Cinderella by African American Shakespeare| Herbst Theater

December 18, 2021 @ 3:00 pm 5:00 pm

Cinderella by African American Shakespeare

Enjoy the laughter this holiday season with the African-American Shakespeare Company’s original production of Cinderella.

We meet Cinderella at the mercy of her evil and wicked Stepfamily, trying their best to break her spirit. But aided by a bit of well-timed magic from her Fairy Godmother, Cinderella’s spirit soars, and she discovers the inner beauty that has always resided within her.

Ticket prices: $15-$40.  Click here to purchase.

2023 Show Dates and Times
December 15 at 8 pm
December 16 at 2 pm
December 16 at 7 pm
December 17 at 2 pm

Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed after they are added to CelebrateFamily.us.  Let us know about any changes at events@celebrate-family.com

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$15 – $40
401 Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CA 94102 USA
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2021 Season of Hope at Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph

December 15, 2021 @ 7:30 pm 8:30 pm

2021 Family Things to do for the Holidays in the Bay area.

oncertCome celebrate the 12 Days before Christmas! Performances are free and scheduled for December 12-23, at 7:30 p.m. One performance nightly from 7:30 to 8:30pm.

Season of Hope Cathedral Performance Series – This annual performance series located in the Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph offers nourishment for your spirit by presenting a soul-satisfying multicultural musical event for everyone to enjoy during the holiday season.

Season of Hope 2021 Schedule:

December 12 – San Jose State University Choraliers
December 13 – San Jose Symphonic Choir
December 14 – Castillero Middle School
December 15 – Bellarmine College Prepatory
December 16 – San Jose Jazz High School All Star band
December 17 – California Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
December 18 – San Jose Youth Symphony
December 19 –West Cliff Notes Trio + Voice Strings and Sings
December 20 –Cathedral Pipe Organ Performance
December 21 – San Jose Youth Chamber Orchestra
December 22 – Ballet Folklorico
December 23 – Harpers Hall Celtic Harps

Free
80 S uMarket St
San Jose, CA 95113 United States
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408-283-8100
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2021 Fantasy of Lights at Vasona Park

Fantasy of Lights at Vasona Park
Fantasy of Lights at Vasona Park

TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE!

Fantasy of Lights is a spectacular 1.5 mile drive- through extravaganza of Holiday Lights and Displays for the entire family.

Enjoy a magical evening in the warmth of your vehicle as you drive through large animated displays while listening to Holiday music on your car radio. See the sights and sounds of an erupting volcano in the dangerously fun Dinosaur Den, cheer on Santa shooting hoops, wave at a pen of playful penguins, watch blazing Pirate Cannons and sail through tunnels of moving lights. Over 50 themed displays and a 90-foot twinkling tree will have you “oohing and aahing” throughout your adventure.

Tickets are per vehicle: $20 (up to 12 people); $50 – oversize vehicles (capacity 13+)

2021 Tree Lighting at Pier 39

Enjoy the holidays all season long with The PIER’s nightly tree lighting musical moments on our Christmas tree which will come to life every half hour from 5pm – 10pm, November 23, 2021 through January 9, 2022.

This year’s live tree is a 60 ft. tall white fir that was harvested in Siskiyou County in Northern California by Carlton Christmas Trees.

Synchronized to holiday music, the tree transforms into a kaleidoscope of swirling colors, adorned with thousands of specialty lights and ornaments. These dazzling tree lighting musical moments take center stage all season long.

Tree LightingEvents and event activities are weather-permitting and subject to change without notice.

Before you go, take a minute to sign up for the Pier 39 discounts – BOGO for the Holidays and Local Advantage.

Lunar New Year | San Mateo County History Museum

February 24, 2024 @ 11:00 am 4:00 pm

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The San Mateo County History Museum will join in Redwood City’s annual celebration of the Asian Lunar New Year. 

Outdoor performances on Courthouse Square and indoor activities within the History Museum will be free to the public. 

Children’s activities within the History Museum will include making traditional New Year’s red envelopes, writing lucky symbols in Chinese calligraphy, making paper lanterns, learning to use chopsticks, adding with an abacus and playing folkloric games.

Please double check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed.

Free
2200 Broadway
Redwood City, CA 94063 USA
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