Events Listings

Highlights-East Bay Through December 19

Wednesday December 08, 2010 - 09:53:00 AM

"BERKELEY ARTISANS HOLIDAY OPEN STUDIOS," -- through Dec. 19. More than 100 artists and craftspeople will be showing their works, including glass, ceramics, furniture, photography, paintings, and much more. 

Free.11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun.www.berkeleyartisans.com.< 

"HOLIDAY HOME TOUR," -- Dec. 10 and Dec. 11. Tour five beautifully decorated homes in the Danville and Alamo area; call or see website for more details. 

$25-$35.10 a.m.-4 p.m.(925) 788-1698, www.aauw-da.org.< 

 

AURORA THEATRE COMPANY  

"Naughty & Nice: A Meg and Billy Christmas," Dec. 17 through Dec. 30, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 17-18, 21-23, 28-30. The production mixes Great American Songbook standards with traditional and non-traditional holiday tunes. $23-$25.  

Aurora Theatre, 2081 Addison St., Berkeley. (510) 843-4822, www.auroratheatre.org.

 

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.

 

BARROWS HALL, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT BERKELEY  

"The ABCs of Painting in the New Kingdom," Dec. 12, 2:30 p.m. Dr. Betsy Bryan of Johns Hopkins University gives a lecture. Free.  

BARROW LANE AND BANCROFT WAY, ROOM 20, BERKELEY. < 

 

BERKELEY REPERTORY THEATRE  

"The Arabian Nights," Dec. 11 through Dec. 30. Tony Award-winner Mary Zimmerman brings her adaptation of "The Arabian Nights'' back to Berkeley for the holidays. See website for complete listings of performance dates and times. $17.50-$73.  

2025 Addison St., Berkeley. (510) 647-2949, (888) 4BR-Ttix, www.berkeleyrep.org.

 

CAL PERFORMANCES All performances in Zellerbach Hall unless otherwise noted. 

Nicolas Hodges, Dec. 12, 3 p.m. Works by Beethoven and Stockhausen. $38 and up.  

Zellerbach Hall, University of California, Berkeley, Bancroft Way at Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley. (510) 642-9988, www.calperformances.net.

 

CENTER REPERTORY COMPANY OF WALNUT CREEK  

"A Christmas Carol," through Dec. 19. The Charles Dickens classic comes to life on stage. See website for complete performance details. $20.50-$41.  

Lesher Theatre, Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. (925) 943-SHOW, www.centerrep.org.

 

CIVIC PARK, WALNUT CREEK  

"Walnut Creek On Ice," through Jan. 17. A special holiday time outdoor ice skating rink. See website for complete details. www.walnut-creek.com. 

1375 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. < 

 

FIREHOUSE ARTS CENTER  

"The Princess and The Pea," Dec. 10 through Dec. 19, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10-11, 17-18; 2 p.m. Dec. 12, 18-19. Pleasanton's Civic Arts Stage Company will present the classic tale live on stage. $6-$18.  

4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. (925) 931-4848, www.firehousearts.org.

 

FOX THEATER  

Bela Fleck & The Flecktones, Dec. 16, 8 p.m. $39.50-$45. 

1807 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. (510) 452-0438, www.thefoxoakland.com.

 

HERTZ HALL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY  

"University Symphony Orchestra," Dec. 10 and Dec. 11, 8 p.m. Works by Stravinsky. $5-$15.  

Bancroft Way and College Ave., Berkeley. (510) 642-4864, www.music.berkeley.edu.

 

LAFAYETTE-ORINDA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH  

"Contra Costa Wind Symphony," Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m. Special guests include the Contra Costa Children's Chorus. Free.  

49 Knox Drive, Lafayette. < 

 

LESHER CENTER FOR THE ARTS  

"A Special Night of Gospel Christmas Music," Dec. 10, 8 p.m. $30. 

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

 

MCCONAGHY HOUSE The McConaghy Estate includes a 12-room farmhouse, tank house and carriage house. The home is furnished in the style of 1886, the date the house was built. The McConaghy House is one of the facilities of the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District. The Hayward Area Historical Society maintains the house and provides volunteer tour guides who give public tours when the house is open. The last tour leaves at 3:30 p.m. 

"A Star Spangled Christmas," through Dec. 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat.; 1-4 p.m. Sun. Every year the McConaghy House is transformed for the Christmas Holiday; this year the house will be decked out in patriotic ornaments and decorations. $3-$5.  

50 cents-$3; free children under age 6. Friday-Sunday, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. 18701 Hesperian Blvd.,, next to Kennedy Park,, Hayward. (510) 276-3010, (510) 581-0223, www.haywardareahistory.org.

 

ORACLE ARENA  

The Judds, Dec. 11, 8 p.m. $47.25-$75.75. 

"Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring The Rockettes," Dec. 16 and Dec. 17, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. $25-$99. 

7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland. (510) 625-8497, (925) 685-8497, (415) 421-8497, www.ticketmaster.com or www.theoaklandarena.com.

 

PARAMOUNT THEATRE  

"Oakland East Bay Symphony: Let Us Break Bread Together," Dec. 12, 4 p.m. Previously announced special guest Joan Baez will be unable to perform at this concert due to an injury. $12-$45.  

2025 Broadway, Oakland. (510) 465-6400, (415) 421-8497, www.paramounttheatre.com or www.ticketmaster.com.

 

SCOTTISH RITE CENTER  

"The 25th Annual Christmas Revels," Dec. 10 through Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m. Fri.; 1 and 5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. $12-$52. 

1547 Lakeside Drive, Oakland. < 

 

SHADELANDS AUDITORIUM  

"Diablo Ballet and Civic Arts Education Winter Ballet Gala," Dec. 10 and Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m. Fri.; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sat. Works include excerpts from "The Nutcracker.'' $10.  

111 N. Wiget Lane, Civic Arts Education's Shadelands Campus, Walnut Creek. (925) 943-5846.< 

 

TOMMY T'S COMEDY AND STEAKHOUSE  

Jay Mohr, Dec. 10 through Dec. 12, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Fri.; 7 and 9:30 p.m. Sat.; 7 p.m. Sun. $30-$40. 

Bill Bellamy, Dec. 17 through Dec. 19, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Fri.; 7 and 9:30 p.m. Sat.; 7 p.m. Sun. $20-$30. 

5104 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton. (925) 227-1800, www.tommyts.com.

 

VAGABOND BALLROOM  

"Spark! Circus Benefit Show," Dec. 10, 8 p.m. Event features a dozen circus acts, a live band, and more; all benefitting an outreach circus that performs for children in refugee camps, hospitals and more. $10-$20.  

830 Isabella St., Oakland. < 

 

YOSHI'S  

Charlie Hunter, through Dec. 12, 8 and 10 p.m. Thu.-Sat.; 2 and 7 p.m. Sun. $5-$24. 

Robben Ford & Renegade Creation, Dec. 16 through Dec. 19, 8 and 10 p.m. Thu.-Sat.; 2 and 7 p.m. Sun. $5-$26. 

Shows are Monday through Saturday, 8 and 10 p.m.; Sunday, 2 and 7 p.m., unless otherwise noted. 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. (510) 238-9200, www.yoshis.com.<