Western Ballet Nutcracker - A joyful version of the famous seasonal ballet using both student and professional dancers. Also, the ballet hosts a Sweet Tea on Dec 5, 3pm, with costumed characters ($12.) Fri., Dec. 4, 7pm, Sat., Dec. 5, 1 & 7pm and Sun., Dec. 6, 12 & 3:30pm. $25-$28, 650.903.6000.

The Christmas Ballet - A holiday tradition with samples of ballet, tap and swing presented by Smuin Ballet. Wed-Fri, 8pm, Sat, 2 and 8pm. Thru Dec 13. $18-$56, 415.556.5000.

Winter Fairy Tale - Performed in the world famous Russian ballet style. Sun., Dec. 20, 5pm. $28/$33, 650.903.6000.