THEATER:
'A Christmas Carol': The Valley Center Playhouse presents 'A Christmas Carol Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The theater is located at 780 N. 200 East in Lindon. Tickets are $5 general admission, $4 for students. Call 785-1186 for more information.
'A Christmas Carol': Charles Dickens' Christmas classic plays at the Hale Center Theatre, 225 W. 400 North, Orem, Mondays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. through December 23. Tickets are $10. For more information, call 226?2D8600.
'The Rented Christmas': 'The Rented Christmas' plays at the Draper Historic Theatre, 12366 S. 900 East, Draper Wednesdays through Saturdays through December 22. All shows are at 7:30 with additional shows on December 13 and 21. Tickets are $10 on weekends, $8 on weekdays. For more information, call 572-4144.
'Best Christmas Pageant Ever': City Rep Theatre, 638 S. State St., presents 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.' Shows are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. through December 24 and tickets are $7. Call 532-6000 for information about additional performances and matinees.
'The X-Mas Files': 'The X-mas Files' opens Saturday and continues Fridays, Saturdays, and Mondays through December 24 at the Off Broadway Theatre, 272 S. Main St. Show time is 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $8 for general admission, $6 for students. Call 355-4628 for more information.
'It's a Wonderful Life': Presented by the Academy Theatre Company at Light House Theatre, 4991 S. Highland Dr. Shows are tonight and Saturday at 7. For more information, call 274-9404.
'My Three Angels': Stage Right Theater Company at Realms of Inquiry, 1140 S. 900 East. Shows are tonight and Saturday at 7:30. The general admission is $7 and $6 for students. Call 485-8038 for more information.
'The Christmas Carol Conspiracy': Desert Star Playhouse, 4861 S. State, Murray, Shows are tonight at 7 and 9:30 and Saturday at 3, 7, and 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 to $12. Call 266-7600 for reservations.
DANCE:
'The Nutcracker': Utah Regional Ballet presents 'The Nutcracker' in the de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Center tonight and Saturday at 7:30 with a Saturday matinee at 2 p.m. Tickets are $13 and $15 for evenings and $12 for matinees, with $2 discount for faculty and staff.
'The Nutcracker': Ballet West's production of 'The Nutcracker' plays at the Capitol Theatre, 50 W. 200 South at 7 p.m. Dec 10-11, 14-18, 20-23 and 27-30 with matinees on Dec. 11, 18-19 and 22-23. Tickets are $10 to $45.
MUSIC:
Temple Square Christmas Concerts: Choral groups will perform nightly (except Mondays) through December 23 in the Assembly Hall on Temple Square. Shows begin at 5 p.m. and admission is free.
Delta Center Sing-Along: Michael Ballam will appear as a special guest tenor soloist in the 14th annual Christmas Carol sing-along held this year in the Delta Center on December 14 at 7 p.m. 'Generations of Sound' will also be featured in this free concert. Seating begins at 6 p.m.
Kurt Bestor: Kurt Bestor will perform a Christmas concert at Abravanel Hall, 123 W. South Temple, tonight, Saturday, and Monday through Thursday at 8 p.m. There will also be a Saturday matinee at 2 p.m. Call 355?2DARTS for more information.
Tuba: There will be a Tuba Christmas Concert Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Trolley Square Mall Amphitheater, 700 E. 500 South in Salt Lake.
Christmas Concert: Songs of the season led by Bernell Hales at 7:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at Gardner Hall, Chamber Music Room, 1375 E. President's Circle, University of Utah. Tickets are $15, $10 for students.
Wasatch Vocal Jazz: The Wasatch Vocal Jazz will present a Christmas concert Wednesday at the Snow Park Lodge, Deer Valley Resort, Park City at 7 p.m. Donations to benefit Habitat for Humanity appreciated.
Christmas Chorus: The Christmas Chorus will perform its 20th Anniversary Concert Dec. 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Utah State Hospital Chapel, 1300 E. Center Street in Provo. Admission is free and donations are appreciated. For more information, contact Cynthia Hallen at 489?2D6161.
MESSIAH:
Handel's Messiah: The Oratorio Society of Utah and Utah Symphony Chamber Orchestra will feature Handel's Messiah tonight and Saturday in the Tabernacle on Temple Square at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5, $8, and $10. Formore information, call 355?2DARTS.
Messiah Highlights: A choir and orchestra conducted by Paul Christenson will perform highlights from the Messiah Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Salt Lake Holladay LDS Stake Center, 4568 S. Holladay Blvd. Admission is free.
Messiah Sing-Along: The Murray Symphony Messiah sing-along will be Sunday at 7 p.m. in the Murray high School auditorium, 5440 S. State Street. Admission is free but canned food donations are appreciated.
Messiah Sing-Along: 7 p.m. Sunday at the Ensign LDS Stake Center, 589 E. 18th Ave.
Messiah: 6 p.m. Sunday in the Hillcrest High School Auditorium, 7350 S. 900 East, Midvale. Free.
Messiah: 7 p.m. Sunday at the Taylorsville LDS Stake Center, 1399 W. 4800 South.