Arts Listings

BANKHEAD THEATER  

"Valley Dance Theatre: The Nutcracker," Dec. 11 through Dec. 19, 7 p.m. Dec. 11, 17, 18, 19; 2 p.m. Dec. 11, 12, 18, 19. This long-running production of the classic tale of "The Nutcracker'' also adds Taeko drummers and a large Chinese Dragon. $18-$33. (925) 243-0925, www.valleydancetheater.com. 

2400 First Street, Livermore. (925) 373-6800, www.livermoreperformingarts.org.< 

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  

"Contra Costa Ballet presents Story of the Nutcracker," 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," 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," -- 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.< 

BRAVA THEATER CENTER  

"The Revolutionary Nutcracker Sweetie," Dec. 11 and Dec. 12, 2 and 6 p.m. Sat.; 1 and 5 p.m. Sun. A unique take on the classic holiday production. $15-$17. www.dancemission.com. 

2781 24th St., San Francisco. (415) 647-2822, www.brava.org.< 

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.< 

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.< 

SAN FRANCISCO BALLET  

"Nutcracker," Dec. 9 through Dec. 27, 7 p.m. Dec. 9; 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23 and 26; 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Dec. 24; 2 p.m. Dec. 27. The one-of-a-kind production that takes families on a journey full of wonder, spectacle and holiday joy. $25-$115.  

Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday, 8 p.m.; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 2 p.m. War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco. (415) 865-2000, www.sfballet.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," 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," 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," 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.<