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Berkeley Repertory Theatre welcomes Ennio. The original quick-change artist, direct from Italy, presents a special holiday show. The internationally famous physical comedian dons 50 life-size costumes in only 70 minutes, presenting a wacky and high-energy show that incorporates physical comedy and origami folding into a delightful experience for the whole family. Learn more...

Set along San Francisco's historic waterfront, Teatro ZinZanni is a bewitching evening of European cabaret, cirque, divas and madmen, spectacle and sensuality with live music and a gourmet five-course dinner -- set in the nightclub of your dreams. Now in its seventh year, Teatro ZinZanni has become a Bay Area entertainment institution. Learn more...

Ballet Flamenco José Porcel performs a seductive blend of traditional and modern flamenco. A former principal with the National Ballet of Spain, Porcel has performed to wide acclaim and his lavish music and dance spectacles display both abundant creative genius and a desire to challenge convention while honoring tradition. Learn more...

Liebe Wetzel has the packing materials taking matters into their own "hands" in her show, Wrapping Paper Caper. In true private eye guise, our Bogart-esque "detective" follows a trail of styrofoam packing-peanuts, encountering a witty and wonder-filled cast of characters along the way, including an elegant wrapping-paper damsel in "dis-dress", a cardboard-tube horse, a packing-box Zamboni and a cast of bread rolls, cutlery, linens and dishware that display extremely unusual table manners. 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...

Enjoy a special holiday performance featuring some of the most memorable holiday music, performed by four of ACLO's leading men, Ray Chavez, Laurie De Seguirant, Sean Fenton and Derrick Silva. The evening also features the music stylings of Dean Starnes on the piano. Learn more...

The acclaimed Alameda Civic Ballet returns to the Kofman with its fourth annual holiday family favorite, The Nutcracker. This year's Nutcracker includes over 100 performers ranging from age three to sixty including performers from Alameda Ballet Academy, San Francisco's Lines Ballet, Ballet West of Utah and SF Opera Ballet. Learn more...

In the 18th century, the castrati were "sacred monsters" whose voices were surgically molded, represented a peak of artistry. Monsters and Prodigies is a humorous opera about this fascinating cultural phenomenon: talented child singers born in poverty who were castrated to preserve their soprano voices, and propelled to stardom in the frivolous courts of Europe. Learn more...

Tales of Wonder and Shadow is an evening of intimate, elegant, magical enchantment and tall tale-telling at The Cabaret Theatre. Many evenings will feature magical guest performance artists from the Bay Area. Learn more...

The Yerba Buena Center for the Arts presents Japan Dance Now, an evening featuring three of Japan's most talented young choreographers. From Baby Q's stylized multimedia experiments, to Nibroll's visually striking evocation of youth culture, to the joyful pop sensibilities of Sennichimae Blue Sky Dance Club, the program showcases intriguing artists with a wildly creative edge. Learn more...