Ahn Family Christmas Concert: 7 p.m. Dec. 6, Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. The concert isdedicated in late Rev. Sung Jin Ahn’s memory. The 24th annual concert benefits Neighbors in Need, a homeless mission of Trinity Lutheran. The music director, Kwan Bin Park, is Ahn’s grandson. Admission by donation.
Christmas with The Gothard Sisters: The world-traveling sisters return home for their annual Celtic (and more) Christmas concert scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. Tickets are $25 general, $20 students and seniors, $10 for children. More at www.edmondscenterforthearts.org or by calling 425-275-9595.
Sno-King Community Chorale: The “Holiday Magic: Joys & Dreams” concert will be performed 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 8 at Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. Under the direction Dustin Willetts, the chorale will perform “Dreamweaver,” a soaring tale by Norwegian composer Ola Gjeilo. Featured are accompanist Debra DeMiero, soprano Jennifer Bromagen and a 22-piece string orchestra. Tickets are $25 adults, $22 seniors, $15 children. More at www.sno-kingchorale.org.
“Christmas Spectacular”: Dr. Sanford Wright’s 18th annual Christmas variety show is 6 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Everett Civic Auditorium, 2415 Colby Ave., Everett. Tickets are $20, plus five non-perishable food items. This is benefit for Make-A-Wish and needy women in Rwanda. More at www.thechristmasspectacular.com.
Kamiak High School’s “Messiah”: Kamiak High’s 22nd annual Holiday Classics Concert features selections from Handel’s Messiah and other holiday favorites, performed by four choirs and two orchestras. Performances at 1 and 3:30 p.m. Dec. 9, Everett Civic Auditorium, 2415 Colby Ave., Everett. Tickets are $5 to $50 and available at www.kamiakarts.org.
Christmas Choruses from Handel’s “Messiah”: The concert, a longtime tradition in Arlington dating back to 1979, will be held at 3 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Byrnes Performing Arts Center, 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd., Arlington. Features a the community choir and chamber orchestra with performers of all ages. Directed by Lyle Forde, the former choir director of Arlington High School. Youth choir performances precede the main “Messiah” selections. Tickets are $5 each or $15 per family. More at www.byrnesperformingarts.org.
Cantabile Chamber Choir: The Mount Vernon-based choir performs “Winter Aglow: Celebrating Nature’s Light” 5 p.m. Dec. 9 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1305 Pine Ave., Snohomish. Advanced tickets are $14 adults, $8 students and $43 per family or $16 adults, $10 students, $45 per family at the door. More at www.cantabilechamberchoir.org.
Cascade Symphony Orchestra: The Holiday Pops concert will be at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 and 10 at Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. The program includes Leroy Anderson’s “Trumpeter’s Lullaby,” Rafael Mendez’ “La Virgen de la Macerena” and tunes from Christmas movies. Features George Steward on trumpet and David Dolacky as narrator. More at www.cascadesymphony.org.
Celtic Christmas Concert: An international ensemble will perform European and Celtic music at 7 p.m. Dec. 10 at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 21405 82nd Pl. W., Edmonds. The concert features American keyboardist and vocalist Jeff Johnson, Irish flutist Brian Dunning, German vocalist Marc Gremm and American vocalist Janet Marie Chvatal. Admission is by donation to Chase Lake Community School’s Safety Net Program. More by calling 425-778-0371 or email stalbansedmonds@gmail.com.
Everett High School: The school’s band, choir and orchestra is performing a free holiday concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 12 at Everett Civic Auditorium, 2415 Colby Ave., Everett. The orchestra is newly formed. Holiday cookie trays also will be available for purchase.
Monroe Concert Band: “A Joyful Christmas” concert is at 7 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Wagner Performing Arts Center, 639 W. Main St., Monroe. The program will include “Yule-tide Tapestry,” “Secret Agent Santa,” “Celtic Carol” and selections from “The Nutcracker Suite.” Free, but donations will be given to Housing Hope, which helps the homeless and low-income families by finding them affordable housing. More at www.monroeconcertband.org.
The Beggar Boys: The Celtic band from Boston will perform traditional Christmas music from Ireland, Scotland and Wales at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 2301 Hoyt Ave., Everett. The concert will include old and new carols, foot-stomping dance tunes, sing-alongs and originals, Irish step dancers and an opportunity to join Scottish social dances. Tickets are $20 general admission, $15 seniors. Children younger than 12 get in free. More at www.celticchristmaseverett.brownpapertickets.com or by calling 425-224-6283.
Evergreen Community Orchestra Christmas Concert: The concert is 3:30 p.m. Dec. 15, First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. Donations accepted. More at www.evergreencommunityorchestra.org.
Open Door Baptist Church: Free Christmas concert by the church’s choir at 7 p.m. Dec. 15 and 10:30 a.m. Dec. 16, 17014 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. More at www.opendoorbaptist.com.
Stanwood-Camano Chorale: The “A Child Is Born” concert is at 3 p.m. Dec. 15 at Stanwood United Methodist Church, 27128 102nd Drive NW, Stanwood. The Stanwood-Camano Chorale and small ensemble Trouvere will sing the songs of an Emerald Isle Christmas. The event is free, though donations will be accepted.
“The Bell Ringer”: Symphony North performs at 7 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. The band, which includes “America’s Got Talent” finalist Tim Hockenberry, performs Christmas music in the tradition of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. “The Bell Ringer” tells the story of a man who returns home after 30 years and takes the only job he can find on Christmas Eve — ringing a bell. Includes original songs and new renditions of Christmas classics. Tickets start at $26. Call 425-258-6766 or go to www.historiceveretttheatre.org.
Seattle Men’s Chorus: The “Jingle All the Way” concert is at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Everett Civic Auditorium, 2415 Colby Ave., Everett. Seattle Men’s Chorus has toured internationally, including at Carnegie Hall in New York City and Westminster Hall in London. Tickets are $25-$55. More at www.seattlechoruses.org.
Good Company Holiday Concert: Good Company, an electro swing band from Seattle, will perform with Whidbey Island saxophonist Eric Vanderbilt-Mathews at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave., Langley. Electro swing combines the era of illicit booze, jitterbugging flappers and underground speakeasies with funky beats and the electric sound of today’s dance music. Tickets are $22 for adults, $20 for seniors and $15 for youth. More at tickets.wicaonline.org or by calling 360-221-8262.
“A Charlie Brown Christmas”: The Jose Gonzales jazz trio plays the Vince Guaraldi’s gem 4 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater, 1211 Fourth St., Snohomish. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for students and seniors. More at www.thumbnailtheater.org.
Magical Strings Celtic Yuletide: The Celtic concert is 3 p.m. Dec. 16, Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. The Boulding family has entertained for nearly 40 years. Prices vary. Call 360-336-8955 or go to www.lincolntheatre.org.
Harpist Bronn Journey: Bronn and Katherine Journey offer their annual Christmas concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. Call 425-257-8600 for ticket information.
Greta Matassa Quartet: The Holiday Dinner Concert is at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. The evening will include holiday classic and lesser known songs by Johnny Mathis, Henry Mancini, Burt Bacharach, the Carpenters, Judy Garland and Tijuana Brass. Greta Matassa is a Seattle jazz vocalist who was voted “Best Jazz Vocalist in the Northwest” by readers of jazz magazine Earshot. Tickets are $40. More at www.camanocenter.org or by calling 360-387-0222.
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