From a beloved holiday dance show to a topnotch SoCal indie rock band and an acclaimed youth choir’s holiday concert, there is a lot to see and do in the Bay Area this weekend.

Here is a partial rundown.

Rumor has it that Ebenezer Scrooge himself was once spotted exiting Smuin Contemporary Ballet’s annual holiday show, smiling ear to ear.

Of course, all gossip about the nocturnal adventures of Mr. Scrooge have to be taken with a grain of salt, but we wouldn’t be a bit surprised if it were true. Smuin Contemporary Ballet’s annual Christmas Ballet is one of the Bay Area’s most enjoyable and impressive winter season productions, fueled by the company’s first-rate ballet and contemporary dance moves and its trademark charm and sense of humor.

This year’s program features brand new works by

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