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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Downtown Centralia Lighted Tractor ParadeDecember 10, 6pmThe 12th annual Lighted Tractor Parade is set to draw quite a crowd as usual, with 85 lighted floats confirmed so far and more welcome to enter until the parade is full to capacity at 90.Historic Downtown Centraliacentaliadowntownassociatio@gmail.com 

Memphis Belles – Winter WonderlandDecember 10, 7:30pmAdult: $23nStudent/Senior: $20This elegant winter showcase will get you excited for all the fun we’ll have in the snow! Songs include: Sleigh Ride, Mele Kalikimaka, Let it Snow, My Favorite Things, and Winter Wonderland. The Memphis Belles will charm you with their sweet harmonies and lovable personalities.Green River College […]

Arts at the ArmoryDecember 10 – 11, 11am – 5pmOver 100 local artists will be sharing their work and you will have an opportunity to learn about the artistic process, ask questions, and purchase one-of-a-kind creations.Music by Kareem Kandi, sponsored by KNKX, on Saturday, December 10 from 12 – 2 pmDance performance by Syncopation Foundation on Saturday, December […]

Tacoma City Ballet’s The NutcrackerDecember 10,11,17 & 18, 2pmTacoma City Ballet’s The Nutcracker is a glorious production filled with spectacular dancing, live music played by the Tacoma City Ballet Orchestra, grand scenery, and lavish costumes. Presented in the beautiful Pantages Theater this historical recreation of The Nutcracker, which first premiered in St. Petersburg, Russia in 1892, transports you […]