PLAN AHEAD: NEXT WEEKEND

* “The SantaLand Diaries,” the one-man show adapted from David Sedaris’ irreverent look at Christmas through the jaundiced eyes of a Macy’s Christmas elf, plays Dec. 15-31 at the Globe Theatre’s Cassius Carter Centre Stage, Balboa Park, San Diego. $35 to $45 (619) 239-2255; (800) 447-7400.

* “The Lion in Winter,” L.A. Theatre Works’ live radio theater presentation of James Goldman’s historical drama, with a cast led by Alfred Molina, plays Dec. 12-16 at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A. $36 to $40. (310) 827-0889.

* “The Nutcracker,” presented by Moscow Classical Ballet and the San Diego Symphony, comes to the California Center for the Arts, Dec. 14-16. 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, $21-$51. (800) 988-4253.

* David Garza will appear at Largo on Dec. 13 and 20. 432 N. Fairfax, L.A., (323) 852-1073. Cover varies.

* The Adolescents, a staple of the Los Angeles punk scene, perform at the Key Club on Dec. 13. 9039 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, (310) 786-1712. Cover varies.

* The Silver Lining Silver Lake Benefit, donating profits to the Hollywood Sunset Free Clinic, runs Dec. 13-15. Performers include Elton John, Sting, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Third Eye Blind, Jaguares and many more. Venues vary.