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Best Bets for the Weekend | December 19 – 22

Christmas and holiday entertainment from the Oakland Ballet, Windham Hill, the SF Jazz Center, and more.

SF Ballet's classic Nutcracker; A Christmas Carol on two stages; Oakland Symphony's holiday tribute to Aretha; and more

The mix of symphonic music, gospel-based compositions, and Franklin’s iconic pop songs brings out the joy of the season.

The performance will feature a Bay Area premiere by San Francisco composer, performer, and electronic musician Pamela Z.

Nutcrackers galore, and other holiday entertainment; Harry Potter begins its SF run; monologuist Josh Kornbluth in Berkeley; and more.

This is a great time to venture over the bridge to meet artists and view art in this historic setting from the WWII ship building industry.

Parvulescu will be joined by pianist Samantha Cho, bringing a repertoire that includes Bach, Liszt, Scarlatti, and Faure.

A delightful, richly-rewarding production that will please children and adults alike.

This year, start with a traditional or reimagined classic and bid goodbye to 2019 with a night of comedy.

Shop local, go underground, see what it takes to pass a citizenship test, and hear from up-and-coming writers.