EVENTS Festive
84 South Bay Accent
CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK. Through Dec.
31, 9 a.m. to midnight. Each year, Plaza de Cesar
Chavez is transformed into a wintry fantasyland
with more than 40 animated exhibits, musical
acts, dazzling lights and a 60-foot community
giving tree. Get into the spirit with carnival
rides, ice skating, seasonal treats and pictures
with old Saint Nick himself. Free. Plaza de Cesar
Chavez, Market St., San Jose. 408/200-3800.
FRIENDS OF MUSIC HOLIDAY MUSICALE.
Dec. 9, 2:30 to 4 p.m. Join Stanford students
and faculty for an afternoon of music to bring
you holiday spirit and cheer, featuring the Stanford
Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Paul
Phillips and the Stanford Chamber Chorale,
directed by Stephen Sano. Tickets $10–$20.
Stanford Memorial Church, 450 Sierra Mall,
Stanford. 650/723-1762.
JACK LONDON SQUARE’S ANNUAL TREE
LIGHTING. Dec. 1, 5 to 7 p.m. Dive into fun
along the Oakland waterfront, where revelers
33rd
ANNUAL
Holiday
Guide
MAKE THE SEASON BRIGHT WITH
THIS YULETIDE GUIDE TO HOLIDAY
ENTERTAINMENT AROUND THE BAY.
BY CAROLE BARROW
Moscow
Ballet
Lindsey
STIRLING
LEFT: CARA ROBBINS
WARMER IN THE WINTER CHRISTMAS. Dec. 20, 8 p.m. Celebrate the holiday season with an
electrifying and visually stunning show by Lindsey Stirling, the internationally renowned violinist,
dancer and artist. The triple threat talent is sure to delight audiences on every level. Tickets
$37.50–$67.50. City National Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose. 408/792-4111.