A joyful, family-friendly evening filled with song, dance, tap, humor, and romance, all accompanied by live music. It’s Nic and Desi's way of celebrating the season, honoring the Golden Age of Broadway and Hollywood, and reminding audiences how magical it feels to gather and share live performance together. As seasoned Broadway performers who now call Anaheim home, this show is especially meaningful for the pair. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at theThe GEM Theater, 12852 Main St, Garden Grove. 

A narrated adaptation of Tchaikovsky’s timeless ballet, featuring dancers from the American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School. Journey to the Land of Sweets alongside Clara as she encounters the mischievous Mouse King, the heroic Nutcracker, and the enchanting Sugar Plum Fairy—all set to Tchaikovsky's memorable music.

Featuring paintings and photographs spanning more than a century of Laguna Beach artistry, the show examines how local artists, from early California Impressionists to contemporary creators, have used light and shadow to reveal what they value most. Drawing from the Festival’s Permanent Art Collection, the exhibition highlights both new acquisitions and historic works that capture the enduring influence of Laguna’s distinctive coastal glow. Through Jan. 8 at Laguna Beach City Hall.