We’ve cracked another Nutcracker deal — this one gets you $25 off tickets to the San Francisco Ballet’s Nutcracker Date Night. The discount tickets to four Nutcracker evening performances (dates below) include:

• Exclusive early entrance to the theater at 5:30pm—enjoy the beautiful holiday décor and ambiance of the Opera House.
• Two glasses of champagne for the price of one.
• A 15% discount and private VIP shopping experience in the Ballet Shop before it opens to the general public. See the latest apparel and accessory trends from New York and Paris, custom designed Nutcrackers and ornaments, plus other innovative ideas for your holiday gift list.

WHAT’S THE DEAL: San Francisco Ballet Nutcracker Date Night ticket discount $25.

HOW: Visit the SF Ballet’s order page and enter promo code festive1 to get $25 off. (Also try promo code celebrate). By phone 415-865-2000. [Source: The San Francisco Ballet's website; and the San Francisco Ballet's Facebook page]. There’s also a 30% Discount on select performances for groups of 20 or more.

WHEN: Nutcracker Date nights are at 7pmon the following dates:

• Thursday, December 10
• Friday, December 11 (may be sold out)
• Wednesday, December 16
• Thursday, December 17

DEAL 2: Get $15 off tickets for any dates at Ticketnetwork (afl) when you use the code SHOWSAVER. Expires December 18th, 2009. You’ll also get a voucher for $20 off your next ticket order of $250 or more (this part of the deal is good longer).

DEAL 3: You may find better seats by shopping Ticketnetwork resale tickets (those people have traded in). Last checked their prices started at $49.  You’ll also get a voucher for $20 to use on your next order over $250. Also works on all San Francisco Event Tickets.

WHERE: War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness Avenue at Grove Street, San Francisco, CA. 

Tip: For an affordable Bay Area alternative outside the city with easier parking, check out the other Bay Area Nutcracker discount tickets — in Oakland, Berkeley, and Alameda.