Holiday Open House at the Ainsley House

Ainsley House 51 N Central Avenue, Campbell, CA, United States

In the beautiful, historic Ainsley House, all of its 15 rooms will be transformed into a warm, enchanting celebration of Christmas. The house will be decorated by local interior designers, house decorators, florists, and volunteers and feature a special holiday boutique, full of unique delights for holiday shoppers.

$15

Festivus for the Rest of Us at Playland’s After Dark

Playland-Not-At-The-Beach 10979 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA, United States

Take a moment to reflect, find joy with friends old and new and maybe witness some Festivus miracles at this holiday After Dark event. Get in the spirit and celebrate whatever you'd like on a night during Hanukkah, before Christmas and Kwanzaa. (For the rest of us, it's Festivus!) Grown-ups only, no children or babies please.

$10

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

Throckmorton Community Chorus Recital

Throckmorton Theatre 142 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley, CA, United States

You are invited to attend an evening of beautiful choral music from our community chorus followed by a champagne and sweets reception to meet the members. The program includes music from Handel, Barber, Mozart, Copland and Brahms along with some holiday carols.

Free, donations gladly accepted

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.

see website for ticket details

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

Belrose Holiday Tea Party

The Belrose Theatre 1415 5th Avenue, San Rafael, CA, United States

Tea Parties at The Belrose are Back! Come enjoy four weeks of The Belrose Tea Party with family, friends, and co-workers.

$25

A Charlie Brown Christmas Live! A Family Concert With The San Francisco Symphony

Davies Symphony Hall Van Ness Avenue between Grove and Hayes, San Francisco, CA, United States

Iconic Peanuts characters come to life in this colorful live-action performance, with animated backgrounds on the big screen, dancing, singing, and more - all with live accompaniment by the Symphony, Chorus, dancers, and narrators.

see website for ticket details

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