San Jose Symphonic Choir, “The Many Moods of Christmas,” Church of the Ascension, 12033 Miller Ave., Saratoga. Together with the Nova Vista Symphony, selections will include Tchaikovsky’s “Suite from Sleeping Beauty” and Robert Shaw’s “Many Moods of Christmas.” 7:30 p.m. Free. sanjosesymphonicchoir.org. San Jose State University Choraliers and Concert Choir, “Home for the Holidays,” Mission Santa Clara, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara. Seasonal music presented by the university groups. 7:30 p.m. $10-$35 at 408.924.4645.

“I’ve been really impressed, and in many ways humbled, by the really talented, insightful people in the Pilot Program,” Cottam says, “The program ballet slippers ribbon sculpture tutorial does a really excellent job selecting people and bringing us together, In one of our first exchanges, Raisa and I had a choreography workshop with Lizz Roman, and we ended up paired for some improvisational dancing, We had such a good time; it was the spark of a creative relationship, and we may do some collaborations outside.”..

Topping it all off, there was an elimination. Ryan Lochte and Cheryl Burke, and Terra Jole and Sasha Farber were in jeopardy after last week’s judges scores and viewers votes were combined. Although he danced with determination and they won their dance-off, Ryan and Cheryl were eliminated. “You said from Day 1 what a family you gained from this show. What else did you get from this show?” co-host Erin Andrews asked Ryan. He replied, “I learned a lot about myself — no matter how hard I get knocked down, I can keep fighting. This family (gesturing to everyone in the ballroom), I love it. I’m sad that I’m going home. Everyone here has touched me in a special place right here,” tapping his heart. “I’ll always remember this.”.

Takács Quartet, Bartók’s String Quartet No, 2, String Quartet No, 4, String Quartet No, 6, 3:30 p.m.Jan, 26, Bing Concert Hall, 327 Lasuen St., Stanford University, $25-$75 (adults); $10 (Stanford students), 650-725-2464 or http://live.stanford.edu, Cypress String Quartet, 3 p.m, Jan, 26, Salon Series 2013-2014: Slavic Soundscapes, Shostakovich: String Quartet No, 11; Britten: String Quartet No, 3; Benjamin Lees: String Quartet No, 5 (2001).Woman’s Club of Palo Alto, 475 Homer Ave., Palo Alto, $50, 415-500-2150 ballet slippers ribbon sculpture tutorial or www.cypressquartet.com/special-projects/cypress-salon-series..

Directed by Jason Miller, the rip-roaring comedy is an irreverent, fast-paced romp through all of the Bard’s works in 97 minutes. The troupe will be presenting the comedy in collaboration with Willows Theatre Company, who has invited the troupe to bring the play to the Campbell Theatre in Martinez after its Antioch tour. The play will be shown again in Martinez at 7:30 p.m. March 23, 24, at 8 p.m. March 25-26, and at 3 p.m. March 27. The cast includes Rob Seitelman, Robert Richardson and Daniel Bakken.