with St. Nick, arts and crafts, live music and caroling. Tickets $5, free for children 2 and younger. History Park, corner of Senter Road and Phelan Avenue, San Jose. 408/287-2290. The Gingerbread Boy. Dec. 13-14, 10 a.m. and noon (Saturday) and noon (Sunday). The memorable fairy tale Truce … A Christmas Wish from the Great War, through Dec. 21, City Lights Theater, San Jose; Jessimae Peluso, Jan. 29-31, Improv Comedy Club, San Jose; Progressive Insurance San Francisco Boat Show, Jan. 22-25, McCovey Cove PHOTO: (LEFT) MIKE KO about a self-assured gingerbread cookie comes to life for little tykes ages 3-6 during this ageappropriate performance created just for them. Tickets $10-$12. Palo Alto Children’s Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. 650/463- 4930. Hansel and Gretel Opera. Dec. 13-14, 6 and 8 p.m. (Saturday) and 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. (Sunday). Bring the whole family for the English version of this fairy tale opera that has been specially adapted to 70 minutes. Tickets $10-$16. Saratoga Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvae Ave., Saratoga. 800/838-3006. Yuletide Children’s Tea and Visit with Santa. Dec. 14, 10 a.m. to noon. Enjoy a holiday brunch with the kids including scones, assorted tea sandwiches, mini pizza, fruit and sweets during this festive event. Kids will have a chance to frost and decorate gingerbread cookies and sit with Santa. Tickets $30. Montalvo Arts Center, Historic Villa, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga. 408/961-5858. Messiah Sing 2014. Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m. Schola Cantorum presents its annual audience sing-along of everyone’s holiday favorite, Handel’s “Messiah,” under the baton of Maestro Gregory Wait. Tickets $18-$22. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. 650/903-6000. Elf. Dec. 19, 7 to 9 p.m. An oversized Elf wreaks havoc as he searches for his true identity in NYC in this hilarious holiday movie. Dress up as your favorite holiday character and watch it during this Cinemenlo Movie Night 28 South Bay Accent event. Free. RSVP required. Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center, 555 Middlefield Road, Atherton. 650/330-2220. South Bay Gospel Holiday Concert. Dec. 19, 7:30 p.m. The Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir brings its joyful gospel arrangements of traditional holiday favorites to the South Bay. Tickets $28-$36. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. 650/903-6000. JANUARY ‘Tis the Season for Science. Through Jan. 4, times vary. Learn loads about reindeer while visiting a winter wonderland that explores the science behind the season. Experience snow “flurries” twice per hour, visit a giant Snowman Theater and say hello to Yukon and Willow, two live reindeer who live in the East Garden for the duration of the exhibit. Free with admission. California Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. 415/379-8000. El Dia de Los Tres Reyes Magos. Jan. 10-11, times TBA. Kids can learn about Three Kings Day during this party complete with Rosca de Reyes bread, papel picado crafts, community performers and appearances by the Three Kings. Free with admission. Children’s Discovery Museum, 180 Woz Way, San Jose. 408/298-5437. Puss in Boots. Jan. 10, 17 and Feb. 7, 11 a.m. A clever cat and his poor master journey across the French countryside hoping for a better life in this traditional fairy tale for kids and their parents. Tickets $13-$15. Sunnyvale Community Theatre, 550 E. Remington Ave., Sunnyvale. 408/245-2978. Seussical. Jan. 10-25, times vary. Starstuck Theatre offers up this fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza featuring favorite Dr. Seuss characters including The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant and others. Tickets $19-$25. Ohlone College, Jackson Theatre, 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont. 510/659-6000. Musical Journeys with Frank Lévy: Animals, Seasons and Other Musical Fantasies. Jan. 11, 3 p.m. Young listeners will appreciate Ibert, Copland, Tchaikovsky, Debussy, Beethoven and others as this internationally recognized pianist performs music that is inspired by animals, stars, the moon and other elements. Tickets $20-$25, Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 650/223-8664. Why Mosquitoes Buzz in Everybody’s Ear. Jan. 16-17, times vary. In this charming adaptation of the book by Verna Aardema, a mosquito sets off a chain reaction has everyone around it buzzing with anger. Tickets $8-$10. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. 650/903-6000. The Emperor’s New Clothes. Jan. 17-18, 10 a.m. and noon (Saturday) and noon (Sunday). Hans Christian Andersen’s short tale gets a new life in this special 45-minute Palo Alto Children’s Theatre performance designed for kids ages 3-6. Tickets $10-$12. Palo Alto Children’s Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. 650/463-4930. Junie B. Jones: The Musical. Jan. 22-Feb. 8, times vary. Precocious first-grader Junie B. Jones often finds herself in a bit of a pickle. This lively musical production includes local professional actors and offers student matinee performances. Tickets $12-$14. Palo Alto Children’s Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. 650/463-4930. King of the Golden River. Jan. 24, 31 and Feb. 14, 11 a.m. A young boy embarks on a dangerous trek to restore his homeland
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