Get Out! Cadet Rocks, Christmas Ghosts and Sexy Ballet

Relive the '70s with Cadet

• Fans of bands like Cream, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Grateful Dead should stop by Friday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. to listen to Cadet. The three person group (Steve Barry, on drums; Jason Cirimele, on the bass guitar; and Japhy Riddle, on guitar and vocals) will transport you to an era where the technical sound of each intrument and lyrics mesmerized. Free. Arrive early and get coffee and cake.

What would you do if three ghost visited on Christmas Eve?

• Join the teens of 's Dickens Carolers as they perform the classic holiday story "A Christmas Carol" on Friday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the SecondStage. Tickets:Friday. $8; Saturday, $10. For information: 650-903-6000 or order tickets online.

Medal Ball–Not Mirror Ball–Dance Showcase

• Studio will host its winter showcase. This is a full day of performances so that anyone can learn and experience ballroom dancing. There will also be social dancing. Lastly, award will be presented to current student in various categories. Hours: Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free.

Smiun Ballet brings sexy Christmas back

• Want to spend a passionate weekend with a loved one? Take them to Smuin Ballet's performance at the . Catch their mainstage show "The Christmas Ballet" jam packed with ballet but sexy dance pieces too this Friday, Dec. 9 at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets: $65, $62, $52 adults; $23 students. For information: 650-903-6000 or order tickets online.

Christmas á la Classical Spanish Guitar.

• Sit back, relax, sip some coffee or tea and listen to Michael Griego string up some Christmas tunes using intermittent flamenco techniques at on Wednesday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. No cover charge.