Take a break from the holiday hustle and bustle by pausing for one of the performances below; or, for a real winter wonderland of fun, see all 10.

1. The Grinch, presented by Northern California Dance Academy, December 7 & 14, NCDC Black Box Theater in Roseville, ncdc.com.

2. Messiah Singalong, presented by Auburn Symphony, December 10, Placer High School Theatre in Auburn, auburnsymphony.com.

3. The Nutcracker, presented by Placer Theatre Ballet, December 7-8 & 14-15, Placer High School Theatre in Auburn, placertheatreballet.org.

4. Christmas Benefit Concert, presented by Placer County Youth Orchestra, December 1, Valley Springs Presbyterian Church in Roseville, pcyo.org.

5. It’s Christmas Once Again, presented by Placer Pops Chorale, December 13-15, Dietrich Theatre in Rocklin, placerpops.org.

6. Angels, Apprentices and Other Disasters (loosely based on It’s a Wonderful Life), presented by Roseville Theatre Arts Academy’s Youth Workshop, December 5-6 & 12-13, Roseville Theatre Arts Academy, rosevilletheatreartsacademy.com.

7. Christmas Concert, presented by Roseville Community Concert Band, December 15, Roseville Theatre Arts Academy, rosevilleband.com.

8. It’s a Wonderful Life: Live Radio Play, presented by Auburn Placer Performing Arts Center, December 13-15, State Theatre in Auburn, livefromauburn.com.

9. Holiday Feat, Feet, Fete Dance Show, presented by Dance Team at Roseville High School, December 12-14, Patti Baker Theater at Roseville High School, rosevilletigers.org.

10. The Music Man, presented by Rocklin Community Theatre, December 6-22, Finnish Temperance Hall, rocklintheatre.org.