4 fun events for the whole family
• San Anselmo’s Stapleton School of the Performing Arts stages its production of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s iconic Christmas ballet “The Nutcracker” at 1 and 5 p.m. this weekend at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre at 3601 Lyon St. in San Francisco. Admission is $40 to $75. The school will also present a Nutcracker Ball with food and drinks, a DJ and more from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday in the theater’s lobby. Tickets for the gala are $75 to $125. To get tickets, visit palaceoffinearts.org.
• Mill Valley Winterfest features live music and dance performances from local artists, food trucks, a bouncy house and rainbow slide for the kids and a special appearance by Santa Claus from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Mill Valley Community Center at 180 Camino Alto in Mill Valley. Admission is free. For more information, visit enjoymillvalley.com/winterfest.
• Bay Area drum instructor and “The Drummer’s Bible” author Mick Berry showcases his students during a recital from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Ghiringhelli’s The Venue at 1535 South Novato Blvd. in Novato. Admission is free. For more information, contact Mari Tamburo at mari.tamburo@gvenues.com.
• Sausalito’s annual Gingerbread House Tour is underway, with participating merchants showing off their confectionery creations through Dec. 31 at participating Sausalito vendors. Vote for your favorite online. For a map and more information, visit sausalito.org.