Friday Five: Your family weekend guide

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Got weekends plans? Here are five fun things to do with kids around the Bay Area.

Rock N Roll Cinderella, New Conservatory Theater, San Francisco

Rock N Roll Cinderella, New Conservatory Theater, San Francisco

1) Rock N Roll Cinderella, San Francisco. Set in the glamorous 1950's, Cinderella loves to dance, but her evil stepmother and stepsisters never let her have any fun. This twist on the beloved classic incorporates well-known tunes, poofy skirts, and a touch of magic! New Conservatory Theater. $10-$15. Through December 31. Info: nctcsf.org.

2) Dream Circle Holiday Concert, Sausalito. A delightful and uplifting seasonal celebration featuring songs for a wide range of winter holidays, including Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Chinese New Year. Dream Circle is indeed a dream lineup of Marin's best loved children's entertainers. Bay Area Discovery Museum. Sat. Dec. 18, 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. $7-$14. Info: baykidsmuseum.org.

3) Holiday Family Sing Along, San Francisco. Kids of all ages will enjoy participating in this merry sing-along at Grace Cathedral! Join our special guest choir, the Pacific Boychoir Academy, in singing your favorite carols of the holiday season. Grace Cathedral, Sat. Dec. 18, 11 a.m.-11:50 a.m. $5-$25. Info: events.sfgate.com.

Peace, Light and Chocolate: Winter songs from many traditions, Berkeley. Fran and Bonnie invite families to join in the musical fun as they sing: Peace, Light & Chocolate: Winter songs from many traditions. La Pena Cultural Center. Sat. Dec. 18, 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. $4-$5. Info: lapena.org.

5) Cinderella, San Francisco. This timeless tale is brought to whimsical, magical life just in time to celebrate the holiday season. Set on the bayous of Louisiana, this uplifting re-telling of the classic fairytale, features all of the pageantry, hilarity, and charm of the original, but with a soulful twist. This year's production is directed by the award winning star of the San Francisco Mime Troupe, Velina Brown. Buriel Clay Memorial Theater. Dec. 17-19, 8 p.m. $10-$50. Info: events.sfgate.com.

Posted By: Amy Graff (Email, Twitter, Facebook) | December 17 2010 at 12:56 PM

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