Of a generation

Don’t Miss a Moment

Make it your day with a matinee

MORNING COFFEE CONCERT

Best of Ballet

From Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker to Falla’s The Three-Cornered Hat and more. Stuart Malina conducts.

Thu, Dec 15, 11 am, Mahaffey Theater

SPECIAL CONCERT

Classical Christmas Carols

Michael Francis evokes a traditional English Christmas.

Sun, Dec 18, 2 pm, Straz Center

COFFEE CONCERT

Let’s Dance

With Bernstein’s West Side Story Overture, Rodgers’ Slaughter on 10th Avenue and more.

Thu, Jan 12, 11 am, Mahaffey Theater

HOUGH FAMILY FOUNDATION MASTERWORKS

Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony

Featuring Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 3 with Nancy Chang.

Sun, Jan 22, 2 pm, Straz Center

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Christmas events

Dec. 9: A Christmas Market

Vendors, arts & crafts, games, face painting, Christmas trees and wreaths! This fundraiser benefits “Hope With Every Smile,” a project of SmileFaith Foundation, a nonprofit creating smiles for survivors of human trafficking and domestic violence. FREE. SmileFaith Foundation, 5400 School Rd., New Port Richey

Dec. 10: Christmas Lighted Boat Parade

Level up your Christmas with our Christmas Lighted Boat Parade! Watch as fleets of canoes, sailboats, and yachts take to the water decked out in a dazzling display of Christmas cheer. For info & tickets, follow Pier Dolphin Cruises on Facebook and Instagram. St. Petersburg Municipal Marina, 300 2nd Ave SE, St. Pete

Dec. 10: Clearwater Yacht Club Holiday Boat Parade

Tampa Bay’s Laura Moody is Grand Marshall for the 47th annual parade: Mandalay Channel – Island Estates – Memorial Causeway Bridge – City Fuel Dock – ending at judging area at the Clearwater Yacht Club. FREE (BYOB: bring your own boat). Clearwater Recreation Center, 1501 N. Belcher Road, Clearwater

Dec. 11: Holiday Lights in the Gardens

The Florida Botanical Gardens will sparkle with one million twinkling LED lights this season, along with laser lights and lighted figures! (NEW: children’s area with family-focused activities.) This holiday display attracts 100,000+ guests annually. $10. Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Rd., Largo

Dec. 10: Santa’s Holiday Revue

This fast-paced musical takes an around-the-world tour of dances, songs and stories from Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. Kids can sing and clap along as they learn traditions and customs that instill holiday magic! $7.50. Central Park Performing Arts Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo

Dec. 13: Making Spirits Bright Parade and Awards

Line up at Island Way Grill – North Beach – South Beach – over the bridge – MLK – Fort Harrison – past Historical Society for Parade Float judging and back to Island Way Grill. Judges Booth and VIP Parking at the Museum. FREE. Clearwater Historical Museum and Cultural Center, 610 S. Fort Harrison, Clearwater