: Friday, December 11th | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Where: Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center, 511 Caledonia St, Sausalito

Who: IDESST members + guests (complimentary admission!)

Bring: A petisco to share, plus a food bank donation if you can

RSVP: Please register so we know how many to expect!

Até lá! Hope to see you there!

The Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center is a community nonprofit dedicated to preserving and sharing Portuguese culture in Marin County.

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How to get involved

Our historic hall has been the heart of Sausalito’s Portuguese community for generations, and it’s kept alive by people like you.

• Become a member: join our community and be part of every celebration.

• Donate to the Hall: help us care for and preserve this beautiful space for generations to come.

• Volunteer with us: lend a hand at events like this one, or better still, become a Director on our Board.

CREDITS: Mistletoe image | Mimi Penguin; Food drive image | Adhitya Nugroho