Arts Listings

FREMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA  

"The Nutcracker," Dec. 4 through Dec. 5, 2 and 7 p.m. Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun. The beloved holiday classic comes to life on stage. $20-$48.  

Jackson Theater, Smith Center for the Fine and Performing Arts, Ohlone College, 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont. (510) 794-1659, www.fremontsymphony.org.< 

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.< 

LA PENA CULTURAL CENTER  

"Odissi Vilas," Dec. 4, 8 p.m. A performance of Odissi, an ancient dance from India. $13-$15.  

Free unless otherwise noted. 3105 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. (510) 849-2568, www.lapena.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.  

"Contra Costa Ballet presents Story of the Nutcracker," Dec. 2 through Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m. Thu.; 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Fri.; 2, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sat. The beloved holiday classic is brought to life live on stage. $22-$32.  

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

OHLONE COLLEGE  

"Winter Dance Showcase," Dec. 2 through Dec. 4, 8 p.m. Ohlone students showcase the variety of dance styles taught at the college. $10-$12.  

43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont. (510) 659-6285, www.ohlone.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.  

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

HEMLOCK TAVERN  

Bunny Pistol's Holiday Burlesque Extravaganza, Dec. 1, 9 p.m. $6. 

Unless otherwise noted, shows begin at 10 p.m. 1131 Polk St., San Francisco. (415) 923-0923, www.hemlocktavern.com.< 

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.< 

THEATER ARTAUD  

"Liss Fain Dance presents the False and True Are One," Dec. 3 and Dec. 4, 8 p.m. Choreographed by Liss Fain, featuring actress Jeri Lynn Cohen. $12.50-$25.  

450 Florida St., San Francisco. (415) 621-7797, www.theaterartaud.org.< 

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO  

"USF's Fall Dance Show: Kinetic Reality," Dec. 2 through Dec. 4, 8 p.m. Performance takes place at the Studio Theater on the USF Lone Mountain Campus, 2800 Turk Blvd, San Francisco. $5-$10.  

www.ucsf.edu 513 Parnassus Ave., San Francisco. (415) 476-9000.< 

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.<