There are still at least 12 days of Christmas to enjoy various festive activities and productions around San Diego. An abbreviated listing includes:
ONGOING
“\u00a2 “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
“\u00a2 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.
“\u00a2 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.
“\u00a2 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.
“\u00a2 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.
“\u00a2 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).
“\u00a2 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).
“\u00a2 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).
“\u00a2 Quail Botanical Gardens lights up the holiday season with the “Garden of Lights,” www.qbgardens.org (to Dec. 23).
“\u00a2 Penn Theater presents “The Reindeer Monologues” (to Dec. 30), www.6thatpenn.com .
“\u00a2 San Diego Historical Society hosts a docent-led tour of the Marston House, (619) 232-6203 ext. 129 (to Jan. 7).<\/p>\n
Thursday, Dec. 21
“\u00a2 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.<\/p>\n
Friday, Dec. 22
“\u00a2 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.<\/p>\n
Wednesday, Dec 27
“\u00a2 7:30 p.m., Worldbeat Cultural Center presents a Kwanzaa holiday celebration of song, dance and drum, free, (619) 325-1337.<\/p>\n
Saturday, Dec. 30
“\u00a2 Copley Symphony Hall presents “Salute to Vienna” by The Strauss Symphony of America, (619) 235-0804.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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