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The Red Chair Children’s Production Co. presents “The Nutcracker” at 7:30 p.m. at the Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. Children and teens perform in principal and supporting roles. Tickets range from $14 to $24. Pre-show Land of the Sweets character meet-and-greet, holiday refreshments and premium show seats, $55. For more information, call (818) 640-4645, www.redchair productions.org or (818) 243-2539, www.alextheatre.org.

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Yoga at the Village will host “A Magical Evening of Kirtan” with musical artist Dave Stringer at 8 p.m., 1306 Sonora Ave., Glendale. Tickets are $20 and $25 at the door. Space is limited so reserve a place soon. For more information, call (818) 265-9833, or visit www.yogaatthevillage.com.

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The Media City Ballet will be performing “The Nutcracker” at 2 and 7 p.m. today and Sunday at the Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. There will be a pre-show mini concert by the Taft High School Vocal Ensemble. Tickets range from $20 to $48, and group, student and senior discounts are available. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (818) 243-2539 or visit alextheatre.org or mediacityballet.org.

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Glendale Presbyterian Church will have its annual Hearth Warming and Advent Workshop from 3:30 to 7 p.m. at the church, 125 S. Louise St., Glendale. Guests can create handmade gifts at craft tables, ranging from 50 cents to $15, from 3:30 to 6 p.m. There will be projects for all ages children to adults. At 5:30 p.m. there will be hearty soups, salads and dessert served to the sounds of The Praties, a local Celtic band. Bring dancing shoes to learn a few simple steps. For more information, call (818) 242-8873, Ext. 242.

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A Noise Within presents Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” until Sunday, Richard Nash’s “The Rainmaker” until Saturday and Neil Bartlett’s adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic “Oliver Twist” until Dec. 14 at the theater, 234 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale. Tickets are $40 to $44 with discounts for students and seniors. Call (818) 240-0910, Ext. 1.