This holiday season brings plenty of yuletide cheer to Silicon Valley and beyond.
The Christmas Ballet is Smuin’s signature event holiday event, Dec. 5-8.
Through 12/29
Enchant Christmas
The lure is the world’s largest Christmas light maze, but there’s so much more at this wonderland of holiday spirit at PayPal Park. The mind-blowing attraction also boasts larger-than-life light sculptures, an ice skating trail, live entertainment, Santa’s Landing, Enchant Village and seasonal food and beverages. 1123 Coleman Ave., San Jose, enchantchristmas.com
12/4-29
MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY
This fabulous Pride and Prejudice sequel follows the quiet Bennet sister, Mary, as a charming new guest arrives at Pemberley for the holidays and ignites a steamy regency romance. Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, 877.662.8978, theatreworks.org
Enchant Christmas at PayPal Park runs through Dec. 29.
12/5-8
THE CHRISTMAS BALLET
Smuin’s signature holiday event is back and better than ever. Dancers spread Christmas cheer with classic ballet numbers and joyful contemporary pieces set to beloved pop hits. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View, 650.903.6000, smuinballet.org
12/7-8
CHRISTMAS AT THE CALIFORNIA
Symphony San Jose’s holiday spectacular features holiday carols, audience sing-alongs and the beloved 12 Days of Silicon Valley, plus plenty of pre-concert festivities, from pictures with Santa to gingerbread cookie decorating. The California Theatre, 345 S. 1st St., San Jose, 408.286.2600, symphonysanjose.org
Oracle Park hosts Holiday Heroes on Dec. 10.
12/10
HOLIDAY HEROES
This annual fundraiser, created by the Wender Weis Foundation for Children, offers a big stage (Oracle Park) and countless activities for kids. Local pro athletes join the fun to help make this season magical for local families. 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, holidayheroes.org
12/13
A CELTIC CHRISTMAS
Tomáseen Foley’s A Celtic Christmas is a showstopping recreation of the night before Christmas in West Ireland in the 1940s. Watch in awe as native musicians, dancers and storytellers celebrate and appreciate the holiday spirit. UCSC Music Recital Hall, McHenry Road, Santa Cruz, 831.566.2081, tomaseenfoley.com
12/20
DINNER UNDER THE STARS
Chandon Home brings classic supper club-style dining to its recently renovated space in Yountville. This new alfresco event, with decadent dishes across seven courses (prepared by an expert chef ), showcases a selection of limited-release and cellar wines. 1 California Drive, Yountville, 888.242.6366, chandon.com
Enjoy a special dinner at Chandon on Dec. 20.
12/21
THE JEWELRY BOX
Playwright Brian Copeland’s holiday-themed production follows his younger self as he navigates the daunting streets of Oakland to buy his mom the perfect Christmas present. The Marsh Berkeley, 12120 Allston Way, Berkeley, 415.282.3055, themarsh.org
1/17-20
NAPA TRUFFLE FESTIVAL
Truffle lovers, rejoice. The highly anticipated Napa Truffle Festival pairs umami-rich bites with sips from top Napa Valley wineries. Interactive offerings include tours of working truffle orchards, sit-down dinners, meet-and-greets with trained truffle dogs and more. napatrufflefestival.com
1/18-19
WINTER WINELAND IN SONOMA
Sip your way down Wine Road during this two-day extravaganza. Each winery will highlight limited productions, new releases, library wines, vineyard tours and winemaker meet-and-greets. wineroad.com
1/25-26
THE FIREBIRD
Spread your wings with Symphony San Jose as it performs Jean Sibelius’ “Finlandia,” Johannes Brahms’ Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Sonia Possetti’s “Bullanguera” and Igor Stravinsky’s The Firebird Suite. The California Theatre, 345 S. 1st St., San Jose, 408.286.2600, symphonysanjose.org
Photography by: CHRIS HARDY; COURTESY OF ENCHANT CHRISTMAS; DREW ALTIZZER; COURTESY OF CHANDON;
