Daily, Dec. 16–26
The Blue Shield of California Theater at YBCA (700 Howard St.)
On demand through Jan. 1
The two acts of The Christmas Ballet feature the best of both worlds: sublime classical ballet set to carols and red-hot contemporary works set to pop favorites. Don’t miss all the new treats we’ll unwrap this year composed of Smuin’s signature medley of ballet, contemporary, character, Broadway jazz, and tap. $29–$99, 415-912-1899, smuinballet.org