S.F. Ballet: The Nutcracker 75th Anniversary

Various days through Dec. 29 War Memorial Opera House Join the adventures of the Nutcracker, the Mouse King, and Clara in early 20th-century San Francisco. Ages 5 & up, $25–$... Read More

Dance

34th Annual Dance-Along Nutcracker

Sat.–Sun., Dec. 7–8 Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (701 Mission St.) This year’s show, “Nutcrackers in Space,” takes the audience on a magical journey as they join Clar... Read More

Dance

City Ballet: The Nutcracker

Sat.–Sun., Dec. 7–8 Palace of Fine Arts Theatre Enjoy the beautiful dancers of the internationally renowned City Ballet and experience the magic of this timeless holiday classi... Read More

Music

A Chanticleer Christmas

Friday, Dec. 22, 8–10 p.m. St. Ignatius Church (650 Parker St.) The program includes Gregorian chant, traditional carols, American hymns, Spanish villancicos, and the music of Ha... Read More

Music

Golden Bough: Winter Solstice Christmas Celebration

Saturday, Dec. 21, 8 p.m. Old First Presbyterian Church (1751 Sacramento St.) Enjoy a program of rare carols and songs of celebration for the winter solstice and the new year in th... Read More

Music

S.F. Girls Chorus: A Ceremony of Carols

Monday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m. Davies Symphony Hall Following the culmination of its summer tour of England and France, the choir performs A Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten and The... Read More

Music

Soulful Christmas: A Gospel Holiday Concert

Fri.–Sun., Dec. 13–15 & 20–22 Buriel Clay Theater (762 Fulton St.) Performed by the Lorraine Hansberry Theatre, enjoy inspirational holiday music both old and new, sacred... Read More

Music

American Bach Soloists: Handel’s Messiah

Wed.–Fri., Dec. 11–13, 7:30 p.m. Grace Cathedral American Bach Soloists present their celebrated annual performance of Handel’s masterpiece. $25–$125, 415-621-7900, america... Read More

Music

A Merri-achi Christmas

Sunday, Dec. 8, 8 p.m. Davies Symphony Hall Experience a truly international celebration in this musical tribute to Mexico’s Christmas traditions, with the ensemble singing and p... Read More

Music

Holiday Soul with India.Arie

Fri.–Sat., Dec. 7–8, 7:30 p.m. Davies Symphony Hall The Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir joins the four-time Grammy award-winning R&B artist and the S.F. Symphony for soul, ... Read More

Music

Michael Feinstein: Home for the Holidays

Thu.–Sun., Dec. 5–8 Feinstein’s at the Nikko (222 Mason St.) The Ambassador of the Great American Songbook preforms his holiday show at his eponymous club. $85–$115, 866-66... Read More

Theater

27th Annual Kung Pao Kosher Comedy

Sun.–Tue., Dec. 24–26, 5:30 & 8:30 p.m. New Asia Restaurant (772 Pacific Ave.) Enjoy this uniquely Bay Area holiday tradition of Jewish comedy and delicious Chinese cuisine... Read More

Theater

BATS Improv: Songs for A Sixpence

Saturdays, Dec. 7–28, 8 p.m. Bayfront Theatre, Fort Mason Center In the spirit of Oliver and A Christmas Carol, performers create improvised songs, music, dances, and more. Exper... Read More

Theater

A Noh Christmas Carol

Thu.–Sun., Dec. 5–8 Wed.–Sun., Dec. 11–15 & 18–22 Thu.–Sun., Dec. 26–29 Theatre of Yugen (2840 Mariposa St.) This beloved adaptation of A Christmas Carol utili... Read More

Community Corner

Help is on the Way for the Holidays XVIII

Monday, Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m. Marines’ Memorial Theater (609 Sutter St.) Benefiting Project Open Hand and Aguilas, this gala and concert includes entertainment by the cast of Summer:... Read More

Events