Warehouse wonderland If you're in the market for neon wall art, recycled steel sculptures, and similarly artistic gifts this season, come to the Holiday Open House at the Crucible (1260 Seventh St., Oakl. 510-444-0919, www.thecrucible.org), a nonprofit arts education center. The event – Dec. 10 and 11, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. – features art demonstrations from the center's instructors, craft booths with local vendors, and a student and faculty art show. (Kristina Peterson)

Photo op Bid on works by more than 180 photographers, including Chris Jordan, Nan Goldin, Leonard Nimoy, and many others, at an annual art auction benefiting SF Camerawork (1246 Folsom, SF. 415-863-1001, sfcamera@sfcamerawork.org, www.sfcamera.org). The preview exhibition will be held on Dec. 10 at Left Space (2055 Bryant, SF) from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a reception afterward. Check out the catalogue online or call to order one. Bids will be accepted by phone, fax, mail, or e-mail. (Deborah Giattina)

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