ACT: A Thousand Splendid Suns

Tue.–Sun. Feb. 1–26 Geary Theater (405 Geary St.) This epic story of three generations of Afghan women who are bound together by marriage, family, and a secret past, amid the w... Read More

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Gregory Dawson/Dawsondancesf: Les Vérités

The company aims to break down the barriers placed on classical ballet, bringing to light the strength and beauty that artists possess within themselves. Les Vérités includes liv... Read More

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Dance Brigade: Gracias a la Vida — Love in a Bitter Time

The company will celebrate its 40th anniversary of fusing art, politics, dance, and music, giving thanks to the collective and its local and international collaborators. Proceeds b... Read More

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2nd Annual Fog City Magic Fest

Don’t miss nine shows and events by some of the Bay Area’s best and most acclaimed magicians. $25/show, 415-931-1094, theexit.org Thu.–Sat., Jan. 26–28 Exit Theatre... Read More

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S.F. Playhouse: The Christians

After growing his ministry into a megachurch, Pastor Paul is moved to preach a sermon that shakes the foundation of his congregation in this play backed by a live choir about the p... Read More

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Finding Neverland

Don’t miss the story of playwright J. M. Barrie and his relationship with a family who inspired him to create Peter Pan. $55–$225, 888-746-1799, shnsf.com Most days, Jan. 1... Read More

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North Beach Holiday Wine Walk

Thursday, Dec. 15, 4–8 p.m. Grant & Columbus Aves. & Vallejo & Green Sts. The tasting event will include merchants offering wine samples and special treats inside the... Read More

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Moscow Ballet: Great Russian Nutcracker

Monday, Dec. 19, 7 p.m. The Warfield Theatre (982 Market St.) Enchant the whole family with larger than life magical props, a 60-foot growing Christmas tree, and spectacular Russia... Read More

Child's Play, Performances

Peter and The Wolf with the SFS Youth Orchestra and Linda Ronstadt

Sunday, December 11, 11 a.m. Davies Symphony Hall Don’t miss S.F. resident Linda Ronstadt in her fourth year narrating, but her first since 2009, of this children’s classic. Th... Read More

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Smuin Ballet: The Christmas Ballet

Thu.–Sun., Dec. 15–18 Tue.–Sat., Dec. 20–24 YBCA Theater (700 Howard St.) This enormously popular holiday celebration returns with equal parts sugar and spice, and somethin... Read More

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S.F. Ballet: The Nutcracker

Daily, Dec. 10–29 (except Dec. 25) War Memorial Opera House A tradition since 1944, this annual production is set in early 20th-century San Francisco. Join the adventures of the ... Read More

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31st Annual Dance-Along Nutcracker

Sat.–Sun., Dec. 10–11 Yerba Buena Center for the Arts This year’s show, The Fantastic Adventures of Captain Nutcracker is a zany superhero quest blended with Tchaikovsky’s ... Read More

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Brian Setzer Orchestra: Christmas Rocks

Saturday, Dec. 24, 8 p.m. The Warfield Theatre Expect a wild evening from one of music’s great guitarists and vocalists, the ex-Stray Cats front man in this annual extravaganza o... Read More

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Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir

Saturday, Dec. 24, 6 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. Slim’s (333 11th St.) This multiracial and multicultural choir promotes a message of faith, hope, love, and joy in a rollicking, feel-go... Read More

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Holiday Sing-Along

Thursday, Dec. 15, 6-8:30 p.m. Presidio Officer’s Club (50 Moraga Ave.) Gather around the piano to share music and holiday cheer, led by performers from 42nd Street Moon. Festiv... Read More

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