SACRAMENTO: The Nutcracker Dec. 9-11, 16-18, 22-23, 2011. Sacramento Ballet production is a beloved and often sell-out event with colorful costumes and superb staging. Time: 2 & 7 p.m. Location: Community Center Theater, 1301 L Street, Sacramento, CA. 5-69, 808-5181. sacballet or tickets
SAN DIEGO: Nutcracker Ballet, December 21-23, 2011. Take world class California Ballet in the San Diego Civic Theater with the San Diego Symphony and you'll find a formula for success in serving up a holiday favorite. Time: 2:30 & 7 p.m. Location: San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave., San Diego, CA 5-80. (858) 560-6741 californiaballet
SAN FRANCISCO: Beach Blanket Babylon's Seasonal Extravaganza, through December 31, 2011, Time: 8 p.m. Location: Club Fugazi, 678 Green St., San Francisco, CA. 421-4222. beachblanketbabylon
SAN JOSE: The Nutcracker, December 10 - 23, 2011. Ballet San Jose known for its world class stage performances and incredible theatrics & lighting, sets the bar for Nutcracker Ballet in the Bay Area. It is one of the best family outings or place to take a date this season! Time: 1:30 p.m. family series. Location: San Jose Center for the Performing Arts 255 Almaden Boulevard (corner of Park Avenue) in downtown San Jose Matinee Prices: 0 288-2800. balletsj
SANTA CLARA: A Chanticleer Christmas. Time:
8:30 p.m. 2-54. chanticleer or 415-392-4400.
SANTA CRUZ: Carriage Rides Downtown, December 21 - 23, 2011. See the heart of Santa Cruz the old-fashioned way! Downtown Santa Cruz, CA 429-8433. downtownsantacruz
SANTA MONICA: ICE Skating Rink Opens in Santa Monica, Nov. 11, 2011 - Jan. 16, 2012. 2. Hours vary. Location: 1324 5th St., Santa Monica, CA. iceatsantamonica
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