There are still at least 12 days of Christmas to enjoy various festive activities and productions around San Diego. An abbreviated listing includes:
ONGOING
“¢ “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” based on beloved tale by La Jolla’s Theodor “Dr. Seuss” Geisel, extended through Dec. 29, Old Globe in Balboa Park, $19-$59, (619) 23-GLOBE or www.TheOldGlobe.org
“¢ North Coast Repertory’s “The Tin Soldier” plays through Dec. 31. The family-oriented play is based on Hans Christian Anderson’s “Steadfast Tin Soldier,” adapted by Karina Wilson. It’s a story of steadfast hope, honor and love for children of all ages, particularly 4 and up. Find North Coast Repertory Theatre at 987-D Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach. Visit www.northcoastrep.org or call (858) 481-1055.
“¢ Miracle Theatre Productions’ “Sister’s Christmas Catechism: The Mystery of the Magi’s Gold” plays at 7:30 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday through Dec. 29 at The Theater in Old Town, in tandem with “Seinfeld” writer Pat Hazell’s nostalgic “The Wonder Bread Years,” seen at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 5 and 8 p.m. Saturday, and 2 and 5 p.m. Sunday through Dec. 26 at 4040 Twiggs St. Tickets are $30 (see both for $55), www.theatreinoldtown.com or (619) 688-2494.
“¢ Cygnet Theatre presents Frank Capra’s holiday classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Set in 1947, the play is performed as a live radio show, featuring live sound effects and a company of fine San Diego actors directed by artistic director Sean Murray. Plays at 8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday, through Dec. 24, at Cygnet Theatre, 6663 El Cajon Blvd. Tickets $25-$29, (619) 337-1525, ext. 4 or www.cygnettheatre.com.
“¢ Lamb’s Players Theatre presents a different original Christmas play each year. This year’s is “All I Want for Christmas,” set in San Diego in 1949 and featuring Jon Lorenz as a young man torn between family responsibility and his dream of fame as a musician. Deborah Gilmour Smyth directs performances at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 4 and 8 p.m. Saturday, and 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday, through Dec. 30 at 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado. Tickets $26-$46, www.lambsplayers.org or (619) 437-0600; just down Orange Avenue, Lamb’s also presents its acclaimed interactive holiday feast, “An American Christmas,” at 6:30 p.m. through Dec. 30 at the historic Hotel del Coronado. Check out times and prices for this five-course gourmet meal and entertainment on the above Web site.
“¢ California Ballet presents its 36th annual production of “The Nutcracker,” choreographed by Maxine Mahon, 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, 2:30 and 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, 2:30 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 23 and 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 24 at the Civic Theatre (with live orchestra), 202 C St., San Diego. Tickets $22-$78, www.californiaballet.org or www.seatadvisor.com, (858) 560-6741 or (619) 570-1100 (Civic Theatre).
“¢ Teatro Mascara Magica’s award-winning production of “La Pastorela de la Estrella” presented by the Old Globe at the Cassius Carter Centre Stage, (619) 23-GLOBE (to Dec. 23).
“¢ 12th annual Holiday of Lights hosted by the Del Mar Fairgrounds featuring more than 400 animated scenes, vehicles range $13-$48, www.sdfair.com/holidaysoflights (to Jan. 1).
“¢ Quail Botanical Gardens lights up the holiday season with the “Garden of Lights,” www.qbgardens.org (to Dec. 23).
“¢ Penn Theater presents “The Reindeer Monologues” (to Dec. 30), www.6thatpenn.com .
“¢ San Diego Historical Society hosts a docent-led tour of the Marston House, (619) 232-6203 ext. 129 (to Jan. 7).
Thursday, Dec. 21
“¢ 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Kaleidoscope Carolers inspire holiday spirits as they stroll in costume along Cedros Avenue in Solana Beach, (858) 847-9827.
Friday, Dec. 22
“¢ Various churches and the California Theater for the Performing Arts present an African American rendition of “Handel’s Messiah,” visit www.gospelmessiah.faithweb.com for locations and times.
Wednesday, Dec 27
“¢ 7:30 p.m., Worldbeat Cultural Center presents a Kwanzaa holiday celebration of song, dance and drum, free, (619) 325-1337.
Saturday, Dec. 30
“¢ Copley Symphony Hall presents “Salute to Vienna” by The Strauss Symphony of America, (619) 235-0804.
