🎁 For the festive family

• Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! | Through Saturday, Dec. 31 | The Old Globe | $24+ | He’s mean, green, and ruining the holiday in Whoville.
• Prairie Lights | Friday, Dec. 2-Sunday, Dec. 18 | Patio Playhouse | $13+ | This youth musical follows an orphan’s efforts to reunite a town in time for Christmas + Hanukkah.
• Golden State Ballet Presents The Nutcracker | Friday, Dec. 16-Friday, Dec. 23 | Civic Theatre | $25+ | Acclaimed dancers perform the holiday ballet accompanied by Tchaikovsky’s timeless score.

🎁 For the local legend

• Ebenezer Scrooge’s BIG San Diego Christmas Show | Friday, Nov. 18-Saturday, Dec. 24 | The Old Globe | $45+ | The Charles Dickens classic takes a local, comedic twist.
• It’s A Wonderful Vida | Thursday, Dec. 1-Wednesday, Dec. 21 | OnStage Playhouse | $25 | Playwright Herbert Siguenza gives the classic holiday story a Chula Vista spin.
• San Diego Ballet Presents The Nutcracker | Saturday, Dec. 17 | 1 + 5 p.m. | The Magnolia | $55+ | Local talent soars during this showing of the classic, accompanied by Tchaikovsky’s score.

🎁 For the Scrooge on your list

• The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge | Thursday, Nov. 17-Sunday, Nov. 20 | North Coast Repertory Theatre | $16+ | Find out what happens when Ebenezer Scrooge sues the Ghosts of Christmas Past.
• A Christmas Carol | Tuesday, Nov. 22-Sunday, Dec. 11 | Cygnet Theatre | $38+ | Don’t be a Scrooge — check out this Charles Dickens classic.

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🎁 For the music lover

• Noel Noel | Friday, Dec. 9-Sunday, Dec. 11 | The Rady Shell | $40+ | Conductor Christopher Dragon leads the San Diego Symphony’s holiday tradition.
• Coronado Playhouse Holiday Cabaret | Friday, Dec. 16-Sunday, Dec. 18 | Coronado Playhouse | $15+ | A year-end, feel-good holiday variety show.

• Arlo McKinley | Friday, Nov. 11 | 7 p.m. | House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego | $16.50 | The country singer hits the downtown venue.
• Beauty and the Beast | Friday, Nov. 11-Sunday, Dec. 11 | 7:30 p.m. | OB Playhouse, 4944 Newport Ave., San Diego | $32 | It’s opening night for this tale as old as time.
• Veterans Day Ceremony | Friday, Nov. 11 | 11 a.m. | Veterans Park, 14134 Midland Rd., Poway | Free | Join VFW Post 7907 and the Poway Veterans Park Committee for a ceremony to honor those who selflessly served our Country.

• Emanuel Ax Plays Beethoven | Saturday, Nov. 12-Sunday, Nov. 13 | 7:30 p.m. | The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego | $25-$95 | The renowned pianist performs “Piano Concerto No. 2.”
• SDSU Aztecs vs. San Jose State Spartans | Saturday, Nov. 12 | 11 a.m. | Snapdragon Stadium, 2101 Stadium Way, San Diego | $35-$253 | It’s a SoCal vs. NorCal football showdown.
• Tegan and Sara: Crybaby Tour | Saturday, Nov. 12 | 7 p.m. | The Observatory North Park, 2891 University Ave., San Diego | $46 | The Canadian twin sisters bring their indie pop talents into town.
• Uncorked: Derby Days | Saturday, Nov. 12 | 1-5 p.m. | Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar | $65-$80 | Sips from 100+ wineries across the globe, a Derby fashion contest, music, food, and horse racing.
• Watershed Warriors: Fallbrook Cleanup | Saturday, Nov. 12 | 9-11 a.m. | San Diego | Help clean up litter from the San Luis Rey Watershed and keep it from traveling to the Pacific Ocean.

• Brewshine Fest | Sunday, Nov. 13 | 12-5 p.m. | Moonshine Flats, 335 Sixth Ave., San Diego | $50-$65 | Beer, BBQ + live music in downtown San Diego.
• Fall Bundle Dye Workshop | Sunday, Nov. 13 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | San Diego Craft Collective, 2590 Truxtun Rd Studio 106, San Diego | $85 | Use nature’s colors to make a one-of-a-kind creation.

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• Veterans Day, a federal holiday commemorating people who have served in the United States Armed Forces. County offices, libraries, animal shelters, and some recreation centers will be closed, and you can honor our military personnel with local events + freebies. 🎖️

• It’s a close race for Chula Vista City Attorney, but Simon Silva has a narrow lead — despite the fact that he died of cancer in September. It was too late for him to be legally removed from the ballot, but what if he wins? Then, the city will have a special election in spring between two living candidates. 🗳️ (ABC 10)

• San Diego is a big city that’s about to be reimagined on a smaller scale. LEGOLAND California Resort will build its first replica of America’s Finest City, set to debut in spring of 2023. Next week, you can vote for the landmarks you’d like to see included on the theme park’s Instagram Stories. 🧱

• The San Diego Model Railroad Museum is chugging toward the end of the year with a new exhibit — “Toy Trains Through the Decades.” The display features vintage ads that demonstrate the toy’s history and evolution into a holiday classic, and departure is scheduled for January 2023. 🚂

• San Diego’s coolest gelato shop — An’s Gelato — in bringing its Holiday Pint Pack for holiday pre-order. This year’s collection features two new flavors: “Vegan Chocolate Mint” and “Saffron Honeycomb Chocolate” + two returning favorites: “Cream Cheese Pumpkin Butter” and “Nutella Bread Pudding.” 🍨

• Today rings in “Winter Wonder” at Belmont Park, the annual holiday celebration lasting until Sunday, Jan. 1. The beachfront amusement park will have life-size sculptures, seasonal treats, live entertainment, and over 1 million lights. And, as a gift to veterans + active duty military, wristbands are 50% off today. ❄️

• Welcome, veterans — San Diego ranked No. 4 on Navy Federal Credit Union’s “Top 10 Best Cities After Service.” The list used information from members, Sperling’s BestPlaces + The Mission Continues, and celebrates the city for its attractions and having the highest concentration of military personnel in the US. 🏡 (Navy Federal Credit Union)

• Two words: Pineapple cottage. This Hakalau, Hawaii Vrbo has sweeping ocean views, an outdoor hanging bed for lounging, and is on a fruit farm (think: lemons, oranges, lychee and pineapple at your fingertips). Book as a January getaway or as the best holiday gift ever for only $175 avg/night. 🍍*