thursday, dec. 20
Faces And Places
A photography exhibit of indigenous people, wildlife, landscape and fine art images from around the world by Nadia Salameh.
Gallery 21, Spanish Village Art Center, 1770 Village Place in San Diego, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., free, 619-233-9050, nadiasalamehphotography.com
friday, dec. 21
California Ballet: The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker is the perfect way to introduce your family to the power and beauty of classical dance.
San Diego Civic Theatre, 1098 Third Ave. in San Diego, 7 p.m., tickets from $25, 858-560-6741, californiaballet.org
saturday, dec. 22
Holiday Pops: A Celtic Celebration
Join the San Diego Symphony for an evening of festive Irish holiday favorites including “The Holly Tree”, “Don Oiche Ud im Beithil” and “Hark, The Herald Angels Sing.”
Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B Street, in San Diego, 2 p.m., tickets from $20, 619-235-0804, sandiegosymphony.org
sunday, dec. 23
Hiroshima – jazz fusion
Hiroshima is one of the best known instrumental ensembles in the world, pioneering a unique East meets West approach since the late 1970s.
Anthology, 1337 India Street in San Diego, 7 and 9 p.m., tickets from $16, 619-595-0300, anthologysd.com
monday, dec. 24
Candlelight Christmas Eve services at The Met
Join Pastor Dan for The Met’s Christmas Eve candlelight services.
The Metropolitan Community Church of San Diego, 2633 Denver Street, 7 and 9 p.m., 619-521-2222, themetchurch.org
tuesday, dec. 25
Christmas Day Brunch Cruise
Make this a memorable Christmas for you and the family with a Christmas Day yacht cruise and brunch on San Diego Bay.
Hornblower Cruises, San Diego Grape Street Pier, 1800 N. Harbor Drive in San Diego, boarding time 11 a.m., cruise departs 11:30 a.m., tickets $59 per person, 1-888-979-7054, hornblower.com
wednesday, dec. 26
Shen Yun
Shen Yun brings to life 5,000 years of Chinese civilization through classical Chinese dance and music in an exhilarating show you will never forget.
San Diego Civic Theatre, 1098 Third Ave. in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets from $108.75, 1-888-973-7469, shenyunperformingarts.org
thursday, dec. 27
Enviroscapes : Jen Trute Retrospective
Driven by her insatiable fascination with environmental degradation, Jen Trute’s surreal paintings poignantly evoke awareness of the human impact on nature and the fragility of our global ecosystem.
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
friday, dec. 28
New Year’s Bash: Beats, Patterns and Rhythms!
Join the New Children’s Museum as they take their event underground, in honor of colorful and energetic street art inspiration! Featuring music and dance performances, hands-on art workshops and live graffiti art.
The New Children’s Museum, 200 W. Island Ave. in San Diego, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., admission $10, 619-233-8792, thinkplaycreate.org
saturday, dec. 29
Rent
This unedited version of the musical Rent is presented by the critically acclaimed California Youth Conservatory Theatre.
Lyceum Theatre, Horton Plaza in San Diego, 2 p.m., tickets $28, 619-544-1000, cyctheatre.webs.com
sunday, dec. 30
If I was Your Girl 2
The San Diego LGBT Community Center will be hosting the film premiere and an evening with the cast and director of If I Was Your Girl 2 .
The San Diego LGBT Community Center, 3909 Centre Street in San Diego, 6-9 p.m., 619-692-2077 ext116, thecentersd.org
monday, dec. 31
Anthology’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve
Welcome 2013 with an unforgettable night of dining and a live performance by classic rock cover band, The Trip this New Year’s Eve.
Anthology, 1337 India Street in San Diego, 6:30 and 9:30 p.m., tickets from $15 (6:30) $35 (9:30), 619-595-0300, anthologysd.com
tuesday, jan. 1, 2013
New Year’s Concert 2013: Salute to Vienna
A magnificent re-creation of Vienna’s world famous New Year’s concert featuring a stellar cast of more than 75 musicians, European singers and charming dancers.
Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B Street, in San Diego, 2:30 p.m., tickets from $20, 619-235-0804, sandiegosymphony.org
wednesday, jan. 2
How Things Fly
Visit the four zones of How Things Fly: Aerodynamics, Propulsion, Meteorology and Air Traffic Control – each giving an insight into the wonder of flight.
San Diego Air & Space Museum, 2001 Pan American Plaza in Balboa Park, 10 a.m-4 p.m., adult admission $24, 619-234-8291, sandiegoairandspace.org
