22 South Bay Accent CALENDAR 408/792-4111. Muse. Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m. English alt-rock outfit Muse performs music off its seventh studio album, “Drones.” The concept album features simple guitar-bass-drums rock and follows the protagonist’s story from abandonment to indoctrination as a “human drone” and eventual defection. Tickets $39.50–$75. Oracle Arena, 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland. Sea Lions’ Arrival, Jan 15-18, Pier 39, San Francisco; Yamato: The Drummers of Japan, Jan. 23-24, Memorial Auditorium, Stanford 800/745-3000. San Francisco Ballet Nutcracker. Dec. 16–31, times vary. A San Francisco tradition since 1944, “Nutcracker” tells everyone’s favorite holiday story with the help of an international cast of world-class dancers. Ticket prices vary. War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco. 415/865-2000. Beach House. Dec. 17–19, times vary. Dream pop duo Beach House performs music off its fifth, full-length record, “Depression Cherry.” $39.50–$84.50. The Warfield, 982 Market St., San Francisco. 888/929-7849. Chris Robinson Brotherhood. Dec. 11–12, 9 p.m. The Chris Robinson Brotherhood is touring in support of its latest release, “Phosphorescent Harvest.” Praised by Rolling Stone as “once quirky, trippy, soulful and downright magnetic,” it’s the blues-rock band’s third full-length for Silver Arrow Records. Tickets $32.50. The Fillmore, 1805 Geary Blvd., San Francisco. 800/745-3000. A Windham Hill Winter Solstice. Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m. Grammy-nominated singer, fiddler, pianist and songwriter Barbara Higbie comes together with Grammywinning guitarist Will Ackerman and Grammy-nominated guitarist/composer Alex De Grassi to toast the winter solstice and its warm traditions with a mix of original music and seasonal classics. Ticket prices vary. 650/724-2464. Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox. Dec. 12–13, 8 p.m. The brainchild of arranger/pianist Scott Bradlee, Postmodern Jukebox repurposes today’s top radio pop staples and infuses them with old-school jazz, doo-wop and soul. The YouTube sensations specialize in bridging the gap between generations. Tickets $35–$50. The Warfield, 982 Market St., San Francisco. 888/929-7849. Silicon Valley Ballet: The Nutcracker. Dec. 12–27, times vary. Brimming with bravura dancing and just the right amount of gingerbread to put even Ebenezer Scrooge in the holiday spirit, this is the traditional “Nutcracker” to see. Tickets $25–$110. Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose. 408/288-2800. Alejandro Fernández. Dec. 13, 7 p.m. With help from his musicians and mariachi, Mexican singer Alejandro Fernández performs traditional rancheras, pop hits and songs from his latest album, “Confidencias.” Tickets $60.50– $150.50. SAP Center, 525 W. San Carlos St., San Jose. 800/745-3000. Chris Tomlin Christmas Concert. Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m. Chris Tomlin, Christian music’s most popular artist, brings his “Adore Christmas Tour” to San Jose. Crowder and Lauren Daigle will also perform. Tickets $65–$75. California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose. The record shows a return to simplicity, with songs structured around a melody and a few instruments, with live drums playing a far lesser role. Tickets $35. The Fillmore, 1805 Geary Blvd., San Francisco. 800/745-3000. San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus. Dec. 18, 8 p.m. This holiday show includes new pieces by Broadway and cabaret composers Ernie Lijoi and Lawrence Rush, Steve Huffines’ mash-up of Meghan Trainor’s “I’ll Be Home” and the classic “I’ll Be Home For Christmas,” plus joyful new takes on old favorites. Tickets $24–$26. Freight & Salvage, 2020 Addison St., Berkeley. 510/644-2020. Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker. Dec. 18, 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. This lively production takes place in composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s native land and includes Russian-named characters, folk legends Ded Moroz and Snegurochka, and life-size Matrushka dolls. Tickets $28– $122. Flint Center for the Performing Arts, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino. 800/745-3000. South Bay Holiday Gospel Concert. Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m. Director Terrance Kelly leads the award-winning Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir in his signature arrangements of traditional holiday favorites. Tickets $28–$36. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. 650/903-6000. So You Think You Can Dance. Dec. 18, 8 p.m. The 13-time Emmy Award-winning show that sparked America’s fascination with dance heads to San Jose. Watch some of the most popular routines from Season 12’s Team Stage and Team Street, as well as original pieces created specifically for this tour. Tickets $45–$72. City National Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose. 408/792-4111. Peninsula Ballet Presents Carlos Carvajal’s Nutcracker. Dec. 19–21, times vary. Delight and enchant your family at this lavish performance featuring some of the Bay Area’s most beautiful, talented and athletic professional dancers. Meet the dancers on stage following every performance. Tickets $30. Fox Theatre, 2221 Broadway St., Redwood City. 650/369-7770. The Brian Setzer Orchestra. Dec. 24, 8 p.m. Experience The Brian Setzer Orchestra’s 12th
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