Bay Area Arts: 14 Great Shows and Concerts to Catch This Weekend

Bay Area arts: 14 great shows and concerts to catch this weekend

From holiday dance performances and concerts to an amazing choir Here come the ‘Nutcrackers’ Since San Francisco Ballet is credited with being the first company to stage a full-length performance of “The Nutcracker” in the U.S. in 1944, the Bay Area has had a rich tradition of presenting the famed ballet. Several companies are presenting the work this holiday season — here are a few: Related Articles Bay Area events calendar for De…

A primer for watching 'The Nutcracker'

With its well-known music, beloved characters and array of mesmerizing pirouettes, arabesques and other classic ballet moves, the holiday tale of "The Nutcracker" has been entertaining audiences around the globe since 1892.