5 Saturday
Heck with the Malls
Holiday shopping event features original artwork, pottery, clothing and more. 9am-3pm. Queen Anne’s County Centre for the Arts and St. Paul’s Church, Centreville. 410-758-2520.
Holiday Wreath Workshop
Learn to make a holiday wreath. Reservations required. $20-25. 10am and 12:30pm. Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, St. Leonard. 410-586-8501.
Night of 100 Elvises
Performances from at least 12 bands and 12 Elvis tribute artists. $60-90. 4pm-midnight. Lithuanian Hall, Baltimore. nightof100elvises.com
State House Open House and Concert
Musical performances by the glow of holiday decorations. Free. 6-9pm. Maryland State House, Annapolis. 410-260-6400
Concert Band & Soldiers’ Chorus Sound the Bells Holiday Concert
Dec 5-6. The U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus performs its annual holiday concert series. Free. Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 3pm. The Hippodrome Theatre at The France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, Baltimore. 301-677-6586, armyfieldband.com
Handel’s Messiah
Dec. 5-6. The USNA Glee Club combines with the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra and soloists from the Metropolitan Opera Company to present selections from Handel’s “Messiah.” $21-36. 8pm. United States Naval Academy, Annapolis. usna.edu
Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest and Party
Live music, prizes and more; event put on by Running Hare Vineyard and Calvert Brewing Company. Registration required. $8. 8pm-midnight. Tuscan Events Building, Prince Frederick. runningharevineyard.com
Blackwall Bash
Hors d’oeuvres, champagne and more. A portion of proceeds will benefit a local charity. Reservations required. $100. 10pm-2am. Blackwall Hitch, Annapolis. 410-263-3454, theblackwallhitch.com
6 Sunday
ALS Artisan Boutique
Fine arts and crafts show featuring jewelry, pottery, glassware, woodworking and more. Free admission. 10am-5pm. Crowne Plaza Annapolis, Annapolis. facebook.com/AlsArtisanBoutique.
Ugly Sweater Run
Run on the B&A Trail followed by snacks, prizes and hot chocolate. Donations accepted for Lighthouse Shelter. Free. 11:30am. Fleet Feet Sports, Severna Park. fleetfeetannapolis.com
Chocolate Binge Festival
Free hot chocolate, live music, prizes and more. Free, suggested $5 donation. Noon-5pm. Annapolis Arts District, Annapolis. annapolisbusinessassoc.com
Mayor’s Christmas Parade
Marching bands, Santa, floats and more. Free. 1pm. Falls Road, Baltimore. mayorschristmasparade.com
Jazz Performance: Nutcracker Suite
Performance by AACC Jazz Ensemble of Duke Ellington’s arrangement of “Nutcracker Suite.” $5-10. 3pm. Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold. 410-777-2457, aacc.edu/performingarts/art
National Menorah Lighting
Live music, latkes, games and more. Free, ticket required. 4pm. The White House, Washington D.C. nationalmenorah.org
7 Monday
Annapolis Musicians Fund for Musicians Presents ‘An Annapolis Christmas’
Dec. 7-8. Annapolis artists play holiday originals and classics. $39.50. 7pm. Rams Head on Stage, Annapolis. 410-268-4545, ramsheadonstage.com
8 Tuesday
Zen Coloring
Coloring for adults, soft music and light refreshments. Free. 7pm. Mountain Road Community Library, Pasadena. 410-222-6699, aacpl.net/location/mountainroad
Deck the Hall with Natural Materials
Learn to create a festive holiday centerpiece. Bring a vase, basket or container. 7-8:30pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, Prince Frederick. 410-535-0291, 301-855-1862, calvertlibrary.info
9 Wednesday
Sustainable Holiday Fare: Planning a Locally Sourced Menu
Seamus Scott from Roots Market discusses a variety of creative vegan dishes for the holidays. Refreshments provided. Registration required. Free. 7pm. Howard County Library System Glenwood Branch, Cooksville. 410-313-5577, hclibrary.org/locations/glenwood-branch
The Stoop’s Vintage Holiday Show
Cocktails and live music, stoop stories and screening of “White Christmas.” $20. 7pm. The Senator Theatre, Baltimore. stoopstorytelling.com
10 Thursday
NSO Pops: The von Trapps & Stephanie J. Block Family Holiday
Dec. 10-12. The von Trapps, of the famed “Sound of Music” family, join Broadway’s Stephanie J. Block for an evening of Christmas classics and new holiday tunes. $20-88. Show times vary. The Kennedy Center, Washington, D.C. kennedy-center.org
Annapolis Green House Open House
Grand opening celebration. Free. 5:30-7:30pm. Annapolis Green House, Annapolis. annapolisgreen.com
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis
Show features classic Christmas hits from Mannheim Steamroller. $49.50-69.50. 7:30pm. Lyric Opera House, Baltimore. 410-547-SEAT, lyricoperahouse.com
Bill Kirchen & Too Much Fun: Honky Tonk Holiday Show
Performance from Grammy-nominated guitarist, singer and songwriter Bill Kirchen. $25. 8pm. Rams Head on Stage, Annapolis. 410-268-4545, ramsheadonstage.com
11 Friday
Reception: All That Glitters…Art for a Cause
Opening reception for Hospice of the Chesapeake fundraiser. Exhibit runs through Jan. 24. Free. 6-9pm. West Annapolis Artworks and Fine Framing, Annapolis. westannapolisartworks.com
Holiday Candlelight Tours
Tour mansion rooms decorated by local garden clubs. Music and light refreshments. $1-3. 6-9pm. Montpelier Mansion, Laurel. history.pgparks.com/Home.htm
The Santa Jam
Drink specials, giveaways and more. Event benefits The Annapolis Lighthouse Shelter and Wings of Love Kuwait. $10. 7pm-2am. The Greene Turtle, Annapolis. facebook.com/NextBigThingProductions
Ladies Night Out – Holiday Edition
Silent auction, massage, vendors, door prizes and more. 18 years to enter, 21 to drink. $10-15. 7-11pm. Prince George’s Stadium, Bowie. croftonvillagepool.com
Angels & Demons
Dec. 11-12. Concert showcases the many saints and sinners of the operatic repertoire. $22-35. Fri., 7pm at Calvary United Methodist Church, Annapolis; Sat., 8pm at Bowie Center for the Performing Arts. annapolisopera.org
Holiday Concert: The Gift
Dec. 11-13. Holiday performance from all-female a cappella group Patuxent Voices. Free, donations welcome. Fri., 7:30pm at All Saints Church, Sunderland; Sat., 7pm at Christ Church, Chaptico; Sun., 3pm, Trinity Church, St. Mary’s City. patuxentvoices.org
Celebration of Christmas
Event includes holiday readings, songs from the Annapolis Chorale and a special guest. $50. 8pm. Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Annapolis. 410-280-5640, marylandhall.org
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