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Charles Dickens' beloved holiday classic gets the Broadway treatment in this musical version of A Christmas Carol, featuring a score by Alan Menken (The Little Mermaid) and Lynn Ahrens (Ragtime) that includes the hit "A Place Called Home." This family-friendly musical features characters like Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim and Bob Cratchit in a timeless story of redemption and forgiveness. Learn more...

In this Shakespearean comedy, Valentine and Proteus are the best of friends until, of course, a woman comes between them. Friendship and passion entangle all in this clever comedy about jealousy and the fickle nature of love and the jealousies that can drive people mad with desire. Performed by The Old Globe/USD MFA Program. Learn more...

The all-new SEA LIFE Aquarium, right next door to LEGOLAND California, is a child's interactive guide to the life of the sea. They'll discover a lost ancient city and a sunken shipwreck, along with a wide range of sea creatures. Adults and kids alike will marvel at the unique atmosphere putting families in touch with the aquatic world in an unforgettable way. Learn more...

This lavish production is fashioned after the choreography of the great Russian master, Lev Ivanov, who created the very first Nutcracker more than 100 years ago. Virtuoso dancing is complemented by opulent sets, costumes and Tchaikovsky's brilliant score, performed by the City Ballet Orchestra. Children's roles are performed by talented young dancers from the City Ballet School, the official school of City Ballet. Learn more...

Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's amazing musical about magical enchantment blends the stories of the Brothers Grimm fairy tales, Jack and the Beanstalk, Rapunzel, Cinderella--and more--into an exciting, intertwining show for all ages. Learn more...

Christmas comes to the third-smallest town in Texas in this laugh-filled sequel to the comedy Greater Tuna. Colorful town residents new and familiar are engaged in preparations for the holidays with varying degrees of success, as a vandal threatens the annual yard display contest and the local production of A Christmas Carol is jeopardized by unpaid electric bills. Learn more...

Side Show is the true-life story of conjoined twins Daisy and Violett Hilton, two lovely songbirds caged up in a 1930's circus freakshow. The twins escape the side show to pursue their dreams of love, fame and success on the Vaudville circuit. San Diego artists Shelly Hart Breneman and Shauna Hart Ostrom star in the local premiere of this cult favorite. Learn more...

Join Holmes and Watson as they help lovely Lucy Matravers resolve a dispute over a family will, unwittingly bringing them face-to-face with Holmes' arch-enemy, Professor Moriarty. Based on an unpublished case, this delightful parody uses visual and theatrical jokes, wordplay, and audience participation to respectfully skewer Holmesian traditions. Learn more...

Boston Marriage is filled with David Mamet's familiar fascination with complex games and language, and his brilliantly terse and crisply paced dialogue. Set in the Victorian era, the play chronicles the relationship between two "single" women who live together without male presence, who are dependent on each other for support, emotional and otherwise: a Boston marriage. Learn more...

The San Diego Derby Dolls present hard-hitting, unscripted, full-contact roller derby action at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. A sister league to the Los Angeles Derby Dolls, they are the nation's first hybrid league of both banked track (the inclined surface) and flat track (on the ground) roller derby. The all-female league currently features five teams. Learn more...

An annual tradition attracting visitors from around the world, the San Diego Dixieland Jazz Festival will include a variety of music -- from traditional jazz to ragtime to rockabilly to swing -- over five days during Thanksgiving weekend. Over 15 bands and artists are scheduled to perform, and sessions include tributes to Benny Goodman, Bing Crosby, Lester Young, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis. Learn more...

Before he wrote Wicked and Pippin, Stephen Schwartz created Godspell. Based on the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, and featuring a sparkling rock-gospel score, this joyous musical retells the story of Jesus and his disciples through a series of charming, comedic sketches. One of Lamb's Players Theatre's most popular shows, Godspell includes the Top 20 hit "Day By Day." Learn more...

With sweeping vistas and romantic sights, the beautiful--and historic!--San Diego Bay is a natural wonder of Southern California. Locals and tourists alike will love this extraordinary opportunity to tour this beautiful bay aboard an elegant, comfy yacht with Hornblower Cruises. Friends, family and loved ones will have a blast sharing time together, relaxing and enjoying the views. Learn more...

On a foggy Christmas Eve in a magical part of the world just outside Dublin, four old friends gather to face the holidays the only way they know how: with a bottle of whiskey and a deck of cards. Suddenly, a mysterious stranger knocks on the door and ups the ante to damningly high stakes. He's the Prince of Darkness himself, with a chilling call to action: "What fun is poker if your soul isn't in it?" Learn more...

The Mystery Café Dinner Theater is bringing back the days of the Old West with its newest comedy, The Good...The Bad and The Udderly Ridiculous! In this spaghetti (with meatballs) western, sibling rivalry, jealousy, gambling and revenge turn a quiet town into a stage for murder. Enjoy a four-course meal as you watch the show, interact with the performers and have plenty of laughs. Learn more...

Enjoy two and a half hours cruising aboard a fine dining vessel, taking in 25 scenic miles of San Diego's magnificent skyline. Included on the cruise is complimentary boarding champagne, a complete three-course dinner and DJ entertainment for dancing all the way home. Learn more...

Lyric Opera San Diego presents an English-language opera based on the classic children's story. With its Wagner-influenced score, magical story and comic turns, Engelbert Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel offers a great introduction to the magic of opera as theater for audience members of all ages. The cast includes children from the Lyric Academy. Learn more...

Dog Act, the most talked about production in MOXIE's history, is back. Follow Rozetta Stone and her companion, Dog, as they fight to protect the sacred art of story-telling in a post-apocalyptic America full of shifting alliances, ravenous scavengers and ultimate redemption. Learn more...

The San Diego Women's Chorus 22nd annual holiday concert, Through the Eyes of a Child is an uplifting show featuring the women of the Chorus raising their voices and singing songs of joy and peace, including "1,000 Beautiful Things," "No Mirrors in My Nana's House," "Where Are You Christmas?," "This Holiday," "Someday at Christmas," and a Chanukah piece, "We Are Lights." Learn more...

Explore the beautiful sea cliffs and caves of the La Jolla Ecological Preserve on a two-hour guided kayaking tour. After a brief lesson, paddle out to see Arch Cave, Sunny Jim's Cave and others, and paddle through Clam Cave (ocean conditions permitting). The Ecological Reserve is home to kelp beds, sea lions, harmless leopard sharks, Garibaldi and even dolphins. Learn more...

This classic wooden sailboat will transport you back in time to experience the true romance and adventure of the sea. Guests will enjoy a three-hour voyage around San Diego Bay aboard this classic 65-foot, Philip Rhodes Yawl sailing vessel. There's no better way to see the Bay than from a yacht like Jada. Learn more...

Lyric Opera San Diego presents a unique holiday concert, featuring Christmas carols performed with Irish style, accompanied by Irish dance. Dublin-born composer/musician Gerard Nolan has infused popular Christmas carols with Irish melodies and rhythms, putting a new twist on old favorites. Learn more...

Experience the delicacies of Argentine culture without having to leave the country. Watch an authentic and passionate Argentine Tango show as you enjoy a three-course meal at Pampas Argentine Grill, named "Best Steakhouse in San Diego" by the San Diego Reader. Learn more...

San Diego's premiere classical dance company presents an hour-long performance of excerpts from the beloved holiday classic The Nutcracker. California Ballet's acclaimed production of The Nutcracker will appeal to adults and children alike with its enchanting journey through a little girl's imagination. A reception and a question and answer session with the dancers follow the performance. Learn more...

13 tells the story of Evan, a Jewish kid from New York whose parents' divorce moves him to Indiana. As the new kid, Evan's got to make friends, then determine if they are the "right" friends to have. All the while, he works to get the cool kids to his Bar Mitzvah. This "grown-up musical about growing up" is presented by CYC Theatre, the same company that performed RENT last summer. Learn more...

Watch a live salsa and merengue show from Camille and Michael, founders of Positive Energy Dance, as you dine on a delicious four-course meal at Pampas Argentine Grill. The restaurant was named "Best Steakhouse in San Diego" by the San Diego Reader, "Best Ambience, Best Steaks" by KUSI News and "Top 10 Steakhouse in San Diego" by 10news.com's A-List. Learn more...

With sweeping vistas and romantic sights, the beautiful--and historic!--San Diego Bay is a natural wonder of Southern California. Locals and tourists alike will love this extraordinary opportunity to tour the beautiful bay aboard an elegant, comfy yacht with Hornblower Cruises. Friends, family and loved ones will have a blast sharing time together, relaxing and enjoying the picturesque views: sea lions, the downtown skyline, historic ships and more! Learn more...