Holiday Ado at Summerlin Library
Enjoy the season and the merriment it brings at events that include Holiday Tea Class: How to Host a Holiday Tea Party (12.14); the Las Vegas Classical Guitar Ensemble Holiday Concert (12.14); Celebrate the Holidays with the Nevada Chamber Orchestra (12.15); and New Years at Noon, a family celebration (12.31). Visit www.lvccld.org for info.
Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell Run
Form a team, raise funds, tie some jingle bells up in your laces and dress up in your best holiday costume for this festive 5K race and 1-mile walk. Proceeds benefit the Arthritis Foundation’s mission to find a cure for arthritis. Visit www.arthritis.org for more information. Time TBA
Nevada Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker
NBT pulls out all the stops once again in this magical presentation of The Nutcracker, filled with waltzing flowers, nimble fairies, moonlit snow and whimsical visitors from faraway lands, all set to Tchaikovsky’s magical score. Visit www.thesmithcenter.com for info. Times vary.
Peter Pan’s Magical World of Neverland
This live presentation includes the world premiere of the 30-minute animated feature Peter Pan’s Magical World of Neverland, followed by the world premiere of a 35-minute live stage musical. Tickets available at www.lvccld.org. 7-8:30 p.m.
Henderson Winterfest
Henderson’s annual holiday extravaganza kicks off Friday evening with a tree lighting ceremony and fireworks, then continues on Saturday afternoon with holiday entertainment, glass blowing demos, strolling carolers and the Evening Light Parade. Details at www.cityofhenderson.com. Opens Fri. at 5 p.m.; Sat. at 2 p.m.
Holiday Choral Concert
Get into the spirit of the season at “Olli Presents A Celebration of the Season”, a holiday concert featuring The Green Valley Presbyterian chorus of seniors. Visit www.greenvalleypres.com for info.
Henderson Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert
Join the HSO as they capture the heart of the season, ringing in the most wonderful time of year on a high note with a sparkling celebration of favorite holiday classics and more. Visit www.hendersonsymphony.org for info. 8 p.m.
Mondays Dark Celebrates Six Years
Raise a glass and celebrate the 6th anniversary of Mondays Dark. Enjoy a night of entertainment starring Vegas’ top entertainers, bid on luxurious live and silent auction items, and let the good times roll at the after-party of a lifetime inside Greene St. Kitchen. Tickets and info at www.MondaysDark.com. 8 p.m.
Vegas Golden Knights Hockey
The Vegas Golden Knights NHL team takes to the ice in action-packed matches against the New York Rangers (12.8), Chicago Blackhawks (12.10), Vancouver Canucks (12.15), Minnesota Wild (12.17), Colorado Avalanche (12.23), Arizona Coyotes (12.28) and Anaheim Ducks (12.31). Visit www.nhl.com for schedule and tickets.
Theatre in the Valley Presents Holidays with Family
Henderson’s own community theatre group presents this holiday tale about orphan and foster children at the Saint Sisters of Saint Mary Catholic Orphanage. This touching, sometimes sad story is sprinkled with traditional holiday songs and hope. Visit www.theatreinthevalley.org for tickets and showtimes. 12. 7 & 14 @ 6:30; 12.8 & 15 @ 2 p.m.
