HEATH CERAMICS GETS HANDS-ON

1 Open studio Heath Ceramics holds its annual sale, as well as studio tours and hands-on workshops, such as making bud vases or wreaths, at its San Francisco and Sausalito showrooms. Twenty percent off on store purchases during the selected dates. Friday-Sunday, Nov. 20-23. 400 Gate 5 Road, Sausalito; 2900 18th St., S.F. www.heathceramics.com for details.

2 Victorian holiday For the next five weekends, including the Friday after Thanksgiving, the Cow Palace is the scene of the annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair, ending Dec. 20. Tickets: $25-$30; $12 for kids. www.dickensfair.com.

3 Great tree Singer Jordin Sparks headlines Macy’s 26th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, the kickoff of the holiday season. The Oakland School of the Arts, Transcendence Theatre Company and Contra Costa Children’s Chorus will also perform. 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, Union Square, S.F. www.visitunionsquaresf.com.

4 Pre-party Dandelion Flower Shop is hosting a trunk show featuring new caftan line Ginger, followed by a flower-arranging workshop. Trunk show 2-4 p.m., workshop ($65) 4-6:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22. 1419 Park St. Plaza, Alameda. Sign up online at www.gingercaftan.com or call (510) 5222275.