GET ENCHANTED: ‘NUTCRACKER’ BALLET COMES TO KRAVIS

Fun things to see and experience around town

1. SEE IT Ballet Palm Beach presents “The Nutcracker,” Kravis Center, Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall Don’t miss this holiday classic about a girl who receives a mysterious gift on Christmas Eve and the adventures that ensue as Tchaikovsky’s score draws her into a terrifying battle, past a mystical snowstorm, and to the Enchanted Kingdom.

The shows are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. Tickets start at $19. Information: www.kravis.org

2. LEARN, LISTEN Art After Dark, Norton Museum of Art Enjoy a tour of the exhibition “Earth Works: Mapping the Anthropocene,” partake in a workshop and learn about Arturo Herrera’s process of cutting and collaging painted and printed paper to create intricate compositions, have a beverage, enjoy music by Nanami Jazz Quartet.

The evening is 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday. 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. Free. Information: www. norton.org

3. HEAR, SEE GET READY: The Ultimate Motown Experience, The Lyric Theatre This cutting edge musical tour showcases the soul, style, smooth harmonies and effortless choreography of groups like The Temptations, The Four Tops, Gladys Knight & the Pips and more.

The show is 7 p.m. Thursday. 59 SW Flagler Ave., Stuart. Tickets start at $35. Information: www.lyrictheatre.com

4. LET THERE BE LIGHT Clematis by Night, Holiday Tree Lighting, West Palm Beach Waterfront This special evening will feature the lighting of “Sandi” the world’s only 600-ton, sand-sculpted holiday tree, three bands and an evening of holiday cheer.

The evening is 6 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday. 100 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. Free. Information: www. wpb.org/events

5. BE AFRAID, BE VERY AFRAID Ghost Tours: An Evening in the Dark, South Florida Fairgrounds, Yesteryear Village Are you unafraid of what supernatural forces could be lurking? Then hop on this guided tour and find out the haunts and bizarre sightings that have occurred in many of the historic buildings on the fairgrounds.

The evening begins at 8 p.m. Friday. $18. Reservations required. Information: www.southfloridafair.com; 561-790-5232; yyv@southfloridafair.com

GARY CORONADO/THE PALM BEACH POST FILE PHOTO ABOVE: Ballet Palm Beach’s production of “The Nutcracker,” will be shown Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach. 1.

CONTRIBUTED RIGHT: Enjoy great artwork, cool workshops and the groovy sounds of the Nanami Jazz Quartet Thursday at Art After Dark at the Norton Museum of Art. 2.

DAMON HIGGINS/ THE PALM BEACH POST 2016 Enjoy an extra special Clematis by Night on Thursday for the lighting of Sandi the holiday tree. 4.