CLASSICAL

Alexander String Quartet Shostakovich: Quartet No. 5 in B-flat Major, Op. 92; Quartet No. 6 in G Major, Op. 101. Robert Greenberg, host/lecture. Zakarias Grafilo, and Frederick Lifsitz, violin; Paul Yarbrough, viola; Sandy Wilson, cello. 10 a.m. Sat., Dec. 16. $45. St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave., Berkeley. (415) 392-2545. www.sfperfor mances.org

Allegra Chapman Piano. Works by Mozart, Thomas Ades, Beethoven. 12:30 p.m. Tues., Dec. 12. Old St. Mary’s Cathedral, 660 California St., S.F. www.noontimeconcerts. org

Amaranth Quartet Noontime concert series. Noon Wed., Dec. 13. Free. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. www.throckmorton theatre.com

American Bach Soloists Jeffrey Thomas conducts Handel’s Messiah. 7:30 p.m. Wed., Dec. 13. $20-$125. Grace Cathedral, 1100 California St., S.F. www.americanbach.org

American Bach Soloists Jeffrey Thomas conducts Handel’s Messiah. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 14. $20-$125. Grace Cathedral, 1100 California St., S.F. www.americanbach.org

American Bach Soloists Jeffrey Thomas conducts Handel’s Messiah. 7:30 p.m. Fri., Dec. 15. $20-$125. Grace Cathedral, 1100 California St., S.F. www.americanbach.org

Ashley Walters Cello. 7:30 p.m. Tues., Dec. 12. Free. Knuth Hall, S.F. State University, 1600 Holloway, S.F. (415) 338-7613. lca.sfsu.edu/events

Bay Area Vocal Academy Presents “A BAVA Christmas.” 7 p.m. Sun., Dec. 10. $5-$20. Noe Valley Ministry, 1021 Sanchez St., S.F. www. bayareavocalacademy. org

Bay Choral Guild and the Redwood Symphony “Messyah!” 4:30 p.m. Sun., Dec. 10. $10-$35. St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 1111 O’Farrell St., S.F. www.baychoralguild.org

Benjamin Araki, Mallar Bhattacharya Sitar; sarod. Nilan Chaudhuri, and Vikas Yendluri, tabla. Under 10 free. 7:30 p.m. Sat., Dec. 16. $15-$25. Ali Akbar College of Music, 215 West End Ave., San Rafael. (415) 454-6372. www.aacm.org

Cantare con Vivo “The Day Shall Dawn: Holiday Concert.” Works by Bach, Barnum, Honegger, Mendelssohn, Rachmaninoff,

Sweelinck, others. $10-$42. 4 p.m. Sun., Dec. 10 at First Presbyterian Church, 2619 Broadway, Oakland. 7:30 p.m. Mon., Dec. 11 at Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church, 1801 Lacassie Ave., Walnut Creek. www.cantareconvivo.org

Chanticleer “A Chanticleer Christmas.” 7:30 p.m. Wed., Dec. 13. Memorial Church, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford. live. stanford.edu

Christian Tetzlaff Violin. “Sonatas and Partitas: BWV 1001-1006.” Works by Bach. 7:30 p.m. Sun., Dec. 17. $15-$99. Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave., S.F. (415) 8646000. www.sfsymphony.org

Conservatory Opera Curt Pajer conducts “The Rape of Lucretia.” Britten. 2 p.m. Sun., Dec. 10. Free. S.F. Conservatory of Music, 50 Oak St., S.F. www.sfcm.edu

David Harrington & Friends Harrington is a founding member of Kronos Quartet. With aurally illustrated lecture/ discussion, live performance and master class, The Living Earth Show, and poet Ashley Smiley will be guest performers. 7:30 p.m. Fri., Dec. 15. $10-$15. Center for New Music, 55 Taylor St., S.F. www.centerfornewmusic.com

Ensemble ABFJ Works by Martinu, Debussy, Brahms. 5 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 17. Free. Piedmont Piano Center, 1728 San Pablo Ave., Oakland. (510) 547-8188. www.piedmontpiano.com

Foothill Symphonic Winds David Bruce Adams conducts “Fantasie Musicale.” 3:30 p.m. Sun., Dec. 10. $5-$10. Cubberly Community Theatre, 4000 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto. www.fswinds.org

Golden Gate Symphony “Handel’s Sing it Yourself Messiah.” 7:30 p.m. Mon., Dec. 11. $20-$45. Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Ave., S.F. www. goldengatesymphony. org

Grace Cathedral’s Choir of

Men and Boys “A Cathedral Christmas.” 3 p.m. Sun., Dec. 10 and Sat.-Sun., Dec. 16-17. $15-$60. Grace Cathedral, 1100 California St., S.F. www.grace cathedral.org

Joyce Yang Piano. Works by Grieg, Rachmaninoff, Debussy, Liszt. 7 p.m. Sun., Dec. 17. $20$50. Kohl Mansion, 2750 Adeline Dr., Burlingame. (650) 762-1130. www.musicatkohl. org

Katherine Meloan Organ. 4 p.m. Sun., Dec. 17. St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1111 Gough St., S.F.

(415) 567-2020.

Kensington Symphony Orchestra “40th Anniversary Celebration: Beethoven Birthday Bash.” 7:30 p.m. Sat., Dec. 16. $15-$20, under 12 free. Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Rd., Berkeley. (415) 794-1269. www.kensingtonsymphony orchestra.org

Kitka Women’s Vocal Arts Ensemble “Wintersongs 2017.” With Shira Cion, Janet Kutulas, Kristine Barrett, Kelly Atkins, Caitlin Tabancay Austin, Erin Lashnits Herman, Hannah Levy, and Lily Storm. Free-$40. 4 p.m. Sun., Dec. 10 at St. Bede’s Episcopal Church, 2650 Sand Hill Rd., Menlo Park. 8 p.m. Fri., Dec. 15 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church of Oakland, 114 Montecito Ave., Oakland. 8 p.m. Sat., Dec. 16 at Old First Church, 1751 Sacramento St., S.F. 5 p.m. Sun., Dec. 17 at Nile Hall, 668 13th St., Oakland. (800) 8383006. www.kitka.org

Lacuna Arts Chorale Holiday program features works by Emma Lou Diemar, Lauridsen, Theodore Morrison, Paul Mealor, Abbie Betinis. 8 p.m. Fri., Dec. 15. $5-$23. Old First Church, 1751 Sacramento St., S.F. www.oldfirstconcerts.org

Marin Symphony Alasdair Neale conducts “Holiday Pops.” With the Marin Symphony Chorus and Children’s Chorus. 7 p.m. Tues., Dec. 12. $20-$43. Marin Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. (415) 473-6800. www.marinsymphony.org

Masterworks Chorale “Festive Holiday Concert and Market.” 4 p.m. Sun., Dec. 10. $10-$35, under 5 free. At Congregational Church, 225 Tilton Ave., San Mateo. (650) 918-6225. www.masterworks. org

Mission Dolores Basilica

Choir Jerome Lenk conducts the “26th Annual Candlelight Christmas Concert.” works by Britten, carol arrangements. Dan Levitan, harp; David Hatt, organ. 5 p.m. Sun., Dec. 17. $20-$25. Mission Dolores, 3321 16th St., S.F. (415) 621-8203. www.missiondolores.org

Musae “Queen of Heaven.” Choral works by Palestrina, Brahms, Verdi, Bach, Holst, Libby Larsen, Eric Tuan. 1 and 4 p.m. Sun., Dec. 10. $10-$25. Old St. Hilary’s Landmark, 201 Esperanza St., Tiburon. www.musae.org

Musica Pacifica “We’ve Got Your Bach: Celebrating the Past, Present, and Future of

Musica Pacifica.” Works by Bach, Telemann, Handel, Pachelbel, Purcell, others. Under 18 free. 6 p.m. Sat., Dec. 16. $25. Hillside Swedenborgian Church, 1422 Navellier St., El Cerrito. www.barefoot chamberconcerts.com

Oakland East Bay Gay Men’s Chorus William Sauerland conducts “A Merry Little Christmas.” 7 p.m. Sun., Dec. 10. $25-$29. Freight and Salvage, 2020 Addison St., Berkeley. www.oebgmc.org

Oakland Symphony “Let Us Break Bread Together 2017.” Michael Morgan conducts works by Handel, Leroy Anderson, Prince, Leonard Cohen, others. With the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, Oakland Symphony Chorus, Kugelplex ensemble. 4 p.m. Sun., Dec. 10. $25-$60. Paramount Theatre, 2025 Broadway, Oakland. www.oaklandsymphony.org

Opera on the Spot “A Very Merry Musical Evening.” 7:30 p.m. Mon., Dec. 11. Caffe delle Stelle, 395 Hayes St., S.F. (415) 252-1110 . www.operson thespot.com

Peninsula Cantare “Deck the Halls.” 7:30 p.m. Sat., Dec. 16. Covenant Presbyterian Church, 670 E. Meadow Dr., Palo Alto. www.peninsulacantare.org

Philharmonia Baroque “King of Kings, Lord of Lords.” Nicholas McGegan conducts works by Handel. 3 p.m. Sun., Dec. 10. $33-$125. Weill Hall, Green Music Center, 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. “Handel’s Joseph and his Brethren.” 7 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 14 at Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Ave., S.F.; 7:30 p.m. Fri., Dec 15 at First United Methodist Church, Palo Alto; 7 p.m. Sat., Dec. 16 and 4 p.m. Sun., Dec. 17 at First Congregational Church, Berkeley. $28-$120. www.philhar monia.org

Piedmont Chamber Music Festival: Juliana Han and Wayne Lee “Winter Series: The Complete Bach Sonatas for Violin and Keyboard, Part 1.” 7:30 p.m. Sat., Dec. 16. $15-$40. Piedmont Center for the Arts, 801 Magnolia Ave., Piedmont. www.piedmontcmf.org

Ragazzi Boys Chorus “Ubi Caritas: Where There Is Love.” 4 p.m. Sun., Dec. 10. $12-$32. Old First Presbyterian Church, 1751 Sacramento St., S.F. (650) 342-8785. www.ragazzi.org

Ragazzi Continuo “Winter’s Warmth.” Holiday concert with works by Thomas Tallis, Mat-

thew Culloton, Diane Loomer. 7:30 p.m. Sun., Dec. 10 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 178 Clinton St., Redwood City; 7:30 p.m. Sun., Dec. 17 at Trinity/St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 1668 Bush St., S.F. $15-$25. www.ragazzicontinuo.org S.F. Choral Artists “A Rebel’s Christmas: Martin Luther’s Musical Reformation.” Magen Solomon conducts a holiday program with works by Bach, Brahms, Distler, Handel, Mendelssohn, Praetorius, others. $12.50-33. 4 p.m. Sun., Dec. 10 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 114 Montecito Ave., Oakland. 4 p.m. Sun., Dec. 17 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 1111 O’Farrell St., S.F. (415) 494-8149. www.sfca.org S.F. Choral Society Robert Geary conducts “Festival of Carols.” 3 p.m. Sun., Dec. 17. $13-$15. First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1187 Franklin St., S.F. (415) 221-5590. www.sfchoral.org S.F. City Chorus “Messiah Sing-Along.” 7 p.m. Sun., Dec. 10. $15. Lakeside Presbyterian Church,, 201 Eucalyptus Dr., S.F. www.sfcitychorus.org S.F. Opera “Girls of the Golden West.” 2 p.m. Sun., Dec. 10. $26-$370. War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness Ave., S.F. www.sfopera.com S.F. Symphony “A Merry-achi Christmas.” 8 p.m. Sun., Dec. 10. $30-$95. Charles Floyd conducts “Holiday Soul.” With CeCe Winans, Edwin Hawkins, and Paula Cole, vocalists; Oakland Interfaith Gospel Chorus. 8 p.m. Tues.-Wed., Dec. 12-13. $25-$85. “Messiah.” Ragnar Bohlin conducts works by Handel. With the S.F. Symphony Chorus. 8 p.m. Thurs.Fri., Dec. 14-15. $15-$165. “Home Alone” film screening with orchestral accompaniment. Joshua Gersen conducts the score by John Williams. With Ragazzi Boys Chorus, S.F. Girls Chorus, and Pacific Boychoir. 7 p.m. Sat., Dec. 16; 2 p.m. Sun., Dec. 17. $69-$175. Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave., S.F. www.sfsymphony.org S.F. Symphony Youth Orchestra “Peter and the Wolf.” Christian Reif conducts works by Prokofiev. Zachary Quinto, narrator. 2 p.m. Sun., Dec. 10. $14.50-37.50. Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave., S.F. (415) 864-6000. www.sfsymphony.org Sacred and Profane Chamber Chorus “A Winter’s Night: Songs of Evening, Stars and the Northern Lights.” Works by Monteverdi, Mendelssohn, Brahms, Steven Stucky, Stacey Gibbs, Ola Gjeilo, Karin Rehnqvist, Eriks Ešenvalds. 4 p.m. Sun., Dec. 10. St. Francis Lutheran Church, 152 Church St., S.F. $10-$28. www.sacredprofane.org Schola Cantorum Silicon Valley Gregory Wait conducts “Warmest Christmas Traditions” holiday concert and Handel “Messiah” sing-along. 3 p.m. Sun., Dec. 17. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. (650) 903-6000. www.scholacantorum.org SingersMarin Jan Pedersen Schiff conducts “Tis the Season...Peace on Earth.” 4 p.m. Sun., Dec. 17. $25-$40. Marin Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. www.singers marin.org St. Mary’s Cathedral Choir “Advent Lessons and Carols.” 4 p.m. Sun., Dec. 10. St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1111 Gough St., S.F. (415) 567-2020. Switch Ensemble “Undercurrents.” Chamber with electronics works by by Fausto Romitelli, Tonia Ko, Santiago DiezFischer, Elvira Garifzyanova, others 8 p.m. Wed., Dec. 13. $10-$20. Center for New Music, 55 Taylor St., S.F. www.centerfornewmusic.com Takács Quartet with Garrick Ohlsson Piano. Works by Mozart, Shostakovich, Brahms. 3 p.m. Sun., Dec. 10. $48-$86. Zellerbach Hall, Bancroft Way at Dana St., Berkeley. www.calperformances.org Vallejo Choral Society “Passages: Dreaming.” Works by Britten, Part, Lauridson, others. $10-$25. 7 p.m. Sat., Dec. 16 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 120 East J St., Benicia. 3 p.m. Sun., Dec. 17 at First Presbyterian Church of Vallejo, 1350 Amador St., Vallejo. (707) 653-6827. www.vallejo choral.org Valley of the Moon Music Festival Presents “Fire Relief Benefit Concert.” Works by Schubert, Mendelssohn, others. Chris Whitley, and Kumiko Sakamoto, violin; Cynthia Black, viola; Laura Gaynon, and Tanya Tomkins, cello; Eric Zivian, fortepiano. 4 p.m. Sun., Dec. 10. $25-$100. Hanna Boys Center, 17000 Arnold Dr., Sonoma. www.val leyofthemoonmusicfestival. org Voci Women’s Vocal Ensemble “Rejoice! Rejoice!” With Jubilate Baroque Orchestra; MacKenzie Covington, soprano. Mitchell Covington conducts works by Bach, Charpentier, Vivaldi, Victoria, others. 7:30 p.m. Sun., Dec. 10. $15-$30. St. Mary Magdalen Chucrh, 2005 Berryman St., Berkeley. www.vocisings.com Weiss-Requiro Duo Meta Weiss, and David Requiro, cello. Works by Bach, Sollima Arboreto Salvatico, Glière, Paganini. Under 18 free. 4 p.m. Sun., Dec. 10. $20-$25. Crowden Music Center, 1475 Rose St., Berkeley. (510) 559-6910. www.crow den.org WomenSing “Beginning With A Bang: Strike the Drum and Join the Chorus!” 4 p.m. Sun., Dec. 10. $10-$28. First Congregational Church of Berkeley, 2345 Channing Way, Berkeley. 8 p.m. Wed., Dec. 13. $10-$28. Church of Santa Maria, 40 Santa Maria Way, Orinda. “Winter Sing Thing.” Ofer dal Lal directs a seasonal singalong. 3 p.m. Sun., Dec. 17. $10. Berkeley Piano Club, 2724 Haste St., Berkeley. www.womensing.org Young Women’s Choral Project “Oh, Ring Those Bells: Showcase Holiday Concert.” With Sonos Handbell Ensemble. 4 p.m. Sat., Dec. 16. $5-$35. Calvary Presbyterian Church, 2515 Fillmore St., S.F. www.ywcp.org Young Women’s Choral Project of San Francisco “Carols by Candlelight.” 7:30 p.m. Sun., Dec. 17. $10-$35. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church of Oakland, 114 Montecito Ave., Oakland. www.ywcp.org Yvonne Cobbs and the Lorraine Hansberry Theatre Choir “Soulful Christmas: A Gospel Holiday Concert.” 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., Dec. 14-16; 3 p.m. Sun., Dec. 17. $10-$30. Buriel Clay Theater, 762 Fulton St., S.F. (415) 474-8800. www.lhtsf.org Zachary Weiner Piano. Works by Ravel, Ligeti, Chopin, others. 12:30 p.m. Tues., Dec. 12. Old St. Mary’s Cathedral, 660 California St., S.F. www.noontimeconcerts.org

Dance

Alonzo King Lines Ballet Training Program “Winter Showcase 2017.” 7 p.m. Fri.Sat., Dec. 15-16. $22. Dance Mission Theater, 3316 24th St., S.F. www.dancemission.com Ballet Stars of Moscow “The Nutcracker. Tchaikovsky. With Symphony Silicon Valley. 7 p.m. Fri-Sat., Dec. 15-16; 2:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun., Dec. 16-17. Through Dec. 24. $38-100. 7 p.m. December 15. $38-$100. San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 S. Almaden Blvd., San Jose. www.sympho nysiliconvalley.org Berkeley Ballet Theater “The Nutcracker.” 7 p.m. Fri.-Sat., Dec.15-16; 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun., Dec. 16-17. $35. Regents Theater, Holy Names University, 3500 Mountain Blvd., Oakland. www.berkeley ballet.org Bravissimo Dance Studio “Winter Show: Santa and the Grinch.” 4 p.m. Sun., Dec. 10. $25. Cañada College Theater, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd, Redwood City. www.bravissimodance studio.com Chime Live: Nol Simonse, Eric Garcia, Lauren Simpson + Jenny Stulberg Chime artists works in progress. 3 p.m. Sun., Dec. 17. Free. Margaret Jenkins Dance Lab, 301 Eighth St., S.F. www.mjdc.org. City Ballet School “The Nutcracker.” 1 p.m. Sun., Dec. 10. $40. Palace of Fine Arts Theater, 3301 Lyon St., S.F. www.cityballetschool.org Dance Mission’s Grrrl Brigade “The Revolutionary Nutcracker Sweetie.” 1 and 5 p.m. Sun., Dec 10. $17-23.50. Brava Theater Center, 2781 24th St., S.F. www.dancemis sion.com Fremont Opera Orchestra and Ballet “The Nutcracker.” 2 p.m. Sun., Dec. 10. $15-$45. Smith Center, Ohlone College, 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont. www.fremontopera.org Garrett + Moulton Dance “15th Anniversary Season Premieres.” 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., Dec. 14-16; 3 p.m. Sat., Dec. 16. $25-$32. ODC Theater, 3153 17th St., S.F. www.garrettmoul ton.org Marin Ballet “Nutcracker.” 1 and 5 p.m. Dec. 10. $28-$44. Marin Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. www.marin ballet.org Marin Dance Theatre “Sophie and the Enchanted Toyshop.” 1 p.m. Sat., Dec. 16. $32-$40. Marin Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. www.mdt.org Mark Foehringer Dance Project | SF “Nutcracker Sweets.” 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sun., Dec 10; 11 a.m., 1 and 4 p.m. Sat.-Sun., Dec. 16-17. $20.5042.50. Cowell Theater at Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd., S.F. www.nutcrackersweets.org Menlowe Ballet “It’s a Wonderful Nutcracker.” 2 p.m. Sun., Dec. 10 and Sat.-Sun., Dec. 16-17; 7 p.m. Fri.-Sat., Dec. 15-16. $28-$55. Menlo Atherton Center for the Performing Arts, 555 Middlefield Rd., Atherton. (650) 743-1454. www.menloweballet.org Moscow Ballet “Great Russian Nutcracker.” 3 p.m. Sun., Dec. 17. $28-$175. Flint Center, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino. www.nutcracker. com New Ballet Studio Dance Company “The San Jose Nutcracker.” Tchaikovsky. With the New Ballet Orchestra. 7 p.m. Fri., Dec; 2 p.m. Sat., Dec. 16. 15. $20-$46. Hammer

Theatre Center, 101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose. (408) 924-8501. www.sanjosenut cracker.com ODC/Dance “The Velveteen Rabbit.” 2 p.m. Sun., Dec. 10. $15-$65. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 700 Howard St., S.F. www.odc.dance Peninsula Ballet Theatre “Hip Hop Nutcracker.” 7 p.m. Fri., Dec. 15; 6 p.m. Sat., Dec. 17. $35. “The Nutcracker.” Tchaikovsky. Carlos Carvajal, choreography. 1 and 4 p.m. Sat., Dec. 16; 2:30 p.m. Sun., Dec. 17. $35. Fox Theatre, 2215 Broadway, Redwood City. (650) 3423262. www.peninsulaballet.org Performing Diaspora Presents: Javier Stell-Fresquez, Randy Reyes “Mother the Verb” and “Lxs Desaparecidxs.” 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., Dec. 14-16. $20-$35. Counterpulse, 80 Turk St., S.F. www.counterpulse.org Risa Jaroslow + Dancers, Margeret Jenkins Dance Company, Simpson/stulberg Collaboration 6 p.m. Fri., Dec. 15. Free. Z Space, 450 Florida St., S.F. www.mjdc.org S.F. Ballet “The Nutcracker.” Tchaikovsky. Helgi Tomasson, choreography.7 p.m. Wed.Sun., Dec. 13-17; 2 p.m. Thurs.Sun., Dec. 14-17. 7 p.m. Dec. 13. $59-$298. War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness Ave., S.F. S.F. Conservatory of Dance “Fall Semester Showcase.” 8 p.m. Fri., Dec. 15. Free. S.F. Conservatory of Dance, 301 Eighth St., S.F. (415) 640-7009. www.sfconservatoryofdance. org Safehouse Arts Presents: Hien Huynh, Kristen Rulifson, Malia Byrne “Club Hug.” Dance/interactive installation. 8 p.m. Wed., Dec. 13. $10-$20. Safehouse Arts at 145 Eddy, 145 Eddy St., S.F. www.safe housearts.org San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Band “2017 DanceAlong Nutcracker: Nutcrackers of the Caribbean.” 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sun., Dec. 10. $18-$30. YBCA Forum, 701 Mission St., S.F. www.sflgfb.org Scott Wells & Dancers “On the Occasion of our 25th Anniversary (and Eviction).” 4 p.m. Sun., Dec. 10. $10-$28. Dance Mission Theater, 3316 24th St.,

S.F. www.dancemission.com

Smuin Ballet “The Christmas Ballet.” 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., Dec. 14-16; 2 p.m. Sat.-Sun., Dec. 16-17. $56-$84. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 700 Howard St., S.F. www.smuin ballet.org

Stephanie Unger & Artists “Being Left, Leaving, and Being.” 8 p.m. Fri., Dec. 15. $10-$15. Temescal Art Center, 511 48th St., Oakland. (510) 923-1074.

Sweat Contemporary Dance Company “Love Epitome.” 7 p.m. Sat., Dec. 16. $20-$40. Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts, 1428 Alice St., Oakland.

Xian Yun Academy of the Arts Classical Chinese dance. 6 p.m. Sat., Dec. 16. $20-$25. Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Ave., S.F.