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to watch, what to watch for and what not to miss!

Cirque du Soleil presents Quidam

Dec. 6-9

Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd.

Cirque du Soleil’s production follows a young girl who escapes boredom by descending into an imaginary world. www. cirquedusoleil.com

Dave Koz and Friends

Christmas Tour

Universal Pictures:

Celebrating 100 Years

Dec. 1-18

Wexner Center for the Arts, 1871 N. High St.

To celebrate 100 years of Universal Pictures, the Wexner Center will showcase Universal films from the studio’s centurylong existence, from silent films to contemporary favorites. www.wexarts.org

Village Lights

Dec. 2, 6-10 p.m.

Throughout German Village

Thousands of luminaries light the sidewalks of German Village. Enjoy shop and restaurant specials while sipping cider and listening to carolers. www.germanvillage.com

Buddy Valastro Live

Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m.

Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St.

Buddy Valastro, star of TLC’s Cake Boss, brings his Homemade for the Holidays tour to Columbus. This fun, interactive show teaches the special cake techniques that have made Valastro famous. www.capa.com

Rachel Sepulveda

Dec. 6, 8-10 p.m.

McConnell Arts Center, 777 Evening St., Worthington

Captivating musician and vocalist Rachel Sepulveda will perform songs with salsa, bachata, cha-cha, samba and bossa nova influences. www. mcconnellarts.org

Dec. 7, 8 p.m. Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St. Saxophonist and Grammy nominee Dave Koz brings holiday magic to the stage with several special guests, including The Voice winner Javier Colon, Grammynominated composer/pianist David Benoit, multi-talented Sheila E. and vocalist Margo Rey. www.capa.com

Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus presents Joy! Home is Where the Hearth is Dec. 7-9

King Avenue United Methodist Church, 299 King Ave.; Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 2480 W. Dublin-Granville Rd.

The Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus presents its 13th annual celebration of holiday music. www.cgmc.com

Dickens of a Christmas

Dec. 7-16

Ohio History Center, 800 E. 17th Ave. Ohio Village celebrates the sprit of Charles Dickens’ Christmas with decorations, caroling, hands-on crafts, street vendors, cooking demonstrations, interactions with characters and readings by candlelight. www.ohiohistory.org

Over the Rhine

Dec. 14, 8 p.m.

Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St.

This Cincinnati band has been described as “poetic and progressive.” Its set features a variety of music from jazz to pop to rock. www.capa.com

Sister’s Christmas Catechism

Cirque du Soleil’s Quidam

Sister’s Christmas Catechism: The Mystery of the Magi’s Gold

Dec. 14, 8-10 p.m.

Capitol Theatre, Riffe Center, 77 S. High St.

This holiday comedy is effectively CSI: Bethlehem as Sister searches for the lost gold of the Magi. www.capa.com

Columbus Dance Theatre presents Matchgirl

Dec. 14-15

Fritsche Theatre, 30 S. Grove St., Westerville

Columbus Dance Theatre partners with Second Harvest Food Bank to bring a beloved ballet back to the stage for the 13th year. The message of hope, joy and forgiveness still influences audiences. Non-perishable food items will be collected at the venue. www.columbusdancetheatre.com

Under the Streetlamp

Dec. 16, 7 p.m.

Capitol Theatre, Riffe Center, 77 S. High St. Rock ‘n’ roll, Motown and doo-wop hits are all in the milieu of this quartet of Jersey Boys performers. www.capa.com

Mad Mad Men

Dec. 20, 8-10 p.m.

McConnell Arts Center, 777 Evening St., Worthington

Members of Phil Dirt and the Dozers perform music by well-known crooners such as Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole. www.mcconnellarts.org