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. 10: Christmas in the Country

Experience the sights, sounds and smells of an old-fashioned country Christmas. Holiday traditions from the 19th century come to life through hands-on historical interpretations, carols, traditional decorations and more! $10 and up. Mildred W. & Doyle E. Carlton Jr. Cracker Country, 4800 U.S. Hwy 301 N, Tampa

Dec. 10: The Ugly Sweater Christmas Party and Fundraiser for the Believe Project

Spread a little Christmas magic – don your most outrageous holiday outfit, grab your friends and come to our Ugly Sweater Christmas Party & Fundraiser for the Believe Project, which provides Christmas gifts to at-risk teen girls (a program of Sisters Empowering Women, Inc.). $15. The Charles Davis Conference Center, 1002 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Tampa

Dec. 10 and 11: The Greatest Gift: A Christmas Musical

Two performances of the classic Christmas nativity story, set to music and featuring First Baptist Brandon’s full choir and orchestra. FREE. First Baptist Church, 216 North Parsons Ave., Brandon

Dec. 10 and 11: Tampa Holiday Art and Craft Expo

The Tampa Holiday Art & Craft Expo is packed with 295 vendors and exhibitors from all over Florida and beyond! You’re just in time to find that one-of-a-kind gift, and there’s also live music, yummy food, and a kid’s zone. FREE. Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Highway 301 North, Tampa

Dec. 14: Sights & Sounds of Christmas

Join us for an exciting evening of music and drama involving talented members of our multigenerational ministries. Everyone welcome! FREE tickets are required and are available in the office. United Methodist Church, 1971 Haverford Ave., Sun City Center

Dec. 18: Trans-Siberian Orchestra (2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.)

Amalie Arena is excited to announce two performances by TransSiberian Orchestra, with the return of “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO” and more! Always a good time! Tickets start at $29. Amelie Arena, 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa