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The Platters

Presented by Regent Theatre at Regent Theatre

Dec 22, 2023

Dec 22, 2023 at 07:30 pm - 09:30 pm (Fri)

Many Voices ONE Name

The Magic Fred Show

Presented by Larcom Theatre at Larcom Theatre

Dec 22, 2023

Dec 22, 2023 at 02:00 pm - 03:00 pm (Fri)

Christmas Comedy Magic Show!

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'Twas the Nightingale Before Christmas

Presented by Nightingale Vocal Ensemble at St. Peter's Episcopal Church

Dec 22, 2023

Dec 22, 2023 at 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm (Fri)

Nightingale presents a charming musical telling of the classic Christmas story, "Twas the Night Before Christmas" with a Nightingale twist.

This Machine Creates Opacities: Robert Fulton, Renée Green, Pierre Huyghe, and Pope.L

Presented by Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts at Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts

Oct 06 - Dec 22, 2023

Dec 5, 2023 at 12:00 pm - 05:00 pm (Tue)

Dec 6, 2023 at 12:00 pm - 05:00 pm (Wed)

Dec 7, 2023 at 12:00 pm - 05:00 pm (Thu)

Dec 8, 2023 at 12:00 pm - 05:00 pm (Fri)

Dec 9, 2023 at 12:00 pm - 05:00 pm (Sat)

Dec 10, 2023 at 12:00 pm - 05:00 pm (Sun)

Dec 12, 2023 at 12:00 pm - 05:00 pm (Tue)

Dec 13, 2023 at 12:00 pm - 05:00 pm (Wed)

Dec 14, 2023 at 12:00 pm - 05:00 pm (Thu)

Dec 15, 2023 at 12:00 pm - 05:00 pm (Fri)

Dec 16, 2023 at 12:00 pm - 05:00 pm (Sat)

Dec 17, 2023 at 12:00 pm - 05:00 pm (Sun)

Dec 19, 2023 at 12:00 pm - 05:00 pm (Tue)

Dec 20, 2023 at 12:00 pm - 05:00 pm (Wed)

Dec 21, 2023 at 12:00 pm - 05:00 pm (Thu)

Dec 22, 2023 at 12:00 pm - 05:00 pm (Fri)

Dec 5, 2023 at 12:00 pm - 05:00 pm (Tue)

Dec 6, 2023 at 12:00 pm - 05:00 pm (Wed)

Dec 7, 2023 at 12:00 pm - 05:00 pm (Thu)

Dec 8, 2023 at 12:00 pm - 05:00 pm (Fri)

Dec 9, 2023 at 12:00 pm - 05:00 pm (Sat)

Dec 10, 2023 at 12:00 pm - 05:00 pm (Sun)

Dec 12, 2023 at 12:00 pm - 05:00 pm (Tue)

Dec 13, 2023 at 12:00 pm - 05:00 pm (Wed)

Dec 14, 2023 at 12:00 pm - 05:00 pm (Thu)

Dec 15, 2023 at 12:00 pm - 05:00 pm (Fri)

Dec 16, 2023 at 12:00 pm - 05:00 pm (Sat)

Dec 17, 2023 at 12:00 pm - 05:00 pm (Sun)

Dec 19, 2023 at 12:00 pm - 05:00 pm (Tue)

Dec 20, 2023 at 12:00 pm - 05:00 pm (Wed)

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On the occasion of the Carpenter Center’s 60th anniversary, This Machine Creates Opacities restages four major works that examine the ways buildings choreograph, shape, and control social life, learning, and cultural structures.

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Divas With A Twist

Presented by The Mass Arts Center at The Mass Arts Center

Dec 23, 2023

Dec 23, 2023 at 05:00 pm (Sat)

Dec 23, 2023 at 08:00 pm (Sat)

Divas With A Twist, featuring five powerhouse female vocalists and Grammy-nominated musicians, are back for two unforgettable performances of their holiday concert.

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The Joshua Tree

Presented by Larcom Theatre at Larcom Theatre

Dec 23, 2023

Dec 23, 2023 at 08:00 pm - 10:30 pm (Sat)

The Nation's Premier Tribute to U2

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Peter Kontrimas Quartet

Presented by The Mad Monkfish at The Mad Monkfish

Dec 23, 2023

Dec 23, 2023 at 07:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Sat)

Live jazz with dinner at The Mad Monkfish in Central Sq!

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Most Wonderful Time of the Year: An Evening with The Broadway Sinfonietta

Presented by Emerson Colonial Theatre at Emerson Colonial Theatre

Dec 22 - Dec 23, 2023

Dec 22, 2023 at 08:00 pm (Fri)

Dec 23, 2023 at 02:00 pm (Sat)

THE BROADWAY SINFONIETTA is an all-women and majority women-of-color orchestra and production company renowned for its diverse and innovative creative direction and dedication to musical excellence.

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Holiday Sing-Along! with Sarah Nolen & Phil Berman

Presented by Puppet Showplace Theater at Puppet Showplace Theater

Dec 20 - Dec 23, 2023

Dec 20, 2023 at 03:30 pm (Wed)

Dec 21, 2023 at 03:30 pm (Thu)

Dec 22, 2023 at 03:30 pm (Fri)

Dec 23, 2023 at 10:30 am (Sat)

Dec 20, 2023 at 05:30 pm (Wed)

Dec 21, 2023 at 05:30 pm (Thu)

Dec 22, 2023 at 05:30 pm (Fri)

Dec 23, 2023 at 01:00 pm (Sat)

Dec 21, 2023 at 07:30 pm (Thu)

Celebrate the season with a family-friendly sing-along featuring dancing snowmen, jingle bells, and lots of snowy fun!

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A Christmas Carol

Presented by The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts

Dec 16 - Dec 23, 2023

Dec 16, 2023 at 02:00 pm - 04:15 pm (Sat)

Dec 16, 2023 at 07:00 pm - 09:15 pm (Sat)

Dec 17, 2023 at 06:00 pm - 08:15 pm (Sun)

Dec 20, 2023 at 07:00 pm - 09:15 pm (Wed)

Dec 22, 2023 at 07:00 pm - 09:15 pm (Fri)

Dec 23, 2023 at 02:00 pm - 04:15 pm (Sat)

Dec 23, 2023 at 07:00 pm - 09:15 pm (Sat)

Dec 17, 2023 at 01:00 pm - 03:15 pm (Sun)

New and returning cast members tell the tale of curmudgeonly miser, Ebenezer Scrooge, who is visited by the Spirits of Christmases Past, Present and Yet To Come.

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Anthony Williams' Urban Nutcracker

Presented by City Ballet of Boston at Boch Shubert Theatre

Dec 16 - Dec 23, 2023

Dec 16, 2023 at 02:00 pm (Sat)

Dec 17, 2023 at 01:00 pm (Sun)

Dec 21, 2023 at 07:00 pm (Thu)

Dec 22, 2023 at 07:00 pm (Fri)

Dec 23, 2023 at 02:00 pm (Sat)

Dec 16, 2023 at 07:00 pm (Sat)

Dec 17, 2023 at 05:30 pm (Sun)

Dec 23, 2023 at 07:00 pm (Sat)

HIP HOP HOLIDAY FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

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All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914

Presented by Greater Boston Stage Company at Greater Boston Stage Company

Dec 08 - Dec 23, 2023

Dec 8, 2023 at 08:00 pm (Fri)

Dec 9, 2023 at 08:00 pm (Sat)

Dec 10, 2023 at 02:00 pm (Sun)

Dec 13, 2023 at 02:00 pm (Wed)

Dec 14, 2023 at 07:30 pm (Thu)

Dec 15, 2023 at 08:00 pm (Fri)

Dec 16, 2023 at 08:00 pm (Sat)

Dec 17, 2023 at 02:00 pm (Sun)

Dec 20, 2023 at 02:00 pm (Wed)

Dec 21, 2023 at 07:30 pm (Thu)

Dec 22, 2023 at 08:00 pm (Fri)

Dec 23, 2023 at 08:00 pm (Sat)

Dec 9, 2023 at 03:00 pm (Sat)

Dec 16, 2023 at 03:00 pm (Sat)

Dec 23, 2023 at 03:00 pm (Sat)

Our 2022 Elliot Norton Award-winning Musical Returns!

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A Christmas Carol: A Musical Ghost Story

Presented by North Shore Music Theatre at North Shore Music Theatre

Dec 07 - Dec 23, 2023

Dec 7, 2023 at 07:30 pm (Thu)

Dec 8, 2023 at 07:30 pm (Fri)

Dec 9, 2023 at 07:30 pm (Sat)

Dec 15, 2023 at 07:30 pm (Fri)

Dec 16, 2023 at 07:30 pm (Sat)

Dec 21, 2023 at 07:30 pm (Thu)

Dec 22, 2023 at 07:30 pm (Fri)

Dec 23, 2023 at 07:30 pm (Sat)

Dec 9, 2023 at 02:00 pm (Sat)

Dec 16, 2023 at 02:00 pm (Sat)

Dec 23, 2023 at 02:00 pm (Sat)

Dec 10, 2023 at 02:00 pm (Sun)

Dec 17, 2023 at 02:00 pm (Sun)

Dec 13, 2023 at 02:00 pm (Wed)

New England’s brightest holiday tradition celebrates its 32nd annual production!

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Boston Women’s Holiday Market at Faneuil Hall

Presented by Boston Women's Market and Faneuil Hall Marketplace at Faneuil Hall

Dec 01 - Dec 23, 2023

Dec 8, 2023 at 12:00 pm - 06:00 pm (Fri)

Dec 9, 2023 at 11:00 am - 05:00 pm (Sat)

Dec 10, 2023 at 11:00 am - 05:00 pm (Sun)

Dec 15, 2023 at 12:00 pm - 06:00 pm (Fri)

Dec 16, 2023 at 11:00 am - 05:00 pm (Sat)

Dec 17, 2023 at 11:00 am - 05:00 pm (Sun)

Dec 22, 2023 at 12:00 pm - 06:00 pm (Fri)

Dec 23, 2023 at 11:00 am - 05:00 pm (Sat)

Your search for thoughtful gifts begins and ends at Boston Women's Holiday Market at Faneuil Hall! Shop & support 2-floors of local makers and artists and find gifts that shine bright throughout December.

The Heart Sellers

Presented by The Huntington at Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA

Nov 21 - Dec 23, 2023

Dec 5, 2023 at 07:30 pm - 09:00 pm (Tue)

Dec 6, 2023 at 07:30 pm - 09:00 pm (Wed)

Dec 7, 2023 at 07:30 pm - 09:00 pm (Thu)

Dec 8, 2023 at 07:30 pm - 09:00 pm (Fri)

Dec 9, 2023 at 07:30 pm - 09:00 pm (Sat)

Dec 10, 2023 at 07:30 pm - 09:00 pm (Sun)

Dec 12, 2023 at 07:30 pm - 09:00 pm (Tue)

Dec 13, 2023 at 07:30 pm - 09:00 pm (Wed)

Dec 14, 2023 at 07:30 pm - 09:00 pm (Thu)

Dec 15, 2023 at 07:30 pm - 09:00 pm (Fri)

Dec 16, 2023 at 07:30 pm - 09:00 pm (Sat)

Dec 17, 2023 at 07:30 pm - 09:00 pm (Sun)

Dec 19, 2023 at 07:30 pm - 09:00 pm (Tue)

Dec 20, 2023 at 07:30 pm - 09:00 pm (Wed)

Dec 21, 2023 at 07:30 pm - 09:00 pm (Thu)

Dec 22, 2023 at 07:30 pm - 09:00 pm (Fri)

Dec 23, 2023 at 07:30 pm - 09:00 pm (Sat)

A funny, moving, and big-hearted new play.

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Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre Presents The Nutcracker

Presented by José Mateo Ballet Theatre at Strand Theatre

Dec 09 - Dec 24, 2023

Dec 9, 2023 at 02:00 pm - 04:00 pm (Sat)

Dec 16, 2023 at 02:00 pm - 04:00 pm (Sat)

Dec 23, 2023 at 02:00 pm - 04:00 pm (Sat)

Dec 15, 2023 at 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm (Fri)

Dec 22, 2023 at 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm (Fri)

Dec 9, 2023 at 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm (Sat)

Dec 16, 2023 at 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm (Sat)

Dec 23, 2023 at 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm (Sat)

Dec 10, 2023 at 01:30 pm - 03:30 pm (Sun)

Dec 17, 2023 at 01:30 pm - 03:30 pm (Sun)

Dec 24, 2023 at 01:30 pm - 03:30 pm (Sun)

Dec 10, 2023 at 05:00 pm - 07:00 pm (Sun)

Dec 17, 2023 at 05:00 pm - 07:00 pm (Sun)

Discover the magic with this holiday classic!

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Holiday Pops Kids' Matinee

Presented by The Boston Pops at Symphony Hall

Dec 02 - Dec 24, 2023

Dec 9, 2023 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Sat)

Dec 16, 2023 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Sat)

Dec 17, 2023 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Sun)

Dec 23, 2023 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Sat)

Dec 24, 2023 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Sun)

Kids’ Matinees are geared toward younger children, with shorter performances and no intermissions.

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Holiday Market Place

Presented by LexArt: Lexington Arts and Crafts Society at LexArt: Lexington Arts and Crafts Society

Nov 28 - Dec 24, 2023

Dec 5, 2023 at 11:00 am - 05:00 pm (Tue)

Dec 6, 2023 at 11:00 am - 05:00 pm (Wed)

Dec 7, 2023 at 11:00 am - 05:00 pm (Thu)

Dec 8, 2023 at 11:00 am - 05:00 pm (Fri)

Dec 9, 2023 at 10:00 am - 05:00 pm (Sat)

Dec 10, 2023 at 10:00 am - 05:00 pm (Sun)

Dec 12, 2023 at 11:00 am - 05:00 pm (Tue)

Dec 13, 2023 at 11:00 am - 05:00 pm (Wed)

Dec 14, 2023 at 11:00 am - 05:00 pm (Thu)

Dec 15, 2023 at 11:00 am - 05:00 pm (Fri)

Dec 16, 2023 at 10:00 am - 05:00 pm (Sat)

Dec 17, 2023 at 10:00 am - 05:00 pm (Sun)

Dec 19, 2023 at 11:00 am - 05:00 pm (Tue)

Dec 20, 2023 at 11:00 am - 05:00 pm (Wed)

Dec 21, 2023 at 11:00 am - 08:00 pm (Thu)

Dec 22, 2023 at 11:00 am - 08:00 pm (Fri)

Dec 23, 2023 at 10:00 am - 05:00 pm (Sat)

Dec 24, 2023 at 10:00 am - 05:00 pm (Sun)

LexArt's been making and crafting all year to prepare for our annual Holiday Marketplace! This arts and craft sale is the culmination of a year of work by the talented artisan members of LexArt.

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Sound of Music SIngalong

Presented by Regent Theatre at Regent Theatre

Dec 26, 2023

Dec 26, 2023 at 01:00 pm - 05:00 pm (Tue)

SING-A-LONG with on-screen lyrics!

Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay

Presented by Fever at Temple Ohabei Shalom

Dec 28, 2023

Dec 28, 2023 at 06:30 pm - 10:45 pm (Thu)

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Boston.

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Dawes

Presented by The Cabot at The Cabot

Dec 28, 2023

Dec 28, 2023 at 08:00 pm (Thu)

Through a tapestry of warm vocals and sun-soaked guitar hooks, Dawes have made a name for themselves for replicating the feel of the Laurel Canyon sound of the ’70s.

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December School Vacation Week

Presented by Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston at 1260 Boylston at The Boston Conservatory

Dec 26 - Dec 28, 2023

Dec 26, 2023 at 12:00 pm - 04:00 pm (Tue)

Dec 27, 2023 at 12:00 pm - 04:00 pm (Wed)

Dec 28, 2023 at 12:00 pm - 04:00 pm (Thu)

Visit the ICA during school vacation week for hands-on artmaking in the Bank of America Art Lab! Visitors may drop in anytime during our open hours; spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Midwinter Revels: The Feast of Fools

Presented by Revels at Sanders Theatre

Dec 15 - Dec 28, 2023

Dec 15, 2023 at 07:30 pm (Fri)

Dec 16, 2023 at 03:00 pm (Sat)

Dec 17, 2023 at 01:00 pm (Sun)

Dec 17, 2023 at 05:30 pm (Sun)

Dec 21, 2023 at 07:30 pm (Thu)

Dec 22, 2023 at 03:00 pm (Fri)

Dec 22, 2023 at 07:30 pm (Fri)

Dec 23, 2023 at 03:00 pm (Sat)

Dec 23, 2023 at 07:30 pm (Sat)

Dec 26, 2023 at 03:00 pm (Tue)

Dec 26, 2023 at 07:30 pm (Tue)

Dec 27, 2023 at 07:30 pm (Wed)

Dec 28, 2023 at 01:00 pm (Thu)

Filled with music, dance, comedy and carols, this year's solstice celebration takes us to Medieval England and the colorful Feast of Fools where everything is topsy-turvy by design. What could possibly go wrong?

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