FRIDAY, Dec. 2 • The Springsteen Experience, 8 p.m., 4th and B, 345 B St., Bruce Springsteen tribute band, (619) 231-4343, www.4thandbevents.com, general admission $10, VIP seated $15 • Riverdance, 7:30 p.m., San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 Third St., 16th year of the innovative and exciting blend of dance, music and song that draws on Irish traditions and the combined talents of Irish dancers and musicians composed by Bill Whelan, (619) 570-1100, runs through Dec. 4 for five performances only, www.broadwaysd.com, $20-$79 • “December Nights,” 5 to 9 p.m., Balboa Park, 1549 El Prado, participating Balboa Park museums will open their doors free of charge to kick-off the holiday season, (619) 239-0512, www.balboapark.org, free SATURDAY, Dec. 3 • “Yule Tube,” 8 p.m., Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus presents a holiday concert to ring in the holiday cheer with holiday tunes from today’s hottest artists, runs through Dec. 4, (619) 570-1100, www.sandiegotheatres.org, $26-$43 • Classic Movie Night, 8 p.m., Greystone Steakhouse/Rivoli Theater, 658 Fifth Ave., showing “Miracle on 34th Street,” www.greystonesteakhouse.com, (619) 232-0225, $40 pre-set menu, 5-cent glasses of champagne SUNDAY, Dec. 4 • Holiday Teddy Bear Tea, 2:30 p.m., Westgate Hotel, 1055 Second Ave., (619) 238-1818, www.westgate- hotel.com, $39 adults, $26 children under 12 MONDAY, Dec. 5 • Senior Scam Prevention Seminar, 2 p.m., Gary & Mary West Senior Wellness Center, 1525 Fourth Ave., (619) 645-3133, free TUESDAY, Dec. 6 • Surface Navy Holiday Lights, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Naval Base San Diego, 3455 Senn Rd., view and tour U.S. Navy ships displaying decorations, listen to the musical entertainment of the Navy Band Southwest, and enjoy cocoa and cookies, (619) 556-7359, www.cnic.navy.mil/sandiego, free • 6 Degrees holiday party, 6 to 9 p.m., FLUXX, 500 Fourth Ave., hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, blackjack and raffle to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation San Diego, guests are encouraged to bring an item or service from their company to donate to the Give-A-Wish raffle, www.sd6degrees.com, $10 members, $20 nonmembers, $30 at the door • Christmas music of Mannheim Steamroller, 7:30 p.m., Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave., top-selling Christmas artist Chip Davis performs his best-selling hits in a holiday show, (619) 564-3004, www.broadwaysd.com, $32-$90 • Improv Comedy Night, 7 p.m., National Comedy Theatre, 3717 India St., (858) 362-1348, www.sdcjc.com, $20 Jewish Community Center members, $24 nonmembers WEDNESDAY, Dec. 7 • Legal Business Conference with San Diego French American Chamber of Commerce, 6:30 p.m., Thomas Jefferson School of Law, 1155 Island Ave., www.france-sandiego.org, (619) 544-1445, $15-$25 • Sue Palmer Quintet, 7:30 p.m., Croce’s, 802 Fifth Ave., (619) 233-4355, www.croces.com THURSDAY, Dec. 8 • Blue Collar Holiday Recruiting Career Fair, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Malcolm X Library & Performing Arts Center, 5148 Market St., explore job opportunities in a variety of industries, sponsored by Career Transitional Services, (619) 277-9099, www.diversitysolutions.us, free • Bonenkai/Holiday Party, 6 p.m., Mingei International Museum, 1439 El Prado, (858) 467-1727, [email protected], $30 Japan Society of San Diego and Tijuana members, $40 general FRIDAY, Dec. 9 • Holiday LEGO Train Exhibit, 11 a.m., San Diego Model Railroad Museum, 1649 El Prado, Suite 4, www.sdmrm.org, (619) 696-0199, $4-$8 • Walking Brewery Tour, 6 p.m., starts from Santa Fe Amtrak Depot, 1050 Kettner Blvd., www.sandiegobrewtours.com, (619) 232-5040, $40 SATURDAY, Dec. 10 • “Straight no Chaser,” 8 p.m., Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., male a capella group performance reinvented to cater to a modern pop landscape, (619) 570-1100, www.sandiegotheatres.org, $32-$42.50 • 91X Wrex the Halls after party, 10 p.m., Westfield Horton Plaza, 324 Horton Plaza, (610) 277-4542, www.westcoastclublife.com, $15-$45 SUNDAY, Dec. 11 • The Nutcracker Tea, 12:30 to 2 p.m., Casa del Prado, 1650 El Prado, afternoon tea, the chance to meet the Sugar Plum Fairy, and fundraiser for SDCYB, (619) 233-3060, www.sdcyb.org, $15 • Sophie 103.7 Holiday of Miracles Benefit Concert featuring Lenny Kravitz, 7 p.m., House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., (619) 299-2583, www.houseofblues.com, $50 ($135 VIP) • Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade, 3 p.m., Gaslamp Hilton Park, Fourth Avenue and K Street, gaslamp.org, (619) 233-5227, $10 entry fee to be considered for costume contest MONDAY, Dec. 12 • Santa Paws, 2 p.m., Hotel Solamar, 435 Sixth Ave., pet photo opportunity, (619) 819-9500, free TUESDAY, Dec. 13 • Native American Women Artists, noon to 4 p.m., Women’s Museum of California, 2323 Broadway, Suite 107, (619) 233-6327, [email protected], $3-$5 WEDNESDAY, Dec. 14 • Black Cherry X-mas Party, 8 p.m., 4th & B, 345 B St., www.4thandBevents.com, (619) 231-4343, $10-$15 THURSDAY, Dec. 15 • Jungle Bells, various times, San Diego Zoo, holiday-themed events and activities throughout December (starts Dec. 9), (619) 231-1515, www.sandiegozoo.org, price included with admission FRIDAY, Dec. 16 • “An Irish Christmas,” 7 p.m., Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., an all-star cast performs a celebration of a Christmas evening in Ireland with glorious music, traditional dance, lively storytelling and plenty of Irish soul with a pre-performance concert featuring the Wonder Morton Organ to benefit Operation Caregiver, (619) 570-1100, www.sandiegotheatres.org, $25-$50 • Light display and visit from Santa, 5 p.m., The Forward House, 108 Ivy St., (619) 503-7904, free SATURDAY, Dec. 17 • “The Nutcracker,” 2:30 and 7 p.m., Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave., opening night performance of the favorite holiday classical ballet, performance runs through Dec. 23, (858) 560-5676, www.californiaballet.org, $25-$80 • Chris Cornell, 8 p.m., Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., concert by the rock icon and chief innovator of the 90s grunge movement showcases his latest work “The Keepers” and others, (619) 570-1100, www.sandiegotheatres.org, $47 • Hillcrest Wind Ensemble’s “Classical Holidays,” 7 p.m., Joan B. Kroc Theater, 6845 University Ave., (619) 692-2077, hillcrestwindensemble.com, $15 SUNDAY, Dec. 18 • San Diego Bay Parade of Lights, 5:30 p.m., Embarcadero, www.sdparadeoflights.org, (619) 224-2240, free MONDAY, Dec. 19 • Poinsettia Bowl Gaslamp March, 6 p.m., starts at each end of Fifth Avenue meeting at Market Street, www.poinsettiabowl.com, free TUESDAY, Dec. 20 • Deck the Halls with Anthology House Band, 7 p.m., Anthology, 1337 India St., family-friendly show, (619) 595-0300, www.anthology- sd.com, $5-$10 WEDNESDAY, Dec. 21 • San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl, 5 p.m., Qualcomm Stadium, www.poinsettiabowl.com, (619) 285-5039, $75 THURSDAY, Dec. 22 • Canine Cocktails, 5:30 p.m., Hotel Indigo Level 9, 509 Ninth Ave., happy hour with pets, www.hotelinsd.com, (619) 727-4000, free FRIDAY, Dec. 23 • Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour, 8 p.m., Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., jazzy holiday tunes and hits by Dave Koz, Rick Braun, Jonathan Butler and Candy Dulfer, (619) 570-1100, www.sandiegotheatres.org, $65-$85 SATURDAY, Dec. 24 • Christmas Eve buffet dinner cruise, 4:30 p.m., Hornblower Cruises, Grape Street Pier, 1800 North Harbor Drive, www.hornblower.com, 1-888-467-6256, $79.95 SUNDAY, Dec. 25 • Christmas Day Concert, 2 p.m., Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park, www.sosorganorg, (619) 702-8138, free MONDAY, Dec. 26 • IMAX:?Rocky Mountain Express, 2 and 6 p.m., Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado, www.balboapark.org, (619) 238-1233, $12.75-$15.75 TUESDAY, Dec. 27 • Residents free Tuesday, various hours, Balboa Park museums:?Air &?Space Museum, Automotive Museum, Hall of Champions, select House of Pacific Relations International Cottages, (619) 235-0512, www.balboapark.org WEDNESDAY, Dec. 28 • Port of San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade, 10 a.m., starts at North Harbor Drive in front of County Administration Building, www.holidaybowl.com, free streetside viewing, $15-$20 grandstand seats • Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl, 6 p.m., Qualcomm Stadium, (619) 283-5808, www.holidaybowl.com, $70-$85 THURSDAY, Dec. 29 • Hatha Yoga class, 5 p.m., Japanese Friendship Garden, 2215 Pan American Place, www.balboapark.org, (619) 232-2721, $8-$10 • San Diego International Auto Show, 10 a.m., San Diego Convention Center, 111 West Harbor Drive, runs through Jan. 1, www.sdautoshow.com, (858) 550-0080, $8-$12 FRIDAY, Dec. 30 • FLUXX Nightclub Sweet Shoppe with DJ?Craig Smoove, 500 Fourth Ave., (619) 232-8100, www.fluxxsd.com, $20 and up • Resolution Run, noon, Sixth Avenue and Laurel Street, (619) 232-7451, www.downtown.ymca.org, free with suggested donations ($10-$25)