Gregory Amato News Today

Every company that stages "The Nutcracker" has their own special version. Nowhere might that be truer than at Peninsula Lively Arts, presenting a "Hip-Hop Nutcracker" plus a classical production in Redwood City through Dec. 17.

This week, catch a world premiere dance show celebrating Dia de Los Muertos, hear young musicians at the kickoff for a new Bay Area music program, plus Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros at Stanford, Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra and Art Kiosk.

This week, a dance show for Dia de Los Muertos has its world premiere, Head West Marketplace returns to downtown Los Altos, Ronnie Lott and Sheila E. launch new music program, plus Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros, Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra.

This week, a new dance performance for Dia de Los Muertos premieres, Ronnie Lott and Sheila E. launch new program for young musicians, plus Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros, Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra, Art Kiosk, makers market in Los Altos.

This week, a dance performance for Dia de Los Muertos premieres, Ronnie Lott and Sheila E. launch a new program for young musicians, plus Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros, Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra, Art Kiosk and a makers market in Los Altos.

The formation of a new San Mateo arts producing organization, Peninsula Lively Arts, was announced this week by Christine Leslie, executive director and producer for Peninsula Ballet Theatre.

This weekend, catch an international dance festival, see inspiring films, hear chamber music, catch shows by Scary Goldings and Lydia Lunch or visit the Obon festival, back in person.

Enjoy the Peninsula International Dance Festival, get inspired at Bravemaker Film Fest, hear chamber music at Music@Menlo, catch shows by Scary Goldings and Lydia Lunch, visit the Mountain View Obon Festival, back in person.

Enjoy the Peninsula International Dance Festival, get inspired at Bravemaker Film Fest, hear chamber music at Music@Menlo, catch shows by Scary Goldings and Lydia Lunch, visit the Mountain View Obon Festival, back in person.

Enjoy the Peninsula International Dance Festival, get inspired at Bravemaker Film Fest, hear chamber music at Music@Menlo, catch shows by Scary Goldings and Lydia Lunch, visit the Mountain View Obon Festival, back in person.