Dec. 1-5

Wednesday, Dec. 1

First Responders Celebration | Wed., Dec. 1 | 8-9 a.m. | Cary Chamber of Commerce, 307 N. Academy St., Cary | $50 | Join Cary Chamber + other local businesses to express appreciation for first responders of the Cary Fire Department, Cary Area EMS, Cary Police Department, and the Wake County Sheriff’s Office. 🚑

Thursday, Dec. 2

Winter Wonderland with Goats | Thurs., Dec. 2 | Times Vary | Spring Haven Farm, 5306 Homer Ruffin Rd., Chapel Hill | $13.50 | This holiday season, head to the farm to hang out with the Triangle’s favorite goats, pick out your very own Christmas tree, sip on some hot cocoa, and more. 🐐

The Road to Mecca by Athol Fugard | Thurs., Dec. 2-Sun., Dec.19 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Burning Coal Theatre Company, 224 Polk St. | $25 | Witness the true story of South African artist, Miss Helen, played out on stage for the company’s second play of its 25th anniversary season. 🎭

Friday, Dec. 3

Saturday, Dec. 4

Christina & Michelle Naughton, Piano Duo | Sat., Dec. 4 | 8 p.m. | Baldwin Auditorium, 1336 Campus Dr., Durham | $35 | Listen to master-pianists + Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Career Grant recipients, Christina and Michelle Naughton, as they return to Duke Performances. 🎹

Volunteer Work Day | Sat., Dec. 4 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Raleigh City Farm, 800 N. Blount St. | Free | Volunteer with the city farm to continue the cutback, clean-up, and mulching of their pollinating perimeter and enjoy coffee + treats from Yellow Dog Bread Co. while you’re there.

Nutcracker with a Twist | Sat., Dec. 4 | 2-4 p.m.| Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts | $10-$20 | Presented by DanceArt Studio, this version is a fun spin on the classical ballet that celebrates traditional ballet while incorporating all styles of dance. 🩰 *

Sunday, Dec. 5

Dec. 6-12

Monday, Dec. 6

Yoga in the Galleries | Mon., Dec. 6 | 12:15-1:15 p.m. | Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia St., Chapel Hill | $5 | Practice yoga inspired by the Ackland’s current exhibition Buddah and Shiva, Lotus and Dragon: Masterworks from the Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection at Asia Society.

Public Listening Session: City Council Terms + Compensation | Mon., Dec. 6 | 6-8 p.m. | John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. | Free | Attend this listening session to learn about the recommendations made by the study group appointed to evaluate City Council terms + compensation.

Tuesday, Dec. 7

Wednesday, Dec. 8

Public Listening Session: City Council Terms + Compensation | Wed., Dec. 8 | 6-8 p.m. | Laurel Hills Park, 3808 Edwards Mill Rd. | Free | Attend this listening session to learn about the recommendations made by the study group appointed to evaluate City Council terms + compensation.

Thursday, Dec. 9

Lunchtime Lecture: NCMA Artists in Mucha’s Time | Thurs., Dec. 9 | 12-1 p.m. | NCMA’s East Building, SECU Auditorium | $5 members, $7 nonmembers | NCMA’s associate curator of European art Michele Fredrick will lead a discussion about the works of Alphonse Mucha.

Griffin Weston Soft Opening Champagne Sip & See | Thurs., Dec. 9 | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | 110 Singh Ln., Cary | Free | This event includes light refreshments, snacks, and a tour of the 7,000 sq. ft. resident clubhouse, The Edwards Carriage Home + The Morrisville Townhome.*

Friday, Dec. 10

Holiday Pops | Fri., Dec. 10 + Sat., Dec. 11 | Times vary | Meymandi Concert Hall, Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts | $26+ | North Carolina Symphony offers three festive performances that will include holiday favorites like “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” and “White Christmas.” 🎶

Saturday, Dec. 11

Merry & Bright, A North Pole Market | Sat., Dec. 11 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St. | Free | Find unique gifts from local vendors, enjoy live entertainment, take holiday photos, do fun holiday crafts, and savor festive drinks and food. 🛍️

Sunday, Dec. 12

Dec. 13-19

Monday, Dec. 13

Tuesday, Dec. 14

Wednesday, Dec. 15

Thursday, Dec. 16

An Evening of Big Band Swing Blues + Holiday Music | Thurs., Dec. 16 | 7:30 p.m. | Fuquay-Varina Arts Center, 123 E. Vance St., Fuquay-Varina | $6 | Join the Gerald Parker Jazz Orchestra as they enter the holiday season with a mix of swing, blues, and holiday tunes.

Friday, Dec. 17

Saturday, Dec. 18

Gingerbread Jamboree | Sat., Dec. 18-Sun., Dec. 19 | 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Marbles Kids Museum, 201 East Hargett St. | $18 | Each group will enjoy crafting a special keepsake gingerbread house at their own socially-distanced table to provide plenty of space for building.*

Sunday, Dec. 19

Dec. 20-Dec. 26

Monday, Dec. 20

Tuesday, Dec. 21

Wednesday, Dec. 22

Thursday, Dec. 23

Matty Begs at Brewmasters Christmas Eve Eve Bash | Thurs., Dec. 23 | 7 p.m. | Brewmasters, 2117 Forest Hills Rd., Wilson | Celebrate the holidays with food, beer, and music from Matty Begs. 🍺

Friday, Dec. 24

Saturday, Dec. 25

Christmas Karaoke | Sat., Dec. 25 | 9 p.m.- 1 a.m. | Good Times Arcade + Tavern, 74 Son Lan Pkwy #108, Garner | Free Celebrate the holiday with some brews + Christmas Karaoke.

Sunday, Dec. 26

Regifting Party | Sun., Dec. 26 | 5-7 p.m. | Southern Peak Brewery, 950 Windy Rd. #100, Apex | Bring that gift or gifts you don’t want and enjoy this white elephant-style regifting party. 🎁

Dec. 27-31

Monday, Dec. 27

Tuesday, Dec. 28

Wednesday, Dec. 29

Thursday, Dec. 30

Friday, Dec. 31