The Aimee Mann & Ted Leo Christmas Show

Ft. Paul F. Tompkins, Nellie McKay & Josh Gondelman

“Delightful…a Santa-stupefying balance of naughty and nice…with the giddy warmth of an eggnog buzz. Hangover included, of course.” – New York Times

“Genuine, irony-free good cheer had been spread, making Mann’s Christmas extravaganza one of the season’s best gifts.” – Boston Herald

Aimee Mann and Ted Leo began collaborating, under the inconspicuous band name the Both, in 2013. The pairing revealed two artists with more in common than one might suspect. Mann, a generational singer-songwriter, was, in her formative years, a punk, before coming up playing in the New Wave favorites ’Til Tuesday, and eventually turning to the wry ballads for which she is revered. Leo, a New Jersey-bred punk hero, is a biting lyricist attuned to the nuances of pop songcraft. Both are fiercely independent artists, free to follow their muses where they travel—even if that happens to be a holiday variety show that mixes jovial Christmas classics with piquant original songs. A seasonal tradition for Mann since 2006, the concert includes sketches and guests from both musical and comedic realms. – New Yorker Magazine

Vista Philharmonic Orchestra: Christmas Magic – Saturday Evening

Christmas Magic returns to the Concert Hall this year with a very special program of holiday favorites and family fun! We’ll be joined by special guests to fill the hall with the sound of anticipation and joy. Make Christmas Magic part of your family holiday tradition this year!

Hopkinton Arts - Ayla Brown

Get into the holiday spirit with our third annual Christmas concert featuring the incredibly talented Ayla Brown! Ayla is set to dazzle you with a mix of your beloved holiday classics and a delightful original Christmas song. From catchy tunes that will have you tapping your toes to heartfelt melodies that warm your soul, Ayla's music promises to fill your heart with joy and cheer.

Nashua Arts - Gary Gulman

Over 25 years in comedy, Gary Gulman has established himself as an eminent performer and peerless writer.

A product of Boston, Gulman has been a scholarship college football player, an accountant, and a high school teacher. He has made countless television appearances as both a comedian and an actor. Gulman has made four masterful TV specials including his most recent universally acclaimed stand-up special for HBO, “The Great Depresh”, a tour de force look at mental illness, which is equal parts hilarious and inspiring. In 2019, he appeared in the international blockbuster “Joker”. He can most recently be seen co-starring with Amy Schumer in the hit Hulu comedy series, “Life & Beth”.

Nashua Arts - Mike Girard’s Big Swingin’ Thing

Mike Girard is the captivating and energetic lead singer and founder of Boston’s legendary band THE FOOLS, and he has a new project.  Along with Fool’s guitarist Rich Barrett, Mike is joined by the lovely backup singers, The Jewels and some of New England’s best musicians If you’re looking to rock, get ready for the power of this 20 piece Rock and Roll Big Band doing the Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Billy Idol, the Animals and so much more!
If you’re ready to party this band will have everyone in the room on the feet and dancing!

Mechanics Hall - Worcester Chorus: Handel Messiah

Directed by Chris Shepard, The Worcester Chorus is one of America’s oldest and longest-running choral ensembles. Attending their annual performance of Handel’s Messiah at historic Mechanics Hall on the first weekend of December each year is a holiday tradition for many families and choral music fans in the Greater Worcester community and beyond.

The chorus will be joined on stage by vocal soloists (to be announced) and the Worcester Festival Orchestra.

Bull Run - Chris Knight

After 23 years as a recording artist, singer-songwriter Chris Knight remains boldly empowered to make music that always delivers the unflinching truth. In fact, the man raised in Slaughters, Kentucky uses a simple, direct barometer to regularly check his muse: “If I can’t believe myself, I won’t sing the song.”

That brutally honest, no-frills philosophy fits his Americana-fueled, backwoods-grown merger of folk, country, and rock. It’s been at the backbone of nine studio albums, beginning with 1998’s acclaimed self-titled debut and traveling through scorchers such as the one-two punch of 2001’s "A Pretty Good Guy" and 2003’s "The Jealous Kind," two demo-styled discs (2007’s "The Trailer Tapes" and 2009’s "Trailer II"), and the recent, electric guitar-fortified opus, 2019’s "Almost Daylight."  



Umbrella Arts - Winter Market (2)

The Umbrella’s Winter Market is an annual three-day show and sale of artist, artisan, and hand-crafted work on all three floors of our beautifully renovated space in Concord, MA. It features dozens of Umbrella Studio Artists, regional Guest Artists, an annual "Off-the-Wall" show with small works, Ceramics Program holiday sale, Arts Education Free Drop-In Family Day info table, prizes drawing, and more.

Hopkinton Arts - Jazz Jam

Please grab a cup of coffee and join us in our barn loft for an hour-long concert by the MetroWest Jazz Project, followed by a public jam session. The MetroWest Jazz Project is a collaboration of jazz musicians playing acoustic contemporary jazz featuring the unique sound of the vibraphone.

The Polar Express

The beloved Polar Express returns to The Cabot!

REMINDER: Member movie passes are not accepted for this event.

Join us Sunday, December 8, for this cherished holiday tradition. Bring the family to meet Santa, play games, and relish the timeless Christmas tale, “The Polar Express,” on the big screen. This event is in support of The Isabella Marino Charitable Fund. Don’t forget to wear your coziest PJs!

Grab your tickets today before this popular event sells out!