The Weekender: Hannibal Thompson & Friends, A Time to be Jolly

Friday, Dec. 20

• Hannibal Thompson & Friends . LYAO Standup Comedy Series at Curtain Call Performing Arts 999 E. 14th St., San Leandro. 8 p.m.
  

• Niles Canyon Train of Lights. Brightly decorated holiday train, covered with thousands of lights, winds through Niles Canyon on 75-minute round-trip ride. 

• Holiday Dance and Lunch. For adults 50 and up. Noon to 2 p.m. 13909 E. 14th St., San Leandro. Delicious catered lunch and dance to fabulous live music! 
  

• Dunsmuir-Hellman Estates Holiday Traditions. Tours, teas, entertainment and Holiday shopping at the historic Oakland Estate. Noon to 4 p.m.

• Nature Detectives: Top Predators of the Marsh. Hayward shoreline. 10 a.m.

• A Time to be Jolly - Manor Branch, San Leandro Library. 10:30 a.m. Take a tour of Santa's Workshop and village with the Puppet Company’s colorful marionettes. Tickets needed.
  

• Niles Canyon Train of Lights. Brightly decorated holiday train, covered with thousands of lights, winds through Niles Canyon on 75-minute round-trip ride. Tickets required.
  

• GRAY MATTER & FRIENDS IMPROV. 8 p.m. Curtain Call Performing Arts, 999 E.14th St., San Leandro. 
  

• Praises of Zion Gospel Candlelight Musical. Praises of Zion Baptist Church, 1395 Bancroft Avenue, San Leandro. 6 p.m. Free.
  

• Civic Arts Stage Company Presents Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Jr. Amador Theater. 2 p.m.

• The Nutcracker. Bankhead Theater, Livermore. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

• Leopard Shark Feeding Frenzy. Hayward shoreline. 2 p.m.

• Niles Canyon Train of Lights. Brightly decorated holiday train, covered with thousands of lights, winds through Niles Canyon on 75-minute round-trip ride. Tickets required.

•  Dunsmuir-Hellman Estates Holiday Traditions. Tours, teas, entertainment and Holiday shopping at the historic Oakland Estate. Noon to 4 p.m.