The holiday season is in full bloom, with great shows, movies and “Nutcrackers” galore and other fun stuff to do, so let’s get to it, shall we?
(As always, be sure to double check event and venue websites for any last-minute changes in health guidelines or other details.)
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1 SEE & HEAR: The ‘Nutcrackers’ are here
The iconic dance production pretty much defines holiday entertainment, and the Bay Area is blessed with a lot of great options.
2 READ & BAKE: It’s Christmas cookie time
There’s nothing like baking (and scarfing) Christmas cookies. And this book will help you make great cookies and have a blast doing it.
3 PLAY: A mellow day trip to Morgan Hill
The mild-mannered Silicon Valley city is just the kind of day trip we need during the hectic holiday rush, and the dining scene is getting better all the time.
4 WATCH: ‘Avatar’ is back
James Cameron’s sci-fi epic returns for Part 3, and if you have the time, it is one entertaining and compelling movie.
5 SEE & HEAR: Great shows are all over
From the sublime women’s choral group Kitka to one of the Bay Area’s favorite holiday “Nutcracker” productions, there is a lot to see and do in the Bay Area this weekend.
6 DINE: Restaurants’ holiday specials
South Bay dining spots are hardly being Scrooge-like this holiday season: There are a ton of specials to check out right now.
7 WATCH: Remembering Rob Reiner
The popular director, who died tragically earlier this week, left a vast collection of funny, heartfelt and impactful films. You can watch most of them right now.
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