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The Nutcracker Holiday Tradition Returns

Name: The Nutcracker Holiday Tradition Returns
Start: 2026-11-21T15:00:00
Location: Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center

Experience a classic holiday ballet performance accompanied by a local chamber chorale, perfect for families.

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Holiday shows in San Diego 2026: Grinch, Nutcracker and A Christmas CarolThe Old Globe's Grinch runs Nov 4 to Dec 31 (ages 3+, 1 hr 20 min), Cygnet's A Christmas Carol runs Nov 24 to Dec 24, and Golden State Ballet's Nutcracker plays the Civic Theatre Dec 17 to 23.Where to actually park at La Jolla CoveOn the street, for free. La Jolla has no parking meters at all — it isn't one of the city's parking districts. The problem is supply, not cost, and the paid garages a few blocks inland are $5 all day.

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A traditional choral performance of a classic holiday work, presented in both English and Spanish. It is perfect for classical music fans.

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