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The Philharmonic Society presents this year's installment of Fiesta Navidad, a Christmas concert with a Latin flavor. It's perennially one of the Society's most popular events. The musical journey begins with the traditional petition for lodging (Posada), followed by mariachi music selections. The evening concludes with a traditional sing-along of holiday favorites, including "Feliz Navidad" and many more. Learn more...

The holiday season comes to life in the Anaheim Ballet's production of The Nutcracker, the heartwarming tale of Clara and her Nutcracker Doll who changes her woeful winter into a feast in Candyland. Athletic Russian dancers, prancing Bon Bons and Tchaikovsky's beautiful "Waltz of the Flowers" are sure to brighten your holidays. Learn more...

Philippe Petit's daring high-wire walk between the Twin Towers was the subject of the Oscar-winning documentary Man on Wire. Petit's live show at the Barclay features juggling, magic and fascinating stories from his amazing life as a writer, pickpocket, barn builder, bullfighter, engineer and Renaissance man. Learn more...

Huntington Beach's own youth production company, Ballet Etudes, will presents its 13th annual full-length Nutcracker ballet at the Historic Huntington Beach High School Auditorium. Witness Clara's receipt of her beautiful Nutcracker, the fierce battle between the toy soldiers and the mice, watch it snow on stage and take a trip to the land of the sweets with the beautiful Sugar Plum Fairy and the lovely Waltz of the Flowers. Learn more...

Having set box office records for the past two years, Festival Ballet Theatre's lavish full-length production of The Nutcracker returns to the Barclay, featuring world-renowned guest artists from American Ballet Theatre, FBT's professional company dancers, and exceptional young talent from across Southern California. Join the Sugar Plum Fairy, Clara, and a cast hundreds on a magical journey that's fun for the whole family. Learn more...

Kerry Records once again presents a joyful night of music-making, storytelling, dance, laughter, and plenty of Irish soul, celebrating the beautiful wonder Irish Christmas. Special guests include button accordion wizard David Munnelly, the great Kieran Munnelly on flute and sensational fiddler Bella Issakova, along with the dance from The Kerry Dance Troupe, a team of top-ranked dancers in the world of competitive Irish dance, and a host of singers and actors. Learn more...

Chapman University presents its Fall Dance Concert at the school's Waltmar Theatre. Directed by Nancy Dickson-Lewis, the show features choreography by Chapman faculty members Sean Greene, Lix Maxwell, Alicia Okouchi-Guy and a collaboration between Dale Merrill and Jennifer Backhaus. Learn more...

Saddleback College presents one of their most popular events of the year, An Evening of Comedy and Magic, starring five award-winning artists. The acts include Danny Cole (Magic Castle), Mike Caveney (Magic Castle), Tina Lenert (Stage Magician), Larry Cisewski (Guinness World Champion knife thrower) and closing out the show "The Chipper Lowell Experience" where comedy and magic collide. Learn more...

The Professional Guest Artist Series at Saddleback College is thrilled to present Laguna Ballet's The Nutcracker. Over 75 Orange County students come together each year, under the direction of Artistic Director Shery Gilbert, to present this full-length Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky's most famous composition and the most popular ballet in the world. A family favorite holiday tradition! Learn more...