It’s A Wonderful Life – a live radio play

Tides Theatre 533 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA, United States

This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve.

$35 – $50

Center REP’s A Christmas Carol

Lesher Center for the Arts 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA, United States

Brimming with music and dance, love and laughter, spectacular special effects and scary ghosts, it's no wonder the critics have called it ‘THE Christmas Carol to see in the Bay Area.’ Join the thousands who make this theatrical event a part of their annual holiday traditions.

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Beloved Strangers

Un-Scripted Theater Company 2nd Floor, 533 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

This winter, Un-Scripted Theater Company celebrates family with Beloved Strangers, a completely improvised three-act play featuring a new family, created on the spot, every night.

$20

Jolly Juliana – An Original Melodrama and Holiday Vaudeville

G.K. Hardt Theatre 52 W. 6th Street, Santa Rosa, CA, United States

A delightful, heart-warming, extravaganza commemorating the roots of American theatre; sing-a-long, hiss, boo and cheer for a villain, hero and heroine.

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It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

Town Hall Theatre 3535 School Street, Lafayette, CA, United States

One of the greatest stories ever told gets a new twist as this beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he faces great challenges one fateful Christmas Eve.

$29 – $32

The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus: Dancers, Prancers, and Vixens!

Nourse Theater 275 Hayes Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

Our holiday celebration is always a festive, heart-warming and simply not-to-be-missed extravaganza! This season’s concerts feature traditional favorites along with new works including a stunning world premiere by Ola Gjeilo, one of America’s most prominent contemporary composers. There will be appearances by Santa, his elves and reindeer, a 1980s nativity scene, and an ugly sweater parade thrown in just for fun!

$25 – $65

Earth: Holiday Music of Eastern Europe

St. Mark's Episcopal Church 2300 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA, United States

Sink into the heart of the winter season with Sacred and Profane as we revel in the rich harmonies of Eastern European music for the holidays.

$20

KMLZ: Holidaze

Z Space 450 Florida Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

What do you get when you lock ten comedic elves in Santa’s workshop for 50 hours between Thanksgiving and Christmas?

$20

Crucible Holiday Gifty Sale

The Crucible 1260 7th Street, Oakland, CA, United States

Dozens of leading East Bay artists, craftspeople and Crucible faculty members will be selling their best hand-made pieces in a holiday celebration of local creative culture.

Free admission