Jessie J, Dec. 3, SAP Center, San Jose; Kinky Boots, Dec. 2-28, SHN Orpheum Theatre, San Francisco PHOTO: (BOTTOM) MATTHEW MURPHY Ragazzi Boys Chorus. Dec. 7, 5 p.m. The renowned music education and choral arts performing organization for boys presents “Wintersong,” a festive treat for the whole family. The concert includes a range of musical styles, with highlights such as the powerful Norwegian tune “Eatnemen Vuelie,” heard in the Disney movie “Frozen.” Tickets $10-$30. Messiah Lutheran Church, 1835 Valota Road, Redwood City. 650/ 342-8785. Annual You-Sing-It Messiah. Dec. 8, 7:30. For more than 30 years, the San Jose Symphonic Choir has presented this community sing-along of Handel’s oratorio. Be a part of the tradition this year in a historic setting. Tickets $15-$20. California Theatre, 345 S. First St., 408/995-3318. Uncorked: The Christmas Ballet 2014. Dec. 10-14, 8 p.m. A great gift for audiences of all ages, this immensely popular holiday celebration offers ballet, tap, swing and a wealth of other dances drawn from holiday traditions from around the world. Tickets $49-$68. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. 650/903-6000. Na Leo. Dec. 11, 8 p.m. There may be a chill to the air, but the soothing voices of this award-winning Hawaiian trio will fill you with the warmth of the islands. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the season to enjoy Hawaiian pop ballads and holiday classics. Tickets $43- $48. Carriage House Theatre, Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga. 408/961-5858. Holiday Open House. Dec. 11, 7 to 9 p.m. Celebrate the holidays in 19th-century Victorian style. Expect refreshments, carols, Victorian finery and, if you’re lucky, a visit from Father Christmas. Free. Rengstorff House, 3070 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View. 650/903-6392. A Chanticleer Christmas. Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m. In what has become an annual tradition, this Grammy Award-winning San Francisco ensemble brings its profound, peaceful sound to Stanford. Tickets $60. Memorial Church, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford University. 650/724-2464. Yusuf/Cat Stevens. Dec. 12, 8 p.m. After becoming an international success in the 1970s, he opted for a low-key family life working for humanitarian causes. Now he’s back on the music scene with new songs about harmony and freedom. Peace out with him in S.F. Tickets $100.50-$150.50 The Masonic, 1111 California St., San Francisco. 800/745-3000. 20 South Bay Accent Not So Silent Night. Dec. 12-13, 5:30 p.m. This annual two-day event presented by Live 105 features Linkin Park, Imagine Dragons, alt-J, Rise Against, and more. Tickets $119.05. Oracle Arena, 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland. 800/745-3000. The Christmas Truce. Dec. 12-14, 8 p.m. (Friday) and 4 p.m. (Sunday). German and English soldiers on the front lines of World War I set aside their weapons and sang carols in an impromptu truce in December of 1914. The Santa Clara Chorale remembers this demonstration of humanity 100 years later by singing songs that were sung during the truce. Tickets $17-$35. Mission Santa Clara de Asis, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara. 773/558-7941. Season of Hope Cathedral Performance Series. Dec. 12-23, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. The historic Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph celebrates its 19th year by offering 12 days of soul-satisfying multicultural musical concerts during the holidays. Find the full lineup online at stjosephcathedral.org. Free. Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph, 80 S. Market St., San Jose. 408/283-8100 ext. 2200. Carols in the California. Dec. 13, 7 p.m. Warm up your singing voice for this annual sing-along of festive holiday carols presented by Symphony Silicon Valley. Tickets $25-$35. California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose. 408/286-2600. Juerga. Dec. 13, 7 to 9 p.m. Featuring a cast of professional flamenco artists including singer Mercedes Molina, dancer Koko de la Isla and guitarist Ricardo Diaz, this performance highlights music, song and dance from Andalusia in southern Spain. Tickets $12-$19. Historic Hoover Theater, 1635 Park Ave., San Jose. 800/838-3006. KFOG Concert for Kids with David Gray. Dec. 13, 7 p.m. Soak up the sounds of musicians David Gray, Young Rising Sons and James Bay during this benefit for UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals and Toys for Tots. Tickets $30-$125. City National Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose. 408/792-4111. Los Lobos. Dec. 13, 9 p.m. The Chicano rock group who introduced a generation to “La Bamba” is back. Bop along to the group that has been thrilling fans with its unique sound for decades. Tickets $42.50. The Fillmore, 1805 Geary Blvd., San Francisco. 800/745-3000. Symphony Hol iday Concert. Dec. 14, 2:30 p.m. Families long anticipate the yearly El Camino Youth Symphony annual holiday performance. This year, you can look forward to soloist performances by Young Hye Lee and Linus Lu. Tickets $8-$15. California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose. 650/213-7111. Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker. Dec. 19, 8 p.m. This version of the famed dance includes Masha, who meets her Prince, and the Dove of Peace, an extraordinary scene during which two dancers become one bird with a 20-foot wingspan. Tickets $28-$175. Flint Center for the Performing Arts, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino. 800/745-3000. Winter’s Gifts. Dec. 20, 8 to 9:30 p.m. Jazz pianist Taylor Eigsti joins The Choral Project and the San Jose Chamber Orchestra for an evening of music that honors global winter festivals. Highlights include a fullychoreographed African-style choral work by Ben Allaway. Tickets $10-$35. First Presbyterian Church, 1140 Cowper St., Palo Alto. 408/279-0161. Kalin and Myles: Crazy for Christmas. Dec. 20-21, 8 p.m. Teenage girls can’t get enough of this Bay Area hip hop duo. Join them when
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