The following is a list of events happening in Santa Clara and throughout the Silicon Valley. See our holiday calendar for additional events throughout the month of December.
Thursday, December 6
- Between Riverside and Crazy Opening Night: San Jose Stage Company — 490 S 1st St, San Jose. Nov. 21 – Dec. 16. Tickets: $30-$72 for more information call 408-283-7142 or www.thestage.org
Friday, December 7
- Annual Holiday Tree Lighting: Central Park — 969 Kiely Blvd., Santa Clara. 5 – 9 p.m.
Saturday, December 8
- The Nutcracker: Santa Clara Convention Center. December 8 – 9. Tickets: $26-40 santaclaraballet.com
Sunday, December 9
- Santa Clara Chorale presents Messiah: SCU Mission Church. December 7 & 9. Tickets: $5-$37 www.scc.org
Monday, December 10
- Human Rights Day 2018: County of Santa Clara, California County Government Center: 70 West Hedding St, San Jose. 12-4:30 p.m. Flag raising at noon then a reception and panel discussion at MLK Library at SJSU.
Tuesday, December 11
- Council and Authorities Concurrent Meeting: City Hall Council Chambers. 7 p.m.
- Protect Yourself During the Holidays with the Santa Clara Police Department: Santa Clara Senior Center — 1303 Fremont St., Santa Clara. 1 p.m.
Wednesday, December 12
- Planning Commission Meeting: City Hall Council Chambers. 7 p.m.