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Tonic Sol-fa Holiday Tour - Ames Center
12600 Nicollet Ave S, Burnsville
Minneapolis / St Paul > South Metro > Burnsville
Phone: (952) 895-4685Date(s): 12/17/2019
This Christmas, the Emmy-award winning a cappella quartet brings a brand new holiday show to life. Enjoy the humor and soulful vocals that make this a holiday tradition for so many!
A Kat Perkins Christmas
501 W 78th St, Chanhassen
Minneapolis / St Paul > West Metro > Chanhassen
Phone: (800) 362-3515Date(s): 12/19/2019-12/21/2019
Kat Perkins (NBC’s “The Voice”) has created a fun, rockin’ show to celebrate the holidays, which includes a blend of the traditional and Kat’s modern spin. A must-see for the entire family.
Home For The Holidays
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington
Minneapolis / St Paul > South Metro > Bloomington
Phone: (952) 563-8575Date(s): 12/13/2019-12/14/2019
The Bloomington Chorale presents "Home for the Holidays," their annual winter concert. Enjoy classic tunes such as "Hallelujah Chorus," "Winter Wonderland," "I'll Be Home for Christmas," and "Sleigh Ride."
Sever's Holiday Lights
3121 W 150th St, Shakopee
Minneapolis / St Paul > South Metro > Shakopee
Phone: (952) 270-6293Date(s): 11/8/2019-1/5/2020
Drive along and enjoy more than 1,000,000 lights synchronized to classic holiday tunes for an unforgettable NEW Twin Cities tradition.
Milk and Cookies with Santa
3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska
Minneapolis / St Paul > West Metro > Chaska
Phone: (612) 624-2200Date(s): 12/12/2019, 12/19/2019
Snack on cookies and milk while sharing your wish list with Santa Claus. Make sure to plan a stroll through the Winter Lights display, too! Tickets are $5 for children, free for Arboretum-member adults and $15 for non-member adults.
The Church Basement Ladies in Hark! The Basement Ladies Sing
12600 Nicollet Ave S, Burnsville
Minneapolis / St Paul > South Metro > Burnsville
Phone: (952) 895-4685Date(s): 12/5/2019-1/10/2020, 12/5/2019-1/10/2020
HARK! THE BASEMENT LADIES SING is the latest installment in the Church Basement Ladies musical series.
Gifts in the Gallery
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington
Minneapolis / St Paul > South Metro > Bloomington
Phone: 952-563-8575Date(s): 12/4/2019-12/19/2019
Held in Artistry's Inez Greenberg Gallery, the annual Gifts in the Gallery shopping event features a stunning array of items from local artists. Pick up gifts for everyone on your list during this two-week boutique.
Hark! The Basement Ladies Sing
12600 Nicollet Avenue , Burnsville
Minneapolis / St Paul > South Metro > Burnsville
Phone: 952-895-4685Date(s): 11/1/2019-1/10/2020
The newest Church Basement Ladies musical — “Hark! The Basement Ladies Sing”— is a holiday show! Just in time for… the holidays!
A Magical Medora Christmas
11411 Masonic Home Drive, Bloomington
Minneapolis / St Paul > South Metro > Bloomington
Phone: (952) 563-8573Date(s): 12/20/2019, 12/20/2019
A Magical Medora Christmas is going on tour! See performances from past performers at the Medora Variety Show, including yodeler Emily Walter and Broadway star Jared Mason. Throughout the show, Bill Sorensen will wow you with light-hearted humor for the whole family.
Cinderella
11411 Masonic Home Dr., Bloomington
Minneapolis / St Paul > South Metro > Bloomington
Phone: (612) 440-7529Date(s): 12/15/2019, 12/22/2019, 12/23/2019, 12/26/2019, 12/27/2019, 12/30/2019
Rich in harmony and musical whimsy, this tuneful and joyous new take on Cinderella touches the heart—with lots of laughs and lovable characters along the way.
Winter in Bloom Lights Display
3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska
Minneapolis / St Paul > West Metro > Chaska
Phone: (612) 624-2200Date(s): 11/22/2019-1/5/2020
Winter Lights open Fri. - Sun. (additional dates Dec. 26, 30, 31, Jan. 1 and 2). Outdoor and indoor holiday lights celebrate the season. Indoors: Great Hall of Trees with live poinsettia tree and decorated trees with nature-inspired ornaments and greens. Outdoors: Walking self-guided tour of lighted nature-inspired installations and more.
Sounds of the Season
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington
Minneapolis / St Paul > South Metro > Bloomington
Phone: (952) 563-8575Date(s): 12/15/2019, 12/15/2019
The Medalist Concert Band is a volunteer group composed of 70 Twin Cities-area musicians. The band is based in Bloomington and has been described as one of the foremost community bands in the nation. At this performance, the Medalist Concert Band will perform traditional carols and modern holiday classics.
Beauty and the Beast
2200 Lyman Boulevard, Chanhassen
Minneapolis / St Paul > West Metro > Chanhassen
Phone: (952) 250-7206Date(s): 12/6/2019-12/7/2019, 12/7/2019-12/8/2019, 12/13/2019-12/14/2019, 12/14/2019-12/15/2019
The stage production of a classic Disney movie, Beauty and the Beast tells the story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress.
The Nutcracker 2019
17185 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie
Minneapolis / St Paul > West Metro > Eden Prairie
Phone: (612) 501-9208Date(s): 12/13/2019, 12/14/2019, 12/14/2019, 12/15/2019
Enjoy the holiday season with Twin Cities most authentic Russian classical version of Nutcracker, set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless music, performance is faithful to the original Marius Petipa choreography. Performed by Minnesota Ballet Theatre.
The Nutcracker
17185 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie
Minneapolis / St Paul > West Metro > Eden Prairie
Phone: (612) 501-9208Date(s): 12/13/2019-12/14/2019, 12/14/2019-12/15/2019
Enjoy the holiday season with Twin Cities most authentic Russian classical version of Nutcracker, set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless music.
Shaun Johnson & The Big Band Experience: Rocking On Top Of The World Tour
12600 Nicollet Ave S, Burnsville
Minneapolis / St Paul > South Metro > Burnsville
Phone: (952) 895-4685Date(s): 12/16/2019
Looking for a group heavily influenced by the big band era, but which never – not for one moment – feels as if it lives anywhere but the present? Live with us.
Girl Singers of the Hit Parade Christmas Show
12600 Nicollet Ave S, Burnsville
Minneapolis / St Paul > South Metro > Burnsville
Phone: (952) 895-4685Date(s): 12/18/2019
Always an audience pleaser, the charismatic Colleen Raye, creator of “A Musical Tribute to Patsy Cline,” “The Girl Singers of the Hit Parade,” “Sirens of the 60s” “Broadway’s Best,” “Sinatra and Company” and “That’ll Be The Day” puts together a show that not only has unbelievable vocals and expert musicianship but also a warmth and humor that make you feel at home and comfortable – like sharing Christmas music in your own living room with friends and family.
Hitchville Country Christmas
12600 Nicollet Ave S, Burnsville
Minneapolis / St Paul > South Metro > Burnsville
Phone: (952) 895-4685Date(s): 12/20/2019
Over the past few years, fans have come to know to expect the unexpected at a Hitchville show. There’s really only one place where the beer is always cold, the people are always friendly, the music is always world class, and the energy is always palpable…they’d like to welcome everybody home… to Hitchville.
World Warriors
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington
Minneapolis / St Paul > South Metro > Bloomington
Phone: 952-563-8575Date(s): 11/7/2019-12/22/2019
Minneapolis-based artist Kristi Abbott produces collages with paper, glitter, transfer images, paint, pencil, printmaking and more. In her new series, World Warriors, Abbott introduces male and female warriors from different cultures, geographies, and times in history.
Christmas on the Prairie
501 W 78th St, Chanhassen
Minneapolis / St Paul > West Metro > Chanhassen
Phone: (800) 362-3515Date(s): 12/17/2019-12/18/2019
Spend your Christmas holiday with two of the Twin Cities most talked about groups as they join together for a rare and very special holiday concert! Mary Jane Alm and Aimée & Boyd Lee combine with the “New Shoes” band featuring Richard Kriehn, Joe Savage, Gary Raynor and Peter Johnson - members of the "Guy's All-Star Shoe Band,” a fixture on Garrison Keillor's “A Prairie Home Companion” for over 20 years. This will be a truly fabulous and extremely musical experience as these famed musicians join forces for the first time ever. Don’t miss it! It may never happen again!
Twin Cities Ballet of Minnesota: A Minnesota Nutcracker
12600 Nicollet Ave S, Burnsville
Minneapolis / St Paul > South Metro > Burnsville
Phone: (952) 895-4685Date(s): 12/13/2019-12/15/2019, 12/14/2019, 12/15/2019, 12/15/2019
With a Minnesota twist on the holiday classic, A Minnesota Nutcracker promises delightful entertainment for the whole family, from ballet novices to loyal patrons alike!
Ole and Lena: Home for the Holidaze
12600 Nicollet Ave S, Burnsville
Minneapolis / St Paul > South Metro > Burnsville
Phone: (952) 895-4685Date(s): 12/19/2019, 12/19/2019
Will Lena make it home in time to save Ole from dual Holiday disasters or will Ole just stumble around in a holidaze hoping for the best? See for yourself in this wonderfully funny family holiday story “Ole and Lena - Home for the Holidaze.
Christmastide
11411 Masonic Home Drive, Bloomington
Minneapolis / St Paul > South Metro > Bloomington
Phone: (952) 563-8573Date(s): 12/17/2019-12/18/2019
Christmastide is a special, annual show performed by SimpleGifts and Billy McLaughlin. SimpleGifts is a six-member group with a Celtic-infused sound created by violin, bagpipes, piano, acoustic guitar and percussion. Enjoy the sounds of the holiday season this year with Christmastide!
Arts & Crafts Fair
2300 Tiwahe Circle, Shakopee
Minneapolis / St Paul > South Metro > Shakopee
Phone: 952-233-9151Date(s): 12/13/2019, 12/14/2019
Experience Native American arts & crafts, beadwork, jewelry, and much more! Try delicious Indian Tacos and find unique hand-crafted goods!
A Minnesota Nutcracker
12600 Nicollet Ave S, Burnsville
Minneapolis / St Paul > South Metro > Burnsville
Phone: (952) 895-4680Date(s): 12/13/2019-12/15/2019
With a Minnesota twist on the holiday classic, A Minnesota Nutcracker promises delightful entertainment for the whole family, from ballet novices to loyal patrons alike!
Mamma Mia!
501 W 78th St, Chanhassen
Minneapolis / St Paul > West Metro > Chanhassen
Phone: (800) 362-3515Date(s): 3/1/2019-2/22/2020
One mom. One daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you'll never forget!
Christmas in Excelsior
, Excelsior
Minneapolis / St Paul > West Metro > Excelsior
Phone: (952) 474-6461Date(s): 12/7/2019, 12/14/2019, 12/21/2019
Christmas in Excelsior is a magical time. Trees adorned with white lights, old fashion lamp poles entwined with evergreens and holly, snow-covered streets filled with bustling shoppers, adoring the quintessential small-town holiday experience.
Tonic Sol-fa: The Nights Before Christmas Tour
12600 Nicollet Ave S, Burnsville
Minneapolis / St Paul > South Metro > Burnsville
Phone: (952) 895-4685Date(s): 12/17/2019
Tonic Sol-fa continues to tour, record, and conscientiously run their business in the only way familiar to them – differently.
Rock & Roll Christmas Show
501 W 78th St, Chanhassen
Minneapolis / St Paul > West Metro > Chanhassen
Phone: (800) 362-3515Date(s): 12/11/2019-12/14/2019
Crank your holiday spirit up with this hugely popular rockin’ event! Don’t miss a multi-media, musical extravaganza mixing rock hits of the 70’s to today with hilarious stories and parodies favorite yuletide songs as they’ve never been heard!
Girl Scout Day at the Ballet
17185 Valley View Rd, Eden Prairie
Minneapolis / St Paul > West Metro > Eden Prairie
Phone: (612) 501-9208Date(s): 12/13/2019, 12/14/2019
Minnesota Ballet Theatre invites the Girl Scouts, Scouts, their families, and friends to the 18th production of The Nutcracker! Please join us as we celebrate 18 years of magic. On both show days, you can partake in the backstage tour starting at 5:45pm.
Monroe Crossing: Bluegrass Christmas
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington
Minneapolis / St Paul > South Metro > Bloomington
Phone: (952) 563-8877Date(s): 12/18/2019
Local musical group Monroe Crossing celebrates the holiday season with a mix of classic bluegrass, gospel, and heartfelt originals during this concert.
Let It Swing - JazzMN Plays the Holidays
501 W 78th St, Chanhassen
Minneapolis / St Paul > West Metro > Chanhassen
Phone: (800) 362-3515Date(s): 12/16/2019
Experience the swing of the season with a variety of holiday-themed music. The band will play many of the great holiday hits, including "Winter Wonderland," "Little Drummer Boy," "Adeste Fideles," "Oh Hanukkah," and of course, "Jingle Bells." Many of these spectacular charts include versions presented by legendary performers such as Ella Fitzgerald, Stan Kenton, Claude Thornhill and Eartha Kitt. Vocalist Yolande Bruce, of Moore by Four fame, will help us celebrate.
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