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Legendary American composer Elliott Carter, who turns 100 years old in December, is celebrated with a performance of his complete string quartets by the Pacifica Quartet as a part of a mini-festival at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Forum. Learn more...

Under the baton of Music Director Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, the New Century Chamber Orchestra celebrates the holidays with a themed concert program featuring traditional seasonal favorites, performed at the First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto. Learn more...

Join the San Francisco Symphony and Chorus as they unite for Choral Christmas Spectacular, a concert featuring such classic carols as "The First Noel", "O Come All Ye Faithful", and "O Holy Night". The concert also includes a sing-along, plus seasonal works by Bach and Britten. Learn more...

Enjoy the music that defined an era as well as the lives of two phenomenal entertainers, Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney. Sure to delight all ages with songs such as: "Over the Rainbow," "You Made Me Love You," "Strike Up the Band," "Yankee Doodle Boy," "Where or When" and many more. Learn more...

Children's Musical Theater San Jose presents Peter Pan. Featuring a cast of youth and alumni performers, the timeless musical follows Wendy, Michael and John on their adventures in Neverland, with the famous flying boy of the title, villainous pirates, and such tunes as "I Won't Grow Up", "I'm Flying", and "Never Never Land". Learn more...

Rooster T. Feathers presents stand-up comedy. The Sunnyvale club regularly showcases the best touring headliners from the Bay Area, the West Coast, and beyond, plus the city's top up-and-coming talent. Learn more...

This Bay Area tradition returns for a season of holiday fun and frolic set to both classic and contemporary musical selections that reflect the magic of the season. Both sacred and sentimental, The Christmas Ballet is a magical treat for audiences of all ages. The 2008 edition will feature new works by guest choreographers as well as returning favorites. Learn more...

Dwight Howard leads Orlando against Don Nelson's Golden State Warriors, as the Magic make their only Oracle Arena appearance of the year. The Magic signed former Warrior Mickael Pietrus this summer. This offer includes tickets to the game, plus a food voucher good for a Pepsi product soda, hot dog and a bag of chips. Learn more...

Adventurer Phileas Fogg has agreed to an outrageous wager that puts his life and fortune at risk. With his loyal French manservant, Passepartout, by his side, Fogg sets off to circumnavigate the globe in a mere 80 days. To complicate matters, the bumbling lawman Detective Fix has mistaken Fogg for a notorious bank robber and tenaciously dogs Fogg's footsteps around the globe. Learn more...

Ballet San Jose presents the classic ballet The Nutcracker, in a thoughtful and charming new rendition. Ballet San Jose's Nutcracker draws heavily on the original E.T.A. Hoffman story which inspired the now-familiar tale of a girl whose Christmas present brings her to a magical world. Learn more...

Sample the wines of Napa and Sonoma Wine Country on a full-day tour. The Wine Lover's Tour is a semi-private, semi-customizable tour, which will visit 4 to 6 wineries. Learn more...

Santa Claus and just about every other Christmas character in pop culture history make an appearance in this fast-moving, irreverent comedy, in which three actors decide that rather than perform A Christmas Carol once again, they'll retell Every Christmas Story Ever Told in 90 minutes. Using costumes, special effects and, of course, their wits, they take holiday cheer to the extreme. Learn more...

Take a two-hour drive through the city in GoCar, the world's first GPS-guided tour car that not only directs you to your destinations, but also tells you stories about the sites. The GPS system will automatically guide your two-person car as you explore the Bay Area! Learn more...

Get ready for the holidays with the Society of Single Professionals' Christmas Dance. Meet new single friends while dancing to your favorite hits. Adults of all ages are welcome and festive holiday attire is recommended. Learn more...

Carlos Carvajal's lavish Nutcracker is accompanied by a full symphony orchestra conducted by Chris Christensen. See all of the scenes that have made the Tchaikovsky's ballet a holiday favorite -- a growing Christmas tree, a battle between toy soldiers and mice, the journey through the snow forest, and a celebration in the Land of Sweets. Learn more...

Eclectic vocalist Spencer Day croons in a musical style that is uniquely Spencer Day, but has been compared to Harry Connick, Jr. with some of Norah Jones' versatility. He possesses a smooth voice and has the soul of a gifted songwriter -- fusing jazz, cabaret, contemporary and folk. Respectful renditions of standards, as well as his own songs, put him in a category all his own. Learn more...

Join Music at Kohl Mansion to celebrate the holidays with their friends from the San Francisco Symphony. Renowned SFS pianist Robin Sutherland and former San Francisco Symphony principal violist Geraldine Walther join forces with SFS musicians Amy Hiraga and Sarn Oliver (violins), Nancy Ellis (viola) and Peter Wyrick (cello) to perform music by Mozart, Bridge and Brahms. Learn more...

Look and feel your best by treating yourself to a massage or facial at Christina Christner Skin Care and Spa. Their professional staff will help to enhance your relaxation, nurture your body and elevate your mood. Learn more...

The San jsoe Improv welcomes Last Comic Standing's Kathleen Madigan for an evening of stand-up comedy. Voted Best Female Stand-Up at the American Comedy Awards, Kathleen's ability to talk about serious topics and draw insane conclusions is the reason she sells out comedy clubs and theaters across the country. Learn more...

In this irreverent and satirical fractured fairy tale, Prince Harry attempts to rescue Rapunzel who has imprisoned by a witch. Rounding out the evening is City Lights' first-ever Holiday Musical Revue, filled with songs to warm the heart and tickle the funny-bone. Learn more...

Ballet America presents The Nutcracker. Set to Tchaikovsky's famous score, this production features over 100 dancers, ranging from top Bay Area professionals to students from the local community. The full-length ballet tells the story of young Clara, whose uncle gives her a magical Christmas present. Learn more...

Comedians Jen Kober and Jason Dudey perform at the San Jose Improv. Kober's original blend of stand-up, story telling, and improvised rock-n-roll comedy has drawn comparisons to Roseanne Barr, Lucille Ball, and Tracey Ullman. Dudey has appeared on LOGO, and hosts the Hollywood Improv's popular Gays R Us show. Learn more...

Bayer Balet Academy invites you to see a wizard bring to life a touching winter fairy tale. Meet Santa, Snegurochka (Snow Maiden), little bunnies and characters from fairy tales. Young ballerinas will dance accompanied by masterpieces of classical and modern music. Learn more...

Guitarist Angel Romero and the colorful Flamenco dance company Brisas de Espana join the Peninsula Symphony for a fiery Spanish program. From the passion of Flamenco dancing to the Spanish maestro of the guitar, this palate of the culture of Spain is sure to keep audience members on the edge of their seats. Learn more...

The Flamenco Society of San Jose hosts a Juerga (flamenco jam session). Each show features special guests well-known in the San Jose flamenco community. Flamenco jam sessions include professional dancers, singers and musicians, aspiring students, as well as music and dance from other cultures. Audience participation is encouraged. Learn more...

Founded in 1997, the San Francisco Guitar Quartet has established itself as a dynamic force in the guitar world through its live concerts and recordings. They are committed to presenting new music - coalescing classical, world, and improvisatory musical traditions. Learn more...

Isaac Bustos is an award-winning classical guitarist, originally from Nicaragua. An extensive performance career has taken Bustos to Canada, Central America, Europe and all over the U.S. He has gained critical acclaim and is quickly becoming recognized as one of the top young guitarists of his generation. Learn more...

The Northern California Football League presents Winter Bowl 2008. The Pacifica Islanders, who won the Minor League Football Alliance's national title in spring 2008, host the California All-Stars, a team featuring top minor-league players from throughout the state. Learn more...

Conductor Rinaldo Alessandrini leads the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra in a program of Italian classical works, including pieces by Vivaldi, Scarlatti, Corelli, Handel and more. The orchestra will be joined by Spanish soprano Marta Almajano. Learn more...