EL SEGUNDO: Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration & Craft Boutique Thursday, December 8, 2012 esrec

LANCASTER: Nutcracker Ballet Dec. 8-11, 2012. Antelope Valley Ballet performs the time honored classic, The Nutcracker at Lancaster Performing Arts Center 750 West Lancaster Blvd. 723 - 5876.

SAN FRANCISCO: Beach Blanket Babylon's Seasonal Extravaganza, through December 31, 2012, Time: 8 p.m. Location: Club Fugazi, 678 Green St., San Francisco, CA. 421-4222. beachblanketbabylon

SANTA CRUZ: Snow Night - Kids 12 & under get a chance to experience a White Christmas featuring a snow play area! Food donation required. Location: Downtown Santa Cruz, CA. 429-8433. downtownsantacruz

SANTA MONICA: ICE Skating Rink Opens in Santa Monica, Nov. 11, 2012 - Jan. 16, 2012. 2. Hours vary. Location: 1324 5th St., Santa Monica, CA. iceatsantamonica

SHELL BEACH: B.I.G. Holiday Stroll. Pismo Beach merchants along Shell Beach Road help visitors get into the holiday spirit. Shopping, refreshments, live music, grab bags for the kids and a Surfin' Santa will be on hand. Time: from 5 to 9 p.m. Location: Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach, CA. sbig

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