Dancing fairies, pirouetting snow queens, and prancing men in tights – no, we’re not talking about the nutty relatives. The first company to bring the Nutcracker to America–the San Francisco Ballet–is back with their can’t-peel-your-eyes-from-the-sparkly-stage production.

And from wild dance-alongs to traditional tales, there’s a suite of Nutcracker performances to keep you on your toes this holiday. In a nutshell, here’s your Bay Area guide to the land of Sugar Plums.

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