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Details: 1 and 5 p.m. Dec. 23 and 1 p.m. Dec. 25; Paramount Theatre, Oakland; $29-$90; oaklandballet.org. Tandy Beal and Company ,“JOY!”: Billed as a holiday show with circus, dance, and live music, Tandy Beal’s “JOY!” is a follow up to last year’s popular “Nutz RE-Mixed!” Featuring Pickle Family Circus stars Pino and Razz (aka Cirque du Soleil soloists Jeff Raz and Diane Wasnak), the show is set to original arrangements of seasonal songs performed live by the jazz-steeped a cappella group SoVoSó. With acrobats, dancers, and circus artists, the playful production offers a winning option if you’re looking for a “Nutcracker” alternative.Details: Nov. 24-26 at Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, Santa Cruz; $9.75-$50; 831-420-5260, holiday-joy.com; Dec. 1-3 at Hammer Theatre Center, San Jose; $20-$45; 408-924-8501, holiday-joy.com.

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Diwali Celebration: Celebrate the Indian “Festival of Lights. Festivities include a multi-course Indian lunch, Bollywood dances (audience participation encouraged), Indian folk dances, and a drawing for gift baskets and gift cards. Sept. 22, 1-3 p.m. Almaden Community Center, 6445 Camden Ave. $14 senior center members, $17 non-members. For more information, call 408-268-1133. Senior Tennis: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-11 a.m. Bramhall Park, 1320  Willow St., San Jose. Contact Barb Jarvis at 408-286-9369.

Comedy at Ashkenaz: 8-9:30 p.m, April 12, Ashkenaz Music and Dance Community Center, 1317 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley, Featuring: Maureen Langan, Joe Nguyen, Bob McIntyre, and Lisa Geduldig, $15-$20,  https://bit.ly/2I8MbKe, Cider Summit SF: 1-5 p.m, April 14, Civil War Parade Ground, Presidio, Main Post, Graham Street, San Francisco, Sample nearly 200 ciders from around the world, including well-known ciders and new releases, $35-$45, cidersummit.com, Celebrating Mario Lanza and Enrico Caruso: 8 p.m, April 14, Hammer Theatre, 101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, Starring American tenor Joseph Frank and Italian tenor Pasquale Esposito, accompanied by the San ballet shoe earrings silver color dangle earrings ballet earrings dancer earrings Jose State University Orchestra and Choir, $8-$101, https://bit.ly/2pI3on4..

Newcomers and Friends: A women’s social club with the purpose of developing friendships through monthly social events and activities. Open to women living in Los Gatos, Monte Sereno or Saratoga. Club coffees are held the last Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. Email newcomerslgmss@gmail.com for the location. newco mersoflosgatos.com. Al-Anon Meeting: A group for relatives and friends of alcoholics to share their experience in order to solve their common problems. Mondays, 8 p.m., St. Andrew’s Church, room 42, 13601 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga. Free. scv-afg.org or 408-379-1051.