Annie, Jan. 6, San Jose Center for the Performing Arts; Yamato: The Drummers of Japan, Jan. 24, Bing Concert Hall, Stanford University 18 South Bay Accent CALENDAR Beach, San Francisco. 415/759-2690. Santa Paws. Dec. 4, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Immortalize your love for your furry friend with a holiday-themed photo shoot. Bring your pet to Park Valencia for a portrait with Santa Claus. All of the proceeds will benefit Humane Society Silicon Valley. Registration begins at 10:30am. Photos $20. Santana Row Park, 377 Santana Row, San Jose. 408/551-4611. Brighten the Harbor Boat Show. Dec. 4, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monterey Yacht Club’s lighted boat parade will bring a bit of sparkle to the bay with a procession of decked out water crafts. Monterey Bay Coastline. Visit seemontery.org. 25th Annual Union Street Fantasy of Lights. Dec. 5, 3 to 7 p.m. Thousands of twinkling lights set off one of the Marina’s most iconic shopping districts, transforming Union Street into a dazzling backdrop for Santa and a team of elves to celebrate along with jugglers, deckedout ponies, face painters, balloon artists, costumed characters, singers and musicians. Free. Union Street, San Francisco. 800/310-6563. Community Tree Lighting Celebration. Dec. 5, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy live holiday music, refreshments, Christmas tree lights and the arrival of Santa Claus. Bring your own camera to take pictures of the wee ones with Santa. Guests are encouraged to bring a can of food to benefit the Community Services Agency. Free. Civic Center Plaza, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. 650/903-6331. Holiday Open House & Wine Stroll. Dec. 6, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. ’Tis the season to give to those in need. Combine charity with holiday shopping during Santana Row’s Holiday Open House, a benefit for Second Harvest Food Bank. Enjoy wine tastings, carolers, hot chocolate and photos with St. Nick. Bring a donation of canned food on the night of the event to enter to win a $250. Tickets $40. 377 Santana Row, San Jose. 408/551-4611. Pink Martini’s Holiday Spectacular. Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m. This basket of chic, unique, witty and talented adorables apply their eclectic globetrotting approach to this holiday entertainment extravaganza. The lounge-tastic review features China Forbes singing selections from the holiday album “Joy to the World” and newly discovered holiday gems, alongside Pink Martini’s ’90s classics. $30-$80. Bing Concert Hall, 327 Lasuen St., Stanford University. 650/724-2464. Smuin Christmas Ballet. Dec. 7-11, times vary. This lively show presented by the Smuin Ballet goes beyond traditional tutu territory. Tap, swing and other dance styles will celebrate the holidays with toe-tapping flair. Tickets $56-$72. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. 650/903-6000. One Starry Night. Dec. 9, 7 p.m. Top recording artists Gavin DeGraw, Walking on Cars, Andy Grammer and Jamie Lindsey Sterling will light up the stage during STAR 101.3’s annual holiday concert. Tickets $60- $310. The Masonic, 1111 California St., San Francisco. 800/745-3000. A Festival of Lessons and Carols. Dec. 9, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Stanford Memorial Church Choir and Stanford Chamber Chorale present this heavenly annual program first introduced at King’s College, Cambridge, nearly one hundred years ago. The perennial classics stand the test of time. Free. Stanford Memorial Church, 450 Sierra Mall, Stanford. 650/723-1762. Live 105’s Not So Silent Night. Dec. 9-10, times vary. Rock out at this twoday holiday jam fest featuring Blink 182, Green Day, Empire of the Sun, Jimmy Eat World, Bastille and other bands playing a plethora of head-banging hits. $35-$85; $150 two-day VIP. Oracle Arena, 7000 Colliseum Way, Oakland. Christmas in the Adobes. Dec. 9–10, 5 to 9 p.m. Stroll through the streets of Historic Downtown Monterey and tour 19th-century adobes, where you can enjoy fandango dance lessons at Custom House or bagpipes and cookies at the Robert Louis Stevenson House. Refreshments, games, history and fun await the entire family during Monterey’s signature holiday event. Tickets $25–$40. Pacific House Museum on Custom House Plaza, Monterey. 831/649-7111. Heritage Holiday Champagne Tea. Dec. 10, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. (two seatings). Treat yourself and a friend to a traditional tea with scones, Satori tea, finger sandwiches, sweets and champagne by Guglielmo Winery served by Shady Shakespeare Company cast members. Later, tour historic houses dolled up for the holidays. Tickets $50. Pacific Hotel at History Park, 635 Phelan Ave., San Jose. 408/918-1045. Japantown Beerwalk. Dec. 10, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tap into the seventh annual Japantown Beerwalk to explore the unique boutiques, shops, art studios and restaurants within the community, all while sipping on great beers. This event benefits the Japantown Business Association (JBA) and the Bay Brewers Guild. Tickets $30. Check in at Jack’s Bar & Lounge, 167 E. Taylor St., San Jose. 408/287-5225. Jingle Bell Run/Walk. Dec. 10. Jingle Bell
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