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“The Tale of the Wicked Winter Witch.” Through Dec. 23. At 1835 Colfax St., Concord. $8-$10. Call for times. (925) 687-4220.

friday | 3

“Presently Surprised.” With Nina Wise and Corey Fischer. At Off Market Theater, 965 Mission St., S.F. Through Dec. 4. 8 p.m. $20. (415) 896-6477.

saturday | 4

“Fried Chicken and Latkes.” With Rain Pryor. At Osher Marin Jewish Community Center, 200 N. San Pedro Rd., San Rafael. 8 p.m. $15-$30. (415)-444-8000. Dec. 5 at Bayside Performing Arts Center, 2025 Kehoe Ave., San Mateo. Sponsors: Albert L. Schultz and Peninsula JCCs. 7 p.m. $20-$25. (650) 212-7522.

“My Father’s Journey.” With Sylvie Braitman. At the Thick House, 1695 18th St., S.F. Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 5 at 5 p.m. $18. (415) 401-8081.

sunday | 5

“The Future of Israel as a Jewish and Democratic State.” With Naomi Chazan. At Temple Sinai, Stern Hall, 2808 Summit St., Oakland. 7 p.m.

tuesday | 7

“MeshugaNutcracker!” At Showtime Theater, Paramount’s Great America, 4701 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara. Through Dec. 26. $15-$25. (877) 456-4TIX.

thursday | 9

“Porch Light.” “The Heeb Edition: Martyrs and Miracles.” At Swedish American Hall, 2174 Market St., S.F. 7 p.m. $10. www.porchlightsf.com.

friday | 10

“It Could Have Been a Wonderful Life.” At Phoenix Theater, 414 Mason St., 6th floor, S.F. Through Dec. 26. www.wonderfullife.org.

saturday | 11

“Mystery of the Missing Candles.” With Diana Shmiana. At Congregation Beth Am Conference Room, 26790 Arastradero Rd., Los Altos Hills. 10 a.m. (650) 493-4661.