The holidays are here again, and whether it's Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or some winter pagan festival your family celebrates, chances are you're tired of doing the same old stuff. This year, you could try not supporting the capitalist overlords who cram seasonal merchandise down your throat. Or, better yet, try drinking too much eggnog and building an anatomically correct snowman on your neighbor's lawn.
Or, perhaps more appropriately, check out this guide to the South Sound's holiday happenings. There are plenty of events planned to get you and your holiday guests out of the house and into the spirit.
Kilworth Chapel. Tacoma - Northend. Chorale and Dorian Singers. Dec 6 7:30 pm. Free. Organ at Noon. Dec 2 noon. Free. (University of Puget Sound, 1500 N. Warner, 253.879.3419)
Lagerquist Concert Hall. Tacoma - Parkland. Magnificat: A PLU Christmas. Dec 4 8-10 pm. $25-$30. Sounds of Christmas. Dec 1 8 pm. $3-$8, 18 years and younger free. (Pacific Lutheran University, 253.535.7787)
Mason United Methodist Church. Tacoma - Northend. Northwest Repertory Singers present: A Baroque Christmas. Daily, through Dec. 18. 7:30 pm Sat 3 pm Sun. (2710 N. Madison St., 253.759.3539)
North Thurston High School. Lacey. Olympia Choral Society 2011 Christmas Benefit Concert. Daily, through Dec. 11. 7:30 pm Fri-Sat 2:30 Sun. Free, donations gratefully accepted. (600 Sleater Kinney Road Northeast, 360.412.4800)
Olympia Country & Golf Club. Olympia. Olympia Symphony Orchestra Presents: Yuletide. Dec 7 7 pm. (3636 Country Club Road Northwest, 360.866.7121)
Pantages Theater. Tacoma - Downtown. Tacoma Symphony Orchestra Presents: Sounds of the Season. Dec 4 2:30 pm. (901 Broadway, 253.591.5894)
Puyallup Public Library. Puyallup. Alleluia Bell Ringers. Dec 3 1:30 pm. Free. Central Ave Elementary Marimba Ensemble and Choir. Dec 17 1:30 pm. Free. Holiday Voices - The Tapestry Singers. Dec 10 1:30 pm. Free. (324 South Meridian, 253.841. 5454)
Schneebeck Concert Hall. Tacoma - Northend. Concert Band and Wind Ensemble Concert. Dec 2 7:30 pm. Free. Percussion Ensemble. Dec 5 7:30 pm. Free. (University of Puget Sound, 1500 N. Warner)
St. Charles Borromeo Church. Tacoma - Central. Tacoma Symphony Orchestra Presents: Handel's Mesiah. Dec 16 7:30 pm. (7112 South 12th Street, 253.564.5185)
Urban Grace Church. Tacoma - Downtown. Tacoma Philharmonic, Broadway Center and Urban Grace Church present: Cantus: All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914. Dec 3 3 pm. $42-$52. (902 Market Street, 253.272.2184)
Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center. Tacoma - Downtown. The 25th Annual JingleBell Jam - Dancing in the Trees. Dec 3 6:30-midnight. $125. (1500 Broadway, 253.830.6601)
Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts. Olympia - Eastside. Olympia Symphony Orchestra Presents: Holiday Variety Show. Dec 4 2-5 pm. (South Puget Sound Community College, 2011 Mottman Road S.W., 360.754.7711)
University of Washington - Tacoma. Tacoma - Downtown. Art for Equal Justice: Gala Holiday Celebration and Art Auction. Dec 10 6-10 pm. $50, $80 per couple. (1900 Commerce Street, 253.692. 4000)
Museum Of Glass. Tacoma - Downtown. Self Made: Bead Making Workshop. Every Wednesday and Thursday, through Nov. 30. Noon-4 pm *Museum is closed Thanksgiving. $32 members, $38 non memebers plus museum admission. Self Made: Flame-working Workshops. Every Monday and Tuesday, through Nov. 30. 10:30 am-4:30 pm. $32 members, $38 non members plus museum admission. Self Made: Glass Fusing Workshop. Every Saturday and Sunday 11 am-4 pm Sat 1-5 pm Sun. $38 plus museum admission $5-$12, $32 members. (1801 Dock Street, 253.396.1768)
Catherine Place. Tacoma. Holiday Gift Show. Dec 4 11 am-4 pm. Free admission. Holiday Open House. Dec 9 4-7 pm. Free. (923 South 8th Street, 253.572.3547)
Fircrest Community Center. Fircrest. Asia Pacific Cultural Center Monthly Tea Experience: Asia Pacific Holiday Drinks. Dec 3 10-11 am. $10, $5 APCC members. (555 Contra Costa Avenue, 253.564.8177)
Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center. Tacoma - Downtown. Mary Bridge 25th Annual Festival of Trees - The Spirit of Giving. Dec. 3-4. 10 am-3 pm Sat 11 am-4 pm Sun. $2-$6, 12 years and younger Free. (1500 Broadway, 253.830.6601)
Hotel Murano - Bicentennial Pavilion. Tacoma - Downtown. Children's Museum of Tacoma Gingerbread Jamboree! Nov. 26-27. 10 am-1:30 pm Sat-Sun. General Public: $36 per house, Children's Museum M. (1320 Broadway Plaza, 253.238.8000)
Job Carr Cabin Museum. Tacoma - Old Town. Santa Is Coming to Old Town - Annual Old Town Tree Lighting. Dec 1 4-6 pm. Free. (2350 N 30th St, 253.627.5405)
Kilworth Chapel. Tacoma - Northend. Festival of Lessons and Carols. Dec 4 7 pm. Free, bring canned food donation. (University of Puget Sound, 1500 N. Warner, 253.879.3419)
Lacey Community Center. Lacey. Free concert of Christmas Music New "Old". Dec 15 Concert starts 7:30. Free. (6729 Pacific Avenue SE, 360.491.0857)
Lagerquist Concert Hall. Tacoma - Parkland. 61st Annual Sankta Lucia Fest. Dec 2 7:30 pm. $3-$8. (Pacific Lutheran University, 253.535.7787)
Pacific Lutheran University. Spanaway. 18th Annual Nordic Christmas Fest & Buffet. Dec 17 6 pm. $40 (SCC Members/Seniors), $45 (Non-Members). Light Up Red Square! Christmas Tree Lighting. Dec 1 5-5:45. Free. (12180 Park Avenue S., 253.531.6900)
Pantages Theater. Tacoma - Downtown. 66th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting & Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Nov 26 2 pm, tree lighting at 6 pm. $14 general admision. (901 Broadway, 253.591.5894)
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium. Tacoma - Northend. ZOOLIGHTS holiday light display extravaganza. Daily, Nov. 25-Jan. 1. 5-9 pm *(Zoolights is open every night except Dec 24). $7-$15.50, 2 years and younger. Free. (5400 North Pearl St., 253.591.5368)
Puyallup Fair & Events Center. Puyallup. A Victorian Country Christmas. Daily, Nov. 30-Dec. 4. 10 am-9 pm Wed-Sat 10 am-6 pm Sun. $8-$10, 5 years and younger Free. (110 Ninth St. SW, 253.845.1771)
Scandinavian Cultural Center. Tacoma - Parkland. 35th Annual Norwegian Christmas Celebration in Scripture and Song. Dec 7 7 pm. Free admission. (Pacific Lutheran University, 12180 Park St. S., 253.535.7349)
Pioneer Park Pavilion. Puyallup. Holiday on Ice - Ice Skating Experience. Nov. 25-Dec. 4. See puyallupmainstreet.com for hours. $5.50-$7. (330 South Meridian, 253.841.5518)
Sylvester Park. Olympia - Downtown. Olympia's Downtown for the Holidays! Nov 27 noon-4:30 pm. Free admission. (Capitol Way and Legion)
Tacoma Art Museum. Tacoma - Downtown. Let it Snow: Free Community Festival. Dec 4 10 am-4 pm. Free. (1701 Pacific Ave., 253.272.4258)
Tacoma Waldorf School. Tacoma - Central. Tacoma Waldorf School Winter Faire. Dec 10 10 am. Free admission. (2710 North Madison Street, 253.383.8711)
Thurston County Fairgrounds. Lacey. Thurston County Fair Holiday Bazaar. Nov. 25-26. Noon-5 pm Fri 9 am-5 pm Sat. Free admission and parking. (3054 Carpenter Road, 360.786.5453)
Tollefson Plaza. Tacoma - Downtown. Euro-Inspired Holiday Market. Dec. 3-4, 10-11. 10 am-5 pm. Free admission. Franciscan Polar Plaza - Holiday Skating. Nov. 25-Jan. 2. 4 pm-10 pm Mon-Fri 10 am-10 pm Sat 10 am-8 pm Sun. $8 General, $7 TAM members, Active Duty Military. Franciscan Polar Plaza Celebration! Nov 26 4:30-7 pm Celebration Skate Rink open 10 am-10 pm. Live Music at Franciscan Polar Plaza - Opening night. Nov 25 7 pm. Meet the Seattle Thunderbirds at Franciscan Polar Plaza. Dec 5 6:30-8:30 pm. TwoFiveTrees tree lot. Nov. 25-Dec. 20. 10 am-10 pm Sun-Fri 8 am-10 pm Sat. Trees: $17-$125. (17th and Commerce, 253.627.2175)
W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory. Tacoma - Stadium District. Victorian Holiday Celebration. Dec 3 10 am-3 pm. $5 suggested donation. (316 South G Street, 253.591.5330)
Washington State History Museum. Tacoma - Downtown. Model Train Festival. Daily, through Dec. 31. 10 am-5 pm Wed-Sat. Free Outdoor activities, Museum admission $6-$8, F. (1911 Pacific Avenue, 253.272.3500)
Fort Nisqually. Tacoma --Northend. Ghosts of Christmas Past stories, songs and demonstrations from the Fort in 1855. Dec. 3 11 am-4 pm. $4-$6. (Point Defiance Park, 5400 N. Pearl St., 253.591.5339.
Sanford and Son Antiques. Tacoma - Downtown. Holiday Season Stained and Kiln Fired Glass Showing. Daily, through Nov. 30. 2010-10-28 2010-12-31 Works by Bruce and Peggy of Walden Designs Middle Floor Merchants, 744 Commerce Tacoma. Free. (743 Broadway, 253.272.0334)
Art Bus. Tacoma - Downtown. Third Thursday ART BUS Artwalk gallery tour with Buddy the Elf. Dec. 15. 6-9 pm. $10. (Tacoma Art Museum front sidewalk, 1701 Pacific Ave., 253.272.4258)
The Grand Cinema. Tacoma - Downtown. Tuesday Film Series: The Polar Express. Dec 6 2 pm 6:30 pm. Tuesday Film Series: Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale. Dec 13 2 pm 6:30 pm 9 pm. Tuesday Film Series: Miracle on 34th Street. Dec 20 2 pm 6:30 pm. Please see story on page 4 for more details. (606 South Fawcett Avenue, 253.593.4474)
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium. Tacoma - Northend. Polar Bear Birthday. Dec 10 9:30 am-4 pm. Free with Zoo membership or admission $6.25-$14.50. (5400 North Pearl Street, 253.591.5368)
Portland Avenue Community Center. Tacoma - Eastside. Holiday Gift Making for Kids. Dec 3 10 am-1 pm. Free. (3513 Portland Ave, 253.591.5391)
South Park Community Center. Tacoma - South. Visit with Santa. Dec 10 10 am-Noon. Free. (4851 South Tacoma Way, 253.591.5299)
Skansie Brothers Park. Gig Harbor. Holmes Chiropractic presents the Turkey Trot. Nov 24 8 am. $15-$30. (3207 Harborview Dr.)
Pantages Theater. Tacoma - Downtown. Seattle Men's Chorus: COOL YULE: The Big Band Theory. Dec 15 8 pm. $42-$56. (901 Broadway, 253.591. 5894)
Washington Center for the Performing Arts. Olympia - Downtown. Olympia Family Theatre Presents: A Christmas Story. Dec. 2-18. 7 pm Thurs-Fri 1 pm Sat-Sun. $12-$19. (512 Washington St. S.E., 360.753.8586)
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