The Nutcracker Ballet
December 12-24, 2014
For the 38th consecutive year, Ballet Repertory Theatre happily returns with its exuberant full-length Nutcracker. Nearly 300 performers in dazzling costumes gracefully bring to life beloved holiday music with the help of vibrant sets and props. Golden West College Mainstage Theater, 15744 Golden West St., Huntington Beach, Calif. Information: 714-895-8150
Ballet Repertory Theatre happily returns with its exuberant full-length Nutcracker. (Golden West College)
Annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade
Dec. 17-21, 2014
The boat parade will light up the harbor for five consecutive nights. Over 250 ships participate in the parade along with hundreds of water front estates. Providing the backdrop for the parade is the Ring of Lights waterfront home and business decorating competition. For those of you that would like to be in parade Davey’s Locker offers 2 general admission cruises nightly every night of the parade that are a part of the actual parade. Viewing the parade from a ship means that you see all of the parade and homes in full decor that line the waterfront. General admission tickets can be reserved over the phone.6:30 p.m. Free. Davey’s Locker, 400 Main Street, Newport Beach, Calif. Information: 949-673-1435
Breakfast with Santa – Hosted by Citrus Fresh Grill at Renaissance ClubSport – Aliso Viejo
Dec. 21, 2014
Come together for a special breakfast with family and Santa and celebrate the holidays! We’ll have all your breakfast favorites; just bring your appetite, camera and letters for Santa. Registration deadline is Friday, December 13. Reservations will not be accepted after this date. Early reservations are recommended as this event sells out fast. 9:30 – 11:30am. Adults: $19.95, Children ages 4-12: $12.95, Children 3 and under: Free with paying guest. Renaissance ClubSport Aliso Viejo, 50 Enterprise, Aliso Viejo, Calif. Information: For more information or to register, please stop by the Club Desk or call (949)330-5560
A Christmas Carol
Through Dec. 27, 2014
Nineteenth-century London comes to life when your family joins the SCR family for the holidays. Recapture the spirit of an old-fashioned Christmas with this timeless Dickens classic and all your favorite characters—Tiny Tim and the Cratchit family, the Fezziwigs, the Ghosts of Christmas past, present and yet-to-come—and, as always, Hal Landon Jr. as everyone’s favorite curmudgeon, Ebenezer Scrooge. (“The quintessential Ebenezer Scrooge!” according to the Daily Pilot). South Coast Repertory, South Coast Plaza Shopping Center, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, Calif. Information: (714) 708-5555
American Idol Winners Candice Glover and Kris Allen headline AnQi’s NYE concert & bottomless champagne party 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Inspired by the success of the Red Hour live jam sessions in Southern California, AnQi at South Coast Plaza turns “Red” for New Year’s Eve 2015 with an exciting concert-style soiree filled with Nicolas Feuillatte champagne and critically-acclaimed fare all night long. American Idol season 12 winner Candice Glover headlines the night, teeming with other notable performers from American Idol and The Voice. Hollywood’s fave DJs spin the crowd into 2015. Attire: Women – Glamorously red; Men – Sports coat chic. 9:00 pm. Tickets are $234, Ultimate VIP package additional $1,000. AnQi Bistro by House of AN, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, Calif. Information: Call Sarah Boyd at 714.557.5679, extension 211 or https://www.eventbrite.com/e/american-idol-winners-candice-glover-and-kris-allen-headline-anqis-nye-concert-bottomless-champagne-tickets-14464631101
Ice Rink at the Spectrum
Through Feb. 16, 2015
Outdoor skating rink at the Irvine Spectrum. Located in Giant Wheel Court adjacent to Nordstrom and Macy’s. Adults $18.50. Children 8-12 $14.00. Irvine Spectrum, 71 Fortune Drive, Irvine, Calif. Information: 949-456-6937 or http://www.skatespectrum.com/
Farmers Market
Sundays
Vendors sell fresh produce and other food items. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Main Street between Garden Grove Boulevard and Acacia Parkway, Garden Grove, Calif. Information: Lee at (562) 498-6048 or (562) 499-9299.
