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John Legend

EGOT holder and twelve-time Grammy award winner John Legend is hitting the road this year as he heads out on his 'Evening With John Legend' tour, he will be joined by full orchestra and gospel choir. You can expect to hear your favorite songs, with tracks like "All of Me", "Ordinary People" and "Green Light" in his back pocket, gear up for a night like no other with the "King of Valentine's Day".

Kevin Hart at Paramount Theater

Kevin Hart

Kevin Hart is a Philly-born former shoe salesman who has become one of the funniest actor-comedians in America today. He has appeared in films such as the Jumanji franchise, Get Hard and Central Intelligence. A lot of his material usually drawn from his personal experiences with family, friends and loved ones. Don't miss your chance to catch him live as he heads to a venue near you!

Candlelight: Holiday Special Concert at First Presbyterian Church of Oakland

Candlelight: Holiday Special Concert

Everyone loves a holiday special and there is nothing more special than this awesome festive experience from our friends at fever. Featuring a raft of the season's most beloved and timeless music, including extracts from The Nutcracker, join a live string quartet in a wonderful candlelit venue for a Christmas celebration so merry, you'll be smiling 'til New Year's Eve!

Oakland Ballet - The Nutcracker at Paramount Theater

Oakland Ballet - The Nutcracker

There's holiday magic for all ages in Oakland Ballet Company's Nutcracker, choreographed by Artistic Director Graham Lustig. Featuring Oakland Symphony, and the Piedmont East Bay Children's Choir, its enduring status as a holiday ritual is self-perpetuating, as family outings introduce new generations into the wonderful realm of the Nutcracker.

A Christmas Carol at Hofmann Theatre

A Christmas Carol

Known as the Bay Area's definitive Christmas Carol, join Center Rep to celebrate the season as this production of the Charles Dickens favorite comes to life at the Lesher Center for the Arts' Hofmman Theatre. Directed by Scott Derison and choreographed by Jennifer Perry expect a festive feast full of stunning sets, period costumes, special effects and unmissable performances that come together in the timeless story of Ebeneezer Scrooge and his ghostly awakening.

Black Violin at Fox Theatre Oakland

Black Violin

Classical music meets hip-hop in the groundbreaking duo Black Violin are heading out on tour! This outing that blurs the lines between genre, race, and gender with its unique fusion of groove and strings. The outfit features Will Baptiste on viola and Kev Marcus on the violin. Don't miss your chance to catch them live as they come to a stage near you.

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