# Event Details - **Event Name**: " A Sweet Dream Nutcracker" - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 11 Dec, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun, 13 Dec, 2026 at 03:30 pm (-08:00) - **Event Description**: Celebrate the Joy of the Season with family and friend's with the treasured holiday ballet "A Sweet Dream Nutcracker."About this EventDecember 11-13, 2026Orinda Ballet Academy & Company present's the 2-Act Holiday Story Ballet"A Sweet Dream Nutcracker."Patricia Tomlinson, Artistic DirectorThe 2-Act Holiday Ballet about a Magical Nutcracker Doll placed under a spell and how the young girl, Clara, helps him break the spell.An event for the whole family to enjoy!LOCATION:Orinda Library Auditorium26 Orinda Way,Orinda, CA 94563PERFORMANCE DATES:December 11-13, 1 hour and 30 minutes + 10 minute intermissionFriday, December 11th at 6:30pmSaturday, December 12th at 1:00pm & 5:00pmSunday, December 13th at 11:30am & 3:30pmTickets required for all ages (2+)Masks optional upon entryTICKETS:General Seating,Adults and Children (2+yrs ) $30$30 Door tickets, Children & AdultsDAY OF SHOW TICKET SALES: 45 minutes prior to show time, at Auditorium Entrance, tickets available for purchase, cash only.NO REFUNDS, EXCHANGES ONLY-if tickets are still available.Email: patricia@orindaballtacademy.com to be placed on wait list.FEATURING:Professional Guest Artists:Kendall Eric Sparks and John Paul SimoensAndStudents of Orinda Ballet AcademyThe Ballet Story Synopsis:A young girl, Clara, has been given a special magicial Nutcracker doll from Uncle Drosselmeyer, who performs magic for her family and friends.That evening Clara looks for her Nutcracker Doll under the Christmas Tree. She finds her Nutcracker Doll has grown life size as well as the toy soldier's and mice. There is a battle scene. A terrible Mouse Queen tries to attack the Nutcracker. Clara throws her shoe at the Mouse Queen. The Mouse Queen breaks and the magic spell placed on the Nutcracker Doll is broken. He returns to his true self, the Nutcracker Prince.In thanks for Clara's bravery, the Prince takes Clara on a wonderful adventure, to the Land of Sweets, where he is from. They pass through an Enchanted Winter forest where the the Snow Queen and her snow-maidens dance for Clara and the Prince.Once they arrive to the Land of the Sweets the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Sweets greet Clara and the Prince. They celebrate the Prince's return with joyous dancing. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/orinda/a-sweet-dream-nutcracker/100002002651131444 - **Event Categories**: art, holiday, trips-adventures - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Orinda Library Auditorium - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 33.85, max: 33.85, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Orinda - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Orinda Library Auditorium - **lat**: 37.8825287 - **long**: -122.1874648 - **full address**: Orinda Library Auditorium, 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: " A Sweet Dream Nutcracker" - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/abb0439b94cade38dfbcfa4433a1e1a3543335f36973f677f894bd9f07060c9a-rimg-w1200-h441-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1791175576 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is " A Sweet Dream Nutcracker" being held? - **A:** " A Sweet Dream Nutcracker" takes place on Fri, 11 Dec, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sun, 13 Dec, 2026 at 03:30 pm at Orinda Library Auditorium, 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing " A Sweet Dream Nutcracker"? - **A:** " A Sweet Dream Nutcracker" is organized by Orinda Ballet Academy. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** " A Sweet Dream Nutcracker" is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Orinda, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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