Blue Christmas: Christmas can be a painful time for some. It may be the first Christmas without a loved family member who has recently died; it may be a time that has always been difficult. Join Advent Lutheran Church for a time of reflection and prayer at 7 p.m. Dec. 16 at 16870 Murphy Ave. in Morgan Hill.
Winter’s Gifts: Joy
The Choral Project & the San José Chamber Orchestra present Winter’s Gifts: Joy at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at First Presbyterian Church, 1140 Cowper St., Palo Alto
In advance, $30 general and $20 senior. At the door, $35 general, $25 senior and $10 student/
alumni. Details: www.sjcp.org.
‘La Pastorela’
El Teatro Campesino presents “La Pastorela” through Dec. 22 at the Old Mission San Juan Bautista located at 406 Second St. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 4 and 7:30 p.m. Details: elteatrocampesino.com.
Cirque du Soleil returns
Cirque du Soleil presents “Amaluna” in San Francisco and Jan. 22, 2014 in San Jose. Tickets are now on sale ($55-$270). The tent will set up at San Francisco’s AT&T Park Nov. 15 and then moves to San Jose’s Taylor Street Bridge Jan. 22, 2014. Details: (800) 450-1480 or visit www.cirquedusoleil.com.
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