Dance

• "Believe: A Very Westside Christmas." Dec. 6 at 2 and 7 p.m., Turlock Community Theater, 1574 E. Canal Drive. Original dance performance using 150 children through adults to music ranging from hip-hop and gospel to ballet, swing dancing and Spanish folklorico. Silent auction at 1:15 and 6:15 p.m. supports Community Cultivators 4-H Club. Free; offering taken. 667-8593.

• "The Nutcracker."

Dec. 12-21, Rogers Theater, Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto. Presented by Central West Ballet. $25-$70. 338-2100 or www.galloarts.org.

• "The Nutcracker."

Dec. 19-21. Mainstage Theater, California State University, Stanislaus, 1 University Circle, Turlock. $15, advance tickets only. 667-8511.

• Navidad en Mexico.

Dec. 19-21. Foster Theater, Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto. Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Carlos Moreno shares the wonder of celebrating Christmas in Mexico. Featuring a mariachi band and singers. $24-$38. 338-2100 or www.galloarts.org.