Berkeley Ballet Theater: Presents its long-running family production of “The Nutcracker;” Dec. 14-16; Holy Names University’s Regents’ Theatre, Oakland; $35; berkeleyballet.org. Menlowe Ballet : Choreographer Michael Lowe’s “It’s a Wonderful Nutcracker” is inspired by Frank Capra’s beloved 1946 film; Dec. 14-16; Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center, Atherton; $29-$62; 800-595-4849, www.menloweballet.org. Berkeley Ballet Theater: Presents a delightful student-centric “Nutcracker” production with some professionals; 1 and 5 p.m. Dec. 15-16; Ohlone College’s Smith Center, Fremont; $22-$30; 510-659-6031; berkeleycityballet.org/news/events.

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