thursday, dec. 13
White Christmas: the musical
The classic holiday movie White Christmas comes to the stage. Based on the timeless film this heartwarming musical adaption features seventeen Irving Berlin songs – including “Blue Skies”, “I Love A Piano”, How Deep Is The Ocean” and the perennial favorite, “White Christmas.”
Birch North Park Theatre, 2891 University Ave. in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets from $42, 619-239-8836, sdmt.org
friday, dec. 14
City Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet about a young girl, Clara, who is given a Nutcracker for Christmas by her godfather, Herr Drosselmeyer. But this is no ordinary Nutcracker as Clara learns that very night. After a great battle with the Mouse King, the Nutcracker turns into a Prince. He takes Clara on a magic journey through the Land of the Snow to the Kingdom of the Sweets, where the Sugar Plum Fairy honors the couple with entertainment from around the world.
Spreckels Theatre, 121 Broadway in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets from $29, 619-220-8497, cityballet.org
saturday, dec. 15
Ice & Spice Holiday Show
San Diego’s favorite holiday tradition is back! The San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus presents Ice & Spice . A festive combination of traditional holiday songs blended with the “spice” of a tropical holiday get-away. A holiday show as only the Chorus can present with song, dance and a fun time for all!
Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave. in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets from $25, 619-570-1100, sdgmc.org
sunday, dec. 16
San Diego Bay Parade of Lights
A time-honored holiday tradition brought to San Diego by the boating community, the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights has more than 80 boats lavishly decorated according to this year’s theme, “Our 41st Anniversary, USS Santa Claus.” The Parade of Lights is a festive and delightful experience for all!
San Diego Bay, North Harbor Drive in San Diego, 5:30-9 p.m., free, 619-224-2240, sdparadeoflights.org
monday, dec. 17
An American Christmas
Step inside the Hotel Del’s gorgeous ballroom and you travel back 100 years for a memorable Christmas feast and celebration. This remarkable 3-hour evening is filled with music, dance, story, song and laughter, all woven throughout a delectable 5-course holiday meal.
Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave. in Coronado, 6:30 p.m., tickets $120, 619-437-6000, lambsplayers.org
tuesday, dec. 18
The Beauty in the Beast: Crafting Creatures by Neville Page
The exhibition will display the original designs from blockbuster films Page has worked on such as Prometheus (2012), Super 8 (2011) and the television series Falling Skies (2011-2012), among others. It showcases Page’s use of traditional media as well as digital tools such as Photoshop and Zbrush to create fantastic creatures and exotic characters.
Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way in Oceanside, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., general admission $8, 760-435-3720, oma-online.org
wednesday, dec. 19
Trevor Davis
Trevor Davis is a pop, rock and soul singer/songwriter from San Diego. Using rich metaphors and clever play on words, Davis’ music is both thought provoking and meaningful. Less than two years from writing his first song, he routinely played packed out shows in San Diego. He has received radio airplay and has started touring the West Coast as often as he can.
Anthology, 1337 India Street in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets from $10, 619-595-0300, anthologysd.com
