Arts Listings

PARAMOUNT THEATRE  

"Oakland Ballet Company: The Nutcracker," Dec. 23 through Dec. 26, 2 and 7 p.m. Thu.; 11 a.m. Fri.; 2 p.m. Sun. $15-$50. (510) 465-6400. 

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

"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.< 

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.< 

COWELL THEATER AT FORT MASON CENTER  

"Yaelisa & Caminos Flamencos presents Lo Clasico," Dec. 17 through Dec. 19, 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 3 p.m. Sun. $15-$35. (415) 345-7575, www.caminosflamencos.com. 

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

HERBST THEATRE  

"An Irish Christmas," Dec. 17, 8 p.m. A special holiday treat featuring the music and dance of the Emerald Isle. $30. www.cityboxoffice.com. 

401 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco. (415) 392-4400, www.cityboxoffice.com.< 

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF SAN FRANCISCO  

"Maacabee: The Jewish Nutcracker," Dec. 16 and Dec. 19, 7 p.m. Thu.; 2 and 7 p.m. Sun. $25-$50. www.thejewishnutcracker.com. 

Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 3200 California St., San Francisco. (415) 292-1200, Box Office: (415) 292-1233, www.jccsf.org.< 

MARINES MEMORIAL THEATRE  

"Luis Bravo's Forever Tango," Dec. 21 through Jan. 9, Times vary; see website. $55-$100.  

609 Sutter St., San Francisco. (877) 771-6900, www.marinesmemorialtheatre.com.< 

ODC THEATER  

"Flow (Winged Crocodile)/The Trains," Dec. 21 and Dec. 22, 8 p.m. $18.  

3153 17th St., San Francisco. (415) 863-9834, www.odctheater.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," 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.< 

YERBA BUENA CENTER FOR THE ARTS THEATER  

"Smuin Ballet: The Christmas Ballet," through Dec. 24. See website for complete performance details. $20-$62. www.smuinballet.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. www.brownpapertickets.com. 

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