MUSIC/DANCE
VoiceMale, today, 8:30 a.m., ZCMI Center, free; also today, 7:30 p.m., Browning Center, Weber State University, Ogden, $8 (626-8500); also Saturday, 2 and 7:30 p.m., Ellen Eccles Theater, Logan, $6-$8 (435-752-0026); also Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., Thankgiving Point, sold out; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Abravanel Hall, $6-$12 (355-2787 or www.arttix.org).
A Ceremony of Carols, today, 12:15 p.m., Cathedral of the Madeleine, 331 E. South Temple, free
Bar J Wranglers, today, 7:30 p.m., McKay Events Center, Utah Valley State College, Orem, $10 (467-8499).
FiddleSticks, Timberline Benefit Concert,today, 7 p.m., Timberline Middle School, 500 W. Canyon Crest, Alpine, $7.
"The Nutcracker," Ballet West, days and times vary, Capitol Theatre, $17-$65 (355-2787 or www.arttixx.org)
"17th Annual Children's Nutcracker Ballet," today, 7:30 p.m.; also Saturday, 2 and 7:30 p.m., Juan Diego Catholic High School, 11800 S. 300 East, $5-$7 (942-5794 or 571-4788).
"It's a Wonderful Life," Odyssey Dance Theatre, today-Dec. 24, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday matinees, 2 p.m., Kingsbury Hall, $15-$35 (581-7100 or " TARGET="_blank">www.kingsburyhall.org).
"The Nutcracker," Mountain West Ballet, today-Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; also Saturday, 2 p.m., Mount Jordan Middle School, 9360 S. 300 East, $8-$12 at the door (572-6222).
"Big Band Christmas," Utah Symphony With Tad Calcara and New Deal Swing, today-Saturday, 8 p.m., Abravanel Hall, $20-$48 (888-451-2787 or www.utahsymphony.org).
Holiday concerts, various artists, today-Thursday, times vary, Temple Square Assembly Hall, free
"Do You Hear What I Hear — A Tribute to Jay Welch," Utah Choral Artists, Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, University of Utah, $10 (www.utahchoralartists.org).
Lark & Spur, Saturday, $8 p.m., Jewett Center for the Performing Arts, Westminster College, $8
U2, Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Delta Center, sold out
Neil Diamond, Saturday 8 p.m., E Center, $45.50-$78 (888-84999 or www.smithstix.com).
West Valley Symphony Christmas Concert, Saturday, 8 p.m., Granger High School, 3600 S. 3600 West, $5 (969-4480).
Here Comes Santa Claus, Utah Symphony Lollipops Series, Saturday, 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Abravanel Hall, $10 (888-451-2787 or www.utahsymphony.org).
"Meeting of the Tribes," Kismet Dance Company,Saturday, 2 p.m., Masonic Temple, 650 E. South Temple, $5.
Christmas Oranges Benefit Concert, Monday, 7 p.m., Rose Wagner Center, 138 W. 300 South, $5 (355-2787 or www.arttix.org).
J. Marc Bailey "Old Fashioned Country Christmas," Monday), 7:30 p.m., Thanksgiving Point, Lehi, $12 in advance; $15 day of show (325-7328 or www.ticketmaster.com).
Larry H. Miller Christmas Sing Along, Monday,7 p.m., Delta Center, free.
"Ebenezer Scrooge," Murray Ballet Centre, Tuesday-Wednesday, 7 p.m., Murray High School, 5440 S. State, $6 (266-5999).
"Magnificat," Sterling Singers and the Salt Lake Symphony, Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, U., free.
GETTING OUT
Bend-in-the-River Winter Solstice Celebration, Wednesday, 5-7 p.m., 1030 W. Freemont Ave., free (www.sa.utah.edu/bennion).
A Cultural Christmas, through-Jan. 5, Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W. 3100 South, free (965-5108 or www.culturalcelebrationcenter.org.
Art classes, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon, Emerson-Smith College, Provo, free (801-375-2617).
"Artful Tales," Mondays, 7 and 8 p.m., Museum of Art, Brigham Young University, Provo, free (801-422-1140).
Bridge lessons, Saturdays, 9 a.m., The Bridge Center, 525 E. 4500 South, Building F, Room 220, free (733-5400).
Cosmic light shows ("Entranced," "Rock Hall of Fame" and "Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon"), dates and times vary, Clark Planetarium, The Gateway, $5-$8 (456-7872 or www.clarkplanetarium.org).
Dee's Dances for Singles, 25 and older, Saturday, 9 p.m., Salt Lake Community College Jordan Campus, 3400 W. 9400 South, $8 at the door. (www.deesdances.com)
Dog Day Afternoons, Saturdays, 1-3 p.m., Salt Lake City Main Library, free.
Hourly star shows, 12:30-7:45 p.m., Clark Planetarium, The Gateway, $5-$8 (456-7827 or www.clarkplanetarium.org).
Hunt Mysteries, audience-participation murder-mystery show and dinner; dates, venues and ticket prices vary (569-1482 or www.huntmysteries.com)
Hypnotist, Saturdays, 10 p.m., Avalon Theater
Karaoke, 16 and older, Fridays, 10:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Draper Historic Theatre, 12366 S. 900 East, no smoking or alcohol, $5 cover (www.drapertheatre.org).
Museum Mondays, 5 p.m.-7 p.m., Museum of Ancient Life, Thanksgiving Point, Lehi, $5 (801-768-7436).
THEATER
OPENING THIS WEEK
"Dirty Blonde," Tuesday-Dec. 30, dates vary, 7:30 p.m., Utah Contemporary Theatre, Rose Wagner Center, 138 W. 300 South, $20 (236-2787 or www.arttix.org).
"Santa's Workshop," Monday-Tuesday, 7 p.m., Ragan Theatre, UVSC, Orem, $5 (863-8797).
CONTINUING PRODUCTIONS
"The Best Christmas Pageant Ever," through Saturday, StageRight TheaterCompany, 5001 S. Highland Drive, $9-$12 (272-3445).
"A Christmas Carol: On the Air," through Monday, Utah Shakespearean Festival, Randall L. Jones Theatre, Cedar City, $14 (435-586-7878 or " TARGET="_blank">www.bard.org).
"A Christmas Carol," through Saturday, Old Barn Community Theatre, Collinston, $6-$7 (435-458-2276)
"A Christmas Carol," through Dec. 26, Hale Centre Theatre, 3333 S. Decker Lake Drive, West Valley City, $16-$25 (984-9000).
"A Christmas Carol," through Dec. 23, Hale Center Theater Orem, 225 W. 400 North, $10.50-$16.50 (226-8600)
"A Christmas Carol: the Broadway Musical," through Dec. 23, Center Street Musical Theatre, 177 W. Center, Provo, $5-$9, plus $10 for optional dinner (764-0535 or www.csmtc.com).
"Christmas in the Heart of a Child," through Monday, Draper Historic Theatre,12366 S. 900 East, $6-$10 (572-4144)
"Christmas Spectacular," through Saturday, Bumbleberry Theatre, Springdale, $10-$15 (435-772-3611)
"Christmas Vacation: The Bi-Polar Express," through Jan. 7, Desert Star Cabaret, 4861 S. State, $8-$13, plus optional food service (266-2600).
"A Dickens Christmas," through Thursday, John Hafen House, 1002 S. Main, Springville, dinner-theater fund-raiser for restoration of the historic house, $25 each or $45 per couple (489-5057).
"The Dickens Feast at the Master's Inn," through Saturday, Promontory Building, Utah State Fairpark, $25, including dinner and performance, open to the general public today only (521-7585).
"Disney's Beauty and the Beast," through Dec. 24, Pioneer Theatre Company, 300 S. 1400 East, $22-$49 (581-6961).
"The Farley Family Xmas," through Tuesday, Ragan Theatre, UVSC, Orem, $6-$10 (863-8797).
"The Forgotten Carols," through Dec. 23, Provo Theatre Company, 105 E. 100 North, $12.50-$15 (379-0600 or www.provotheatrecompany.org).
"Here's Love," through Monday, Alpine Playhouse, 81 S. 100 West, Alpine, $10.50-$12.50 (800-838-3006).
"Home for the Holidays," through Jan. 1, Desert Star Dinner Theater, 4861 S. State, Murray, $26.99-$29.99 (266-2600).
"It's a Wonderful Life," through Saturday, Heritage Theatre, Perry, $7-$35 (435-723-8392).
"It's a Wondrous Life," through Dec. 30, Off Broadway Theatre, 272
S. Main, $6-$9 (355-4628).
"Madeline's Christmas," through Thursday, Children's Theatre of Salt Lake, 638 S. State, $9 (532-6000).
"Merry Christmas, George Bailey," through Tuesday, Bountiful Performing Arts Center, 745 S. Main, Bountiful, $5-$10 (294-7469).
"The Other Wise Man," through Dec. 23, Rodgers Memorial Theatre, 292 E. Pages Lane, Centerville, $9-$14 (298-1302).
"The Other Wise Man," through Saturday, Academy Theatre Company, 3188 S. 400 East, $10-$22 (898-2728).
"The Rat Pack Remembered," through Dec. 31, Desert Star Dinner Theater, 4861 S. State, Murray, $29.99 (266-2600).
"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," through today, 7 p.m., Wasatch Theatre Company, Columbus Center, 2530 S. 500 East, $3-$20 (446-5657).
"The Santaland Diaries," through Dec. 30, Tooth & Nail Theatre Company, Rose Wagner Center, 138 W. 300 South, $10-$22 (355-2787 or www.arttix.org).
"Savior of the World," through Dec. 31, Conference Center Theater, 60 W. North Temple, $5-$8, sold out but standby tickets may be available (www.lds.org).
"Scrooge: A Christmas Carol," through Dec. 23, Terrace Plaza Playhouse, 99 E. 4700 South, Ogden, $6-$9 (393-0070 or www.terraceplayhouse.com).
"Seussical the Musical," through Dec. 31, Egyptian Theatre Company, 328 Main, Park City, $10-$32 (435-649-9371 or www.parkcityshows.com).
"The Spitfire Grill," through Saturday, St. George Musical Theatre, 37 S. 100 West, St. George, $7-$15 (435-628-8755).
"Whatever You Imagine," through Saturday, Utah Girl Scout musical, Rose Wagner Center, 138 W. 300 South, $10 (355-2787 or www.arttix.org).
IMPROV/COMEDY
23 Skidoo, Saturdays, Papa Lee's, 117 N. University Ave., Provo (375-2654).
Comedy Sportz, dates and times vary, 2021 S. Windsor St., and 36 W. Center, Provo (377-9700 for both locations)
Laughing Stock, weekends, times vary, Off Broadway Theatre, 272 S. Main, $6-$8 (355-4628).
Off the Wall, dates and times vary, Terrace Plaza Playhouse, 4700 S. 99 West, Ogden (393-0070).
On the Spot! Saturdays, 7 p.m., Historic Murray Theater, 4595 S. State, $7 (910-9971).
Quick Wits, Fridays and Saturdays, 10 p.m., 7700 S. 700 West, Midvale (577-8323).
PRIVATE CLUBS
Cabana Club: Bad Luck Blues Band, Saturday (359-6271).
Circuit: Paul Green School of Rock, tonight and Saturday (688-2224).
Cisero's: Locals Night, Wednesdays (1-435-649-5044)
Club Manhattan: Old School Funk/Disco, Mondays; Universal Dance Beat, Tuesdays; Best of the '80s, Wednesdays; open mike, Thursdays; House and Trance, Saturdays (364-7651).
Club Vegas: Hangar 18, tonight (364-8347).
Ego's: DJ Quick and Bloswick, tonight; Purdymouth, Thursday (521-5255).
Kilby Court: Whiskey's Wake and Hourly Radio, tonight; Single File, Patrick Buie and Plegde of Ignorance, Wednesday; Erin Haley and Danny's Dilemna, Thursday (320-9887).
Wasatch Front Bar & Grill: Pianist Wayne Christiansen, Tuesdays-Thursdays; disc jockey and dancing, Fridays and Saturdays (261-0115).
Westerner: Black Diamond, tonight and Saturday (801-972-5447).
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