Smuin Ballet presents

THE CHRISTMAS BALLET
2012 EDITION

November 28 through December 2
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday at 8 pm
Saturday at 2 & 8 pm, Sunday at 2 pm

The enormously popular holiday confection. The Christmas Ballet combines classic performances with charming, humorous and sexy dance pieces. This snow-filled extravaganza offers something for everyone, from ballet, tap and swing to a wealth of other dances drawn from holiday traditions from around the world.

MainStage | $68, $62, $52 adults; $23 students
(Ticket prices include a $3 Facility Use Fee)

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

Western Ballet Company presents

WESTERN BALLET COMPANY'S
THE NUTCRACKER

Friday, December 7 at 7 pm
Saturday, December 8 at 1 & 7 pm
Sunday, December 9 at 1 & 6:30 pm

Enjoy this holiday season with Western Ballet's tradition of The Nutcracker. Marvel in delight as Clara, Fritz and friends celebrate the season with the magic of Drosselmeyer, toys that come to life and follow Clara into her enchanting visit to the Kingdom of Sweets.

MainStage | $30 adults; $25 seniors/students; $23 children (12 & under)
(Ticket prices include a $2 Facility Use Fee)

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

Peninsula Youth Theatre Stories on Stage presents

A LITTLE HOUSE CHRISTMAS

Friday, December 7 at 9:30 & 11 am
Saturday, December 8 at 11:30 am & 1:30 pm

Two classic stories from the most beloved childhood on the prairie: "Mr. Edwards meets Santa Claus" and "The Christmas Horses." Read the stories by Laura Ingalls Wilder and then see the play!

SecondStage | Friday – $8; 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 2012
GOOD TIDINGS OF GREAT JOY

Monday, December 10 at 7:30 pm

Schola Cantorum presents its annual sing-along of everyone's holiday favorite, Handel's Messiah. Come to sing or just to listen! From the Hallelujah Chorus to treasured arias, experience the wonder of Handel's ageless oratorio. Gregory Wait conducts the sing-along accompanied by a 25-piece orchestra. Bring your own score or borrow ours.

MainStage | $24 adults; $20 seniors; $18 students
(Ticket prices include a $2 Facility Use Fee)

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

Bayer Ballet Academy presents

A WINTER FAIRY TALE

Friday, December 14 at 7 pm
Saturday, December 15 at 5:30 pm
Sunday, December 16 at 2:30 pm

A magician's magical book brings to life a forest fairy tale. Fanciful characters rescue a bunny for the bat queen. Enjoy exquisite dancing and gorgeous custom-made costumes. Join Bayer Ballet Company artists and a Russian Santa Claus in an evening of stunning holiday ballet for your family! Three performances only.

MainStage | $30 adults; $25 seniors/children (12 & under)
(Ticket prices include a $2 Facility Use Fee)

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

Purdance presents

DANCE OUT LOUD 2012

Saturday, December 15 at 5 pm

DOL '12 is an exciting urban dance show featuring some of the most talented crews, dancers and artists in the Bay Area. DOL '12 seeks to provide performance opportunities for dancers new to hip hop, and help strengthen and grow the local dance community.

SecondStage | $20
(Ticket prices include a $2 Facility Use Fee)

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

Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir Inc. presents

GOSPEL HOLIDAY CONCERT

Friday, December 21 at 7:30 pm

Expect to join in song with this award-winning interfaith, multiracial, 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 | $36 adults; $31 seniors/students; $28 children (12 & under)
(Ticket prices include a $3 Facility Use Fee)

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