San Diego's Intrepid Theatre Company presents The Santaland Diaries, a one-man show that offers a sardonic look at the holidays, the perfect performance for anyone who's seen their fair share of Nutcrackers and A Christmas Carols over the years. The outrageously funny story is written by best-selling humorist David Sedaris, based on his essay about the trials and tribulations of working as a department store elf during the Christmas season. It's steeped in the kind of wry wit and irony that strips away the layers of forced holiday cheer to reveal the best and worst in us all. Actor Daren Scott will be performing the piece at the Encinitas Library, where you can enjoy a wine and appetizer reception before the show.