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Spritzmas Nutcracker Pre-Party at Omega Road Winery
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Spritzmas Nutcracker Pre-Party at Omega Road Winery
New Vintage Beverage Presents…
December 19 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm PST
Reserved Seating Included with Each Ticket
Your table is automatically reserved under the last name of the ticket purchaser, so your seats are ready when you arrive. If you have a seating preference such as front, middle or back or want to sit with another party text (415) 952-6524 by 4:00 pm day of show to let us know.
Join us at Omega Road Winery for a lively pre-show comedy mixer to get you laughing before the curtain rises on The Nutcracker at the Bankhead Theater. Enjoy quick-hit standup, festive banter, hard spritzers and wine as comics riff on holiday chaos, and family traditions. Enjoy a fun, relaxed vibe before you head into the performance.
Omega Road Winery is a warm, family-run winery in Livermore, known for its welcoming tasting room, small-lot wines, and strong sense of community. New Vintage is a fun, modern hard spritzer brand that pairs perfectly with Omega Road’s laid-back, celebratory vibe, offering crisp, fruit-forward spritzers that keep things bright, bubbly, and easy-drinking for any gathering.
New Vintage and Omega Road Wine member receive a $5.00 discount with the coupon code OMEGAROAD at checkout.
Dining options from Beyond Haus by Amanda
Beyond Haus is popping up with a special Spritzmas menu created just for this event:
Nutcracker Nutz $8
Candied pecans that are sweet, salty, and just slightly inappropriate.
Laugh & Spread $15
House-made lemon–tahini hummus with cucumber, carrot, grilled olives, blistered tomatoes, and homemade focaccia; bright, fresh, easy to crush.
Flatbreads $16
- BBQ Chicken Flatbread – Naan crust brushed with smoky BBQ sauce, topped with fresh mozzarella, tender chicken, and roasted red onions, finished with fresh green onion, vibrant cilantro, and a warm drizzle of spicy honey.
- Veggie Pesto Flatbread – Naan crust layered with cacio e pepe pesto, fresh mozzarella, and grilled artichokes, finished with a crown of fresh arugula, extra-virgin olive oil, crispy Brussels sprouts, crumbled goat cheese, a balsamic glaze drizzle, and bright fresh lemon zest.
Your Comedy Lineup
Brian Maggi
Brian is the creator, and host of Adulted, and a Bay Area comedian and writer. He left the high stress world of tech for the low wage life of standup comedy performing under the stage name Skip Everett. His biggest claim to fame is inventing the Spam filter so he’d have an excuse for not reading his parents’ emails.
He performs regularly around San Francisco including Cobbs, The Punchline, and Rooster T. Feathers. He has written for Chicago’s Second City, and co-created the underground humor magazine “In Formation.” He is a published author, and keynote speaker on innovation and creativity.
Jacob Parnell
Jacob Parnell is an up and coming comic from Livermore, CA. He won Best Comic at Tommy T’s open mic competition, was featured on “Comedians Got Talent” at the Retro Junkie in Walnut Creek, and performed at Comedy Oakland and the award-winning Alameda Comedy Club. Jacob brings an upbeat vibe to the stage with his clean, observational humor. Fun fact: He’s actually a church pastor. So he’s already used to people tuning him out!Jacob Parnell is an up and coming comic from Livermore, CA. He won Best Comic at Tommy T’s open mic competition, was featured on “Comedians Got Talent” at the Retro Junkie in Walnut Creek, and performed at Comedy Oakland and the award-winning Alameda Comedy Club. Jacob brings an upbeat vibe to the stage with his clean, observational humor. Fun fact: He’s actually a church pastor. So he’s already used to people tuning him out!
