saturday/12
“The Jewish Nutcracker.” World Fusion Dance infuses Tchaikovsky’s score with Jewish tradition and global dance styles. Pre-party includes Jewish cuisine and a Hanukkah celebration. At SAFEhouse for the Performing Arts, 1 Grove St., S.F. 2 p.m. Also Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. $40. wwwjewishnutcracker.com
tuesday/15
“You’re Funny, but You Don’t Look Jewish.” Four comedians from nontraditional Jewish backgrounds perform, plus comic Nathan Habib. At Punchline Comedy Club, 444 Battery St., S.F. 8 p.m. $15. (917) 573-9702 or [email protected]
Come light the menorah
For a list of community Hanukkah events, see page 35