Bay Area events calendar for Dec. 19 weekly editions

South Bay and Peninsula Dec The Neil Diamond Tribute Enjoy Super Diamond featuring Surreal Neil an uncanny tribute to beloved pop icon Neil Diamond Neil has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman CNN and VH- and has been featured in publications such as Rolling Stone Magazine Spin and The New York Times Neil Diamond himself has sung his songs on stage with Super Diamond p m The Guild Theatre El Camino Real Menlo Park bit ly rNDH O Related Articles Bay Area events calendar for Dec - weekly editions Bay Area events calendar for Nov through Dec weekly editions Bay Area events calendar for Nov - weekly editions I ll Know It s Christmas Watch this performance by the South Bay Veterans Chorus as they belt out various of your favorite holiday tunes in choral styles ranging from traditional to modern p m P rince of Peace Lutheran Church Saratoga Ave Saratoga bit ly pAeCWg Dec Pictures with Santa Come to the Winchester Mystery House and take photos with Santa Guests with tickets to any tour event or the Oddities Region on December can enjoy complimentary photos with Santa at the mansion You may use your own camera to take a photo Professional-printed photos will also be available for purchase p m S Winchester Blvd San Jose bit ly MJkT o Let It Show A Broadway Holiday Celebration Celebrate the season with South Bay Musical Theatre at a spectacular -minute holiday concert filled with Broadway magic as local singers perform beloved holiday classics There will also be a visit from Santa a sing-along and holiday refreshments offered at intermission p m Fruitvale Ave Saratoga bit ly a KLk Dec Dave Koz Friends Christmas Tour Grammy-nominated saxophonist Dave Koz is back with the th edition of the longest-running jazz-based Christmas tour This year s line-up features long-time musical partner guitarist singer Jonathan Butler plus a trio of on-the-rise artists such as vocalist Haley Reinhart multi-instrumentalist Casey Abrams and pianist Kayla Waters Together they will perform their versions of Christmas classics a Chanukah medley and more p m San Jose Civic West San Carlos St San Jose bit ly Ky Qto th Annual South Bay Holiday Gospel Concert Enjoy this interfaith holiday concert celebrating group All ages backgrounds and faiths are welcome p m Mountain View Center for Performing Arts Castro St Mountain View bit ly pU gD Dec Aging With Grace Yoga These live online classes held every first and third Saturdays are designed to help you stay strong resilient and supple Learn how to maintain and improve your mobility and balance strengthen your core enhance your joint fitness and more with these classes The series is perfect for seniors looking to stay evolving a m virtual event bit ly pre Go Paint Nite Oh Snowy Night Try your hand at art with this two-hour paint party Materials will be provided for you to create your personal masterpiece while you sip beer cider or wine accompanied by a few pizza Seating is on a first-come first-served basis Tickets are per person p m Parktown Pizza Willow Glen Meridian Ave San Jose bit ly sDGbX Dec Letters To Santa It is never too late to send in your letter to Santa Write a letter to Santa Claus at the North Pole with special Santa stationery envelopes and color your own stamps Be sure to remember to add Santa s address and a stamp to the envelope of your letter before sending it out Open to kids of all ages All-day long event Cas Dr San Jose bit ly oKaZMt Dec Shen Yun Go back in time to China and discover the magical land where emperors generals and philosophers sought harmony with the universe in this performance There will be a combination of classical Chinese dance with traditional stagecraft live orchestra and innovative backdrops p m Center for the Performing Arts Almaden Blvd San Jose bit ly oSFzDO Christmas Eve Candlelighting Operation at CSL San Jos Welcome Christmas and let your heart be filled with light this holiday season with this evening of music inspiration and the gentle glow of candlelights with a message from Reverand Nadene Rogers and music by Reece Whittaker p m Center for Spiritual Living San Jose Clark St San Jose bit ly I qzK Dec Christmas Party Party on Christmas with a special performance by Ashur Dawood and DJs Anu and Raman at the Assyrian Church of the East Mar Yosip Parish Tickets are for adults and for kids and under The ticket includes hors d oeuvres p m Minnesota Ave San Jose bit ly wGVO East Bay Dec Humbug Watch this Bay Area tradition returning in its th year featuring Joe Ballesteros performing as the character of Ebenezer Scrooge in Humbug Humbug is an adaptation of Charles Dickens novella called A Christmas Carol The play is produced by Jim Lanter and directed by Ballesteros Curtis Moore and Kelly Halvorson Doors will open minutes before show time Arrive early as tickets will only be sold at the door Adults seniors and children p m Paulette Taylor Studio G St Antioch For more information email jim lanter b jq statefarm com The Nutcracker Watch this production of a holiday tradition brought to you by the East County Performing Arts Center ECPAC In this version of the Nutcracker Aunt Drosselmeyer plays an central role in guiding Clara through the Land of Sweets with wisdom warmth and a spark of magic A portion of ticket proceeds supports college scholarships for graduating seniors pursuing the performing arts p m Allen E Jones Theater at Liberty High School Second St Brentwood bit ly pAdlys Dec Crippsmas Place Take a stroll on the sidewalks or drive through different neighborhoods and be dazzled by the holiday lights and decorations put up by more than houses The displays will be lit up from p m onwards You can also backing various local charities by donating p m the Crippsmas Place are on Cripps Place Asquith Place Nicolet Court Wellington Place Perkins Street and the stretch of Nicolet Avenue between Gibraltar Drive and Perkins Street bit ly XJ V h Holiday Cookie Decorating Get your kids into the holiday spirit with this cookie decorating operation for children aged and up All materials will be provided Tickets are available on a first-come first-served basis They will be distributed at the ticket line outside the library minutes before the effort begins p m Fukaya room Fremont library Stevenson Blvd Fremont bit ly obqHo Dec A Charlie Brown Christmas Who doesn t love Charlie Brown This holiday watch how Charlie who finds himself depressed despite the holiday season His good friend Lucy Van Pelt suggests he direct a neighborhood Christmas play The music amount will be performed by Larry Dunlap on piano Ken Miller on string bass and Akira Tana on drums There will be two shows back-to-back Kids of all ages are welcome and costumes based on Peanuts characters are encouraged Refreshments will be provided and there will be a chance to meet the musicians Tickets are for adults and for those under p m Piedmont Center for the Arts Magnolia Ave Piedmont bit ly HXxmo Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol a Ghost Story Communicated by Jefferson Mays Directed by Barry Edelstein this version of A Christmas Carol A Ghost Story by Jefferson Mays Susan Lyons and Michael Arden tells the timeless story of Ebenezer Scrooge Mays plays over roles in this master class in performance that cannot be missed Tickets priced between and p m Roda Theatre Addison St Berkeley bit ly pmGygj Dec Adult Tai Chi Enjoy gentle yet energizing modified movements adapted from the Yang and Chen styles This Tai Chi class is available to adults and seniors and will help improve their healthcare Wear confident workout attire and shoes and bring a towel p m Stevenson Blvd Fremont bit ly amO az Bobby McFerrin Motion Circlesongs If you love trilling then join this Circlesong session with Bobby McFerrin and Motion These sessions are hosted by David Worm Destani Wolf Tammi Brown among others Tickets are per person a m Freight Salvage Addison St Berkeley bit ly jvgRI Musician Bobby McFerrin will be on stage while performing his weekly Circlesong at the Freight and Salvage in Berkeley on Dec Jose Carlos Fajardo Bay Area News Group Dec Nzuri Soul Christmas in Egypt III Step into the spirit of Christmas with Nzuri Soul and her electrifying performance of Christmas in Egypt III King of Kings Experience the magic and the music with this performance p m Yoshi s Oakland Embarcadero West Oakland bit ly oILqeH The Berkeley Potters Guild Holiday Show Enjoy last-minute shopping for your loved ones at this studio with a designer of exquisite one-of-a-kind wearables including reversible kimono-style jackets and more a m Jones St Berkeley bit ly oKQIGl Dec Spin a Yarn Knitting Circle If knitting crocheting cross-stitching and quilting is your hobbies then gather at the library and work alongside other arts and crafts enthusiasts This is not an instructional class but it allows you to learn from one another and work on your personal projects No materials will be provided so bring your own tools and materials p m Stevenson Blvd Fremont bit ly iO lHh Xmas on the Peak Join this annual event and celebrate Christmas Eve at Mission Peak on this - mile hike Dress festively and decorate your ruck a m starting from the Ohlone College parking garage on Pine St Fremont bit ly MqIDJA Have an entertainment event to add Submit it online at forms gle Cu J Ks fQiQUcKk Please send calendar items at least two weeks in advance to ensure a better chance of print publication