Sugar plums and snowflakes

Let it snow! And it will—on stage, at least—in the Sacramento Ballet’s annual production of the holiday classic The Nutcracker. Here, Clara and her living doll share a wondrous Christmas adventure through the Snowflake Forest and beyond where more than sugar plums dance all around. Consider this an early heads-up for a popular tradition—the show opens December 10 and some performances will accompanied by live music. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sunday; $28-$88; Community Center Theater; 1301 L Street; (916) 808-5181; www.sacballet.org.