Arts Listings

JULIA MORGAN CENTER FOR THE ARTS  

"Cinderella," by Rodgers and Hammerstein, through Dec. 5. Featuring Grammynominated Broadway star, Frenchie Davis; directed by Elizabeth McKoy. See website for full performance listing. $15-$33. www.berkeleyplayhouse.org. 

2640 College Ave., Berkeley. (510) 845-8542, www.juliamorgan.org.< 

LESHER CENTER FOR THE ARTS  

"Smiun Ballet presents The Christmas Ballet, 2010 Edition," Nov. 26 and Nov. 27, 8 p.m. Fri.; 2 and 8 p.m. Sat. Performance includes two new works by Amy Seiwert and Amy London, along with older favorites. $20-$62.  

1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. (925) 943-7469, www.lesherartscenter.com.< 

MILLS COLLEGE  

"Mills Repertory Dance Company: Fast Forward," Nov. 19, 1 and 8 p.m. The annual fall concert will feature work choreographed by Shinichi Iova-Koga, Marc Bamuthi Joseph, Yvonne Rainer and Brenda Way. Performance takes place at Lisser Hall on campus. $12-$15.  

5000 Macarthur Blvd., Oakland. (510) 430-2296, www.mills.edu.< 

"CIRQUE DU SOLEIL'S OVO," -- Nov. 27 through Jan. 24. A lively rush into a world of insects and acrobatics. Written and directed by Deborah Colker. See website for times, dates and complete details. Performances take place under the "Grand Chapiteau'' at AT&T Park. 

$38-$250.www.cirquedusoleil.com.< 

COUNTERPULSE  

"2nd Sundays," ongoing. 2-4 p.m. Sun. Sept. 12: Philein Wang, ZiRu Tiger Productions, Tammy Cheney, Lenora Lee. Free.  

"Ampey!" through Nov. 21, 8 p.m. Thu.-Sat.; 3 p.m. Sun. New works by Adia Tamar Whitaker. $14-$24.  

1310 Mission St., San Francisco. (415) 626-2060, www.counterpulse.org.< 

COWELL THEATER AT FORT MASON CENTER  

"Afsaneh Art & Culture Society presents Encounters: New Moon on the Silk Road," Nov. 20, 8 p.m. Sat.; 3 p.m. Sun. $18-$25. 

Buchanan Street and Marina Boulevard, San Francisco. (415) 345-7575, www.fortmason.org.< 

DANCE MISSION THEATER  

"Manifestival For Social Change: Like Oil and Water -- From Gaza to the Gulf," through Nov. 20, 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Dances that explore the intersection of art, politics and spiritual practice. $20-$36.  

3316 24th St., San Francisco. (415) 826-4441, www.dancemission.com.< 

ODC DANCE COMMONS PERFORMANCE ART COMPLEX  

"Mills Repertory Dance Company: Fast Forward," Nov. 20, 8 p.m. The annual fall concert will feature work choreographed by Shinichi Iova-Koga, Marc Bamuthi Joseph, Yvonne Rainer and Brenda Way. Performance takes place at Lisser Hall on campus. $12-$15.  

351 Shotwell St. (between 17th and 18th streets), San Francisco. (415) 863-6606, www.odctheater.org.< 

ORPHEUM THEATRE  

"West Side Story," through Nov. 28. The legendary show, with standards such as "Tonight,'' "America,'' and "Maria,'' is considered one of the best ever written. Book by Arthur Laurents; music and lyrics by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim. $30-$99.  

1192 Market St., San Francisco. (415) 512-7770, www.shnsf.com.< 

PENA PACHAMAMA  

"Flamenco Thursdays" with Carola Zertuche, ongoing. 8:30 p.m. Thursdays Music and dance with performers of traditional flamenco. $10.  

Brisas de Espana Ballet Flamenco, ongoing. 6:15 and 7:15 p.m. Sun.  

$10-$15. 

For ages 21 and older. 1630 Powell St., San Francisco. (415) 646-0018, www.penapachamama.com.< 

PIER 29 SPIEGELTENT  

"Teatro Zinzanni," through March 6, 6 p.m. Wed.-Sat.; 5 p.m. Sun. Teatro Zinzanni presents a new production, "License To Kiss II, A Sweet Conspiracy,'' offering a blend of European cabaret, circus arts, music, comedy and more. $117-$145.  

Embarcadero at Battery Street, San Francisco. (415) 438-2668, www.zinzanni.org.< 

YERBA BUENA CENTER FOR THE ARTS THEATER  

"ODC/Dance: The Velveteen Rabbit," Nov. 26 through Dec. 12. The beloved holiday production returns for its 24th season. Directed by KT Nelson. Times vary throughout run; see website for full details. $15-$45. www.ybca.org. 

700 Howard St., San Francisco. (415) 978-2787, www.ybca.org.< 

ZEUM Zeum is a technology and arts museum for children and families featuring exhibits and workshops that cover a variety of fascinating subjects. 

"Mark Foehringer Dance Project presents Nutcracker at Zeum," Nov. 27 through Dec. 19, 11 a.m., 2 and 4 p.m. Sat.; 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sun. A unique version of the holiday classic "Nutcracker.'' $25.  

$8-$10. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday. 221 Fourth St., San Francisco. (415) 820-3220, www.zeum.org.<