Best Bets for Dec. 18 – Dec. 20 | THE BAINBRIDGE BLAB

Does it feel like Christmas yet? If not, try "The Nutcracker." Even if you're not dreaming of sugar plums, you'll at least know what they look like when the song comes on.

Procrastinators, finish your holiday shopping. Your family will thank you.

As for the rest of you, consider the following.

The Sugar Plum Fairy, soldiers and the Mouse King, plus the Big Bad Wolf and the Three Little Pigs? Yeah, that’s right. You’re in for a fairytale scramble in Olympic Performance Group’s 10th anniversary production of the classic “Nutcracker” ballet. North Kitsap Auditorium, 1881 NE Hostmark St., Poulsbo. Saturday and Sunday, 2 and 7 p.m. Monday, 2 p.m. $20 adults; $18 senior; $15 children and students. www.brownpapertickets.com/producer/830536

Christopher Kroehler rescued 200 old windows from a construction site and covered them in paint, creative repurposing that helped the UW fine art grad get discovered during a group show at Bumbershoot. A collection of his work, “The Usual Shenanigans and Other Hooplas,” is on display at the BPA Gallery through Monday, Dec. 21. Bainbridge Performing Arts, C. Keith Birkenfeld Lobby, 200 Madison Ave. N. Friday, noon to 5 p.m. Free. www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org

2014 BHS grad Dain Weisner is hosting a benefit concert for his friend and BHS lacrosse teammate Tom Jorza, who lapsed into a coma after falling from a third-story fire escape in September. Weisner will be performing songs from his second album, “All Over the Place” for the event, which will also feature a silent auction, no-host bar, light appetizers, and a special presentation from Jorza’s parents. All proceeds will aid in ongoing medical expenses. Filipino American Hall, 7566 High School Road. Sunday, 6 p.m. $20 adults, $15 students.

 

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