thursday, dec. 22
California Ballet presents The Nutcracker
Whether you decide to experience this San Diego tradition for the first time or the tenth, you’re sure to be swept away by this classically magical tale of a girl and her holiday dream. From the beginning of the live overture performed by the San Diego Symphony, to the warm and happy finale, you and your family will delight in this classic holiday story performed by premiere dancers from the California Ballet.
San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave. in San Diego, 2:30 p.m., tickets from $30.50, 619-570-1100, sandiegotheatres.org.
friday, dec. 23
Dave Koz and Friends Christmas tour 2011
What could be better than Christmas in San Diego … sunshine, palm trees and smooth holiday jazz tunes live from the stage of the historic Balboa Theatre.
Join Dave Koz and friends Rick Braun, Jonathan Butler and Candy Dulfer as they perform their own hits plus jazzy holiday tunes, playing together and in solo pieces, while you just sit back and enjoy.
Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave. in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets from $65, 619-570-1100, sandiegotheatres.org.
saturday, dec. 24
Christmas Eve candlelight dinner cruise
Enjoy a magical and special Christmas Eve with two and a half hours cruising aboard one of Flagship Cruises fine dining vessels, featuring 25 scenic miles of San Diego’s magnificent skyline lit up for the holidays. Included in the price is a complete three-course served dinner, complimentary boarding champagne and DJ entertainment.
Flagship vessel location: 1050 North Harbor Drive in San Diego, boarding 6 p.m., cruising 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., ticket packages from $81.50, 619-234-4111, flagshipsd.com.
sunday, dec. 25
Jingle Bell Rock with the Alley Cats
An annual tradition and holiday favorite across America, The Alley Cats new 2011 Christmas show offers a night of comedy, featuring the music of winter time classics in acappella style. Sing along to “ Let it Snow,” “Blue Christmas,” “O, Come All Ye Faithful,” “Jingle Bell Rock” and many more. Don’t miss this wonderful and entertaining Christmas favorite.
Welk Theatre San Diego, 8860 Lawrence Welk Drive in Escondido, 8 p.m., tickets from $57, 888-802-7469, welktheatersandiego.com.
monday, dec. 26
Garden of Lights
After the sun goes down, the San Diego Botanic Garden is transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland with more than 100,000 sparkling lights illuminating the garden for a magical holiday experience.
San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Drive in Encinitas, 5-9 p.m., adults $12, 760-436-3036, sdbgarden.org.
tuesday, dec. 27
Immaterial exhibition by Rita Miglioli
About her exhibition Miglioli says, “The word immaterial appealed to me as a title for this show because it expresses the dual nature of life; simple, everyday objects and gestures are material in the sense that we can touch, taste, see and, smell, but immaterial in the sense that each thing contains the platonic ideal of itself – the purity of form and meaning to which it should aspire.”
UCSD Faculty Club, 9500 Gilman Drive in San Diego, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., free, 858-534-0876, ritamiglioli.com.
wednesday, dec. 28
The Nerds of Comedy
The Mad House Comedy Club and Disciplined Monkey Studios presents The Nerds of Comedy hosted by Erick Castillo and starring Cate Gary. The show also features Michael Delvey, Tommy Lucero, Austin Train, Timmy Stewart and Nick Killion.
Mad House Comedy Club, 502 Horton Plaza in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets $20, 619-702-6666, madhousecomedyclub.com.
thursday, dec. 29
Dave Mason – acoustic classic rock
Dave Mason is an English musician, singer, songwriter and guitarist who first found fame with the rock band Traffic with Stevie Winwood. In his four decade career, Mason has played and recorded with many notable musicians, including Jimi Hendrix, Michael Jackson, The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Fleetwood Mac and Cass Elliot.
Anthology, 1337 India Street in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets from $19, 619-595-0300, anthologysd.com.
friday, dec. 30
End-of-year jazz spectacular
Dizzy’s finishes up the jazz year in style with what promises to be a transcendent session featuring Daniel Jackson, Marshall Hawkins, Gilbert Castellanos and Joshua White.
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