Up Your Holiday Cheer, Buttercup! Dec. 20-Dec. 26

I know, I know, you already have plenty to do this week. Family may be in town, or you may be out. Parties must be attended, or maybe you're acting as host. This week's CUB offers you events to make the holidays that much more festive or to entertain visiting crowds. It's Christmas week so cheer up, buttercup!

HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES

Dec. 21-23: The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker will be performed by the Sacramento Ballet and accompanied by the Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra.
Tickets range from $15-$68. 1301 L St. 916-808-5181

Dec. 22-24: "White Christmas" Screenings
The classic Christmas film will have limited showings at the Crest Theatre.
The film will be shown at 7 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. The film will be shown at 1, 3:45 and 7 p.m. on Friday. A special offer is included: everyone who attends a screening will receive a free skate rental coupon for the Westfield ice rink.
General admission is $9.50. Senior, student and matinee price is $6.

Dec. 24: PJ Party Christmas Eve 
Pajamas aren't necessary for this free admission day to the Sacramento Zoo.
FREE ADMISSION! 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Service
Christmas Eve service and worship will begin at 6 p.m. at the Faith United Methodist Church.
3600 J St. 916-452-7637

Dec. 26: Snow Flurry
Celebrate the holiday season and learn about snowflakes at the Discovery Museum Science and Space Center. Children ages 12 and younger can design a snowflake wreath.
Members get in free, adults get in for $6. Seniors and teens ages 13-17 get in for $5. Children ages 4-12 get in for $4. Children ages 3 and younger get in free.
12:30-4 p.m. 3615 Auburn Blvd. 916-808-3942

Dec. 26: Kwanzaa Family Festival
Sponsored by Target. This museum-wide festival at the Crocker will celebrate its new African art collection. There will be music and dance performances by Umoja Productions; Afia Walking Tree and Spirit Drumz; PROJECT; and Pheonix Park Multicultural Kids Choir. Culture Co-op will do a storytelling with a special puppet production, "Hamissi the Brave." There will be a unique art workshop, African Diaspora cooking demonstration, an arts and crafts marketplace, free air brush tattoos and a special exhibition organized by The Kuumba Collective Art Gallery titled, "Mud Cloth Madness."
12-4 p.m. 216 O St. 916-808-7000

FAMILY AND PETS

Dec. 24: Free Admission Day to Fairytale Town
Get in for free as a holiday gift from Fairytale Town to you.
FREE ADMISSION! 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 3901 Land Park Dr. 916-808-7462

MUSIC AND ARTS

Dec. 21: Colleen Lloy Performs
Colleen Lloy will have a live performance at Harlow's. Must be 21 or older.
$8. 7 p.m. 2708 J St. 916-441-4693

Dec. 22: Dane Drewis and Cuesta Drive Annual Reunion
Dane Drewis and Cuesta Drive will perform live at Marilyn's on K. Must be 21 or older.
$10. 9 p.m. 908 K St. 916-446-4361

Dec. 26: "Things to Come" Screening
Catch the screening of the 1936 film (written by H.G. Wells) at The Guild Theater thanks to Movies on a Big Screen. Lobby doors open 30 minutes before the film begins.
$5. $5.50 through Ticketleap.
7:30 p.m. 2828 35th St. 916-736-1185

SPORTS AND OUTDOORS

Dec. 21: Kings vs. Golden State Warriors
The Kings will play the Golden State Warriors at Arco Arena. Don't forget $10 for parking.
Tickets start at $15.
7 p.m. 1 Sports Parkway. 916-928-6900

Dec. 23: Kings vs. Milwaukee Bucks
The Kings will play the Milwaukee Bucks at Arco Arena. Parking costs $10 per car.
Tickets start at $15.
7 p.m. 1 Sports Parkway. 916-928-6900