GETTING OUT
Your guide to what’s happening in and around the city
Theatre — Local
“Elf — The Musical.” Based on the beloved holiday film. Theatre Aquarius, to Dec. 24. Performances Tuesdays to Saturdays 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday matinees 1 p.m. Dofasco Centre for the Arts, 190 King William St. Tickets: theatreaquarius.org or 905-522-7529 or 1-800-465-7529
“The Marvelous Wonderettes.” The Players’ Guild of Hamilton. Tap your toes to hits from the ’50s and ’60s as we meet a girl group singing at their high school prom. Dec. 6, 7, 8, 8 p.m. Matinee 2 p.m.: Dec. 8. 80 Queen St. S. 905-529-0284 “Scroogissimo.” Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. Charly Chiarelli as Scroogie. To Dec. 15. Wednesday to Saturday, 8 p.m. Sunday matinee 3 p.m.: Dec. 9. Tickets: $25, 14 and under $10. 905-543-8512
“Death and the Maiden.” Thriller about a woman recovering from a violent dictatorship who seeks revenge on the man who she believes to be her torturer. Dec. 6 to 8, 8 p.m. Matinee 2 p.m. Dec. 8. Tickets: $20. The Pearl Company, 16 Steven St. 905-524-0606
Concerts/Shows
Dec. 7, 8
The Nutcracker, The National Ballet Theatre of Odessa, Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St. Tickets $69.50, youth 18 and under $35. 905-6816000 Dec. 8
The Nutcracker, Canada’s Ballet Jörgen, 2 p.m. FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Lane. Tickets: 905-546-3100
Though Frost May Bite, Annual Winter Concert with Hamilton Children’s Choir, Dec. 8, 4 p.m. Ryerson United Church,
842 Main St. E. Tickets: $10-30. hamiltonchildrenschoir.com Music at St. Luke’s, 6 p.m. featuring the Southern Ontario Lyric Opera led by Sabatino Vacca, soprano Jessica Lane and baritone Peter Bass. Broadway standards and Christmas carols. St. Luke’s Parish Hall, 1382 Ontario St., Burlington. Tickets: $35 includes dinner. hlennard@cogeco.ca or 905-632-2918 Harlequin Singers Holiday Favourites, 7 p.m. Trinity Presbyterian Church, 720 9th Ave. Tickets: $15. 289-639-1907 or harlequinsingers.com
Hosanna Choir, Christmas Concert, 7:30 p.m. Mountainview Christian Reformed Church, 290 Main St. E., Grimsby.
Hosanna Choir, director Herman den Hollander, pianist Naomi Van Manen, organist Andre Knevel and soprano Suzanne Schaafsma. Tickets at the door: $15, $35/family. Dec. 9
Christmas in the Creek, 7 p.m. Stoney Creek United Church,
1 King St. W. Featuring: Voices in the Creek, St. Pats Folk Group, Daniel Allain, Verscello, Maximilian and Theodor Aoki, William Thompson, Just Jump Barbershop Quartet, Kevin Fournier percussion, Devon Savas bass under the direction of Joe Allain and Christabel Pinto.
Symphony on the Bay, Christmas Delights, 3 p.m. Guest conductor: Shelley Hanson, Guest: Sara Traficante, flute. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St. Tickets $43, $36.50 senior, $24.50 youth, $12 under 16. 905-681-6000 or bpac@burlington.ca
Harlequin Singers Holiday Favourites, 3 p.m. Family Church of Heritage Green, 360 Isaac Brock Dr. Tickets: $15. 289-639-1907 harlequinsingers.com
Rosewood Consort, Christmas Around the World concert, 3 p.m. Grace Lutheran Church, 1107 Main St. W. Donations gratefully accepted, tax receipt will be issued for donations of $30 or more. Info: RosewoodConsort.ca
Dec. 10
Brott Music Festival, Messiah, Christmas tradition, 7:30 p.m. St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, 440 King St. E. Tickets: $35, $30 seniors, $25 Brott35, $15 students. 905-525-7664
Dec. 11
Brott Music Festival, Messiah, Christmas tradition, 7:30 p.m. St. Thomas the Apostle, 715 Centre Rd., Waterdown. Tickets: $35, $30 seniors, $25 Brott35, $15 students. 905-525-7664
Sackville Hill Seniors Centre Choir, Christmas Concert, 6:30 p.m. Nonperishable food items requested. $5. 780 Upper Wentworth St. 905-546-2541
Dec. 12
Holiday Music in the City, St. Joseph Catholic School Choir, 67 voices, choir director: Vanessa Barr. Schedule: 9:30 a.m. at Sheraton Hamilton Hotel; 10:30 a.m. Hamilton City Hall; 11:30 a.m. Jackson Square Mall Food Festival; 1 p.m. The Concession BIA, Juravinski Hospital Atrium.
Dec. 13
Melissa Etheridge, The Holiday Show, 7:30 p.m. FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Lane. Tickets: 905-546-3100
Holiday Music in the City, Gordon Price School Choir, 43 voices, choir director Debby Urquhart. Schedule: 9:30 a.m. Hamilton City Hall, 10:30 a.m. The Concession BIA, Juravinski Hospital Atrium; 12:30 p.m. Macassa Lodge Adult Day Program; 1:45 p.m. the Meadowlands Retirement Community.
Dec. 14
Wonderful World of Christmas, Graceland Edition, 8 p.m. Featuring Steve Michaels inspired by the music of Elvis Presley. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St. Tickets $54.50 to $64.50. 905-681-6000 or bpac@burlington.ca Holiday Music in the City, Spencer Valley School Choir, 27 voices, choir director, Yanya Sanders. Schedule: 9:30 a.m. Hamilton City Hall; 10:30 a.m. Jackson Square Mall Food Festival; 11:30 a.m. Hamilton Farmers Market; 1:30 p.m. Wentworth Lodge.
The Big Sing, 7 p.m. Ancaster Old Town Hall, 310 Wilson St. E. Carol singalong, Strata Vocal Ensemble, hot cider, treats. Tickets: $10 or $20 per family. Fieldcote Memorial Park and Museum, 905-648-8144
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