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BAKERSFIELD:
Bakersfield Christmas Parade
BIGGS:
Biggs Tree Lighting Ceremony
BONITA:
Community Tree Lighting. Time:
5:30-8 p.m. bonitacalifornia.org
BREA
Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Time:
6:30 p.m. Location: Brea Civic Center, Brea, CA
CITRUS HEIGHTS:
Christmas Tree Lighting. Time: 7 p.m.
Location: City Hall Complex,
7117 Greenback Lane,
Citrus Heights, Calif.
citrusheights.net
CULVER CITY:
Tree Ceremony. Time: 6 p.m.
Location:
Town Plaza, culvercity.org
Lodi Christmas Parade of Lights Lodi
California
NORCO: Hillside Farm Arts and Crafts Show, November 29-December 8, 2013. Location: Hillside Farm, Norco, CA
Reedley California Central Valley
Christmas Farm Equipment Parade
SAN FRANCISCO: ASI Winter Arts and Crafts Fair,
December 2-5, 2013. Location:
San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA
Tulare California Childrens Christmas
Parade
WOODSIDE: Ice Fantasy, through December 7, 2013. Filoli, a
Bay Area National Trust 86 Canada Road, Woodside, California 94062
D Call: (650) 364.8300 x507 filoli.org. filoli.org
ALHAMBRA:
Tree Lighting Ceremony Friday, December 6, 2013, 5:30 -9 p.m.
Location: Renaissance Plaza
ALPINE
Tree Lighting and Snow Festival. Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: 1347 Tavern Road,
Alpine, CA. Call:
(619) 445-2722. alpinechamber.com
BENICIA:
Holiday Lighting Ceremony and Downtown Open House. Beverages and treats from
downtown merchants brighten the chilly night at this free event.
BRENTWOOD:
Tree Lighting Ceremony. Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
takes place at 7 p.m.
in City Park,
710 Second Street
Brentwood, CA ci.brentwood.ca.us
BURLINGAME:
Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
& Parade. Takes place in downtown Burlingame starting at 5
p.m. at City Hall for lighting, then Howard Avenue at 6 p.m. for holiday parade.
CAPITOLA:
Capitola Tree Lighting Ceremony. Join in the community celebration with a
tree lighting. Time: 5 p.m Call: (831) 475-6522, capitolachamber.com
CHERRY VALLEY: Cherry Valley Winterfest, December 6-7, 2013. Location:
Cherry Valley Grange, Cherry Valley, CA
CHICO: The Christmas Faire, December 6-8, 2013. Location:
Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, Chico, CA. silverdollarfair.org
CHICO:
Tree Lighting. Location: Downtown
Chico. See the 55' Blue Atlas Cedar Tree with more than 8,000 lights! Time: 5:30-7 p.m.
CORONADO:
Rotary Park Christmas. Parade, snow, light the tree. 3-7 p.m. Coronado
Island has an anticipated annual tradition with a tree lighting ceremony,
parade and merchant open house. The parade starts at 6 p.m.
DANA POINT:
Boat Parade of Lights, December 6
& 7, 13 & 14, 2013. By the Water’s Edge, 7:30 p.m.
Dana Point Harbor
34555 Golden Lantern
Dana Point, CA
(949) 923-2255 danapointharbor.com
$25 Adult, $15 age 3-12, free under 3
EUREKA: Humboldt Artisans Crafts and Music Festival, December 6-8,
2013. Humboldt Artisans is hosting its annual holiday craft and music festival. It is a holiday tradition for the community to enjoy local artists, crafts, food, and a little holiday cheer. Happening Friday, December 6th from 12 pm-9 pm, Saturday, December 7th, from 10 am-7 pm and Sunday, December 8th from 10 pm-6 pm. For more information, please contact Calista at 707-444-8817. Location:
Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, Eureka, CA, redwoodacres.com
LONG BEACH: Uptown Village Market, December 6-7, 2013. Time: 6 Dec: 5-10
p.m. 7 Dec: 11a-5p. Location: Expo Arts Center, Long Beach, CA,
uptownvillagemarket.com
NAPA: Repeal Day - Calling all
guys and dolls to kick up your heels and celebrate the end of Prohibition! The
Museum will transform into a swinging speakeasy, with music, 1920s-inspired food
and free-flowing cocktails from Charbay Distillery & Winery. A Fundraiser for
Napa Valley Museum. Location: Napa Valley Museum, 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville, CA.
Cost: $45. RSVP to Georgene@NapaValleyMuseum.org or call 707-944-0500.
NORCO: Hillside Farm Arts and Crafts Show, November 29-December 8, 2013. Location: Hillside Farm, Norco, CA
NOVATO: Novato Holiday Crafts Faire, December 6-7, 2013. Location:
Margaret Todd Senior Center, Novato, CA POMONA: Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show,
December 6-December 8, 2013. Location: Expo Hall 4
Pomona Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show presents holiday shopping at your fingertips with more than 24,000 unique handcrafted items all in one location, along with strolling minstrels, entertainment, contests and specialty foods. Hours:
Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission $9; ages 62+ $7; ages 13-17 $4; free for ages 12 & under when accompanied by a paid adult; one ticket good all three days.
Location: Gate 17 on Fairplex Dr.,
Fairplex, Pomona, CA, harvestfestival.com
REDWOOD CITY:
Academy of American Ballet's
Nutcracker. Dec. 6, 2013, 7 p.m. & December 8, 2013, 2 p.m.
Fox Theatre
2223 Broadway Street
Redwood City, CA
(650) FOX-7770
Cost: $18-40, foxrwc.com or americanballet.com
SELMA: Selma Holiday Street Faire & Santa Arrival. Location:
High Street & Lincoln Park, Selma, CA
WOODSIDE: Ice Fantasy, through December 7, 2013. Filoli, a
Bay Area National Trust 86 Canada Road, Woodside, California 94062
D Call: (650) 364.8300 x507 filoli.org. filoli.org
ADELANTO:
Annual Christmas Parade. Time: 10
a.m. Parade begins at the corner of Seneca/Aster Road,
Adelanto, CA.
ci.adelanto.ca.us
ALAMEDA
Hometown Holiday Celebration Mayor's
Tree Lighting. Time: 4:30-6:15 p.m.
Location: City Hall
ANAHEIM: German Christmas Market. Location: Anaheim Packing District,
Anaheim, CA
AUBURN: Home
for the Holidays Holiday Parade.
AUBURN
Placer Theatre Ballet Nutcracker,
December 7-15, 2013. Tickets:
$13-20.
Location: Placer High School
Theater, 275 Orange StreetAuburn, CA, (916) 630-7820placertheatreballet.org
BALBOA VILLAGE:
Tree Lighting Ceremony,
5-7 p.m.
BELMONT SHORE:
Christmas Parade.
On 2nd Street.
CAMPBELL: Campbell Holiday Boutique Extravaganza. Location: Campbell United
Church of Christ, Campbell, CA
CAMPBELL: Carol of
Lights. Time: 4 - 8 p.m. Downtown
Streets, Campbell, CA. Call: (408) 374-9700.
caroloflights.org
CANOGA PARK:
Nutcracker Ballet, December 7-15,
2013.
Performed by California Dance Academy
Tickets:
$18 to $25.Madrid Theatre, 21622
Sherman Way, Canoga Park, CA. (818)
347-9938, culturela.org/madridtheatre
CHERRY VALLEY: Cherry Valley Winterfest, December 6-7, 2013.
Location:
Cherry Valley Grange, Cherry Valley, CA
CHICO: The Christmas Faire, December 6-8,
2013. Location:
Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, Chico, CA. silverdollarfair.org CHOWCHILLA:
Tree Lighting--Chowchilla Lions Club
44th Annual Christmas. Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Robertson Blvd. & Front Street,
Chowchilla, CA. Call: (559) 665-8615,
ci.chowchilla.ca.us
CLAREMONT:
Inland Pacific Ballet's The Nutcracker, Dec. 7-15, 2013.
Pomona College - Bridges Auditorium, 450 N. College Way, Claremont, CA 91711. Tickets
$19-52, call (909) 607-1139. ipballet.org
COLUMBIA:
Lamplight Tour -- an 1850s walking play
that wanders the streets of Columbia at
night and ends with music, dance, and
refreshments. Make this an annual
holiday event for you and your family
and learn more about the Christmastime
of years past.
CONCORD
Tree Lighting,
Santa's Grand Arrival and Mayor's Sing
Along. Fun begins at 4 p.m.
CORONADO: Artisans Alley Craft Fair. Location:
Village Elementary School Playground, Coronado, CA
DANA POINT:
Boat Parade of Lights, December 6
& 7, 13 & 14, 2013. By the Water’s Edge, 7:30 p.m.
Dana Point Harbor
34555 Golden Lantern
Dana Point, CA
(949) 923-2255 danapointharbor.com
$25 Adult, $15 age 3-12, free under 3
EUREKA: Humboldt Artisans Crafts and Music Festival, December 6-8,
2013. Humboldt Artisans is hosting its annual holiday craft and music festival. It is a holiday tradition for the community to enjoy local artists, crafts, food, and a little holiday cheer. Happening Friday, December 6th from 12 pm-9 pm, Saturday, December 7th, from 10 am-7 pm and Sunday, December 8th from 10 pm-6 pm. For more information, please contact Calista at 707-444-8817. Location:
Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, Eureka, CA, redwoodacres.com
FALLBROOK: Fallbrook Christmas Parade. Location:
Downtown Fallbrook, Fallbrook, CA . Location:
FRESNO: SantaCon at Fresno Convention Center
FULLERTON: Fullerton Winter Market. Location:
Downtown Plaza, Fullerton, CA
GARDEN GROVE: Winterfest 2013. 50 tons of snow for sledding and play! Bring a new, unopened toy for the Garden Grove Fire Department Association's Spark of Love Toy Drive and receive a raffle ticket.
Pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 4 to 7:30 PM. Food for sale. Crafts, inflatables, carnival games, a train ride, music and more.
General admission is $10. Age 2-years-old and under are free. Time: 4-8
p.m. Location: Atlantis Play Center, 13630
Atlantis Way, Garden Grove, CA 92844. Call: 714-741-5200.
ci.garden-grove.ca.us
GLENDALE: Los
Angeles Ballet Nutcracker, December
7 -29, 2013. Location: Alex Theatre,
Glendale, CA. Time: 7:30 p.m. Prices:
$35-100 approx. Tickets: 310-998-7782 losangelesballet.org
or alextheatre.org
GROVER BEACH: Santa's Workshop Fine Art & Craft Faire. Location:
Ramona Garden Park Center, Grover Beach, CA
HUNTINGTON BEACH:
The Nutcracker, December 7-15, 2013.
Huntington Academy of Dance performance. Tickets: $15 -27
Huntington Beach High School
1905 Main St.
Huntington Beach, CA
(714) 902-9423 Ticket Sales Hotline balletetudes.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH
Christmas Boat Parade Dec. 7 & 8,
2013
KINGSBURG: Santa Lucia
Festival/ Christmas Village Celebration. Location: Swedish Village, Kingsburg,
CA
LONG BEACH: Uptown Village Market, December 6-7, 2013. Time: 6 Dec:
5-10 p.m. 7 Dec: 11a-5p. Location:
Expo Arts Center, Long Beach, CA,
uptownvillagemarket.com
MORRO
BAY:
Lighted Boat Parade, 6:30 p.m.
morrobay.org
NORCO: Hillside Farm Arts and Crafts Show, November 29-December 8, 2013. Location: Hillside Farm, Norco, CA
NORWALK: Holiday Arts & Crafts Boutique. Location: Norwalk City Hall Lawn,
Norwalk, CA
NOVATO: Novato Holiday Crafts Faire, December 6-7, 2013. Location:
Margaret Todd Senior Center, Novato, CA
OAKLAND:
Oakland Lighted Yacht Parade. lightedyachtparade.com
OXNARD: Oxnard Tamale Festival. Location:
Plaza Park, Oxnard, CA
OXNARD: Parade of Lights & Finish Line Festival,
December 7-8, 2013. Location:
Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard, CA
PETALUMA: Holiday
Lighted Boat Parade, 6 p.m.
Petaluma River Turning Basin
Petaluma, CA
(707) 769-0429 visitpetaluma.com
POMONA: Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show,
December 6-December 8, 2013. Location: Expo Hall 4
Pomona Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show presents holiday shopping at your fingertips with more than 24,000 unique handcrafted items all in one location, along with strolling minstrels, entertainment, contests and specialty foods. Hours:
Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission $9; ages 62+ $7; ages 13-17 $4; free for ages 12 & under when accompanied by a paid adult; one ticket good all three days.
Location: Gate 17 on Fairplex Dr.,
Fairplex, Pomona, CA, harvestfestival.com
ROSEVILLE: Holiday Craft Fair & Book Sale. Location:
Maidu Community Center & Library, Roseville, CA
SACRAMENTO:
Sacramento Ballet's The Nutcracker, Dec. 7-23, 2013.
Tickets: $15-$72 (916) 808-5181.
Location:
Community Center Theater,
1301 L Street,
Sacramento, CA 95814. sacballet.org.
SAN DIEGO: North Park Toyland Parade & Festival. Location:
North Park, San Diego, CA
SAN DIEGO: Holiday Stroll at the Seaside Farmers
Market. Location: Mission Bay High School, San Diego, CA
SAN DIMAS: Downtown Holiday Extravaganza. Hot chocolate, cider and cookies at Candyland Sweet Treats, holiday music and entertainment. Make angels in the snow and slide down our snow slide. You can shop for the perfect gift at our new holiday Marketplace. Hop on our Holiday Hayride through the historic downtown. And, that jolly fellow in the red suit is expected to make an appearance! You can take a photo with Santa. To wrap it all up join us for the San Dimas Holiday Tree Lighting. Location:
Walker House and Downtown Bonita Avenue, San Dimas, CA. cityofsandimas.com
SAN FRANCISCO: Union Street Fantasy of Lights. Location:
Union Street, San Francisco, CA
SAN
FRANCISCO: It's a Handmade Cole Valley Christmas! December 7-15, 2013. Haute
Mélange Host. Location: San Francisco, CA
facebook.com/hautemelangerr
SAN
JOSE: Super Toy, Comic and
Collectible Show at Santa Clara County
Fairground
SAN LUIS OBISPO: Holiday in the Plaza,
December 7-8, 2013. Location: Mission
Plaza, San Luis Obispo, CA
SAN PEDRO:
Los Angeles Harbor Holiday Afloat Parade, 6 p.m.
Pre-parade events begin at 3 p.m. at Banning's Landing Community Center in Wilmington.
100 E. Water
Wilmington, CA
(310) 549-8111
portoflosangeles.org
SANTA CRUZ:
Lighted Boat Parade, 5:30 - 9:30
p.m.
SANTA ROSA: Location: Wine Country Christmas,
December 7-8, 2013. Location:
Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, Santa Rosa, CA, savvyshopperexpos.com
STOCKTON:
Delta Reflections Lighted Boat Parade, 6-8 p.m.
Location: McCloud Lake at the Downtown Waterfront, mwyc.org
SUISUN CITY: Christmas at the Waterfront. Location:
Harbor Plaza at Suisun City Waterfront, Suisun City, CA
WHITTIER: Holiday Boutique & Breakfast With Santa. Location:
Trinity Lutheran School, Whittier, CA
RIDGECREST: Santa's Art Shop, December 7-8, 2013. Location: Location:
Desert Empire Fairgrounds, Ridgecrest, CA
UNIVERSAL CITY:
Grinchmas. Included in the price of
theme park admission, select days
through December 31. See the towering Grinchmas
tree – a whimsical centerpiece twisting
and spiraling 60 feet above visitors
below. UniversalStudiosHollywood.com
VENICE: Christmas Boat Parade, 6
p.m. venicechristmasboatparade.com
WOODSIDE:
Ice Fantasy, through December 7, 2013. Filoli, a
Bay Area National Trust 86 Canada Road, Woodside, California 94062
D Call: (650) 364.8300 x507 filoli.org. filoli.org
ARROYO GRANDE: Elegant Christmas in the Village.
The festive evening in which store owners and employees
dress up serving food and drink includes live music and entertainment. Luminaries line the streets for an elegant touch
from 4-8 p.m.
Christmas in the Village
During the month of December, enjoy fairyland of lights throughout the Village every night. Santa will be in the Village from Nov. 30th until Christmas: Wed. & Fri 3-5:30pm, Sat. & Sun 12-4pm.
arroyograndevillage.org
AUBURN:
Placer Theatre Ballet Nutcracker,
December 7-15, 2013. Tickets: $13-20.
Location: Placer High School Theater,
275 Orange StreetAuburn, CA, (916) 630-7820placertheatreballet.org
BALBOA ISLAND: Holiday Home Tour.
8 of Balboa Island's beautiful homes, interior designs, and holiday decor. 11am to 4pm. Refreshments in some stores will be available and remember to check out Marine Avenue for your Holiday shopping.
Tickets are $25 at Even Sisters, Island Home, Martha's Bookstore, Persimmon Tree, and The Gift Box.
balboa-island.org
BENICIA: Teddy Bear Tea Party
December 1 & 8, 2013. Camellia Tea Room and Benicia Main Street invite you to
bring your teddy bear and join in the
festivities at 828 First Street.
Reservations are required and can be made by
calling 707-746-5293. beniciamainstreet.org
BETHEL ISLAND:
Women's Club Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5
p.m.
CANOGA PARK:
Nutcracker Ballet, December 7-15, 2013.
Performed by California Dance Academy
Tickets:
$18 to $25.Madrid Theatre, 21622
Sherman Way, Canoga Park, CA. (818)
347-9938, culturela.org/madridtheatre
CHICO: The Christmas Faire, December 6-8,
2013. Location:
Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, Chico, CA. silverdollarfair.org
CLAREMONT:
Inland Pacific Ballet's The Nutcracker, Dec. 7-15, 2013.
Pomona College - Bridges Auditorium, 450 N. College Way, Claremont, CA 91711. Tickets
$19-52, call (909) 607-1139. ipballet.org
EUREKA: Humboldt Artisans Crafts and Music Festival, December 6-8,
2013. Humboldt Artisans is hosting its annual holiday craft and music festival. It is a holiday tradition for the community to enjoy local artists, crafts, food, and a little holiday cheer. Happening Friday, December 6th from 12 pm-9 pm, Saturday, December 7th, from 10 am-7 pm and Sunday, December 8th from 10 pm-6 pm. For more information, please contact Calista at 707-444-8817. Location:
Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, Eureka, CA, redwoodacres.com
GLENDALE: Los
Angeles Ballet Nutcracker, December 7
-29, 2013. Location: Alex Theatre, Glendale,
CA. Time: 2 p.m. Prices: $35-100 approx.
Tickets: 310-998-7782 losangelesballet.org
or alextheatre.org
HUNTINGTON BEACH:
Christmas Boat Parade Dec. 7 & 8, 2013
HUNTINGTON BEACH:
The Nutcracker, December 7-15, 2013.
Huntington Academy of Dance performance. Tickets: $15 -27
Huntington Beach High School
1905 Main St.
Huntington Beach, CA
(714) 902-9423 Ticket Sales Hotline balletetudes.com
LOMPOC: Founding Day Remembrance to
celebrate the mission's founding on December
8, 1787 on the Feast Day of the Immaculate
Conception of Mary. Events for this
observation are: Founding Day Mass Sunday,
December 8, 2013 - 12 Noon, and Founding Day
Concert December 8, 2013 - 7 p.m. Tickets
are sold through the website,
lapurisimamission.org
NORCO: Hillside Farm Arts and Crafts Show, November 29-December 8, 2013. Location: Hillside Farm, Norco, CA
OXNARD: Parade of Lights & Finish Line Festival,
December 7-8, 2013. Location:
Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard, CA
POMONA: Pomona Swap Meet and
Classic Car Show.
Sponsored by George Cross & Sons, Inc., each of the seven events per year you will find hundreds of vendors in over 2,500 vendor spaces selling tons of hard to find car parts and accessories at low swap meet prices. Thousands of original and restored classic vehicles will be on display and for sale in six distinct ‘Cars for Show and Sale' areas: Pre 1985 Classics, Corvettes, Porsches, Pre 1959 Street Rods, Pre 1985 Volkswagens and Imports.
Since 1975, millions of auto car enthusiasts have come from across the nation and around the world to the West Coast's Largest Automotive Event – The Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show. Car parts, accessories, automobilia, customs and classics are all available to those who come to buy, come to sell and come to look.
General admission is $10, children 12 and younger admitted FREE.
Time: 5 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Fairplex. Parking is through Gate 17 off Fairplex Drive. (Fairplex
charges a $10 parking fee) For more
information please call (714) 538-7091,
pomonaswapmeet.com
POMONA: Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show,
December 6-December 8, 2013. Location: Expo Hall 4
Pomona Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show presents holiday shopping at your fingertips with more than 24,000 unique handcrafted items all in one location, along with strolling minstrels, entertainment, contests and specialty foods. Hours:
Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission $9; ages 62+ $7; ages 13-17 $4; free for ages 12 & under when accompanied by a paid adult; one ticket good all three days.
Location: Gate 17 on Fairplex Dr.,
Fairplex, Pomona, CA, harvestfestival.com
REDWOOD CITY:
Academy of American Ballet's
Nutcracker. Dec. 6, 2013, 7 p.m. & December 8, 2013, 2 p.m.
Fox Theatre
2223 Broadway Street
Redwood City, CA
(650) FOX-7770
Cost: $18-40, foxrwc.com or americanballet.com
SACRAMENTO: Sac-Con Toy, Comic and
Anime Show at Scottish Rite Center, sac-con.com
SACRAMENTO:
Sacramento Ballet's The Nutcracker, Dec. 7-23, 2013.
Tickets: $15-$72 (916) 808-5181. Location:
Community Center Theater,
1301 L Street,
Sacramento, CA 95814. sacballet.org
SAN DIEGO: Christmas
Collective Socially Conscientious Gifts at
San Diego Convention Center
SAN DIEGO: San Diego Harbor Parade of Lights Sunday,
December 8 & 15, 2013, 5:30-9 p.m.
sdparadeoflights.org
SAN LUIS OBISPO: Holiday in the Plaza,
December 7-8, 2013. Location: Mission
Plaza, San Luis Obispo, CA
SANTA BARBARA:
Parade of Lights, 3 p.m. santabarbaraca.gov
SANTA ROSA: Location: Wine Country Christmas,
December 7-8, 2013. Location:
Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, Santa Rosa, CA, savvyshopperexpos.com
UNIVERSAL CITY:
Grinchmas. Included in the price of
theme park admission, select days through
December 31. See the towering Grinchmas
tree – a whimsical centerpiece twisting and
spiraling 60 feet above visitors below. UniversalStudiosHollywood.com
Mountain View, California Tree Lighting Ceremony and Santa Arrival
SAN FRANCISCO: San Francisco's Ballet Nutcracker, December 11-29, 2013. Tickets: $20-225, call (415) 865-2000. Location: War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA sfballet.org
MONTEREY:
Monterey Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival Friday through Sunday, December
13-15, 2013. Location: Monterey Conference Center,
One Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA.
montereycowboy.org | Region: Central Coast
POMONA: Souper Bowl Fundraiser
Location: Fairplex
Select a one-of-a-kind handmade bowl designed by a CTEC art student and fill your bowl from a selection of delicious soups.
Time: 4-7 p.m. $10 includes your handmade bowl and choice of soup. All proceeds benefit the arts programs of The Learning Centers at Fairplex.
Held at Finish Line Sports Grill
Enter Gate 12 on 2201 N. White Ave. Pomona, CA. fairplex.com
SAN FRANCISCO:
San Francisco's Ballet Nutcracker, December 11-29, 2013.
Tickets: $20-225, call (415) 865-2000.
Location:
War Memorial Opera House,
301 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA sfballet.org
ATASCADERO:
Winter Wonderland held
Downtown is produced by The Main St.
Association . There will be twice as much
snow as last year and even more to do
than last year!December 13, 2013, 5-9 p.m.
CHICO Community Ballet Cinderella,
December 13-15, 2013. Laxson Auditorium, Cal
State University
W. 1st Street & Salem
Chico, CA.
chicocommunityballet.org
DANA POINT:
Boat Parade of Lights, December 6
& 7, 13 & 14, 2013. By the Water’s Edge, 7:30 p.m.
Dana Point Harbor
34555 Golden Lantern
Dana Point, CA
(949) 923-2255 danapointharbor.com
$25 Adult, $15 age 3-12, free under 3
IRVINE:
Nutcracker Ballet with Festival Ballet Theatre, December 13-24, 2013.
Features Fabrice Calmels of Joffrey
Ballet.
Tickets: $30-40. Location:
Irvine Barclay Theatre,
4242 Campus Drive
Irvine, CA. Call:
(949) 854-4646, thebarclay.org
MODESTO:
The Nutcracker by Central West Ballet,
December 13-22, 2013. Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Gallo Center for the Arts,
1000 I St. Modesto, CA. Cost: $19 -45,
call: (877) 488-3380 galloarts.org
PARADISE:
Northern California Ballet Nutcracker,
December 13-15, 2013. Location: Paradise Performing Arts Center,
777 Nunneley Road,
Paradise, CA. Tickets $15-20, call
(530) 872-1719.
northerncaliforniaballet.com
SACRAMENTO:
Sacramento Ballet's The Nutcracker, Dec. 7-23, 2013.
Tickets: $15-$72 (916) 808-5181.
Location:
Community Center Theater,
1301 L Street,
Sacramento, CA 95814. sacballet.org
SAN DIEGO:
San Diego's Best Nutcracker, December 13 - 22, 2013.
Performed by City Ballet of San Diego.
Tickets: $29 -$69 call (858) 272-8663.
Location: Spreckels Theatre,
121 Broadway,
Downtown San Diego, CA cityballet.org
SAN FRANCISCO:
Fisherman's Wharf Holiday Boat Parade -- Holiday Lights & Sights Boat Parade, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
SAN FRANCISCO:
San Francisco's Ballet Nutcracker, December 11-29, 2013.
Tickets: $20-225, call (415) 865-2000.
Location:
War Memorial Opera House,
301 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA sfballet.org
SAN JOSE:
The Nutcracker, ballet.
Ballet San Jose performs this timeless classic at San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose.
Time: 7 p.m. (408) 288-2800. balletsj.org
CALIFORNIA:
California
Wreaths Across America. Event includes more than 40 cemeteries in
California. See: wreathsacrossamerica.org
ALTADENA:
93rd Annual Lighting Ceremony. Join the
tradition with an
Arts & Crafts Festival at 2 p.m. and
Lighting Ceremony 6 p.m. christmastreelane.net
ANAHEIM:
Nutcracker Ballet, December 14 & 15, 2013. Servite Theater, 1952 w La Palma,
Anaheim, CA. Call: (714) 632-1153, hirschlballet
AUBURN:
Placer Theatre Ballet Nutcracker, December 7-15, 2013. Tickets:
$13-20.
Location: Placer High School Theater, 275 Orange Street,
Auburn, CA, (916) 630-7820,
placertheatreballet.org
BENICIA:
Christmas Parade & Holiday Market
Saturday, December 14, 2013 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
BETHEL ISLAND:
San Joaquin Yacht Club Lighted Boat Parade. 5 p.m. parade starts, sjyc.org
CALEXICO:
Happy Healthy Christmas Parade, 10
a.m. Sponsored by Calexico Chamber of
Commerce.
CANOGA PARK:
Nutcracker Ballet, December 7-15, 2013.
Performed by California Dance Academy
Tickets:
$18 to $25.Madrid Theatre, 21622 Sherman Way, Canoga Park, CA. (818)
347-9938, culturela.org/madridtheatre
CLAREMONT:
Inland Pacific Ballet's The Nutcracker, Dec. 7-15, 2013.
Pomona College - Bridges Auditorium, 450 N. College Way, Claremont, CA 91711. Tickets
$19-52, call (909) 607-1139. ipballet.org
COLTON:
Tree
Lighting, Parade and Movie, 5 p.m.
COLUMBIA: A Miner’s Christmas. Sit around a campfire drinking hot cider and
watch miners roast chestnuts. Children can make favorite crafts of the 1850s.
Location: Columbia State Historic Park, California
COSTA MESA:
Nutcracker for Kids. 2 shows 10 & 11:30 a.m. Renee and Henry
Segerstrom Concert Hall, 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA. Ticket: $29-49.
Call: (714) 755-5799. pacificsymphony.org
DANA POINT:
Boat Parade of Lights, December 6
& 7, 13 & 14, 2013. By the Water’s Edge, 7:30 p.m.
Dana Point Harbor
34555 Golden Lantern
Dana Point, CA
(949) 923-2255 danapointharbor.com
$25 Adult, $15 age 3-12, free under 3
DISCOVERY BAY:
Lighted Boat Parade. Discovery Bay Yacht Club 5871 Marina Road Discovery
Bay, CA 94505-9134 (925) 634-1210 dbyc.com
FAIRFIELD:
Benicia Ballet Theatre Nutcracker. Solano College Theatre
4000 Suisun Valley Rd
Fairfield, CA
(707) 864-7100
Tickets: $15-23.76
HUNTINGTON BEACH:
The Nutcracker, December 7-15, 2013. Huntington Academy of Dance
performance. Tickets: $15 -27
Huntington Beach High School
1905 Main St.
Huntington Beach, CA
(714) 902-9423 Ticket Sales Hotline balletetudes.com
IRVINE:
Nutcracker Ballet with Festival Ballet Theatre, December 13-24, 2013.
Features Fabrice Calmels of Joffrey Ballet.
Tickets: $30-40. Location:
Irvine Barclay Theatre,
4242 Campus Drive
Irvine, CA. Call:
(949) 854-4646, thebarclay.org
LANCASTER: Antelope
Valley Ballet Nutcracker, December 14 & 15, 2013. Lancaster
Performing Arts Center, 750 West
Lancaster Blvd., Lancaster, CA. (661)
723 - 5950, lpac.org
LIVERMORE:
Valley Dance Theatre Nutcracker Ballet, December 14-22, 2013.
Times: Dec. 14 at 2 & 7 p.m. Location: Bankhead Theater
2400 1st St.
Livermore, CA. Call:
(925) 373-6800 livermoreperformingarts.org
LONG BEACH:
Long Beach Ballet The Nutcracker, December 14-22, 2013.
Time: 2 & 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $28 - 95.
Terrace Theater, 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA. Call:
(877) 852-3177 longbeachnutcracker.com
LONG BEACH:
Long Beach Parade of 1000 Lights in the Downtown Shoreline Marina, 5:30 p.m.
parade begins. shorelineyachtclub.com
MARINA DEL REY:
Marina Del Rey Holiday Boat Parade Christmas Carnivale, 5:55 - 8 p.m.
Burton Chace Park
13650 Mindanao Way,
Marina del Rey, CA
mdrboatparade.org
MODESTO:
The Nutcracker by Central West Ballet, December 13-22, 2013. Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St. Modesto, CA. Cost: $19 -45,
call: (877) 488-3380 galloarts.org
MONTEREY:
Monterey Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival Friday through Sunday, December
13-15, 2013. Location: Monterey Conference Center,
One Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA.
montereycowboy.org | Region: Central Coast
NORTHRIDGE:
Los Angeles Ballet Nutcracker. Location:
Valley Performing Arts Center,
18111 Nordhoff Street Northridge, CA. Time: 1 & 5 p.m. Prices: $35-100 approx.
Tickets: 310-998-7782 losangelesballet.org
OCEANSIDE:
Parade of Lights, 7-9 p.m.
1950 Harbor Drive North
Oceanside, CA
(760) 722-5751 / 760-722-5751 oceansideyc.com
OXNARD:
Parade of Lights Celebration, 7 - 9 p.m.
Marine Emporium Landing
3600 S. Harbor Blvd.
Oxnard, CA 93035
(805) 985-5828 marineemporiumlanding.com
PARADISE:
Northern California Ballet Nutcracker, December 13-15, 2013.
Location: Paradise Performing Arts Center,
777 Nunneley Road,
Paradise, CA. Tickets $15-20, call
(530) 872-1719.
northerncaliforniaballet.com
REDONDO BEACH:
Christmas Boat Parade,
5 p.m. is sponsored by King Harbor Yacht Club.
(310) 376-2459 khyc.org
SACRAMENTO:
Sacramento Ballet's The Nutcracker, Dec. 7-23, 2013. Tickets: $15-$72 (916)
808-5181. Location:
Community Center Theater,
1301 L Street,
Sacramento, CA 95814. sacballet.org
SAN DIEGO:
San Diego's Best Nutcracker, December 13 - 22, 2013.
Performed by City Ballet of San Diego. Tickets: $29 -$69 call (858) 272-8663.
Location: Spreckels Theatre,
121 Broadway,
Downtown San Diego, CA cityballet.org
SAN DIEGO:
California Ballet Company's The Nutcracker, December 14-22, 2013.
Tickets: $40-90, call (858) 560-6741. Location: San Diego Civic Theatre,
1100 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA, californiaballet.org
SAN FRANCISCO:
San Francisco's Ballet Nutcracker, December 11-29, 2013. Tickets: $20-225,
call (415) 865-2000. Location:
War Memorial Opera House,
301 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA sfballet.org
SAN JOSE:
The Nutcracker, ballet.
Ballet San Jose performs this timeless classic at San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose.
Time: 1:30 & 7 p.m. (408) 288-2800. balletsj.org
SAN PEDRO:
San Pedro City Ballet Nutcracker, December 14-15,
2013. Cost:
$18 - $36, call (310) 732-1861. Location:
Warner Grand Theatre,
478 W. 6th Street, San Pedro, CA warnergrand.org / sanpedrocityballet.org
SAN RAFAEL:
Marin Ballet Nutcracker, December 14 - 15, 2013.
Tickets: $40, call
(415) 499 - 6800. Location: Marin Veterans' Memorial, Auditorium
10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, CA. marinballet.org
SAUSALITO:
Sausalito Lighted Boat Parade & Fireworks, 5 -9 p.m.
Annual Lighted Boat Parade & Fireworks Spectacular
UNIVERSAL CITY:
Grinchmas. Included in the price of theme park admission, select days
through December 31. See the towering Grinchmas tree – a whimsical centerpiece
twisting and spiraling 60 feet above visitors below. UniversalStudiosHollywood.com
ANAHEIM:
Nutcracker Ballet, December 14 & 15,
2013. Servite Theater, 1952 w La Palma,
Anaheim, CA. Call: (714) 632-1153,
hirschlballet
AUBURN:
Placer Theatre Ballet Nutcracker,
December 7-15, 2013. Tickets: $13-20.
Location: Placer High School Theater,
275 Orange StreetAuburn, CA, (916) 630-7820placertheatreballet.org
CANOGA PARK:
Nutcracker Ballet, December 7-15, 2013.
Performed by California Dance Academy
Tickets:
$18 to $25.Madrid Theatre, 21622
Sherman Way, Canoga Park, CA. (818)
347-9938, culturela.org/madridtheatre
CLAREMONT:
Inland Pacific Ballet's The Nutcracker, Dec. 7-15, 2013.
Pomona College - Bridges Auditorium, 450 N. College Way, Claremont, CA 91711. Tickets
$19-52, call (909) 607-1139. ipballet.org
FAIRFIELD:
Benicia Ballet Theatre Nutcracker. Solano College Theatre
4000 Suisun Valley Rd
Fairfield, CA
(707) 864-7100
Tickets: $15-23.76
FERNDALE:
Ferndale
Christmas Lighted Tractor Parade
HUNTINGTON BEACH:
The Nutcracker, December 7-15, 2013.
Huntington Academy of Dance performance. Tickets: $15 -27
Huntington Beach High School
1905 Main St.
Huntington Beach, CA
(714) 902-9423 Ticket Sales Hotline balletetudes.com
IRVINE:
Nutcracker Ballet with Festival Ballet Theatre, December 13-24, 2013.
Features Fabrice Calmels of Joffrey Ballet.
Tickets: $30-40. Location:
Irvine Barclay Theatre,
4242 Campus Drive
Irvine, CA. Call:
(949) 854-4646, thebarclay.org
LANCASTER: Antelope
Valley Ballet Nutcracker.
Lancaster Performing Arts Center750 West Lancaster Blvd.Lancaster, CA. (661) 723 - 5950,
lpac.org
LIVERMORE:
Valley Dance Theatre Nutcracker Ballet, December 14-22, 2013.
Time: 2 p.m. Location: Bankhead Theater
2400 1st St.
Livermore, CA. Call:
(925) 373-6800 livermoreperformingarts.org
LONG BEACH:
Long Beach Ballet The Nutcracker, December 14-22, 2013.
Time: 2 p.m.
Tickets: $28 - 95.
Terrace Theater, 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA. Call:
(877) 852-3177 longbeachnutcracker.com
LOS ANGELES:
Taste of Tamales Food Festival. Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Free
admission. Everybody is invited to taste a full variety of Tamales (a holiday tradition) provided by Vendors/Restaurants of Los Angeles area.
Crafts, Music, All type of Exhibits, Cook Books, Carnival Games, etc.
Location: Placita Olvera. Main Street & Cesar Chavez Ave. Downtown Los Angeles,
CA 90012 lafoodfestivals.com
LOS ANGELES:
Great Russian Nutcracker Ballet.
Performed by famed Moscow Ballet! Times:, 3 & 7 p.m.
The Wiltern
3790 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
ticketmaster.com
(800) 745.3000
MODESTO:
The Nutcracker by Central West Ballet,
December 13-22, 2013. Time: 2 p.m. Location:
Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St.
Modesto, CA. Cost: $19 -45, call: (877)
488-3380 galloarts.org
MONTEREY:
Monterey Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival Friday through Sunday, December
13-15, 2013. Location: Monterey Conference Center,
One Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA.
montereycowboy.org | Region: Central Coast
NORTHRIDGE:
Los Angeles Ballet Nutcracker. Location:
Valley Performing Arts Center,
18111 Nordhoff Street Northridge, CA. Time: 1 p.m. Prices: $35-100 approx.
Tickets: 310-998-7782 losangelesballet.org
PARADISE:
Northern California Ballet Nutcracker,
December 13-15, 2013. Location: Paradise Performing Arts Center,
777 Nunneley Road,
Paradise, CA. Tickets $15-20, call
(530) 872-1719.
northerncaliforniaballet.com
PASADENA: Robo Toy & Brick Boutique
at Pasadena Convention Center
SACRAMENTO:
Sacramento Ballet's The Nutcracker, Dec. 7-23, 2013.
Tickets: $15-$72 (916) 808-5181. Location:
Community Center Theater,
1301 L Street,
Sacramento, CA 95814. sacballet.org
SAN DIEGO: San Diego's Best Nutcracker, December 13 - 22, 2013.
Performed by City Ballet of San Diego.
Tickets: $29 -$69 call (858) 272-8663.
Location: Spreckels Theatre,
121 Broadway,
Downtown San Diego, CA cityballet.org
SAN DIEGO: San Diego Harbor Parade of Lights Sunday,
December 8 & 15, 2013, 5:30-9 p.m.
sdparadeoflights.org
SAN DIEGO:
California Ballet Company's The Nutcracker, December 14-22, 2013.
Tickets: $40-90, call (858) 560-6741.
Location: San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 3rd
Ave, San Diego, CA, californiaballet.org
SAN FRANCISCO:
San Francisco's Ballet Nutcracker, December 11-29, 2013.
Tickets: $20-225, call (415) 865-2000.
Location:
War Memorial Opera House,
301 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA sfballet.org
SAN JOSE:
The Nutcracker, ballet.
Ballet San Jose performs this timeless classic at San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose.
Time: 1:30 p.m. (408) 288-2800. balletsj.org
SAN PEDRO:
San Pedro City Ballet Nutcracker, December 14-15,
2013. Cost:
$18 - $36, call (310) 732-1861. Location:
Warner Grand Theatre,
478 W. 6th Street, San Pedro, CA warnergrand.org / sanpedrocityballet.org
SAN RAFAEL: Marin Ballet Nutcracker, December 14 - 15, 2013.
Tickets: $40, call
(415) 499 - 6800. Location: Marin Veterans' Memorial, Auditorium
10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, CA. marinballet.org
THOUSAND OAKS:
Conejo Civic Ballet Company Nutcracker.
Location: Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Kavli
Theater, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks,
Thousand Oaks, CA. Time: 2:30 p.m. Tickets
(800) 745-3000. balletarts.org / toaks.org
UNIVERSAL CITY:
Grinchmas. Included in the price of
theme park admission, select days through
December 31. See the towering Grinchmas
tree – a whimsical centerpiece twisting and
spiraling 60 feet above visitors below. UniversalStudiosHollywood.com
SAN DIEGO: Great Russian Nutcracker Ballet. Performed by famed Moscow Ballet! Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: The Copley Symphony Hall. Call: 619.235.0804 or 800.745.3000
SAN DIEGO:
Great Russian Nutcracker Ballet.
Performed by famed Moscow Ballet! Time:
7:30 p.m.
Location:
The Copley Symphony Hall. Call: 619.235.0804
or 800.745.3000
SAN FRANCISCO:
San Francisco's Ballet Nutcracker, December 11-29, 2013.
Tickets: $20-225, call (415) 865-2000.
Location:
War Memorial Opera House,
301 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA sfballet.org
IRVINE:
Nutcracker Ballet with Festival Ballet Theatre, December 13-24, 2013.
Features Irina Dvorovenko & Maxim
Beloserkovsky of American Ballet Theatre.
Tickets: $30-40. Location:
Irvine Barclay Theatre,
4242 Campus Drive
Irvine, CA. Call:
(949) 854-4646, thebarclay.org
NEWPORT BEACH:
Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Dec. 18-22, 2013 Daily, after dark, christmasboatparade.com
SAN DIEGO:
California Ballet Company's The Nutcracker, December 14-22, 2013.
Tickets: $40-90, call (858) 560-6741.
Location: San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 3rd
Ave, San Diego, CA, californiaballet.org
SAN FRANCISCO:
San Francisco's Ballet Nutcracker, December 11-29, 2013.
Tickets: $20-225, call (415) 865-2000.
Location:
War Memorial Opera House,
301 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA sfballet.org
SANTA ROSA:
Great Russian Nutcracker Ballet.
Performed by famed Moscow Ballet! Time: 7 p.m.
Wells Fargo Center for the Arts
50 Mark West Springs Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA
Great Russian Nutcracker
Cost: $28-102 / wellsfargocenterarts.org
(707) 546.3600
IRVINE:
Nutcracker Ballet with Festival Ballet Theatre, December 13-24, 2013.
Features Irina Dvorovenko & Maxim
Beloserkovsky of American Ballet Theatre.
Tickets: $30-40. Location:
Irvine Barclay Theatre,
4242 Campus Drive
Irvine, CA. Call:
(949) 854-4646, thebarclay.org
MISSION VIEJO: Laguna Dance Theatre's
Nutcracker Ballet, December 19-22,
2013. Time: 7 p.m. Location: McKinney
Theatre-Saddleback College, 28000 Marguerite
Pkwy., Mission Viejo, CA. Tickets:$24, call
(949) 855-4702 lagunadancetheater.com
NEWPORT BEACH:
Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Dec. 18-22, 2013 Daily, after dark, christmasboatparade.com
SAN DIEGO: San Diego's Best Nutcracker, December 13 - 22, 2013.
Performed by City Ballet of San Diego.
Tickets: $29 -$69 call (858) 272-8663.
Location: Spreckels Theatre,
121 Broadway,
Downtown San Diego, CA cityballet.org
SAN DIEGO:
California Ballet Company's The Nutcracker, December 14-22, 2013.
Tickets: $40-90, call (858) 560-6741.
Location: San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 3rd
Ave, San Diego, CA, californiaballet.org
SAN FRANCISCO:
San Francisco's Ballet Nutcracker, December 11-29, 2013.
Tickets: $20-225, call (415) 865-2000.
Location:
War Memorial Opera House,
301 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA sfballet.org
SANTA ROSA:
Great Russian Nutcracker Ballet.
Performed by famed Moscow Ballet! Time: 7 p.m.
Wells Fargo Center for the Arts
50 Mark West Springs Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA
Great Russian Nutcracker
Cost: $28-102 / wellsfargocenterarts.org
(707) 546.3600
HUNTINGTON BEACH:
The
Nutcracker, Dec. 20, 21 & 22,
2013. Features the Coast City Ballet.
Tickets: $17-20. Location: Huntington Beach High School Auditorium
1905 Main St.
Huntington Beach, CA
(714) 963-9771 coastcityballet.com
IRVINE:
Nutcracker Ballet with Festival Ballet Theatre, December 13-24, 2013.
Features Irina Dvorovenko & Maxim
Beloserkovsky of American Ballet
Theatre.
Tickets: $30-40. Location:
Irvine Barclay Theatre,
4242 Campus Drive
Irvine, CA. Call:
(949) 854-4646, thebarclay.org
LIVERMORE:
Valley Dance Theatre Nutcracker Ballet, December 14-22, 2013.
Time: 7 p.m. Location: Bankhead Theater
2400 1st St.
Livermore, CA. Call:
(925) 373-6800 livermoreperformingarts.org
MISSION VIEJO: Laguna Dance
Theatre's Nutcracker Ballet,
December 19-22, 2013. Time: 7
p.m. Location: McKinney
Theatre-Saddleback College, 28000
Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, CA.
Tickets:$24, call (949) 855-4702 lagunadancetheater.com
MODESTO:
The Nutcracker by Central West
Ballet, December 13-22, 2013.
Time: 7 p.m. Location: Gallo Center
for the Arts, 1000 I St. Modesto,
CA. Cost: $19 -45, call: (877)
488-3380 galloarts.org
NEWPORT BEACH:
Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Dec. 18-22, 2013 Daily, after dark, christmasboatparade.com
PALM SPRINGS:
Great Russian Nutcracker Ballet.
Performed by famed Moscow Ballet!
Time: 9 p.m. Agua Caliente Casino,
call:
707.546.3600
SACRAMENTO:
Sacramento Ballet's The Nutcracker, Dec. 7-23, 2013.
Tickets: $15-$72 (916) 808-5181.
Location:
Community Center Theater,
1301 L Street,
Sacramento, CA 95814. sacballet.org
SAN DIEGO:
California Ballet Company's The Nutcracker, December 14-22, 2013.
Tickets: $40-90, call (858)
560-6741. Location: San Diego Civic
Theatre, 1100 3rd Ave, San Diego,
CA, californiaballet.org
SAN DIEGO:
San Diego's Best Nutcracker, December 13 - 22, 2013.
Performed by City Ballet of San Diego.
Tickets: $29 -$69 call (858) 272-8663.
Location: Spreckels Theatre,
121 Broadway,
Downtown San Diego, CA cityballet.org
SAN FRANCISCO:
San Francisco's Ballet Nutcracker, December 11-29, 2013.
Tickets: $20-225, call (415)
865-2000. Location:
War Memorial Opera House,
301 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA sfballet.org
SAN JOSE:
The Nutcracker, ballet.
Ballet San Jose performs this timeless classic at San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose.
Time: 7 p.m. (408) 288-2800. balletsj.org
SANTA CRUZ:
Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre The Nutcracker, December 20-22, 2013.
Tickets:
$15-49 call (831) 420-5260. Location: Civic Auditorium,
307 Church St., Santa Cruz, CA. scbt.org
UKIAH:
Mendocino Ballet Nutcracker,
December 20-22, 2013. Time: 7 p.m.
Mendocino College Center
Theatre, 1000 Hensley Creek Rd.,
Ukiah, CA. Tickets: $10-20,
mendocinoballet.org
UNIVERSAL CITY:
Grinchmas. Included in the price
of theme park admission, select days
through December 31. See the
towering Grinchmas tree – a
whimsical centerpiece twisting and
spiraling 60 feet above visitors
below. UniversalStudiosHollywood.com
VENTURA: Parade of Lights Boat Parade 37th Annual Parade of Lights & Fireworks, December 20 - 21, 2013, 7 pm
ALAMEDA:
Alameda Civic Ballet's Nutcracker,
December 21 & 22, 2013, 2 p.m. Location:
Kofman Theater,
2200 Central Ave., Alameda,
CA alamedacivicballet.org
ANAHEIM:
Nutcracker
Ballet. Location: The
Grove of Anaheim, 2200 E. Katella,
Anaheim, CA. ticketmaster.com
ANTIOCH:
The Nutcracker.
Featuring Brentwood Children's
Ballet Theatre December 21 & 22,
2013, Noon & 4 p.m. Locaion:
El Campanil Theater, 602 W. 2nd St.
Antioch, CA. Call: (925) 757-9500,
Tickets: $16-20,
elcampaniltheatre.com
DOWNEY:
The Nutcracker, December 21-22,
2013. Southern California Dance
Theatre performs at Downey Civic
Theatre, 8435 Firestone Blvd.,
Downey, CA.
downeytheatre.com
GLENDALE:
Snow Queen Ballet, December 21-22, 2013, 2 p.m.
Tickets: $20-30
Where: Glendale Community College's theater, located at its Performing Arts Theater, 1500 N. Verdugo Rd., Glendale CA. 91208. caldancearts.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH:
The
Nutcracker, Dec. 20, 21 & 22,
2013. Features the Coast City Ballet.
Tickets: $17-20. Location: Huntington Beach High School Auditorium
1905 Main St.
Huntington Beach, CA
(714) 963-9771 coastcityballet.com
IRVINE:
Nutcracker Ballet with Festival Ballet Theatre, December 13-24, 2013.
Features Irina Dvorovenko & Maxim
Beloserkovsky of American Ballet
Theatre.
Tickets: $30-40. Location:
Irvine Barclay Theatre,
4242 Campus Drive
Irvine, CA. Call:
(949) 854-4646, thebarclay.org
LIVERMORE:
Valley Dance Theatre Nutcracker Ballet, December 14-22, 2013.
Time: 2 & 7 p.m. Location: Bankhead Theater
2400 1st St.
Livermore, CA. Call:
(925) 373-6800 livermoreperformingarts.org
LONG BEACH:
Long Beach Ballet The Nutcracker, December 14-22, 2013.
Time: 2 & 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $28 - 95.
Terrace Theater, 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA. Call:
(877) 852-3177 longbeachnutcracker.com
LOS ANGELES:
Los Angeles Ballet Nutcracker.
Location: Royce Hall, UCLA 340
Royce Drive Los Angeles, CA. Time: 1
& 5 p.m. Prices: $35-100 approx.
Tickets: 310-998-7782 losangelesballet.org
MISSION VIEJO: Laguna Dance
Theatre's Nutcracker Ballet,
December 19-22, 2013. Time: 2 & 7
p.m. Location: McKinney
Theatre-Saddleback College, 28000
Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, CA.
Tickets:$24, call (949) 855-4702 lagunadancetheater.com
MODESTO:
The Nutcracker by Central West
Ballet, December 13-22, 2013.
Time: 2 p.m. Location: Gallo Center
for the Arts, 1000 I St. Modesto,
CA. Cost: $19 -45, call: (877)
488-3380 galloarts.org
MOUNTAIN VIEW:
Winter
Fairy Tale, December 21 & 22,
2013.
Bayer Ballet Company performs a holiday favorite at Mountain View Center for the
Performing Arts, MainStage.
Tickets (650) 903-6000, bayerballetacademy.com
NAPA:
Napa Regional Dance Company Nutcracker Ballet, December 21-22, 2013.
Location: Lincoln Theater, 100
California Drive Yountville, CA.
Cost: $20-$35, call (707)944-9900 lincolntheater.com
NAPLES:
Christmas Boat Parade, 6 p.m.
NEWPORT BEACH:
Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Dec. 18-22, 2013 Daily, after dark, christmasboatparade.com
OAKLAND:
The Nutcracker with Oakland Ballet Company, December 21-24, 2013. Graham Lustig's The Nutcracker,
doors open 60 minutes before show time.
Location:
Paramount Theatre of the Arts
2025 Broadway
Oakland, CA
Tickets: $20-60, call (800) 745-3000. ticketmaster.com / oaklandballet.org
RANCHO CUCAMONGA:
Inland Pacific Ballet's The Nutcracker, Dec.21-22, 2013.
Location: Lewis Family Playhouse,
12505 Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Tickets: $22-52 lewisfamilyplayhouse.com
SACRAMENTO:
Sacramento Ballet's The Nutcracker, Dec. 7-23, 2013.
Tickets: $15-$72 (916) 808-5181.
Location:
Community Center Theater,
1301 L Street,
Sacramento, CA 95814. sacballet.org
SAN DIEGO:
California Ballet Company's The Nutcracker, December 14-22, 2013.
Tickets: $40-90, call (858)
560-6741. Location: San Diego Civic
Theatre, 1100 3rd Ave, San Diego,
CA, californiaballet.org
SAN DIEGO:
San Diego's Best Nutcracker, December 13 - 22, 2013.
Performed by City Ballet of San Diego.
Tickets: $29 -$69 call (858) 272-8663.
Location: Spreckels Theatre,
121 Broadway,
Downtown San Diego, CA cityballet.org
SAN FRANCISCO:
San Francisco's Ballet Nutcracker, December 11-29, 2013.
Tickets: $20-225, call (415)
865-2000. Location:
War Memorial Opera House,
301 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA sfballet.org
SAN JOSE:
The Nutcracker, ballet.
Ballet San Jose performs this timeless classic at San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose.
Time: 1:30 & 7 p.m. (408) 288-2800. balletsj.org
SANTA CRUZ:
Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre The Nutcracker, December 20-22, 2013.
Tickets:
$15-49 call (831) 420-5260. Location: Civic Auditorium,
307 Church St., Santa Cruz, CA. scbt.org
THOUSAND OAKS:
Pacific Festival Ballet Nutcracker, December 21 & 22, 2013 2 & 7 p.m.
Fred Kavli Theatre - Thousand Oaks Civic Arts
2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.
Thousand Oaks, CA
(800) 745-3000
$58-95
ticketmaster.com
UKIAH:
Mendocino Ballet Nutcracker,
December 20-22, 2013. Time: 7 p.m.
Mendocino College Center
Theatre, 1000 Hensley Creek Rd.,
Ukiah, CA. Tickets: $10-20,
mendocinoballet.org
UNIVERSAL CITY:
Grinchmas. Included in the price
of theme park admission, select days
through December 31. See the
towering Grinchmas tree – a
whimsical centerpiece twisting and
spiraling 60 feet above visitors
below. UniversalStudiosHollywood.com
VENTURA: Parade of Lights Boat Parade 37th Annual Parade of Lights & Fireworks, December 20 - 21, 2013, 7 pm
VENTURA:
Ventura County Ballet's The Nutcracker.
Times: December 21, 2013 - 2 & 7 p.m. December 22, 2013 - 1 p.m.
Location: Ventura College Performing Arts Center 4667 Telegraph Road Ventura, CA,
Tickets: $35, venturacountyballet.com
ALAMEDA:
Alameda Civic Ballet's Nutcracker,
December 21 & 22, 2013, 2 p.m. Location: Kofman Theater,
2200 Central Ave., Alameda,
CA alamedacivicballet.org
ANTIOCH:
The Nutcracker.
Featuring Brentwood Children's
Ballet Theatre December 21 & 22,
2013, Noon & 4 p.m. Locaion:
El Campanil Theater, 602 W. 2nd St.
Antioch, CA. Call: (925) 757-9500,
Tickets: $16-20,
elcampaniltheatre.com
DOWNEY:
The Nutcracker, December 21-22,
2013. Southern California Dance
Theatre performs at Downey Civic
Theatre, 8435 Firestone Blvd.,
Downey, CA.
downeytheatre.com
GLENDALE:
Snow Queen Ballet, December 21-22, 2013, 2 p.m.
Tickets: $20-30
Where: Glendale Community College's theater, located at its Performing Arts Theater, 1500 N. Verdugo Rd., Glendale CA. 91208. caldancearts.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH:
The
Nutcracker, Dec. 20, 21 & 22,
2013. Features the Coast City Ballet.
Tickets: $17-20. Location: Huntington Beach High School Auditorium
1905 Main St.
Huntington Beach, CA
(714) 963-9771 coastcityballet.com
IRVINE:
Nutcracker Ballet with Festival Ballet Theatre, December 13-24, 2013.
Features Sascha Radetsky & Stella
Abrera of American Ballet Theatre.
Tickets: $30-40. Location:
Irvine Barclay Theatre,
4242 Campus Drive
Irvine, CA. Call:
(949) 854-4646, thebarclay.org
LIVERMORE:
Valley Dance Theatre Nutcracker Ballet.
Time: 2 & 7 p.m. Location:
Bankhead Theater 2400 1st St. Livermore, CA.
Call:
(925) 373-6800 livermoreperformingarts.org
LONG BEACH:
Long Beach Ballet The Nutcracker.
Time: 2 p.m.
Tickets: $28 - 95.
Terrace Theater, 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA. Call:
(877) 852-3177 longbeachnutcracker.com
LOS ANGELES:
Los Angeles Ballet Nutcracker.
Location: Royce Hall, UCLA 340
Royce Drive Los Angeles, CA. Time: 1
& 5 p.m. Prices: $35-100 approx.
Tickets: 310-998-7782 losangelesballet.org
MISSION VIEJO: Laguna Dance
Theatre's Nutcracker Ballet,
December 19-22, 2013. Time: 1 & 6
p.m. Location: McKinney
Theatre-Saddleback College, 28000
Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, CA.
Tickets:$24, call (949) 855-4702 lagunadancetheater.com
MODESTO:
The Nutcracker by Central West
Ballet. Time: 2 p.m. Location:
Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I
St. Modesto, CA. Cost: $19 -45,
call: (877) 488-3380 galloarts.org
MOUNTAIN VIEW:
Winter
Fairy Tale, December 21 & 22,
2013.
Bayer Ballet Company performs a holiday favorite at Mountain View Center for the
Performing Arts, MainStage.
Tickets (650) 903-6000, bayerballetacademy.com
NAPA:
Napa Regional Dance Company Nutcracker Ballet, December 21-22, 2013.
Location: Lincoln Theater, 100
California Drive Yountville, CA.
Cost: $20-$35, call (707)944-9900 lincolntheater.com
NEWPORT BEACH:
Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Dec. 18-22, 2013 Daily, after dark, christmasboatparade.com
OAKLAND:
The Nutcracker with Oakland Ballet Company, December 21-24, 2013. Graham Lustig's The Nutcracker,
doors open 60 minutes before show time.
Location:
Paramount Theatre of the Arts
2025 Broadway
Oakland, CA
Tickets: $20-60, call (800) 745-3000. ticketmaster.com / oaklandballet.org
RANCHO CUCAMONGA:
Inland Pacific Ballet's The Nutcracker, Dec.21-22, 2013.
Location: Lewis Family Playhouse,
12505 Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Tickets: $22-52 lewisfamilyplayhouse.com
SACRAMENTO:
Sacramento Ballet's The Nutcracker, Dec. 7-23, 2013.
Tickets: $15-$72 (916) 808-5181.
Location:
Community Center Theater,
1301 L Street,
Sacramento, CA 95814. sacballet.org
SAN DIEGO: San Diego's Best Nutcracker, December 13 - 22, 2013.
Performed by City Ballet of San Diego.
Tickets: $29 -$69 call (858) 272-8663.
Location: Spreckels Theatre,
121 Broadway,
Downtown San Diego, CA cityballet.org
SAN DIEGO:
California Ballet Company's The Nutcracker, December 14-22, 2013.
Tickets: $40-90, call (858)
560-6741. Location: San Diego Civic
Theatre, 1100 3rd Ave, San Diego,
CA, californiaballet.org
SAN FRANCISCO:
San Francisco's Ballet Nutcracker, December 11-29, 2013.
Tickets: $20-225, call (415)
865-2000. Location:
War Memorial Opera House,
301 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA sfballet.org
SAN JOSE:
The Nutcracker, ballet.
Ballet San Jose performs this timeless classic at San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose.
Time: 1:30 (408) 288-2800. balletsj.org
SANTA CRUZ:
Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre The Nutcracker, December 20-22, 2013.
Tickets:
$15-49 call (831) 420-5260. Location: Civic Auditorium,
307 Church St., Santa Cruz, CA. scbt.org
THOUSAND OAKS:
Pacific Festival Ballet Nutcracker, December 21 & 22, 2013 2 & 7 p.m.
Fred Kavli Theatre - Thousand Oaks Civic Arts
2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.
Thousand Oaks, CA
(800) 745-3000
$58-95
ticketmaster.com
UKIAH:
Mendocino Ballet Nutcracker,
December 20-22, 2013. Time: 7 p.m.
Mendocino College Center
Theatre, 1000 Hensley Creek Rd.,
Ukiah, CA. Tickets: $10-20,
mendocinoballet.org
UNIVERSAL CITY:
Grinchmas. Included in the price
of theme park admission, select days
through December 31. See the
towering Grinchmas tree – a
whimsical centerpiece twisting and
spiraling 60 feet above visitors
below. UniversalStudiosHollywood.com
VENTURA:
Ventura County Ballet's The Nutcracker.
Times: December 21, 2013 - 2 & 7 p.m. December 22, 2013 - 1 p.m.
Location: Ventura College Performing Arts Center 4667 Telegraph Road Ventura, CA,
Tickets: $35, venturacountyballet.com
IRVINE:
Nutcracker Ballet with Festival Ballet Theatre, December 13-24, 2013.
Features Sascha Radetsky & Stella
Abrera of American Ballet Theatre.
Tickets: $30-40. Location:
Irvine Barclay Theatre,
4242 Campus Drive
Irvine, CA. Call:
(949) 854-4646, thebarclay.org
OAKLAND:
The Nutcracker with Oakland Ballet Company, December 21-24, 2013. Graham Lustig's The Nutcracker,
doors open 60 minutes before show time.
Location:
Paramount Theatre of the Arts
2025 Broadway
Oakland, CA
Tickets: $20-60, call (800) 745-3000. ticketmaster.com / oaklandballet.org
SAN FRANCISCO:
San Francisco's Ballet Nutcracker, December 11-29, 2013.
Tickets: $20-225, call (415)
865-2000. Location:
War Memorial Opera House,
301 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA sfballet.org
SAN JOSE:
The Nutcracker, ballet.
Ballet San Jose performs this timeless classic at San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose.
Time: 1:30 p.m. (408) 288-2800. balletsj.org
UNIVERSAL CITY:
Grinchmas. Included in the price
of theme park admission, select days
through December 31. See the
towering Grinchmas tree – a
whimsical centerpiece twisting and
spiraling 60 feet above visitors
below. UniversalStudiosHollywood.com
IRVINE:
Nutcracker Ballet with Festival Ballet Theatre, December 13-24, 2013.
Features Sascha Radetsky & Stella
Abrera of American Ballet Theatre.
Tickets: $30-40. Location:
Irvine Barclay Theatre,
4242 Campus Drive
Irvine, CA. Call:
(949) 854-4646, thebarclay.org
OAKLAND:
The Nutcracker with Oakland Ballet Company, December 21-24, 2013. Graham Lustig's The Nutcracker,
doors open 60 minutes before show time.
Location:
Paramount Theatre of the Arts
2025 Broadway
Oakland, CA
Tickets: $20-60, call (800) 745-3000. ticketmaster.com / oaklandballet.org
SAN FRANCISCO:
San Francisco's Ballet Nutcracker, December 11-29, 2013.
Tickets: $20-225, call (415)
865-2000. Location:
War Memorial Opera House,
301 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA sfballet.org
SAN JOSE:
The Nutcracker, ballet.
Ballet San Jose performs this timeless classic at San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose.
Time: 1:30 p.m. (408) 288-2800. balletsj.org
UNIVERSAL CITY:
Grinchmas. Included in the price
of theme park admission, select days
through December 31. See the
towering Grinchmas tree – a
whimsical centerpiece twisting and
spiraling 60 feet above visitors
below. UniversalStudiosHollywood.com
UNIVERSAL CITY: Grinchmas. Included in the price of theme park admission, select days through December 31. See the towering Grinchmas tree – a whimsical centerpiece twisting and spiraling 60 feet above visitors below. UniversalStudiosHollywood.com
SAN FRANCISCO:
San Francisco's Ballet Nutcracker, December 11-29, 2013.
Tickets: $20-225, call (415)
865-2000. Location:
War Memorial Opera House,
301 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA sfballet.org
SAN JOSE:
The Nutcracker, ballet.
Ballet San Jose performs this timeless classic at San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose.
Time: 1:30 & 7 p.m. (408) 288-2800. balletsj.org
UNIVERSAL CITY:
Grinchmas. Included in the price
of theme park admission, select days
through December 31. See the
towering Grinchmas tree – a
whimsical centerpiece twisting and
spiraling 60 feet above visitors
below. UniversalStudiosHollywood.com
SAN FRANCISCO:
San Francisco's Ballet Nutcracker, December 11-29, 2013.
Tickets: $20-225, call (415)
865-2000. Location:
War Memorial Opera House,
301 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA sfballet.org
UNIVERSAL CITY:
Grinchmas. Included in the price
of theme park admission, select days
through December 31. See the
towering Grinchmas tree – a
whimsical centerpiece twisting and
spiraling 60 feet above visitors
below. UniversalStudiosHollywood.com
REDONDO BEACH:
Los Angeles Ballet Nutcracker.
Location: Redondo Beach Performing
Arts Center,
1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Redondo
Beach, CA. Time: 1 & 5 p.m.
Prices: $35-100 approx. Tickets:
310-998-7782 losangelesballet.org
SAN FRANCISCO:
San Francisco's Ballet Nutcracker, December 11-29, 2013.
Tickets: $20-225, call (415)
865-2000. Location:
War Memorial Opera House,
301 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA sfballet.org
UNIVERSAL CITY:
Grinchmas. Included in the price
of theme park admission, select days
through December 31. See the
towering Grinchmas tree – a
whimsical centerpiece twisting and
spiraling 60 feet above visitors
below. UniversalStudiosHollywood.com
REDONDO BEACH:
Los Angeles Ballet Nutcracker.
Location: Redondo Beach Performing
Arts Center,
1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Redondo
Beach, CA. Time: 1 & 5 p.m.
Prices: $35-100 approx. Tickets:
310-998-7782 losangelesballet.org
SAN FRANCISCO:
San Francisco's Ballet Nutcracker, December 11-29, 2013.
Tickets: $20-225, call (415)
865-2000. Location:
War Memorial Opera House,
301 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA sfballet.org
UNIVERSAL CITY:
Grinchmas. Included in the price
of theme park admission, select days
through December 31. See the
towering Grinchmas tree – a
whimsical centerpiece twisting and
spiraling 60 feet above visitors
below. UniversalStudiosHollywood.com
UNIVERSAL CITY: Grinchmas. Included in the price of theme park admission, select days through December 31. See the towering Grinchmas tree – a whimsical centerpiece twisting and spiraling 60 feet above visitors below. UniversalStudiosHollywood.com
BIG BEAR LAKE:
New Year's Eve
Torchlight Parade. 100 skiers and snowboarders carry torches down Miracle Mile to weave a mysterious path of light to ring in the New Year.
Directions:
Held at the Snow Summit Mountain Resort. Time: 7-8:30 p.m. Location:
880 Summit Blvd.
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Phone:
(909) 866-5766
UNIVERSAL CITY:
Grinchmas. Included in the price of
theme park admission, select days through
December 31. See the towering Grinchmas
tree – a whimsical centerpiece twisting and
spiraling 60 feet above visitors below. UniversalStudiosHollywood.com
DISCLAIMER: Information is deemed to be
reliable but is not guaranteed. Please
confirm before going--events are subject to
change.
