CALENDAR
December Calendar
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WEEKLY HAPPENINGS
WEDNESDAYS
LIVE MUSIC & PAINTING. 6–9 p.m. Evan Olson and Jessica Mashburn of AM rOdeO play covers and original music while artist-in-residence Chip Holton paints. Free. Lucky 32. 1421 Westover Terrace, Greensboro. Info: lucky32.com.
FAMILY NIGHT. 5–7 p.m. Enjoy an art-driven evening with family and friends in the studios. Free. ArtQuest at GreenHill Center for NC Art, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Info: greenhillnc.org/events.
MUSIC IN THE PARK. 6–8 p.m. Sip and snack at LeBauer Park while grooving to local and regional artists. Free. Lawn Service, 208 N. Davie St, Greensboro. Info: greensborodowntownparks.org/ calendar.
THURSDAYS
JAZZ AT THE O.HENRY. 6–9 p.m. Sip vintage craft cocktails and snack on tapas while the O.Henry Trio performs with a different jazz vocalist each week. Free. O.Henry Hotel Social Lobby, 624 Green Valley Road, Greensboro. Info: ohenryhotel.com/o-henry-jazz.
THURSDAYS & SATURDAYS
KARAOKE & COCKTAILS. 8 p.m. until midnight, Thursdays; 9 p.m. until midnight, Saturdays. Courtney Chandler hosts a night of sipping and singing. Free. 19 & Timber Bar at Grandover Resort & Spa, 1000 Club Road, Greensboro. Info: grandoverresort.com.
SATURDAYS
HISTORIC WALKING TOURS. 1 & 5 p.m. Take a guided walking tour through the history of downtown Greensboro at 1 p.m. or, if you’re into true crime, stroll through The Gate City’s darker side, covering 1953–1997, at 5 p.m. Tickets: $14. The Bodega, 313 S. Greene St., Greensboro. Info: trianglewalkingtours.com/book-online.
BLACKSMITH DEMONSTRATION. 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Watch the sparks fly and red-hot iron turn into farm implements as the past is recreated under the able hands of a costumed blacksmith. Free. Historical Park at High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., High Point. Info: highpointmuseum.org.
DECEMBER EVENTS
December 1-31
PATTERN RECOGNITION. Explore the power of pattern in this exhibit featuring works from the Weatherspoon collection. Free. Weatherspoon Art Museum, 500 Tate St., Greensboro. Info: weatherspoonart.org/exhibitions/ current-exhibitions.
PIEDMONT WINTERFEST. Times and days vary. Glide, twirl or stumble your way across the ice rink with friends and family at its new location. Tickets: $15. LeBauer Park, 208 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Info: piedmontwinterfest.com.
WINTER WONDERLIGHTS. 5:30–10 p.m. Greensboro Science Center’s holiday light display opens for the season. Tickets: $16+; under 3, free. Greensboro Science Center, 4301 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro. Info:
greensboroscience.org/ winterwonderlights.
December 1–21
CHRISTMAS ON THE ALPACA FARM. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Tuesday–Saturday; 1:30-6 p.m., Sunday. Bring your family and friends to meet gentle alpacas and peruse the farm shop for gifts. Free. Rainbow Magic Alpaca Farm, 3628 Lewiston Road, Greensboro. Info: gsoalpacas.com.
December 1–20
HOLIDAY MARKET. 9 a.m. – 5 pm. Closed Sundays. Shop from thousands of h.andmade blown glass ornaments plus holiday decor. Free. Starworks Exhibition Gallery, 100 Russell Drive, Star. Info: starworksnc.org/starworks-events.
December 1–13
CONVERSATIONS IN BLACK. Take a walk through historical photographs and ephemera submitted by long-time Black residents of Greensboro. Ultimately, they will be digitized and made widely available, broadening access to the city’s rich heritage. Free. Weatherspoon Art Museum, 500 Tate St., Greensboro. Info: weatherspoonart.org/exhibitions/ current-exhibitions.
December 1–6
MAKING CONNECTIONS. This installation of works from the Weatherspoon’s attic showcases the gallery as an academic museum with abiding connections to its campus, Greensboro and broader communities. Free. Weatherspoon Art Museum, 500 Tate St., Greensboro. Info: weatherspoonart.org/exhibitions/ current-exhibitions.
December 3
READING THE WORLD. 7-8 p.m. Discuss the translation of an award-winning novel from one of Ukraine’s most prolific contemporary authors, Tanja Maljartschuk. Forgottenness tells a spellbinding story of belonging and uprootedness, as understood by two exiles across time. Free. Online. Info: scuppernongbooks.com/events/ calendar.
AMYTHYST KIAH. 7:30 pm. Enjoy an evening of live tunes from Amythyst Kiah’s new album, Still+Bright, exploring her deep-rooted affinity for Eastern philosophies and spiritual connections. Flat Iron, 221 Summit Ave., Greensboro. Tickets: $28. Info: flatirongso.com.
December 3–20
CAROLINA CHRISTMAS TRAIN. 5:30 & 7:15 p.m. Climb aboard and take a festive, sparkling journey that winds through the heart of the state, complete with holiday songs, twinkling lights and a visit from Santa. Tickets: $49+. Starworks, 100 Russell Drive, Star. Info: acwr.com/excursions.
December 4–31
WINTER SHOW. GreenHill Center for NC Art’s annual Winter Show returns, featuring North Carolina artists’ works for purchase and viewing. Tickets: Dec. 4 First Choice VIP Experience, $1,000; Dec. 6 Collector’s Choice opening gala, $140; Dec. 7 public opening, free. Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Info: greenhillnc.org/winter-show-2025.
December 4-7
DISNEY ON ICE. Times vary. Mickey and Minnie Mouse rock the DJ turntable as a cast of boogying Disney characters glides through a disco-worthy adventure. Tickets: $28.45+. First Horizon Coliseum, 1921 W. Gate City Blvd., Greensboro. Info: gsocomplex.com/events.
SCI-FI BOOK CLUB. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Join other sci-fi lovers to discuss Ursula K. Le Guin’s novel, The Left Hand of Darkness. Free. Scuppernong Books. 304 S. Elm st. Info:
scuppernongbooks.com/events.
December 4
UNCG SPARTAN JAZZ COLLECTIVE. 7:30 p.m. The next generation of jazz talent from UNC honors legendary trumpeter, Roy Hargrove. Tickets: $7+. The Carolina Theatre. 310 S Greene Street. Info: carolinatheatre.com/events.
December 5
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS. 5:30–9 p.m. Enjoy live entertainment — from carolers to Santa — and food-vendor treats along Elm Street as you await the community tree lighting. Free. Center City Park, 200 N. Elm St., Greensboro. Info: downtowngreensboro.org.
December 5
WRAPPED IN BRASS. 7:30 p.m. The North Carolina Brass Band plays hits of the holidays. Tickets: $5+. Dana Auditorium at Guilford College, 710 Levi Coffin Drive, Greensboro. Info: ncbrassband.org.
December 5–7
NUTCRACKER. Times vary. UNCSA students dance the classic holiday ballet. Tickets: $39+. Steven Tanger Center, 300 N. Elm St., Greensboro. Info: uncsa.edu.
SEAGROVE OPEN HOUSE. Weekends only, visit various Seagrove area potters to shop and enjoy special events during the three weekends leading up to Christmas. Free. Seagrove area. Info: discoverseagrove.com/events-all.
December 6 & 7
IN THE GARDEN WITH SANTA. Noon–4 p.m. Evergreen is one of Santa’s favorite colors, so why not get a family or pet photo taken with the big guy among the greens during the Greensboro Council of Garden Clubs’ annual event? Plants, gardening gloves and pecans will also be available for purchase. Photos: $25 for first ticket, $5 for additional tickets. 222-4 Swing Road, Greensboro. Info: email gcgclubs@triad.twcbc.com or call 336-282-4940.
December 6
HOLIDAY PARADE. Noon–2 p.m. A parade featuring holiday and character balloons floats through Downtown Greensboro. Free. Church, Market and Greene streets, Greensboro. Info: downtowngreensboro.org/ downtown-in-december.
AN APPALACHIAN CHRISTMAS. 7:30 p.m. Mark and Maggie O’Connor perform bluegrass, folk and Americana arrangements for the holiday season. Tickets: $30+. Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro. Info: carolinatheatre.com/events.
LEE ROY PARNELL’S TEXAS FLAVORED CHRISTMAS. 7:30 p.m. Grammy- nominated Lee Roy Parnell plays his long list of hits plus Texas-spiced holiday classics. Flat Iron, 221 Summit Ave., Greensboro. Tickets: $28. Flat Iron info: flatirongso.com.
THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS. 9:30 a.m. Celebrate the holiday season with Choral Arts Collective’s annual family holiday concert. Free. Carolina Theatre, 310 S Greene St., Greensboro. Info: choralartscollective.org.
December 7
THE NUTCRACKER BALLET. Times vary. The Dance Center of Greensboro presents its telling of the classic holiday story. Tickets: $31. High Point Theatre, 220 E. Commerce Ave., High Point. Info: highpointtheatre.com/events.
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE. 1–4 p.m. Celebrate the season at the Annual Holiday Open House with music, cookies, demonstrations and a Santa visit. Free. High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., High Point. Info: highpointmuseum.org.
JINGLE JOG. 2 p.m. Do your holiday shopping and run in the 5K (or shorter) fun run through Downtown Greensboro. Start at 117 W. Lewis St., Greensboro. Info: runsignup.com/Race/NC/ Greensboro/DowntownJingleJog5K.
December 7 & 8
CURRIER & IVES. Times vary. Bel Canto Company and Gate City Voices come together to wrap you in the cozy nostalgia of holiday classics. Tickets: $5+. Christ United Methodist Church, 410 N. Holden Road, Greensboro. Info: choralartscollective.org.
December 9-14
THE OUTSIDERS. Times vary. “Stay Gold” and enjoy the Tony-award winning musical The Outsiders. $53+. Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts. 300 North Elm St., Greensboro. Info: tangercenter.com/events.
December 9
HANDEL’S “MESSIAH”. 7 p.m. The Choral Society of Greensboro delivers its annual performance of Handel’s Messiah. Free. Odell Memorial Building, Greensboro College, 815 W. Market St., Greensboro. Info: greensboro-nc.gov./departments/creative-greensboro.
December 11-21
A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Times vary. Enjoy Winston-Salem’s Charlie Lovett’s theatrical adaptation of Charles Dickens novel, A Christmas Carol. 419 N. Spruce St., Greensboro. Info: ltofws.org.
December 11–14
NUTCRACKER. Times vary. The Greensboro Ballet presents its annual production of the classic holiday ballet. Tickets: $25+. Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro. Info: greensboroballet.org/the-nutcracker.
December 12–14
A CHRISTMAS CAROL: THE MUSICAL. Times vary. High Point Community Theatre presents its 10th annual musical retelling of Charles Dickens’ holiday classic. Tickets: $26+. High Point Theatre, 220 E. Commerce Ave., High Point. Info: highpointtheatre.com/events.
December 12
JAZZ, BLUES AND HOLIDAY GROOVES. 7 p.m. Broadway singer and actress Jayne Trinette moves you with a night of blues and jazz grooves for the holiday season. Tickets: $25+. Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro. Info: carolinatheatre.com/events.
December 13
CHRISTMAS COOKIE SALE. 9 a.m.– 2 p.m. or until sold out. Enjoy holiday tunes and fresh, free coffee while you peruse and purchase sweet treats baked at Christ Lutheran Church’s fifth annual Christmas Cookie Sale supporting Greensboro Urban Ministries. Christ Lutheran Church, 3600 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro. Info: christlutherangso.com.
KERNERSVILLE YULETIDE. Celebrate at this all-day, city-wide, family-friendly event, which includes Victorian holiday tours at Körner’s Folly; a hometown Christmas, holiday village and ice skating at the Kernersville Museum. And consider sticking around for an evening display of lighted blooms at the Paul J. Ciener Botanical, Kernersville. Info: kornersfolly.org/events/kernersville-yuletide-2025.
CHRISTKINDLMÄRKT. 1–5 p.m. Step into the magic of a German-style Christmas market featuring unique vendors, seasonal fare and the state’s most authentic German lager at this annual Christkindlmärkt. The Griffin Museum at Red Oak Brewery, 6905 Konica Drive, Whitsett. Info: redoakbrewery.com.
WHERE THE LIGHT BEGINS. 3:30 p.m. The Choral Arts Collective brings hope and light to the holiday season with lullabies, carols and spirited songs of winter. Free. Tew Recital Hall, UNCG School of Music, 100 McIver St., Greensboro. Info: choralartscollective.org.
KENYON ADAMCIK. 8 p.m. After realizing his true calling early on in high school, this comedian launched his stand-up career and has been featured at the New York Comedy Festival. Tickets: $18.71. The Idiot Box, 503 N. Greene St., Greensboro. Info: idiotboxers.com.
CANDLE DIPPING. Noon.–4 p.m. All ages are welcome to drop in to learn the antiquated art of candle dipping. Free. Historical Park at High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., High Point. Info: highpointmuseum.org.
RUNNING OF THE BALLS. 6 p.m. “The Greatest 5K(ish) in the History of the World” runs or walks beneath the glittering globes illuminating Sunset Hills. Registration: $55; youth, $25. Start at the intersection of Rolling Road and the Sunset Hills Greenway, Greensboro. Info: therunningoftheballs.com.
December 13 & 14
TEA WITH CLARA. Times vary. Complete your Greensboro Ballet Nutcracker experience by sipping tea or punch, munching on treats, grabbing a goody bag and posing for pics with the one-and-only Clara. Tickets: $35. Renaissance Room at the Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro. Info:
greensboroballet.org/tea-with-clara.
December 14
MADE 4 THE HOLIDAYS. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Shop a juried show of makers and artisans selling handmade wares such as jewelry and pottery. Greensboro Farmers Curb Market, 501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. Info: facebook.com/gsofarmersmkt/ events.
December 16
JIM BRICKMAN LIVE. 7:30 p.m. Jim Brickman performs Christmas hits for the holiday season. $71+. Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts. 300 North Elm St., Greensboro. Info: tangercenter.com/events.
December 16–23
HOLIDAY MOVIES. 7 p.m. From classics including White Christmas and It’s a Wonderful Life to not-so-old and maybe not-so-holiday hits such as Gremlins, enjoy an array of films on the big screen. Tickets: $9. Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro. Info:
carolinatheatre.com/events.
December 17
DOLLY PARTON’S SMOKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS CAROL. 8 p.m. Tap your feet to a one-of-a-kind musical featuring songs by Dolly Parton. $40+. Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts, 300 North Elm St., Greensboro. Info: tangercenter.com/events.
December 19
A VERY CAGLE CHRISTMAS. 8:30 p.m. From ho-ho-ho to ha-ha-ha, you’ll crack up at this comedy show full of laughs and cheer for the season. $18.71. The Idiot Box, 503 N. Greene St., Greensboro. Info: idiotboxers.com.
CHAD EBY AND FRIENDS. 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a seasonal mix of holiday classics performed by this cross-generational band. Tickets: $15+. In the Crown at the Carolina Theatre. 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro. Info:
carolinatheatre.com/events.
December 19-21
HIGH POINT BALLET. Times vary. Enjoy seasonal classic The Nutcracker or the designed-for-kids, The Land of the Sweets. Tickets: $20+. High Point Theatre, 220 E. Commerce Ave., High Point. Info: highpointtheatre.com/events.
December 20
SCOTTISH FAIRE. 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Dress in costume and learn how to traditionally prepare for the Scottish New Year’s Eve, aka Hogmanay. Free. Historical Park at High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., High Point. Info: highpointmuseum.org.
DAILEY & VINCENT CANDY CANES AND COAL. 3 p.m. Grammy winners Jamie Dailey and Darren Vincent offer a unique spin on American music. Tickets: $30+. Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro. Info: carolinatheatre.com/events.
December 31
NEW YEAR’S EVE COMEDY. Times vary. Ring in 2026 with great standup comedy and drink specials all night. Tickets: $22.78. The Idiot Box, 503 N. Greene St., Greensboro. Info: idiotboxers.com.
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