86 South Bay Accent THE CHRISTMAS BALLET, UNCORKED Dec. 10–14, 8 p.m. Part mischief, part elegance, this always popular Smuin Ballet performance offers tap, swing and ballet in a host of globally-inspired dances. This year’s show features new works from choreographer-in-residence Amy Seiwert and debut pieces from dancers Ben Needham-Wood, Nicole Haskins and Weston Krukow. Tickets $49–$68. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. 650/903-6000. FAR LEFT: DAVID ALLEN; OPPOPSITE PAGE, TOP: RICH YEE the 130-person choir – and the audience – in this beloved annual singing of holiday songs. Scores include many popular choruses and solos and everyone’s favorite, the “Hallelujah Chorus.” Arrive at 7 p.m. for the Vivace Youth Chorus carolers. Tickets $15–$20. California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose. 408/995-3318. FANTASY OF LIGHTS Dec. 8–24, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Vasona Lake County Park converts into a magical drive-thru spectacle to be enjoyed from the warmth of your automobile. Tune in to a special radio station for audio that accompanies your drive by animated displays such as Santa shooting hoops, a tunnel of lights and a 90-foot twinkling tree. Tickets $15–$50. Vasona Lake County Park, 333 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos. 408/355-2201. SEASON OF HOPE CATHEDRAL PERFORMANCE SERIES Dec. 12–23, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph celebrates the season with 12 days of soul-satisfying multicultural music and dance shows. Performers this year include the California Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, San Jose Ballet School and Navidad Para Todos. Find the full lineup at stjosephcathedral.org. Free. Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph, 80 S. Market St., San Jose. 408/283-8100 ext. 2200. ELF: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL Dec. 12–28, times vary. Movie audiences have been cracking up with Buddy the elf for more than a decade. Now fans of Santa’s largest helper can laugh along with him when he meets his birth father in NYC when the live musical version of the hilarious film comes to San Francisco. 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. A festive day of music and crafts for kids kicks off with story time led by The Snow Queen, followed by a visit from Santa, who plans to roll into town aboard a historic trolley. Tickets $5, free for children 2 and younger. History Park, corner of Senter Road and Phelan Avenue, San Jose. 408/287-2290. CAROLS IN THE CALIFORNIA Dec. 13, 7 p.m. Artistic Director Elena Sharkova and the Symphony Silicon Valley Chorale present this family-friendly tradition. Warm up your singing voice for the 10th annual merry sing-along that includes favorite carols and a 2014 version of "Twelve Days of Silicon Valley Christmas.” Tickets $25–$35. California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose. 408/286-2600. TIVO SANTA RUN SILICON VALLEY Dec. 14, 3 p.m. Gather a group of friends and dress up as your favorite holiday character for a 5K run. You’ll feel good about getting exercise while spotting Santa, his elves and maybe even the Grinch during the benefit for Christmas in the Park and Downtown Ice. Tickets $35–$40. Plaza de Cesar Chavez, Park Avenue and Market Street, San Jose. 888/810-2063. MENORAH LIGHTING AT SANTANA ROW PARK Dec. 17, 4 to 6 p.m. Start off the Jewish Festival of Lights at Santana Row with Kosher treats, entertainment and activities including dreidel decorating, Jewish story time, arts and crafts. The special evening co-hosted by the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley and the PJ FESTIVE THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER 30th ANNUAL HOLIDAY GUIDE A CHRISTMAS CAROL
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