Magical Strings Celebrates 44 Years of Annual Celtic Yuletide ConcertsKent Parks Spotlight SeriesDecember 4, 3pmCeltic Yuletide has returned for another year, bringing generations together for a joyful celebration as the Boulding family and special guests weave their magic with lively and soulful music, storytelling and stellar Irish step-dancing.Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center10020 SE 256th St, Kent253.856.5051, ArtsCommission@KentWA.gov 

HOLIDAY FAVORITES Performed by Tacoma Symphony, Symphony Tacoma Voices and the Tacoma Youth ChorusDecember 4, 2:30pmSymphony Tacoma’s annual collage of seasonal delights for the whole family features a cornucopia of songs from cherished traditions.Sarah Ioannides, conductorSymphony Tacoma Voices (Geoffrey Boers, director)Tacoma Youth Chorus (Judith Herrington, director)Pantages Theater901 Broadway, Tacomasymphonytacoma.org

Sister’s Christmas Catechism: The Mystery of Magi’s GoldDecember 4, 2pmIt’s “CSI: Bethlehem” in this holiday mystery extravaganza, from the author of Late Nite Catechism, as Sister takes on the mystery that has intrigued historians throughout the ages-whatever happened to the Magi’s gold? (“We know that Mary used the frankincense and myrrh as a sort of […]

Red, White & Blue Holiday Concert in AuburnSunday, December 4, 2pmSing in the holidays with this annual free community concert performed by America’s First I Corps Band. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear this festive concert of music honoring our troops, together with all of your favorite holiday music and carols. Tickets are free but […]

An Inspirational Christmas with ElvisDecember 8, 7pmAdult: $25nStudent/Senior: $22As a child, Danny Vernon noticed that Elvis Presley’s voice, soul and presence would cut through even the deepest of scratches on his father’s RCA records. Danny Vernon began singing along with those albums at a very early age. Unaware of Presley’s vast impact in American culture, […]

Bootleggers’ Ball December 8, 7-10pmKick off the holiday season by raising a glass to Prohibition Repeal Day. Cut a rug with fellow dancers and a live performance by The Happy Sinners, sip on the bee’s knees of beverages, and take in the wild tales of Washington in the roaring 20s with local historian Steve Edmiston. Dress […]

Ballet Northwest presents the 38th annual production of The Nutcracker Performances at the Washington Center December 9-11 and December 16-18, Fridays at 7:30 pm | Saturdays at 2 pm and 7:30 pm | Sundays at 2 pm Ballet Northwest’s The Nutcracker, Olympia’s holiday favorite for 38 years, is returning to the newly renovated Washington Center for the […]

Breakfast with SantaDecember 10, 8:30 -10am & 11am – 12:30pmAdults $10/$12; Child $9/$11Join us for a holiday Breakfast with Santa. Breakfast will be served by Santa’s elves. Two time options are available. You will also enjoy holiday entertainment by Dani & the Bee. Space is limited.Auburn Community CenterLes Gove Park910 9th St SE, Auburn253.931.3043

Comedian Jo Koy Funny is Funny World TourDecember 10, 8pmDue to overwhelming demand, comedian Jo Koy will bring his Funny Is Funny World Tour to his ‘hometown’ at the Tacoma Dome.As one of today’s premiere stand-up comics, Jo Koy has come a long way from his modest beginnings performing at a Las Vegas coffee house, […]

Federal Way Chorale: Gloria in Excelsis Deo, featuring Vivaldi’s Gloria in DDecember 10, 4pmMake your Christmas season shine with the Federal Way Chorale! Featured will be Vivaldi’s uplifting Gloria in D. Familiar selections including I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas, It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year and choruses from Handel’s Messiah.Doors open at […]

Holiday Memories Brass Choir Holiday ShowDecember 10, 2pmStudent Orchestras of Greater Olympia (SOGO) presents the Holiday Memories Brass Choir Holiday Show. The ever-popular 18-member Brass Choir, directed by Greg Allison, will put you in the holiday mood. Laughter and reflection abound in the programming. Also joining in the fun is the Olympia Youth Chorus. A […]

The Gig Harbor Lighted Boat ParadeDecember 10, 5-9pmSponsored by the Gig Harbor Yacht Club, will make the harbor sparkle with a long line of brightly decorated boats, including fishing vessels, pleasure boats and kayaks, that will parade twice around Gig Harbor.All area boaters are very welcome to sail in the parade, whether or not they […]