GOSPEL CHOIR December 2015/January 2016 87 FROM TOP: DAVID ALLEN; MATT BEARDSLEY TIVO SANTA RUN SILICON VALLEY. Dec. 13, 3 to 5:30 p.m. Dress up as your favorite holiday character or tradition and join this 5K run/ walk, which benefits Christmas in the Park and Downtown Ice. The family will love the festive displays and entertainment. Tickets $35–$40. Race begins on Santa Clara Street at Almaden Boulevard and finishes on Market Street at Park Avenue, San Jose. Visit santarunsv.com. CHARLES DICKENS’ SCROOGE: ONE CHRISTMAS CAROL. Dec. 20, 3 p.m. Kellan D. Baker re-creates the roles of Scrooge, Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit and a host of supporting characters in this solo tour de force, infusing tragedy, pathos, humor and fun into the beloved Dickens story of redemption and hope. Tickets $39–$49. Montgomery Theater, 271 S. Market St., San Jose. 408/792-4111. n A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL. Dec. 9–13. Chock-full of delightful songs and splashy production numbers, this show follows Ralphie Parker as he schemes his way toward the holiday gift of his dreams, a Red Ryder Carbine Action 200-Shot Range Air Rifle. Tickets $40–$160. SHN Orpheum Theatre, 1192 Market St., San Francisco. 888/746-1799. CLASSIC ROCK CHRISTMAS FEATURING DECEMBER PEOPLE. Dec. 10, 8 p.m. December People performs familiar holiday songs in the classic rock styles of Santana, The Who, Boston, ZZ Top, Journey, AC/DC and more. Tickets $44. Heritage Theatre, 1 W. Campbell Ave., Campbell. 408/866-2700. HERSHEL AND THE HANUKKAH GOBLINS. Dec. 11–12, times vary. Every year, goblins come down the hill and ruin Hanukkah. But this year, Hershel has an idea that might just save the holiday. Enjoy a world premiere adaptation of the book by Eric A. Kimmel. Tickets $8–$10. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. 650/903-6000. THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER. Dec. 11, 12, 18 and 19, times vary. Two merry elves arrive at a small village in the Black Forest to discover a poor shoemaker who needs their help. Their good deeds, kindness and resourcefulness save the shoemaker and his wife from a bleak and unhappy holiday. Tickets $13. Sunnyvale Theatre at the Sunnyvale Community Center, 550 E. Remington Drive, Sunnyvale. 408/245-2978. DIY ART: FESTIVE FAMILY FUN. Dec. 12, 1 to 3 p.m. All ages are invited to explore the craft of foil embossing this holiday season. Learn a new skill and design your own metallic patterns to decorate cards and envelopes during this drop-in workshop. Tickets $5–$10. San Jose Museum of Art, 110 S. Market St., San Jose. 408/291-5374. HERITAGE HOLIDAY CHAMPAGNE TEA. Dec. 12, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy a traditional tea with scones, finger sandwiches and sweets, served by Shady Shakespeare Company and featuring exclusive blends by Satori Tea and champagne by Guglielmo Winery. Later, tour historic houses decorated for the holidays. Tickets $50. Pacific Hotel at History Park, 635 Phelan Ave., San Jose. 408/918-1045. South Bay Holiday Gospel Concert. Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m. Director Terrance Kelly leads the awardwinning 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. SANTA BABY Holiday Dance Program: The Christmas Ballet. Dec. 9–13, times vary. Get in the holiday spirit with a celebration of dance—including ballet, tap and jazz—performed by Smuin Ballet. Tickets $23–$71. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St. Mountain View. 650/903-6000.
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