Thursday, Dec. 6 / events
Fine Art Market and Annual ACES Show Opening Reception — With original art from 90 artists and Arvada Center Educational Studios artists. 12-5 p.m. Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200. Show on through Dec. 16.
Holiday RAWk — with Denver RAW Artists. 7 p.m. Casselmann’s Bar & Venue, 2620 Walnut St., Denver, 303-775-4543.
Friday, Dec. 7 / music
Holiday Festival — Presented by CU College of Music. 7:30 p.m. Macky Auditorium, 1595 Pleasant St., Boulder, 303-443-0028.
Timothy P. and the Rocky Mountain Stocking Stuffers. 7:30 p.m. Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood, 303-987-7845.
Events
1940s White Christmas Ball. 6 p.m. Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum, 7711 E. Academy Blvd., Denver, www.1940sball.com.
A Broadway Christmas Carol — Created by Kathy Feininger, presented by University of Colorado Theatre & Dance. 7:30 p.m. University Theatre, CU campus, Boulder, 303-492-8181.
The Nutcracker — Presented by Ballet Nouveau Colorado. 7:30 p.m. Pinnacle Charter School, 1001 W. 84th Ave., Denver, 303-466-5685.
Pre Assembled — Underground art, glass sculptures, paint and mixed media, ceramic sculpture, graffiti art for sale. 7 p.m. – 2 p.m. Art Mind Collective Glass Studio, 4417 N. Broadway, Boulder, 303-440-1449.
Saturday, Dec. 8 / music
Holiday Festival — Presented by CU College of Music. 4-6 p.m. and 7:30-9:30 p.m. Macky Auditorium, 1595 Pleasant St., Boulder, 303-443-0028.
A Midwinter Collage — Christmas with Ars Nova Singers. 7:30 p.m. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1419 Pine St., Boulder, 303-499-3165.
Timothy P. and the Rocky Mountain Stocking Stuffers. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood, 303-987-7845.
Events
A Broadway Christmas Carol — Created by Kathy Feininger, presented by University of Colorado Theatre & Dance. 7:30 p.m. University Theatre, CU campus, Boulder, 303-492-8181.
Gingerbread Teas. 12 p.m. St Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.
Holiday Tea — With music by the Yuletide Carolers of Julie’s Studio. 12 p.m. Hotel Boulderado, 2115 13th St., Boulder, 303-442-4344.
Lafayette Historic Society Annual Holiday Open House. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Lafayette Miners Museum, 108 East Simpson St., 303-665-7030.
Longmont Lights. 5 p.m. Roosevelt Park, 700 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont, 303-774-4757.
Louisville Parade of Lights. 6 p.m. Chamber of Commerce, 901 Main St., Louisville, 303-666-5747.
The Nutcracker — Presented by Ballet Nouveau Colorado. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Pinnacle Charter School, 1001 W. 84th Ave., Denver, 303-466-5685.
St. Nick’s on the Bricks — Free visits with Santa. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Downtown Boulder Visitor Information Center, 1301 Pearl St., Boulder, www.boulderdowntown.com.
The Holiday Festival presented by the CU College of Music
Sunday, Dec. 9 / music
Holiday Festival — Presented by CU College of Music. 4-6 p.m. Macky Auditorium, 1595 Pleasant St., Boulder, 303-443-0028.
Skanson & Hansen’s “Winter of Love” Holiday Show. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s, 2675 N. Park Dr., Lafayette, 303-665-2757.
Timothy P. and the Rocky Mountain Stocking Stuffers. 2 p.m. Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood, 303-987-7845.
Events
A Broadway Christmas Carol — Created by Kathy Feininger, presented by University of Colorado Theatre & Dance. 2 p.m. University Theatre, CU campus, Boulder, 303-492-8181.
Gingerbread Teas. 12 p.m. St Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.
The Nutcracker — Presented by Ballet Nouveau Colorado. 2 p.m. Pinnacle Charter School, 1001 W. 84th Ave., Denver, 303-466-5685.
Nutcracker Tea — A benefit for the Boulder Ballet. 12 p.m. Hotel Boulderado, 2115 13th St., Boulder, 303-442-4344.
Wednesday, Dec. 12 / music
New Breed Dance Company Cabaret. 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Nissi’s, 2675 N. Park Dr., Lafayette, 303-665-2757.
Of Monsters and Men — With Elle King. 8 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030.
Thursday, Dec. 13 / events
BoulderBeta 3.0.9 — Boulder’s Startup Holiday Party. 6-9 p.m. Absinthe House, 1109 Walnut St., Boulder, www.boulderbeta.com.
A Broadway Christmas Carol — Created by Kathy Feininger, presented by University of Colorado Theatre & Dance. 7:30 p.m. University Theatre, CU campus, Boulder, 303-492-8181.
The SantaLand Diaries — Presented by Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company. 7:30 p.m. The Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-665-1841.
Friday, Dec. 14 / music
Bach in the Community — Concert and art show. 2:30 p.m. Longmont Senior Center, 901 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont, www.boulderbachfestival.org.
The Gift of Music — With Boulder Chamber Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield, www.boulderchamberorchestra.org.
The Glory of Christmas — With Boulder Symphony. 7 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 1820 15th St., Boulder, 303-402-6400.
A Midwinter Collage — Christmas with Ars Nova Singers. 7:30 p.m. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1419 Pine St., Boulder, 303-499-3165.
Redline Radio. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s, 2675 N. Park Dr., Lafayette, 303-665-2757.
Trace Bundy. 6:30 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030.
Events
A Broadway Christmas Carol — Created by Kathy Feininger, presented by University of Colorado Theatre & Dance. 7:30 p.m. University Theatre, CU campus, Boulder, 303-492-8181.
Firefly Handmade Holiday Market — With more than 70 indie craft artisans. 6 p.m. Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, 1750 13th St., Boulder, 303-443-3399.
The Nutcracker — Presented by Ballet Nouveau Colorado. 7:30 p.m. Pinnacle Charter School, 1001 W. 84th Ave., Denver, 303-466-5685.
The SantaLand Diaries — Presented by Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company. 7:30 p.m. The Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-665-1841.
Saturday, Dec. 15 / music
A Canadian Brass Christmas. 4 p.m. Macky Auditorium, 1595 Pleasant St., Boulder, 303-443-0028.
The Gift of Music — With Boulder Chamber Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. First Congregational Church, 1128 Pine St., Boulder, www.boulderchamberorchestra.org.
Girls on Top “Naughty Elves Show.” 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s, 2675 N. Park Dr., Lafayette, 303-665-2757.
The Glory of Christmas — With Boulder Symphony. 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 1820 15th St., Boulder, 303-402-6400.
Moira Smiley — With Voco, presenting songs of winter. 8 p.m. Chautauqua Community House, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282.
Events
Firefly Handmade Holiday Market — With more than 70 indie craft artisans. 11 a.m. Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, 1750 13th St., Boulder, 303-443-3399.
Gingerbread Teas. 12 p.m. St Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.
Holiday Tea — With music by the Yuletide Carolers of Julie’s Studio. 12 p.m. Hotel Boulderado, 2115 13th St., Boulder, 303-442-4344.
The Nutcracker — Presented by Ballet Nouveau Colorado. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Pinnacle Charter School, 1001 W. 84th Ave., Denver, 303-466-5685.
The Nutcracker — Presented by Longmont Dance Theatre. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Niwot High School Auditorium, 8989 Niwot Road, Niwot, 303-772-1335.
The SantaLand Diaries — Presented by Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company. 7:30 p.m. The Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-665-1841.
St. Nick’s on the Bricks — Free visits with Santa. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Downtown Boulder Visitor Information Center, 1301 Pearl St., Boulder, www.boulderdowntown.com.
Stories on Stage — Making Merry. 2 p.m. The Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-444-7328.
Sunday, Dec. 16 / music
The Christmas Revels — In Celebration of the Winter Solstice. 1 p.m. & 6 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030.
Colcannon — Traditional Celtic Holiday Show. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s, 2675 N. Park Dr., Lafayette, 303-665-2757.
Events
A Broadway Christmas Carol — Created by Kathy Feininger, presented by University of Colorado Theatre & Dance. 2 p.m. University Theatre, CU campus, Boulder, 303-492-8181.
Gingerbread Teas. 12 p.m. St Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.
Last Chance Gift Fest — With art, crafts, toys, home decor and food. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont, 720-272-7467.
The Nutcracker — Presented by Ballet Nouveau Colorado. 2 p.m. Pinnacle Charter School, 1001 W. 84th Ave., Denver, 303-466-5685.
The Nutcracker — Presented by Longmont Dance Theatre. 1 p.m. Niwot High School Auditorium, 8989 Niwot Road, Niwot, 303-772-1335.
Nutcracker Tea — A benefit for the Boulder Ballet. 12 p.m. Hotel Boulderado, 2115 13th St., Boulder, 303-442-4344.
The SantaLand Diaries — Presented by Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company. 1 and 4 p.m. The Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-665-1841.
Stories on Stage — Making Merry. 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Seawell Ballroom, Denver Performing Arts Complex, 1400 Curtis St., Denver, 303-494-0523.
Monday, Dec. 17 / events
Holiday Tea. 12 p.m. Hotel Boulderado, 2115 13th St., Boulder, 303-442-4344.
Tuesday, Dec. 18 / music
17 Ave. All-Stars — White Christmas Show. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s, 2675 N. Park Dr., Lafayette, 303-665-2757.
Reveille 3 — Holiday Home Front Radio Show. 12 p.m. Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-441-4492.
Events
Holiday Tea. 12 p.m. Hotel Boulderado, 2115 13th St., Boulder, 303-442-4344.
Wednesday, Dec. 19 / events
Holiday Tea. 12 p.m. Hotel Boulderado, 2115 13th St., Boulder, 303-442-4344.
The SantaLand Diaries — Presented by Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company. 7:30 p.m. The Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-665-1841.
Thursday, Dec. 20 / music
Face — Holiday Show. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s, 2675 N. Park Dr., Lafayette, 303-665-2757.
Events
Holiday Tea. 12 p.m. Hotel Boulderado, 2115 13th St., Boulder, 303-442-4344.
The SantaLand Diaries — Presented by Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company. 7:30 p.m. The Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-665-1841.
Friday, Dec. 21 / events
A Broadway Christmas Carol — Created by Kathy Feininger, presented by University of Colorado Theatre & Dance. 7:30 p.m. University Theatre, CU campus, Boulder, 303-492-8181.
Holiday Tea. 12 p.m. Hotel Boulderado, 2115 13th St., Boulder, 303-442-4344.
The SantaLand Diaries — Presented by Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company. 7:30 p.m. The Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-665-1841.
Saturday. Dec. 22 / music
The Long Run — A Tribute to the Eagles. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s, 2675 N. Park Dr., Lafayette, 303-665-2757.
Events
A Broadway Christmas Carol — Created by Kathy Feininger, presented by University of Colorado Theatre & Dance. 7:30 p.m. University Theatre, CU campus, Boulder, 303-492-8181.
Gingerbread Teas. 12 p.m. St Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.
Holiday Tea. 12 p.m. Hotel Boulderado, 2115 13th St., Boulder, 303-442-4344.
The SantaLand Diaries — Presented by Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company. 4 and 7:30 p.m. The Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-665-1841.
St. Nick´s on the Bricks — Free visits with Santa. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Downtown Boulder Visitor Information Center, 1301 Pearl St., Boulder, www.boulderdowntown.com.
Sunday, Dec. 23 / music
The
Christmas Revels — In Celebration of the Winter Solstice. 1 p.m. & 6
p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030.
events
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Broadway Christmas Carol — Created by Kathy Feininger, presented by
University of Colorado Theatre & Dance. 2 p.m. University Theatre,
CU campus, Boulder, 303-492-8181.
Gingerbread Teas. 12 p.m. St Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.
Holiday
Tea — With music by the Yuletide Carolers of Julie’s Studio. 12 p.m.
Hotel Boulderado, 2115 13th St., Boulder, 303-442-4344.
The
SantaLand Diaries — Presented by Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company. 1
and 4 p.m. The Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder,
303-665-1841.
Monday, Dec. 24 / events
The
SantaLand Diaries — Presented by Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company. 1
p.m. The Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder,
303-665-1841.
Tuesday, Dec. 25 / events
Christmas Day Buffet. 12-4 p.m. Hotel Boulderado, 2115 13th St., Boulder, 303-442-4344.
Christmas Dinner. 6 p.m. St Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.
Friday, Dec. 28 / music
The Wailers Perform “Survival.” 8:30 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-443-3399.
Yonder Mountain String Band. 8 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030.
Friday, Dec. 28 / music
Yonder Mountain String Band. 8 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030.
Saturday, Dec. 29 / music
Yonder Mountain String Band. 8 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030.
events
Gingerbread Teas. 12 p.m. St Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.
Sunday, Dec. 30 / music
The Motet — With Euforquestra. 8:30 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-443-3399.
Yonder Mountain String Band. 8 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030.
events
Gingerbread Teas. 12 p.m. St Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.
Monday, Dec. 31 / events
The Great Gatsby Gala. 7 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. general admission. Hotel Boulderado, 2115 13th St., Boulder, 303-442-4344.
Miracle Wonder — New Year’s celebration. 9 p.m. Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, 1750 13th St., Boulder, 303-443-3399.