Classical Holiday concert
Today-Sat: Cherry Creek Chorale, 7:30 p.m. $5-$15. Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills Village, 303-789-5920,
Peace! Love! Joy!
Today-Sat: Denver Gay Men’s Chorus performs, 7:30 p.m. $22, $20 in advance. Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church, 1980 Dahlia St., 303-325-3959,
International Holiday Masterworks
Today and Sun: Aurora Symphony Orchestra presents “A Celebration from the British Isles,” 7:30 p.m. today and 4 p.m. Sunday. $12 for adults ($9 for students and seniors. Gateway High School Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 S. Sable Blvd., Aurora, 303-873-6622,
A Soulful Season
Today and Sun: Performance by The Larimer Chorale Concert with saxophonist Scott Turpen, 7 p.m. today and 3 p.m. Sunday. $18, $15 seniors, $5 students. First United Methodist Church, 1005 Stover, Fort Collins, 970-221-6730,
Christmas Concert
Sat: Michael Card, 7:30 p.m. $25.50. Colfax Events Center, 1477 Columbine St, 303-830-TIXS
Holiday Carillon concert
Sun: University of Denver hosts its annual holiday fare featuring Todd Fair, 3-4 p.m. Ritchie Center, 303-871-6412,
O Holy Night
Sun-Dec. 21: Denver Brass concert featuring the Colorado Chorale, 2:30 p.m. Sunday and 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 19-20 at Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills Village and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 21 at Newman Center for Performing Arts, 2344 East Iliff Ave. $8-$43. 303-832-4676
TubaChristmas concert
Sun: Tuba players perform holiday favorites, 1-2 p.m. Free. Skyline Park, 16th Street Mall and Arapahoe St., 303-534-6161,
Breakfast with Santa
-Dec. 20: The Brown Palace offers an elf-sized buffet, complimentary photo, music and more, Saturday. $10.95 children under age 5, $19.95 children ages 6-12, $29.95 adults. 321 17th St., 303-297-3111
Old Golden Christmas on Parade
-Dec. 20: Festive parade down main street, complete with floats, clowns, holiday characters, music and Santa, 11 a.m. Saturdays. 15th & Arapahoe Streets, Golden, 303-753-9629,
St. Nicks on the Bricks
-Dec. 20: Visit Santa Claus, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday.1303 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-449-3774,
Christmas Jewel
-Dec. 21: The Olde Fashioned Christmas offers Santa Claus, baked goods, decorations, homemade gifts and more, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 13-14 and 20-21. Stonehocker Farmhouse, 10950 Fox Run Parkway, Northglenn, 303-457-3542
Christmas Madrigal Banquet
-Dec. 22: A Renaissance-style celebration features a gourmet five-course meal, song, dance and more, 6-10 p.m. $99. 3820 N. 30th St., Colorado Springs, 877-488-8787,
Santa Claus Comes to Larimer Square
-Dec. 24: Santa sets up shop in a magical wonderland, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Christmas Eve. Bull & Bear Courtyard, 303-685-8143,
Polar Express
-Dec. 28: The Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad bring the award-winning book to life on this magical journey to the “North Pole.” Children are encourage to wear their pajamas. Reservations required. $18-$39. 888-872-4607 or 970-247-2733,
Garden of Lights
-Dec. 31: The Gardens on Spring Creek brightens the holidays, 5-9 p.m. 2145 Centre Ave., Fort Collins, 970-416-2486
Symphony in Lights
-Dec. 31: The Shops of Northfield Stapleton hosts a choreographed light display to the music of Trans-Siberian Orchestra, 6-9 p.m. I-70 and Quebec Street, 303-375-5475,
Winter Wonderland of Lights
-Dec. 31: Boondocks Fun Center hosts an outdoor holiday light display. $7, $5 children age 8 and under, free for children under age 2. 11425 Community Center Drive, Northglenn, 720-977-8000,
Holiday Market
-Jan. 4: Commonwheel Artists Gallery hosts its annual sale, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Open house noon-4 p.m. Saturday. 102 Canon Ave., Manitou Springs, 719-685-1008,
Trail of Lights
-Jan. 4: Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield transform into a winter wonderland, 5-8:30 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. $9, $7 senior, $6 children, free for children under age 3.8500 Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton, 720-865-3500,
COMING UP: NEW YEAR’S
Aggie Theater
New Year’s Eve Bash with Motorhome, $5 in advance, $10 day of show. 204 S. College Ave., Fort Collins, 970-482-8300
Buckhorn Exchange
Annual New Year’s Eve party features Bill Barwick with Roz Brown, 8 p.m.-midnight. 1000 Osage St., 303-534-9505
Crown Plaza Hotel
Musical group Boombox rings in the new year. Hotel package required. 15500 E. 40th Ave., 303-954-8375,
Grand Hyatt Denver
MIX 100 FM hosts a New Year’s Eve celebration with the Nacho Men, Discotheque 2009, champagne toast and more, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. $109, $369 hotel stay. 1750 Welton St., 303-295-1234,
Mary’s Lake Lodge
Hosts its annual New Year’s celebration, 9 p.m.2625 Mary’s Lake Road, Estes Park, 970-586-5958,
Mercury Cafe
Offers dinner, live music, dance and more, 5:30 p.m. $5-$20. 2199 California St., 303-294-9258,
Trios Enoteca
New Year’s Eve Celebration with Alive on Arrival featuring Laura Newman.1730 Wynkoop St., 303-293-2887,
