The NutcrackerDecember 16, 7pm & December 17, 4pmDance Theatre Northwest presents THE NUTCRACKER, the full length story ballet about a young girl’s magical dream. From dancing at a Christmas party to waltzing with snowflakes, this beautiful show will feature dancers in fantastic roles.Dance Theatre NorthwestLake High School10230 Farwest Dr SW, Lakewood253.565.5149, dtnw.org  

Northwest Repertory Singers Holiday ConcertDecember 16, 7:30pm & December 17, 3pmThis year’s theme is “Sing Noel.” The concert will feature a number of holiday pieces that use familiar themes in unfamiliar settings, plus a work performed by Artistic Director Kyle Haugen on the pipe organ, and some caroling with audience participation.Christ Episcopal Church310 N. K […]

Northwest Sinfonietta: The Four SeasonsDecember 16, 7:30pm, Courthouse Square Ballroom, 1102 A St, TacomaSunday, December 17 at 2pm, Pioneer Park Pavilion, 330 S Meridian, PuyallupRachell Ellen Wong joins Northwest Sinfonietta strings for Vivaldi’s timeless blockbuster favorite, The Four Seasons, taking us on a journey through the beauty, drama, danger and joys of Spring, Summer, Fall […]

Midwinter RevelsDecember 16, 17 19 & 20, Saturday 2 & 7:30pm (ASL Interpretation), Sunday 1pm, Tuesday 7:30pm, Wednesday 2pmEnjoy this stunning spectacle of song, dance and holiday fun for people of all ages performed by the Puget Sound Revels. This December, the show transports us to a medieval village in England along the Silk Road […]

Poulsbo Farmers MarketSaturdays – December, 10am – 2pmCome see your favorite local vendors & peruse what’s in season! Fun for families, and, as always, a space to gather and connect with our neighbors.18901 8th Ave NE, Poulsbopoulsbofarmersmarket.org 

O Christmas Tea:  A British ComedyDecember 17, 3 & 7:30pmBy James & JamesyCombining British propriety with an unabashed love for the unexpected, London’s 3-time Impresario Award-winning duo steep an outrageously funny and brilliantly inventive show reminiscent of classic British Pantos.Federal Way Performing Arts & Event Center31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S, Federal Way253.835.7010, fwpaec.org

Messiah Sing-Along with the Greater Olympia Student OrchestrasDecember 18, 7 pmCome to sing or come to listen to this free and open to the public performance of Handel’s Messiah.Washington Center512 Washington St SE, Olympia360.352.1438, studentorchestras.org·

Home Selling Prep SeminarDecember 19, 6 – 7pm & monthly on third TuesdayWondering how to prepare to sell your home fast and for top dollar?! Register today for this FREE seminar.Each seminar will highlight a different vetted vendor (inspector, staging, photographer), along with covering how to sell a home fast and for top dollar in […]

50+ Winter BallDecember 19, 1 – 4pmFreeCome join us at the Winter Ball for dancing and socializing with Randy Litch. Enjoy this One-man band featuring everything from Glenn Miller to Carlos Santana and holiday favorites. Come have a marvelous afternoon with us. This will be a potluck. The sign-up sheet will be located at the […]

Sound Vet JamDecember 20, 6-7:30pmThis community-based, all-inclusive music jam event is hosted by MusicWorks4Veterans to bring together veterans and service members transitioning to civilian life, their families and community to share stories and experience the benefits of having a creative musical outlet. Bring your own instrument or borrow one at the jam.Lakewold Gardens12317 Gravelly Lake Dr, Lakewoodlakewoldgardens.org

Million Dollar QuartetDecember 20, 7:30pmIn Million Dollar Quartet Christmas rock ‘n’ roll newcomers, and soon to be legends, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley come together again to celebrate the holidays. Inspired by the true story of their December 1956 homecoming at Sun Records, this heartwarming rock ‘n’ roll musical rings […]

Christmas with C.S. LewisDecember 21, 7:30pmIn the early years of his young adult life C S Lewis believed the story of Christ’s birth was nothing more than feel-good myth. That all changed after a particular encounter with his great friend and fellow author, J R R Tolkien. Although both men loved mythology in general, Tolkien […]