NUTCRACKER BENEFIT LUNCHEON

Sat, Dec 13 • 12:00 PM

San Francisco Ballet

About this event

Join us for the Nutcracker Benefit Luncheon: Land of Dreams on December 13, 2025, at the Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall in the War Memorial Opera House. This enchanting event features a delightful lunch, engaging crafts and activities, and appearances by Nutcracker characters. Following lunch, guests will enjoy a matinee performance of Helgi Tomasson's celebrated Nutcracker, with those at the Nutcracker Suite level invited to a special post-performance celebration on stage. With proceeds supporting education and community programming, we welcome families and friends to celebrate the holiday season together.

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