CALENDAR Kathleen Madigan, Jan. 8, Carriage House Theatre, Saratoga December 2014/January 2015 27 Kids Stuff DECEMBER The Elves and the Shoemaker. Dec. 5-6, and 12, 7 p.m. (Friday) and 11 a.m. (Saturday). Two merry elves perform good deeds to help out a poor shoemaker in this beloved fairy tale that reminds kids – and adults – about the importance of being kind and helping those in need. Tickets $13. Sunnyvale Theatre, Sunnyvale Community Center, 550 E. Remington Drive, Sunnyvale. 408/245-2978. Teddy Bear Tea. Dec. 5-7, 11-14, 18-21, 23-24, 28-31, 3 p.m. Bring the children and their favorite stuffed animals for this popular family event at the Ritz-Carlton San Francisco. Each gathering offers a show featuring an animated elf and a photo with the Ritz-Carlton Teddy Bear. Tickets $110. The Ritz-Carlton, 600 Stockton St., San Francisco. 415/773-6168. The Nutcracker Sweet. Dec. 6-7, 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m. Sitting still to watch the entire Nutcracker Suite can be a big task for little kids. Why not bring them to this special 45-minute family-friendly version instead? Tickets $20-$25. Peninsula Ballet Theatre, 1880 S. Grant St., San Mateo. 650/342-3262. Pictures with Father Christmas. Dec. 6, noon to 4 p.m. Forget the mall Santa this year and head to the Rengstorff House for holiday pictures with Father Christmas. Photo prices vary. Rengstorff House, 3070 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View. 650/868-7708. Madeline’s Christmas. Dec. 6, 13, 19-21, times vary. Everyone’s sick with the flu except Madeline. See if she can take care of 11 girls and Miss Clavel in this adaptation of one of Ludwig Bemelman’s beloved books. Tickets $13-$15. Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre, 550 E. Remington Drive, Sunnyvale. 408/ 245-2978. Mommy and Me and Daddies, Too: “Celebrate the Season.” Dec. 9, 10 a.m. to noon. Story time with Mrs. Claus, live entertainment from Andy Z, and mini manicures from Lavande nail salon are just a few of the treats for little ones — and their parents — who visit this free kid’s club. CineArts Theatre, 3088 Olson Drive, San Jose. 408/551-4611. A Year with Frog and Toad. Dec. 11-21, times vary. Based on the classic children’s books by Arnold Lobel, this whimsical Palo Alto Children’s Theatre performance tells the story of two great friends. Tickets $12-$14. Palo Alto Children’s Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. 650/463-4930.4 The Latke Who Couldn’t Stop Screaming: A Christmas Story. Dec. 12-13, times vary. Peninsula Youth Theatre presents this hilarious world premiere adaptation of Lemony Snicket’s take on “The Gingerbread Man.” Tickets $8-$10. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. 650/903-6000. Elf: The Broadway Musical. Dec. 12-28, times vary. Based on the movie starring Will Ferrell, this hilarious holiday musical centers around Buddy, who spends his childhood believing he’s an elf, then visits New York City to find his birth father when he learns he’s actually a human. Tickets $45-$160. SHN Curran Theatre, 445 Geary St., San Francisco. 888/746-1799. Children’s Holiday Festival. Dec. 13, noon to 4 p.m. It wouldn’t be the holidays without a Santa visit. Bring the kids for a trolley ride
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