Dec 13 Saturday
The Kitsap Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) sponsors a FREE Army-Navy Game watch party to benefit Santa’s Castle, an all volunteer charity located on JBLM that provides free toys, books coats etc to young military families that struggle to provide gifts to their children on Christmas. They serve approximately 4,000 children from bases across Washington. All we ask of attendees is to make a monetary donation to Santa’s Castle. Their website is: jblmsantascastle.org.
For five unforgettable seasons, Harlequin’s A Christmas Carol has captured the hearts of audiences across the South Sound. Now, in our 5th anniversary production, we invite you to rediscover Dickens’ timeless tale of hope, redemption, and the true spirit of the season. Whether it’s your first visit or a return to a beloved tradition, this year promises to be the most memorable yet—with a reworked script, new characters, an updated set, new special effects, and all the warmth, music, and holiday magic you’ve come to cherish. Traditions evolve, and who knows what the future holds? Don’t miss this milestone year of A Christmas Carol at Harlequin.
Merry & Musical
Celebrate the season with the Monroe Community Band at our annual holiday concert, Merry & Musical! Join us on Saturday, December 13 at 2:00 PM at the Wagner Performing Arts Center for an afternoon filled with festive cheer, classic holiday melodies, and heartwarming community spirit.
This free, family-friendly concert is the perfect way to kick off the holidays. Enjoy a joyful mix of traditional favorites and lively tunes performed by local musicians dedicated to spreading holiday joy through music.
Bring your loved ones, sing along, and let the sounds of the season fill your heart!
📍 Wagner Performing Arts Center, 639 W Main Street, Monroe, WA🎟️ Admission: Free
Join Capital City Chorus of Olympia to celebrate the holidays with their 7th annual Christmas concert featuring an array of holiday favorites and classic carols. Both the Mixed Ensemble and treble Chorale will be featured. Fun for the family. Our concerts are always free, and we welcome everyone! Donations are graciously accepted.
Northern LightsMusic of the Nordic and Baltic Countries
The otherworldly beauty of the aurora borealis is the spark for our holiday concert. From medieval chant and traditional carols to dazzling works by Arvo Pärt, Ola Gjeilo, and Veljo Tormis, you’ll journey through a thousand years of ethereal Baltic and Nordic choral music. In our centerpiece, Northern Lights by Ēriks Ešenvalds, voices, chimes, and tuned water goblets combine to evoke the spectacle of the aurora.
In person: Saturday, December 13, 2025 ‐ 3pm & 7pmChapel at Bastyr University - Kenmore, WApre-concert conversation at 2:30pm & 6:30pm
In person: Saturday, December 20, 2025 ‐ 3pm & 7pmSeattle First Baptist Church - Harvard & Seneca, Seattlepre-concert conversation at 2:30pm & 6:30pm
Streaming: Monday, December 22, 2025 ‐ 7:30pm online, free; donations gratefully acceptedpremiering on YouTube on December 22 and available on-demand for 30 days
Of note: Our performances of Northern Lights at Bastyr University Chapel will be sung-through, and will not include any spoken introductions to the pieces after our welcome message; we will ask the audience to hold applause until the end of the concert. These concerts will be recorded.
Our performances of Northern Lights at Seattle First Baptist Church will include introductions from choir members and Karen P. Thomas, and audience members will be encouraged to applaud as they are moved to do so.
Winter Bonsai Solstice
An Evening of Miniature Marvels: Bonsai Solstice Returns!Discover a Winter Wonderland of Living ArtImagine a winter evening where tiny trees come alive with twinkling lights, where nature’s delicate artistry meets seasonal enchantment. Pacific Bonsai Museum invites you to its 11th annual Winter Bonsai Solstice – a rare, must-experience evening that transforms our world-renowned bonsai collection into a captivating living scene of wonder.
An Extraordinary NightSaturday, December 13 | 4 PM – 7 PMThis is one of only two nights the Museum opens after dark, offering a truly magical experience you won’t want to miss. As twilight descends, our meticulously cultivated bonsai will be bathed in soft, ethereal holiday lights – with even more illuminated displays than ever before, creating a breathtaking showcase of living art that bridges nature and season.
Holiday MarketDiscover unique, handcrafted treasures from seven local artisans and purveyors of unique goods, plus the Museum’s Pop-Up Store featuring exclusive museum merchandise – perfect gifts for the nature lovers in your life. Vendors include:* Courtney Branam, Handcrafted glassware* Jade & Co., Plants, bonsai supplies, classes, and events* Minerva Studio, Fiber art* Mrs. Robinson’s Affair, Gemstone jewelry* Pacific Bonsai Museum Pop-Up Shop, New gift items and exclusive merchandise* Rebecca Luncan, Prints and paintings* Sen Nen Design, Japanese Calligraphy* QueenCare, Aromatherapy and skincare products
Festive Atmosphere* FREE hot chocolate to warm your spirits* Festive music throughout the evening* Family-friendly atmosphere* BYOF (Bring Your Own Flashlight) for a personal exploration adventure
Event EssentialsDate & Time: Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 4–7 PMLocation: Pacific Bonsai Museum, 2515 S 336th Street, Federal Way, WA 98001Admission: FREE thanks to support from 4CultureParking: Free parking availableWeather: Event happens rain or moonshine
Join us Friday December 13th for our Second Annual, Homo For the Holigays!
Brought to you by Lucy Elle Balls, this drag extravaganza is sure to be just what Old Saint Nick wanted for all of us! Come have a Ball, Tip your favorite performers, and raise funds to benefit Capital City Pride!
At Homo For the Holigays, everyone can expect a little Magic! Lucy, Candance, and Carrie will be your Holigay Hos for the evening. Come catch some special performances as well as a Musical Guest, all at Wild Child!
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Welcomed by KNKX. Frank Vignola is one of the most extraordinary guitarists performing before the public today. His stunning virtuosity has made him the guitarist of choice for many of the world’s top musicians, including Ringo Starr, Madonna, Donald Fagen, John Lewis, Tommy Emmanuel, Lionel Hampton, the Boston Pops, the New York Pops, and guitar legend Les Paul, who named Vignola to his “Five Most Admired Guitarists List:” for the Wall Street Journal.
His dynamic genre-spanning music has brought him to 21 countries on three continents – and still growing – performing in some of the world’s most illustrious venues, including the Sydney Opera House, Carnegie Hall, The Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, New York’s Lincoln Center, The Blue Note, and the world’s oldest indoor concert hall, Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza, Italy.
Pasquale Grasso - It was the kind of endorsement most rising guitarists can only dream of, and then some. In his interview for Vintage Guitar magazine’s February 2016 cover story, Pat Metheny was asked to name some younger musicians who’d impressed him. “The best guitar player I’ve heard in maybe my entire life is floating around now, Pasquale Grasso,” said the jazz-guitar icon and NEA Jazz Master. “This guy is doing something so amazingly musical and so difficult. “Mostly what I hear now are guitar players who sound a little bit like me mixed with a little bit of [John Scofield] and a little bit of [Bill Frisell],” he continued. “What’s interesting about Pasquale is that he doesn’t sound anything like that at all. In a way, it is a little bit of a throwback, because his model—which is an incredible model to have—is Bud Powell. He has somehow captured the essence of that language from piano onto guitar in a way that almost nobody has ever addressed. He’s the most significant new guy I’ve heard in many, many years.”
Tumble out of bed and stumble to the theater for this delicious workplace revenge comedy from living legend Dolly Parton. Pushed to the boiling point by their sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical boss, three female co-workers concoct a plan to get even—a plan that spins wildly and hilariously out of control. Hey, a girl can scheme, can’t she?
Set in the Rolodex era, when shag rugs, pet rocks, and disco were the grooviest things around, this must-see, dance-filled musical is based on the hit 1980 film and features the blockbuster title song—plus a new score of 18 original numbers by Dolly Parton herself. Outrageous, big-hearted, and even a little romantic, 9 to 5: The Musical is about teaming up and getting credit, it’s about kicking butt and taking care of business, and it’s about to put a huge smile on your face.
