“A Christmas Spectacular,” a holiday concert that benefits Volunteers of America food bank operations, is at 7 tonight at the Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Brian Tracey, former host of KING TV’s “Evening Magazine” hosts the festivities, joined by singer Katie Tomlinson. Other performers include jazz pianist and composer Dehner Franks, vocalist Joey Gian, the Everett Chorale and the Madison Elementary School choir.
Doors open at 6 p.m. and the audience should be seated by 6:45 p.m. as the show will be broadcast live on KSER (90.7 FM). The suggested donation is $10, $5 with two food items.
“A Northwest Christmas Classic” brings together some of the Puget Sound region’s best-known entertainers for an evening of nostalgic fun and music at 7 tonight at the Everett Civic Auditorium, 2415 Colby Ave., Everett.
Longtime KOMO radio personality Larry Nelson will host the show, joined by master clown J.P. Patches and entertainer Stan Boreson, whose fractured Christmas songs, full of Scandinavian humor, are a Christmas tradition in the Northwest. The Everett Norwegian Male Chorus will also sing. Tickets are $8-$10 at the door, with proceeds benefiting programs sponsored by Trinity Episcopal Church.
Join members of the Everett Symphony for a “Messiah Sing-Along” at 3 p.m. Sunday at First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. Paul-Elliott Cobbs will conduct the orchestra and singers in highlights from Handel’s great oratorio. Members of the Everett Chorale and singers from local churches will join voices for this annual event, which benefits future travels of the symphony. Tickets are $10, $7 for children 12 and younger, at the door.
The World Championship Ice Speedway Series continues tonight at the Everett Events Center. The high-speed, oval-track action gets under way at 8 p.m. and tickets, $12-$17, are on sale at the box office or by calling 866-332-8499. Bring a can of food for the food bank and receive a free color poster while supplies last; www.everetteventscenter.com.
Winterfest at the Seattle Center continues this weekend with a free dance from 8 to 11 tonight at Center House. The Portage Bay Big Band, playing music from the ’70s and rhythm and blues, provides the beat. A Winter Solstice celebration on Sunday includes a craft workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. at Center House and a Solstice People’s Parade from 4:30 to 6 p.m. from Center House to the International Fountain; www.seattlecenter.com.
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