San Francisco Chronicle - (Sunday)
‘Fantasia’
The Not Another Hole in the Head section of the SF IndieFest shows films that don’t necessarily fit with the genre-based flavor of the festival. Tonight, you can see the classic Walt Disney animated film “Fantasia,” sans the original classical score, while listening to a new score performed live. 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9. New People Cinema, 1746 Post St., San Francisco. $15. 415-793-6868. www.ahith.com
CONCERT
GALA CONCERT
‘Help Is on the Way’
Join the Richmond / Ermet Aid Foundation for its holiday gala benefiting Project Open Hand and the Positive Resource Center. The show includes recording star Maureen McGovern, Constantine Maroulis of “American Idol” and jazz singer Paula West. Joining them is the cast of the musical “Crazy for You.” 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10. Marines’ Memorial Theatre, 609 Sutter St., San Francisco. $60$120. 415-273-1620. www.reaf-sf. org
CONCERT
‘A Chanticleer Christmas’
Gregorian chant sets the mood for this celebration of the majesty of Christmas. Listen to choral music and carols, plus Jaakko Mäntyjärvi’s story of “Stefan the Stable Boy.” 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11. First Congregational Church, 2345 Channing Way, Berkeley; 6 and 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14. St. Vincent Church, 25 Liberty St., Petaluma; 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15. St. Ignatius Church, 650 Parker St., San Francisco. Through Dec. 23. $35-$75. 415- 392-4400. www.city boxoffice.com
THEATER
‘Into the Woods’
Characters from folk tales such as “Little Red Riding Hood,” “Cinderella” and others explore wishes and dreams, and seek to answer the question, “What happens after ‘happily ever after’?” 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9; 8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, Dec. 12-15. Through Dec. 23. Bus Barn Theatre, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos. $20-$38. 650-941-0551. www.losaltostage.org