Note: Many events require advance tickets or registration.

MUSIC

Dec. 12: Another JOHNNYSWIM Christmas Tour — 8 p.m., Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, $35-$37.50; axs.com.

Dec. 14: Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband Christmas Tour — 7:30 p.m., Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 E. 1st Ave., Denver, $20-$25; tavernhg.com/soiled-dove.

Dec. 16: Holiday Sing-Along Concert with Christy Wessler — 7 p.m., Swallow Hill Music, Tuft Theatre, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, $16-$18; swallowhillmusic.org.

Dec. 17: Irish Christmas in America — 3:30 and 7:30 p.m., Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 E. 1st Ave., Denver, $30; tavernhg.com/soiled-dove.

Dec. 18: TubaChristmas — 11 a.m., Denver Performing Arts Complex, Galleria west end, Denver; tinyurl.com/49xpevb2.

Dec. 18: Jim Dalton & Amigos Sunday Holiday Brunch — Noon, Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 E. 1st Ave., Denver, $28; tavernhg.com/soiled-dove.

Dec. 18: Family Christmas Band Concert — Presented by the Over the Hill Band, 3 p.m., The Pearl Church, 200 S. University Blvd., Denver; tinyurl.com/4stc92mt.

Dec. 20: Songs & Sights — With live music from the Dickens Carolers and projection mapping from Deep Space Drive-In, 6-8 p.m., Larimer Square, Denver; larimersquare.com/events.

Dec. 21: Swinging in the Holidays — Presented by the Highlands Ranch Swing Shift Big Band, 7 p.m., Canyons Community Church, 4825 N. Crowfoot Valley Road, Castle Rock; hrconcertband.org.

Dec. 22: Hazel Miller Christmas Show — 8 p.m., Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 E. 1st Ave., Denver, $25; tavernhg.com/soiled-dove.

Dec. 24: Klezfest 2022 — Holiday celebration with music from around the world, 7:30 p.m., Mercury Café, 2199 California St., Denver, $25; tinyurl.com/2664u8fy.

STAGE

Through Dec. 17: “Pop the Holidays” — Presented by Local Theater Company, hosted by Shells Hoffman, The Savoy, 2700 Arapahoe St., Denver, go online for prices; localtheaterco.org.

Through Dec. 18: “DOT” — A holiday comedy, 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sundays, Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora, $20-$34; vintagetheatre.org.

Through Dec. 18: Granny Dances to a Holiday Drum — A multicultural celebration, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theatre, 119 Park Ave. West, Denver, $30 and up; cleoparkerdance.org/tickets.

Through Dec. 23: “A Christmas Story” — Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden, with special performance Dec. 22 to benefit the Miners Alley Children’s Theatre Program, go online for prices; minersalley.com.

Through Dec. 23: “The Nutcracker” — Presented by Ballet Ariel, Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood, $25-$40; balletariel.org.

Through Dec. 24: “Santa’s Big Red Sack” — 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 4 p.m. Sundays and Dec. 24, The People’s Building, 9995 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, $29.50; santasbigredsack.com.

Through Dec. 24: “A Christmas Carol” — Wolf Theatre, Denver, $35 and up; denvercenter.org/tickets-events.

Through Dec. 24: “Camp Christmas” — Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park, 801 S. Yarrow St., Lakewood, go online for prices: denvercenter.org/tickets-events.

Through Dec. 30: “A Christmas Story” — 7 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays, Breckenridge Theater, 121 S. Ridge St., Breckenridge, $20-$45; backstagetheatre.org.

Through Dec. 31: “Who’s Holiday” — 7:30 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and Dec. 30-31, Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora, $21; vintagetheatre.org.

Through Dec. 31: “Who’s Holiday!” — Vintage Theatre, Berg-Wilson Cabaret Stage, Aurora, go online for prices: vintagetheatre.org.

Through Jan. 8: Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” — Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, 4747 Marketplace Drive, Johnstown, $35 and up;  coloradocandlelight.com.

Dec. 13-14: “Amahl and the Night Visitors” — Presented by Central City Opera, 7:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1421 Spruce St., Boulder, $12-$42; tinyurl.com/y94cndsx.

Dec. 14: The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show Live — 8 p.m., Paramount Theatre, Denver, $49 and up; ticketmaster.com.

Dec. 15-20: “The Nutcracker” — With Denver Ballet Theatre, The PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker, $29 and up; parkerarts.org.

Dec. 15-23: “Home for the Holidays” — Lone Tree Arts Center, Main Stage, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, $36 and up; lonetreeartscenter.org.

Dec. 16-18: “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical” — 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 16, 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m. Dec. 17, 2 p.m. Dec. 18, Buell Theatre, Denver, $25 and up; denvercenter.org/tickets-events.

Dec. 16-18: “Amahl and the Night Visitors” — Presented by Central City Opera, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16-17, 2 p.m. Dec. 18, Trinity Methodist Church, 1820 Broadway, Denver, $12-$42; tinyurl.com/y94cndsx.

Dec. 17-18: “Making Merry” — Presented by Stories on Stage, 2 p.m. Dec. 17, Nomad Playhouse, 1410 Quince Ave., Boulder; 1 p.m. Dec. 18, King Center, 855 Lawrence Way, Denver, $24; storiesonstage.org.

Dec. 18: “It’s a Wonderful Life” — 7:30 p.m., Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 E. 1st Ave., Denver, $25-$50; tavernhg.com/soiled-dove.

Dec. 20: Matt Rogers: Have You Heard of Christmas? — 8 p.m., Gothic Theatre, 3263 S. Broadway, Englewood, $35; axs.com.

VISUAL ARTS

Through Dec. 23: “HeART of the Holidays: Femmes to the Front” Pop-Up Art Show — Larimer Square, Denver; larimersquare.com/events.

SHOPPING

Through Dec. 23: Denver Christkindlmarket — 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Civic Center Park, 101 W. 14th Ave., Denver; christkindlmarketdenver.com.

Through Dec. 31: Holiday Art & Gift Market — 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays, Depot Art Gallery, 2960 W. Powers Ave., Littleton; littletonrocks.com.

Dec. 16: Holiday Makers Market — 5-9 p.m., MCA Denver at the Fries Building, 1485 Delgany St., Denver; tinyurl.com/nhbdrk8x.

Dec. 16-18: Holiday Bazaar — With Vendors, pop-up bars, live music, outdoor ice skating rink and more, downtown Lakewood; denverbazaar.com/holidaybazaar2022.

Dec. 16-18: Après Ski Holiday Market — 4-8 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Dairy Block Alley, 1800 Wazee St., Denver. Go online for a full list of holiday events: dairyblock.com/events.

Dec. 16-18: Holiday Bazaar — 4-9 p.m. Fridays, noon-8 p.m. Saturdays, noon-5 p.m. Sundays, downtown Lakewood; denverbazaar.com/holidaybazaar2022.

CHARITY AND VOLUNTEERING

A Precious Child in Broomfield — apreciouschild.org/donate-precious-gift. To sponsor a child and buy items on their wish list, email [email protected].

Denver Catholic Worker Soup Kitchen — denvercatholicworkersoupkitchen.org/about-the-denver-catholic-worker-soup-kitchen.

Denver Rescue Mission — denverrescuemission.org/volunteer.

Operation Christmas Child — samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/volunteer-at-a-shoebox-processing-center.

MaxFund Animal Adoption Center — Holiday Giving Tree – maxfund.org/blog/10577/Holiday-Giving-Trees-22-Participating-Locations.

Volunteers of America — voacolorado.org/holidays.

Through Dec. 24: Together 4 Colorado Toy Drive — To benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver. New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at all participating King Soopers locations. To donate cash or gift card, go to cbscolorado.com.

Dec. 14: 6th Annual “A Heart for the Holy-Days” — A celebration that brings together the Christian, Jewish and Muslim faiths, as we celebrate the Holy-Days, to benefit World AIDS and Covenant House, 7 p.m., Park Hill United Methodist Church, 5209 Montview Blvd., Denver, $20; tinyurl.com/5bfer4hk.

Dec. 17: HW’s Local Biz Holiday Party — To support three local businesses, Threads Worldwide, Trompeau Bakery and Uncle Tim’s Cocktails, 4:30-6:30 p.m., HW Home – Cherry Creek, 199 Clayton, Lane Denver; tinyurl.com/n7mt4tax.

FOOD AND DRINK

Through Dec. 26: Miracle at Union Station — A whimsical pop-up cocktail bar with Christmas spirit, Union Station, Denver; $2 reservation fee. For a full list of events at Denver Station, to go denverunionstation.com/experience/event-calendar.

Dec. 12: Baking for the Holidays Cooking Class — 6:30-9:30 p.m., The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, Denver, $89; theseasonedchef.com.

Dec. 14: Dessert with Charles Dickens — With castle tour, readings from Dicken’s Christmas classic, sweet treats and more, 6:30 p.m., Cherokee Ranch & Castle, 6113 N. Daniels Park Road, Sedalia, $52.75; cherokeeranch.org.

Dec. 15 and 17: Holiday Teas — 10:30 and and 1:30 p.m., Center for Colorado Women’s History, 1310 Bannock St., Denver, $25-$30; 303-620-4933.

Dec. 17: Yule Logs and Eggnog Cooking Class — 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, Denver, $89; theseasonedchef.com.

Dec. 17: Couples Cooking Class: Christmas in the Caribbean Islands — 6:30-9:30 p.m., The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, Denver, $185; theseasonedchef.com.

Dec. 17 and 23: Holiday Teas in the Bloom Mansion — 2-4 p.m., Trinidad History Museum, 312 E. Main St., Trinidad, $10; historycolorado.org/trinidad-history-museum.

Dec. 18: Holiday Breads Cooking Class — 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Cook Street School of Culinary Arts, 43 W. 9th Ave., Denver, $119; cookstreet.com.

Dec. 18: Christmas Cookie Exchange Cooking Class — 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, Denver, $89; theseasonedchef.com.

Dec. 19: Christmas in Guadalajara Cooking Class — 6:30-9:30 p.m., The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, Denver, $89; theseasonedchef.com.

Dec. 19: Christmas in the Dolomites Cooking Class — 6:30-9:30 p.m., The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, Denver, $89; theseasonedchef.com.

Dec. 21: Couples Cooking Class: A Merry Tiki Christmas — 6:30-9:30 p.m., The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, Denver, $195; theseasonedchef.com.

Dec. 22: Couples Cooking Class: Christmas in Chianti — 6:30-9:30 p.m., The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, Denver, $195; theseasonedchef.com.

Dec. 23: Couples Cooking Class: Christmas in Paris — 6:30-9:30 p.m., The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, Denver, $195; theseasonedchef.com.

Through Jan. 21: Holiday Teas — 1:30 p.m., Cherokee Ranch & Castle, 6113 N. Daniels Park Road, Sedalia, go online for dates, $60: cherokeeranch.org.

KIDS AND PETS

Through Dec. 23: The Polar Express Train Ride — Colorado Railroad Museum, Golden, go online for prices: coloradorailroadmuseum.org/polar-express.

Through Dec. 24: Visit Santa — 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and Sundays, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays, Outlets at Castle Rock, 5050 Factory Shops Blvd., Castle Rock; outletsatcastlerock.com.

Through Dec. 24: Pictures with Santa — Park Meadows, 8401 Park Meadows Center Drive, Lone Tree, go online for times: parkmeadows.com.

Through Jan. 1: The Polar Express Train Ride — Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, go online for prices: durangotrain.com.

Dec. 17: Santa in the Hangar — With carolers, holiday crafts, select open cockpits and more, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Wings over the Rockies Air & Space Museum, 7711 E. Academy Blvd., Denver, go online for prices: wingsmuseum.org/events/santa-in-the-hangar.

Dec. 18: Santa in the Hangar — With holiday crafts, scavenger hunt and more, noon-2 p.m., Exploration of Flight, 13005 Wings Way, Englewood, go online for prices: wingsmuseum.org/events/santa-in-the-hangar-2.

Dec. 18: Santa at the Station — Free visits with Santa & Mrs. Claus, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Denver Union Station, Denver. Go online for St. Nick Express skip-the-line tickets for $50 per family, which includes a keepsake Denver Union Station ornament. For a full list of events at Denver Station, to go denverunionstation.com/experience/event-calendar.

Dec. 24: NORAD Tracks Santa — Call or go online to track Santa’s flight around the world, 877-HI-NORAD, noradsanta.org/en.

OTHER EVENTS

Starts Nov. 10: Christmas Tree Permits — Various Rocky Mountain National Forests; recreation.gov/tree-permits.

Through Dec. 26: Merry & Bright Lights — Outdoor light show on exterior façade of train station accompanied by holiday music, Denver Union Station, Denver. For a full list of events at Denver Station, to go denverunionstation.com/experience/event-calendar.

Through Dec. 31: Mile High Tree — A dazzling music and light show, 5-10 p.m., Civic Center Park, 101 W. 14th Ave., Denver; denver.org/milehighholidays/tree.

Through December: Winter on the Mountains — With more than 500,000 holiday lights, Santa visits, live music and more, Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, 51000 Two Rivers Plaza Road, Glenwood Springs; glenwoodcaverns.com/events/winter-on-the-mountain.

Through Jan. 1: Winter Holiday Trains — Georgetown Loop Railroad, Georgetown, go online for prices: georgetownlooprr.com/winter-holiday-trains.

Through Jan. 1: Trail of Lights — A winding path glistening with lights that illuminate the Colorado countryside, Chatfield Farms, Littleton, go online for prices: botanicgardens.org/events/special-events/trail-lights.

Through Jan. 1: Luminova Holidays — Dazzling lights, candy cane tunnel, rides and more, Elitch Gardens, 2000 Elitch Circle, Denver, go online for prices: elitchgardens.com.

Through Jan. 7: Blossoms of Light — A twinkling winter wonderland, Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver, go online for prices: botanicgardens.org/events/special-events.

Through Jan. 15: Zoo Lights — With low-sensory night Dec. 31, Denver Zoo, Denver, go online for prices; denverzoo.org/events/zoolights.

Through January: Arvada Holiday Fun — Events include skating visits with Santa, pop-up holiday markets, tree lights and much more, Arvada. Go online for all events: visitarvada.org/articles/arvada-holiday-guide-2022.

Dec. 17: Holiday Craft Fair — Make ornaments, cards, decorations and more, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Trinidad History Museum, 312 E. Main St., Trinidad, $5; tinyurl.com/2hmhm4nn.

Dec. 18: Holiday Tours of Decorated Governor’s Mansion — Noon-3 p.m., 400 E. Eighth Ave., Denver; tinyurl.com/dyukbxn8.

Dec. 20-23: Guided Holiday Traditions Tours — 1, 2 and 3 p.m., Molly Brown House Museum, 1340 Pennsylvania St., Denver, go online for prices: mollybrown.org.

HANUKKAH

Dec. 18-25: Events at Staenberg-Loop Jewish Community Center — Denver. Go online for list of events: jccdenver.org.

NEW YEAR’S EVE EVENTS

Dec. 28 or 30: Couples Cooking Class: An Alpine New Year’s Eve — 6:30-9:30 p.m., The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, Denver, $220; theseasonedchef.com.

Dec. 29: Couples Cooking Class: NYE Small Bites for a Big New Year — 6:30-9:30 p.m., The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, Denver, $220; theseasonedchef.com.

Dec. 29-31: The String Cheese Incident – New Year’s Eve Run 2022 — 7:30 p.m., Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St., Denver, $50 and up; axs.com.

Dec. 30-31: Lotus NYE — 8 p.m., Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, $35 and up; axs.com.

Dec. 31: Denver NYE Bar Crawl — 8 p.m., all access pass to more than 10 venues, Denver, $19-$39; nasstive.com/denver/newyearseve.

Dec. 31: Resolution Denver NYE — Open bar, DJs and more, 8 p.m., The Brighton, 340 Brighton Blvd., Denver, $109-$199; resolutiondenver.com.

Dec. 31: Mile High Spirits New Years Eve Party and VIP Gala Dinner: A Night to Remember — 8-10:30 p.m. dinner, $125 and up; party, 10:30 p.m.-2:30 a.m., Mile High Spirits Tasting Room, 2201 Lawrence St., Denver; tinyurl.com/4skehdej.

Dec. 31: NYE 2023 Roaring 20’s Gatsby – White Rose Gala — 9 p.m., Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Denver, go online for prices: axs.com.

Dec. 31: Those Crazy Nights – A Tribute to Journey New Year’s Eve Party — 9 p.m., Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 E. 1st Ave., Denver, $25; tavernhg.com/soiled-dove.

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