The Nutcracker San Jose Dance Theatre
2022-12-10 14:00, 2022-12-11 14:00, 2022-12-12 14:00, 2022-12-13 14:00, 2022-12-14 14:00, 2022-12-15 14:00, 2022-12-16 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Boulevard, San Jose, CA, CA, 95113
The Original San Jose Nutcracker presented by San José Dance Theatre is celebrating 57 years of magic! The longest-running live production of The Nutcracker in San Jose has been a Bay Area family tradition since 1964.
San Jose Dance Theatre is excited to present this year’s productions back in the theater at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts.
We are excited to perform once again with the Cambrian Symphony, with musical direction by Scott Krijnen. Don’t miss out on seeing this performance.

Tickets are $40-95 and $20-95 on Half-Price Nights.

Santana Row Snow Showers
2022-12-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-12-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Santana Row, 377 Santana Row, San Jose, CA, 95128
It’s snowing on The Row! Santana Row brings the North Pole to San Jose for a fun, holiday celebration. Enjoy outdoor snow showers & holiday tunes every 30 minutes in Park Valencia in front of Maggiano’s.
Snow Showers Dates

Every Wednesday & Saturday starting November 26 – December 19, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, every 30 minutes
Every Night December 19-23, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, every 30 minutes

For more information please contact the Santana Row Concierge at (408)551-4611.

Carols in the California
2022-12-10 19:00 | California Theatre, 345 South First Street, San Jose, CA, 95113
Join Symphony Silicon Valley Chorale and accompanying musicians for their 14th annual Carols in the California. This year’s program features classic carols including audience sing-alongs.
Tickets are $36, and $26 for attendees under 26.

A Christmas Carol
2022-12-10 20:00, 2022-12-11 14:00, 2022-12-12 20:00, 2022-12-13 20:00, 2022-12-14 20:00, 2022-12-15 20:00, 2022-12-16 20:00 | History Park, 635 Phelan Ave, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Silicon Valley Shakespeare’s inaugural performance of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol will take audience members back in time with Ebenezer Scrooge as he literally walks down memory lane. Set against the expansive backdrop of History Park San José’s 14 acres of preserved and reproduced homes from a long-gone era, this immersive and walking production is a unique holiday experience for the entire family. Come dressed in your Dickens-inspired wears and be prepared to encounter A Christmas Carol like you have never seen it before!

Little Shop of Horrors
2022-12-10 20:00, 2022-12-11 14:00, 2022-12-11 19:00, 2022-12-13 19:30, 2022-12-14 19:30, 2022-12-15 20:00, 2022-12-16 20:00 | Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto, CA, 94301
Everybody's favorite carnivorous plant is ready to devour San Francisco's Chinatown in a reimagined production that lends this uproarious cult-classic musical a delicious local flavor! Follow meek florist Seymour Krelborn as he makes a Faustian bargain with the world's most vicious vegetation and learns that fame and fortune can come with a grisly price. From the iconic team behind Beauty and the Beast and The Little Mermaid, it's sure to be a bloody good time!
Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman, Music by Alan Menken
Based on the film by Roger Corman, Screenplay by Charles Griffith
Directed by Jeffrey Lo
Purchase tickets at TheatreWorks.

Humane Society Silicon Valley Holiday Pop-Up
2022-12-11 11:00 - 13:30 | Santana Row Park, 377 Santana Row, San Jose, CA, 95128, United States
Bring your furbabies to meet the Silicon Valley Humane Society in the Oak Tree Lounge at Santana Row near Blue Bottle Coffee on Sunday, December 11th from 11am-1:30pm. Take your photo in front of the Humane Society holiday backdrop to share with your friends and family!

Festival of Lights Hanukkah Party
2022-12-11 15:30 - 17:00 | Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills, CA, 94022
Join your Peninsula community for a festive Hanukkah celebration.

Santana Row 2022 Kids Club
2022-12-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Santana Row Park, 377 Santana Row, San Jose, CA, 95128, United States
Take the kids to the Monthly Special Themed Kids Club events at Santana Row! Each play date is from 10am-12pm and has live entertainment, face painting, balloon twisting, strolling characters and so much more.

Spirit of the Row
2022-12-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Santana Row, 377 Santana Row, San Jose, CA, 95128
Enjoy guest performances by local community groups and schools including excerpts from The Nutcracker too. Spirit of The Row performances take place in Santana Row Park in front of the holiday tree every Tuesday evening starting November 29th through December 20th from 6pm-7pm.
Visit the website for more details!

New Ballet's "The San Jose Nutcracker"
2022-12-16 14:00 | California Theatre, 345 South First Street, San Jose, CA, 95113
New Ballet “The San Jose Nutcracker” transports the well-loved tale to turn-of-the-century San Jose, and offers something for everybody:

pre-show lobby experiences for all ages
new VIP Experience tickets that include a fantastical visit with performers onstage.
for the young ones, “My Very First Nutcracker.”

Meet Santa at Kepler's Books
2022-12-17 11:30 - 14:30 | Kepler's Books, 1010 El Camino Real #100, Menlo Park, CA, 94025, United States
Santa's sleigh is stopping at Kepler's! Admission is free but advance RSVPs are encouraged. Please RSVP here!
