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The 1947 Lerner and Loewe musical, which opened last weekend at Brentwood’s sublime Heritage High School theater, was quite an undertaking for the budding troupe, now in its third season, already having performed at three different venues. But, with the gifted director Steve Kinsella and producer/actor Jack Gaughan at the helm, backed by a dedicated creative team and dynamite cast, this “Brigadoon” dazzles. The escapist fantasy is set in Scotland in where two game-hunting Americans stumble upon a mysterious town, Brigadoon. Once every 100 years, the town, which is not on the map, awakens from it mysterious slumber. Even though the hunters look and act strange to the 1700s-era villagers, they welcome them with open arms and go about their business preparing for the upcoming wedding of two of the young townspeople.

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Harvest Festival Original Art and Craft Show, San Jose Convention Center, 150 W. San Carlos St., San Jose. Black Friday shoppers looking for unique gifts can forgo the big box stores and support independent artists and craftspeople. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Also 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 29, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 30. $4-$9 at the door, $2 off with food donation. harvestfestival.com. Tabard Theatre Company, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” Theatre on San Pedro Square, 29 N. San Pedro St., San Jose. You won’t believe the mayhem and fun when six bratty kids collide head-on with the story of Christmas, putting their spin on the Nativity and, ultimately, showing the true meaning of the holiday and the season. Through Dec. 20. Various times. $15 to $38 at tabardtheatre.org or 408.679.2330.

DeAndre Brackensick, the Oak Grove High School graduate featured on American Idol, is this year’s special guest performer, He’s expected to sing both holiday songs and crowd favorites, The pre-show starts at 5 p.m, and includes performances by students from Willow chocolate ballet shoes - ballerina shoes - chocolate dance gifts - ballet gifts Glen High School, the Lincoln High School Convertibles dance team and Harker School, Brackensick will perform as part of the tree lighting ceremony from 7 to 7:30 p.m, That portion of the show will also feature Ballet San Jose Nutcracker characters and performers from Children’s Musical Theatre..

A Family Christmas: An original musical drama featuring choirs, orchestra, handbells and a cast of all ages. Dec. 7-8, 7 p.m.; Dec. 9, 3 and 5:30 p.m. Saratoga Federated Church, 20390 Park Place, Saratoga. Free. 408-867-1000, http://www.saratogafederated.org. Visions of Sugar Plum Fairies: The San Jose Wind Symphony and Maestro Edward C. Harris perform Christmas classics, Hanukkah hits, audience sing-alongs and a rollicking “Sleigh Ride.” Young dancers of Ballet Petit under artistic director Peggy Peabody will perform selections from Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker.” Walter Mayes narrates this family-friendly concert. Dec. 9, 3 p.m. McAfee Performing Arts Center, 20300 Herriman Ave., Saratoga. $7-$22. www.sjws.org, 408-927-7597.