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Stage

* “La Posada Magica,” by Octavio Solis continues through Sunday at South Coast Repertory, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. 8 tonight. $17-$28. (714) 708-5555.

Dance

* Ballet Pacifica’s presentations of “The Nutcracker” continue through Thursday at the Irvine Barclay Theatre,

4242 Campus Drive. 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. today. $14-$17. (949) 854-4646.

Event

* The Newport Harbor Christmas Boat Parades continue through Wednesday with viewing from points throughout the harbor area. 6:30 tonight. Free. (949) 729-4400.

For Children

* Snowflakes and frozen lakes, a science workshop for ages 2-4, takes place at the Oak Canyon Nature Center, 6700 E. Walnut Canyon Road, Anaheim. 10 a.m. $3. (714) 998-8380.

Jazz/Blues

* Juke Box plays at the Freight House, 26701 Verdugo St., San Juan Capistrano. 7 tonight. Free. (949) 487-3297.

* Dave Widow & the Line-Up play at Spaghettini, 3005 Old Ranch Parkway, Seal Beach. 7:30 tonight. Free. (562) 596-2199.

* Alturas plays at Tia Juana’s Long Bar & Grill, 14888 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine. 8 tonight. Free. (949) 551-2998.

* The Banda Bros. play at Steamers Cafe, 138 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton. 8 tonight. Two-item minimum. (714) 871-8800.

Country

* Gary Morris’ Christmas concerts conclude today at the Crazy Horse Steak House, 1580 Brookhollow Drive, Santa Ana. 7:30 and 10:15 tonight. $35.50-$42.50. (714) 549-1512.

Pop/Rock

* Dokken and Brat Prince play at the Galaxy Concert Theatre, 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana. 8 tonight. $25-$27. (714) 957-0600.

* The Barflys play at the Canyon Inn, 6821 Fairlynn Blvd., Yorba Linda. 9 tonight. Free. (714) 779-0880.

* The Neil Armstrong Band and Dodge Dart play at Linda’s Doll Hut, 107 S. Adams St., Anaheim. 9 tonight. $3. (714) 533-1286.

Upcoming

* The Joffrey Ballet of Chicago’s presentations of “The Nutcracker” begin Wednesday at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. 2 and 7:30 p.m. $20-$65. Through Sunday. (714) 556-2787. Story, F1.

* Trumpeter Dale Fielder plays jazz Wednesday at Restaurant Kikuya, 8052 Adams Ave., Huntington Beach. 7:30 p.m. $10 minimum. (714) 536-6665.

* Saxophonist Dan St. Marseille, trumpeter Ron Stout, pianist Joe Bagg , bassist Eric Stiller and drummer Denny Dennis play jazz Wednesday at Steamers Cafe, 138 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton. 7:30 p.m. Two-drink minimum. (714) 871-8800.

* Christmas Eve dinner will be served Thursday at the Someone Cares Soup Kitchen, 720 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa. Santa and Mrs. Claus will give out toys to children and gift baskets to adults. Donations of gifts, wrapping paper, toys or cash can be dropped off at the Cannery restaurant, 3010 Lafayette Ave., Newport Beach. Noon-4 p.m. Free. (949) 675-5777.

--Compiled by Kenneth Williams