Events and Activities for the Weekend of December 17-18

Events for the Weekend of December 17-18

The Phoenix Chorale: A Chorale Christmas – Silent Night
Fri. 12/16, 7:30pm
American Lutheran Church, Sun City
Commemorating the 200th Anniversary of Silent Night, The Phoenix Chorale’s beloved Christmas program will be filled with unique arrangements conjuring peaceful images. $15-$34

The Comedy Carousel
Fri. 12/16 & Sat. 12/17, 9:45pm
National Comedy Theatre, Phoenix
The Comedy Carousel is an exciting improv performance where the audience chooses the games. $12-$14

Southwest Youth Ballet Presents “The Nutcracker”
Fri. 12/16 – Sun. 12/18, times vary
Higley Center for the Performing Arts, Gilbert
The Southwest Youth Ballet Presents this holiday classic the whole family will love. $10-$30

The Cosmonauts Sketch Comedy Show
Fri. 12/16 & Sat. 12/17, 7:30pm
The [SIC] Sense Theater, Phoenix
Join the Cosmonauts as they perform their own brand of 100%-scripted original comedic sketches. $8-$11

Breakfast with Santa
Sat. 12/17 & Sun. 12/18, 8am
Pointe Hilton Resort, Phoenix
Santa will be landing to host Valley families for breakfast, photos with Santa, and fun holiday cheer. $19.95-$31.95

Jonathan Cavier Live Acoustic Performance
Sat. 12/17, 5pm
Talebu Coffee & Wine Cafe, Chandler
Phoenix-based singer-songwriter and pop performer Jonathan Cavier will perform pieces from his debut album “Premier.”

Run Run Rudolph Half Marathon
Sat. 12/17, 8am
Rio Vistas Community Park, Peoria
The Run Run Rudolph Half Marathon, 4 Mile Run, and Kids’ Dash will take place at Rio Vista Park.

West Valley Symphony Holiday Concert
Sun. 12/18, 3pm-5pm
Valley Vista Performing Arts Center, Surprise
The Symphony will play a medley of beloved Hanukkah songs, and a section from Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker.” $15-$35

David Benoit Christmas Tribute to Charlie Brown
Sun. 12/18, 2pm
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Jazz musician David Benoit and guest vocalist Sara Gazarek pay tribute to A Charlie Brown Christmas. $14-$59

Weather

Friday
Mostly Cloudy 67/54º

Saturday
Partly Cloudy 62º/47º

Sunday
Partly Cloudy 63º/43º

Pro Sports

Pro Hockey

Wild vs Coyotes
12/17 @ 12:00pm
Coyotes vs Flames
12/19 @ 7:00pm

Pro Basketball

Thunder vs Suns
12/17 @ 3:00pm
Schedule

Pro Football

Cardinals vs New Orleans Saints
12/18 @ 2:05pm
FOX

College Sports

Arizona Sun Devils

Men’s Basketball
vs New Mexico State
12/17 @ 6:00pm
Women’s Basketball
vs Oral Roberts
12/17 @ 2:00pm
Ice Hockey
@ Massachusetts
12/16 & 12/17 @ 5:00pm

Arizona Wildcats

Men’s Basketball
vs Texas A&M
12/17 @ 10:00am
Women’s Basketbal
@ Kansas
12/17 @ 11:00am
Do you know of anything else going on for the Weekend of December 17-18? We’ll add it here.