DECEMBER 2-23: Warm Beach Lights of Christmas presents "Christmas on the Tumblin' D," a dinner theatre experience featuring a 6-course meal and a live show. Available Thursday through Sunday beginning at 6 p.m., with prices (including admission to the park) beginning at $39. Or enjoy a Sunday dessert matinee Dec. 5, 12 or 19 starting at $24 per person. For reservations, phone (360) 652-7575 or visit www.warmbeachlights.com.
DECEMBER 2-29: The Lights of Christmas at Warm Beach Christian Camp in Stanwood offers free nightly entertainment in the Joyland Concert Hall, included with general admission to the display of a million lights. From high school choirs to local performers, each evening's show is sure to please all members of the family. Visit www.warmbeachlights.com for a complete schedule of performances.
DECEMBER 4: Voices Northwest, a Sweet Adelines chorus, presents "Tis the Season" Saturday, Dec. 4, at 3 and 7:30 p.m. at the PUD Auditorium, 2320 California Ave., Everett. The show promises to melt your holiday cares away with an eclectic a capella program of traditional and untraditional songs of the season, performed in "barbershop" style. Find out if reindeer really do boogie and if the elves can teach Santa how to use a GPS. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors and students, available at www.voicesnorthwest.org.
DECEMBER 4: Enjoy some "Holiday Glee," courtesy of Seattle Men's Chorus at 8 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Everett Civic Auditorium, 2415 Colby Ave. Tickets range from $18 to $38 for this perennial favorite. Call (206) 388-1400 or visit www.flyinghouse.org.
DECEMBER 4-12: Hear big band-inspired music at "In the Mood," a USO-style revue at the Sky Performing Arts Center, 17072 Tye St. in Monroe, 8 p.m. Dec. 4, 10 and 11 and 2 p.m. Dec. 5 and 12. Tickets $12 and $14, available at the door or through www.brownpapertickets.com. The show also has one performance at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby, Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. Admission for the Everett show is $16 to $18.
DECEMBER 5, 12, 19: "Uff Da! It's Christmas" returns to the Joyland Concert Hall stage at the Warm Beach Lights of Christmas twice each Sunday, at 6 and 8 p.m. "Uff Da!" is a free 1-hour show included in the gate admission. See www.warmbeachlights.com for more information.
DECEMBER 5: Seattle Children's Chorus presents "All Things Bright and Beautiful" at 5 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Everett Civic Auditorium, 2415 Colby Ave. Tickets are $12 and $16. Phone (888) 561-7139 or visit www.seattlechildrenschorus.org for info.
DECEMBER 9: Tim Noah's Thumbnail Theatre, at 1211 Fourth St. in Snohomish, presents the "Annual Kaddywompas Holiday Radio Show" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9. The show is filled with heartwarming holiday humor, original songs and holiday favorites, stories, special guests and more. Tickets are $15, $10 for students and seniors. Phone (360) 658-9412 or see www.thumbnailtheater.com.
DECEMBER 11-12: Olympic Ballet Theatre's presentation of "The Nutcracker" at the Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Avenue at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. both days. Tickets are $20 and $30, available at www.brownpapertickets.com.
DECEMBER 17: It's time for the "Ho-Ho-Hometown Hootenanny," a family-friendly evening of traditional and contemporary Christmas music with a country twist. The Hometown Band welcomes special guests The Whateverly Brothers, L. "Sam" Samano, Gale Prouty and Larry Thompson onstage at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby in downtown Everett. The show starts at 7:30 p.m., with the box office open at 6:30 p.m. Advance tickets available at www.brownpapertickets.com or by calling (425) 258-6766. $15 for adults, $12 for seniors/students/military, $5 for kids 12 and under.