Best of the Week Ahead: Nov. 29–Dec. 5

2. Los Angeles Ballet Presents “The Nutcracker”

Los Angeles Ballet’s original production of “The Nutcracker” returns to five Southland venues this holiday season, with performances Dec. 1 and 2 at the Alex Theatre, Dec. 8 and 9 at Carpenter Performing Arts Center, Dec. 15 and 16 at UCLA’s Royce Hall, Dec. 22 and 23 at Valley Performing Arts Center, and Dec. 29 and 30 at Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center.