Western Ballet presents

THE NUTCRACKER

December 4 through December 6
Friday at 7 pm, Saturday at 1 & 7 pm, Sunday at 12 noon & 3:30 pm

Celebrate the holidays with this delightful production of The Nutcracker. Choreographed by Yanis Pikieris with staging by Alexi Zubiría, Western Ballet brings this classic tale to life with joy and exuberance. Professional dancers join Western Ballet students in presenting a memorable interpretation of this holiday tradition.

MainStage - $28 adults; $26 students;
$25 seniors/children (12 & under)
(Ticket prices include a $2 Facility Use Fee)

TICKETS: Call 650-903-6000 or Order Tickets ON-LINE

Western Ballet presents

NUTCRACKER SWEET TEA

Saturday, December 5 at 3:00 pm

Celebrate the holidays at the Western Ballet Nutcracker Sweet Tea. Join Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy along with the other costumed characters for this delightful afternoon party. Refreshments, dancing and more!

City Hall Lobby - $12
(Ticket price includes a $2 Facility Use Fee)

TICKETS: Call 650-903-6000

Smuin Ballet presents

THE CHRISTMAS BALLET,
2009 EDITION

December 9 through December 13
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday at 8 pm,
Saturday at 2 & 8 pm & Sunday at 2 pm

Do you love the endlessly beautiful Classical Christmas portion of The Christmas Ballet? Or do you delight in the charming, humorous and sexy Cool Christmas? Whichever your preference, Smuin Ballet has the traditional standards that you love along with new choreography from Amy Seiwert, Robert Sund and others.

MainStage - $56, $41
(Ticket prices include a $3 Facility Use Fee)

TICKETS: Call 650-903-6000 or Order Tickets ON-LINE

Peninsula Youth Theatre Stories on Stage presents

AUNTIE CLAUS

Friday, December 11 at 9:30 & 11 am
Saturday, December 12 at 11:30 am & 1:30 pm

It’s so mysterioso—no one knows why Auntie Claus disappears each November, but Sophie plans to find out! A world premiere adaptation of the book by Elise Primavera.

SecondStage -Friday – $6; Saturday – $10
(Saturday's ticket price includes a $2 Facility Use Fee)

TICKETS: Call 650-903-6000 or Order Tickets ON-LINE

Schola Cantorum presents

MESSIAH SING

Monday, December 14 at 7:30 pm

Gregory Wait conducts a professional chamber orchestra as you sing the choruses and arias from Handel’s masterpiece in the oldest and most popular Messiah Sing on the Peninsula.

MainStage - $18 adults; $14 seniors/students;
$12 children (12 & under)
(Ticket prices include a $2 Facility Use Fee)

TICKETS: Call 650-903-6000 or Order Tickets ON-LINE

Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir presents

GOSPEL HOLIDAY CONCERT

Friday, December 18 at 7:30 pm

Expect to join in song with this award-winning interfaith, multi-racial, multicultural group of individuals united in their love of Black gospel music. Experience the sheer joy and exuberance of spirit kindled by this choir as Director Terrance Kelly offers his signature gospel arrangements of traditional Holiday favorites.

MainStage - $33 adults;
$28 seniors/students/children (12 & under)
(Ticket prices include a $3 Facility Use Fee)

TICKETS: Call 650-903-6000 or Order Tickets ON-LINE

Dancers Group and Bayer Ballet Academy present

WINTER FAIRY TALE

Sunday, December 20 at 5 pm

See a wizard bring to life a touching fairy tale full of magic, beauty, and intrigue. Meet Santa, Snow Maiden, little bunnies with forest friends, and characters from treasured fairy tales. Custom- made costumes, special effects, and technical precision of movements set to the beautiful music of Tchaikovsky and Rimsky-Korsakov—a magical experience for your family! Performed by students of Bayer Ballet Academy with professional guest dancers.

MainStage -$33 adults; $28 seniors/children (12 & under)
(Ticket prices include a $3 Facility Use Fee)

TICKETS: Call 650-903-6000 or Order Tickets ON-LINE