1. Goh Ballet鈥檚 The Nutcracker
Now firmly established as a 麻豆传媒映画Christmas tradition, Goh鈥檚 blockbuster Nutcracker returns for a ninth year with a six-day run. This year features Jerome Tisserand and Elizabeth Murphy from the Pacific Northwest Ballet, who will perform alongside more than 200 local and international dancers. Choreography is by Emmy-award winning Anna-Marie Holmes, while Tchaikovsky鈥檚 famous Nutcracker Suite will be performed by the 麻豆传媒映画Opera Orchestra under conductor Leslie Dala.
Dec. 14-19, 7:30 p.m.; matinees Dec. 16 (2 p.m.) and Dec. 17 (3 p.m.); The Centre in 麻豆传媒映画for Performing Arts,听.;听
2. Deathmas Festivus
Even metalheads get merry for Christmas 鈥� and behind those belligerent exteriors, they鈥檝e got hearts of gold. Headlined by Terrifier, who will perform festive favourites like 鈥楤estial Tyranny鈥�, 鈥楽ect of the Serpent鈥� and 鈥楽kitzoid Embolism,鈥� Deathmas Festivus will raise funds and gather food donations for the Greater 麻豆传媒映画Food Bank. Also shredding anthemic carols will be Nylithia, The Mountain Man and Evilosity, among others. $5 entry with a听Satan听Santa suit!
Dec. 15, doors 6 p.m., Rickshaw Theatre,听; $10/$15 at the door/$10 at the door with two non-perishable food donations;听
3. 麻豆传媒映画Frosted
OK, one more craft fair. Not only can you feel rosy for buying handcrafted goods at Upcycled, you can also outgreen your friends by buying eco-consious handcrafted goods made from reused, recycled or reduced-waste materials. This inaugural market is organized by 听and听,听two 麻豆传媒映画organizations dedicated to reducing waste, and will feature 16 vendors, as well as ugly sweater yoga, a blanket fort, music and food in a pop-up cafe. It runs at the same time as the nearby Nat Bailey Farmers Market, so you can double up on local and sustainable goods.
Dec. 16, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Riley Park Fieldhouse, 95 E. 32nd Ave.; Free entry;
4. Christmas with Chor Leoni
Traditional carols, plainsong, seasonal odes and singalongs fill this holiday program from the well loved amateur men鈥檚 choir, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Classical works by Veljo Tormis, Frances Farrell, and Randall Thompson rub shoulders with popular cuts by Tori Amos and Ron Sexsmith, and even some doo-wop.
Dec. 15, 18, 4:30 p.m., 听8 p.m.; St. Andrew's-Wesley United Church, 1022 Nelson St.; Dec. 16, 1:30 p.m., West 麻豆传媒映画United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Ave., West Vancouver; $25-$45/$10 students;听听
5. Little Dickens: The Daisy Theatre Presents A Christmas Carol
Billed as the 鈥渕erriest marionette mashup ever,鈥� Little Dickens sees world-renowned puppeteer Ronnie Burkett team up with The Daisy Theatre to present the holiday classic in an adults-only vaudeville-style show. Expect Christmas-themed burlesque and sultry jazz solos.
Until Dec. 22, 8 p.m.; Historic Theatre, .; From $22;
