Holiday With the Pops: The California Pops Orchestra presents a family Christmas show featuring classic holiday music, including ” ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.” With special guest, singer Pierce Peter Brandt. Dec. 12, 3 p.m. $35 adults/$30 seniors/$20 students/$10 children 10 and under. Calvary Church, 16330 Los Gatos Blvd., Los Gatos. 650.856.8432 or www.californiapops.org. Montalvo Arts Center: A Celtic Tenors Christmas Celebration. Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m. $40/$35. Rockapella Holiday Show, an a cappella concert of holiday music. Dec. 12, 4 and 7 p.m. $40-$45. “The Oldest Living Things in the World,” an exhibition of landscape-based photography by Rachel Sussman. Through Jan. 9. A tour of the historic villa offers the chance to learn about Sen. James Phelan’s country home, built in 1912, his colorful life and celebrated friends. The two-hour walking tours are led by trained volunteer docents. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Dec. 11, 11 a.m. Free for members and a guest/$10 per person non-members. space is limited and reservations are required two business days in advance by calling the Montalvo Box Office at 408.961.5858. 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga. 408.961.5800 or www.montalvoarts.org.
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