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As the founders of the impressive young company Sharp & Fine, which blends classical ballet with contemporary dance forms, the San Mateo-raised sisters have created a series of works that combine dance with other art forms in interesting ways. Their most recent production was an acclaimed, evening-length collaboration with polymathic British writer Neil Gaiman on “Queen of Knives,” his narrative poem from the 1998 short story collection “Smoke and Mirrors.” Created with support from the Zellerbach Family Foundation, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, the Lighting Artists in Dance Award, ODC Theater and the Rainin Opportunity Fund, “Peter and the Wolf” premieres at ODC Theater on Oct. 23-26.

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Running Dreamz Productions. “Riches to Rags.” 6 and 8 p.m. Dec. 1. Three techies turned comics: Richard Sarvate, Abhay Nadkarni and Samson Koletkar. Second Stage, Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. $17 advance, $22 at the door. 650-903-6000 or mvcpa.com. Menlowe Ballet. “It’s A Wonderful Nutcracker.” Dec. 9-11 and Dec. 16-18. Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center, 555 Middlefield Road, Atherton. $35-$65. www.menloweballet.org or 800-595-4849Pacific Ballet Academy. 26th annual production of “The Nutcracker.” 1, 6 p.m. Nov. 25, 26; 12:30 and 4 p.m. Nov. 27. Directors Marion and Rima Chaeff. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. $25-$30. www.mvcpa.com, 650-903-6000 or www.pacificballet.org, 650-969-4614Peninsula Ballet Theatre. “Nutcracker.” 1 and 5 p.m. Dec. 17; 2 p.m. Dec. 18. Fox Theatre, 2215 Broadway St., Redwood City. $30-$60. www.peninsulaballet.org/ticketsPeninsula Ballet Theatre. “Nutcracker Sweet” (45-minute condensed “Nutcracker” for ages 3-6). 10:30 a.m., noon, 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Dec. 3, 4, 10, 11. Studio One Theatre, 1880 S. Grant St., San Mateo. $20 for children, $25 for adults. www.peninsulaballet.org/sweet-ballet-productionsresplenDANCE Collaborative Arts. “Sugar and Spice.” 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3. Second Stage, Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. $17-$27. 650-903-6000 or mvcpa.comSmuin Ballet. “The Christmas Ballet.” 8 p.m. Dec. 7-11. Three world premieres. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. $25-$72. www.smuinballet.org or 650-903-6000Western Ballet. “The Nutcracker.” 7 p.m. Dec. 2; 1 and 7 p.m. Dec. 3; 1 p.m. Dec. 4. Artistic Director Alexi Zubiria. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. $28-$33. 650-903-6000 or mvcpa.com.

Hoot & Howl: This is a fundraising benefit unlike any other, Signature cocktails, private access to the Happy Hollow ballet charm bracelet, silver-plated bangle - ballet dress charm, ballerina charm, ballet shoes charm, choose girls or ladies, d park playgrounds after hours, seven food stations, up-close animal encounters, a photo booth, dancing, bathtub racers, and a sake bar from Yuki Sushi at the top of the Redwood Lookout, Leave the kids at home, and party with the animals after dark, Aug, 18, 6-10:30 p.m, Happy Hollow Park and Zoo, 1300 Senter Road, San Jose, $125, 408-277-3498, www.hhpz.org, Stroll The Alameda: Enjoy a variety of entertainment and special offers, Take part in the wine stroll and sample of variety of wines or, all ages can try their luck in the scavenger hunt, Aug, 19, 2-5 p.m, The Alameda, San Jose, $25 presale for wine stroll/$35 day of the event www.StrollTheAlam eda.com..

“Cinderella”: The African-American Shakespeare Company brings back its musical fairytale holiday offering; Dec. 21-23; Herbst Theater, San Francisco; $25-$45; www.african-americanshakes.org. “It’s a Wonderful Life”: San Francisco Opera presents Jake Heggie’s adaptation of the classic Christmas movie; through Dec. 9, War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco; $26-$398; 415-864-3330, www.sfopera.com. Handel’s “Messiah”: Lawrence Kohl conducts the Pacific Chamber Orchestra, with soprano Hope Briggs, mezzo-soprano Silvie Jensen, tenor Christopher Bengochea,and baritone Eugene Brancoveanu as soloists; 3 p.m. Nov. 25, Bankhead Theater, Livermore; $35-$59; 415-373-6800, www.lvpac.org.