WILBUR D. MAY CENTER: Something Old, Something New. The Sierra Watercolor Society present its latest exhibition featuring dozens of new watercolor paintings of landscapes, portraits, animals and other subjects. All paintings in the exhibition will be available for purchase. Visitors are also invited to vote for their favorite painting to win the “People’s Choice Award.” Thu, 12/12-Sat, 12/14, 10am. Wilbur D. May Center, Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, 1595 N. Sierra St., (775) 785-5961.
ONSTAGE A COMSTOCK CHRISTMAS CAROL: This play is the classic story by Charles Dickens, but with historical characters and set in 1860s Virginia City. Fri, 12/13-Sat, 12/14, 7pm; Sun, 12/15, 1pm. $0-$20. Piper’s Opera House, 12 N. B St., Virginia City, (775) 847-0433, pipersoperahouse.com.
A YEAR WITH FROG & TOAD: Sierra School of Performing Arts presents this youth theater production based on Arnold Lobel’s well-loved books. This whimsical show follows two great friends—the cheerful, popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad— through four fun-filled seasons and tells the story of a friendship that endures throughout. Sat, 3pm & 7pm; Sun, 12/15, noon & 3pm. $10-$12. Damonte Ranch High School, 10500 Rio Wrangler Parkway, (775) 8527740, www.sierraschoolofperformingarts.org.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY: Great Futures Productions
present its production of the musical comedy. Fri,
12/13, 7pm; Sat, 12/14, 2pm & 7pm; Sun, 12/15, 2pm. $10-$15. Boys & Girls Club of North Lake
Tahoe, 8125 Steelhead Ave., Building B, Kings Beach, (530) 546-4324, www.facebook.com/BGCNLT.
BUTTCRACKER 9 —SON OF A BUTTCRACKER: What began as a Brüka Theatre parody of The Nutcracker has evolved into a regional cult classic, offering a different underbelly to the original ballet each year it is performed. This year’s theme explores “re-creation” with a wink to Mary Shelley and an observance of neologisms that dynamically flavor a new holiday conversation for the millennium. Thu,
12/12-Sat, 12/14, 7:30pm; Sun, 12/15, 2pm; Wed, 12/18, 7:30pm. $26-$28. Brüka Theatre, 99 N. Virginia St.,
(775) 323-3221, www.bruka.org.
DISNEY’S FROZEN, JR.: Wild Horse Children’s Theater presenting the musical play based on the 2018 Broadway musical that brings Elsa, Anna and the magical land of Arendelle to life onstage. There will be a special sensory-friendly performance at 10am on Saturday, Dec. 14. The Frozen VIP Experience includes early admittance, VIP seating, meet and greet, sing-along and photos with Elsa and Anna, plus a special Frozen treat. The VIP Experience performance starts at 2pm on Dec. 15. Fri, 12/13, 7pm; Sat, 12/14, 2pm & 7pm; Sun, 12/15, 2pm. $10-$15, free for children age 3 and younger. Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King St., Carson City, www.wildhorsetheater.com.
FA LA LA LA LA: Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble
performs its festive seasonal concert. Fri, 12/13, 6pm. Free, donations welcome. Victorian Square, 764-794 Victorian Ave., Sparks, (77)5 677-8119, tintabulations.com.
HANDEL’S MESSIAH: Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus celebrates the Christmas season with a production of Handel’s Messiah, Sat, 12/14, 3pm. $15-$40, free for youth ages 17 and younger in general admission seating. Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, 15 Highway 50, Stateline; Sun, 12/15, 3pm. $25-$100. Genoa Lakes Golf Club, 1 Genoa Lakes Drive, Genoa, (775) 298-6989, toccatatahoe.org.
HEARTS LIKE FISTS: Restless Artists Theatre Company presents Adam Szymkowicz’s superhero noir comedy about the dangers of love. Thu, 12/12-Sat, 12/14, 7:30pm; Sun, 12/15, 2pm. $8-$15. Restless Artists Theatre Company, 295 20th Street, Sparks, (775) 525-3074, www.rattheatre.org.
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: The 17-piece Reno Jazz Orchestra performs its holiday concert featuring world-renowned trombone soloist Bob McChesney and vocalist Calabria Foti. The Reno Youth Jazz Orchestra will open the show. Fri, 12/13, 7:30pm; Sat, 12/14, 2pm. $10-$30. Cargo at Whitney Peak Hotel, 255 N. Virginia St., renojazzorchestra.org.
MATILDA! THE MUSICAL: The daughter of abusive parents, Matilda finds refuge in library books, which she reads quickly and in creating her own stories. Things are no better at school, where Matilda also must face a tyrannical and cruel headmistress, Miss Trunchbull. Brave little Matilda knows she has to stand up against the adults in her world, and in doing so, discovers her own remarkable powers. Fri, 12/13, 7pm; Sat, 12/14, 2pm & 7pm. $10-$20. Crossbow Stage, 2515 Crossbow Court, (775) 315-8680, www.sageridge.org
MRS. BOB CRATCHIT’S WILD CHRISTMAS BINGE: Good Luck Macbeth Company presents Chris Durang’s parody of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Thu,
12/12-Sat, 12/14, 7:30pm; Sun, 12/15, 2pm; Wed, 12/18. $18-$20. Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company, 124 W. Taylor St., (775) 322-3716.
THE NEVADA GAY MEN’S CHORUS: The chorus will perform favorite selections from the last 10 years, including holiday classics and fun and festive numbers. Fri, 12/13, 7:30pm. $15-$20. Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 200 Island Ave., (775) 722-8686, www.nevadagmc.org.
TMCC JAZZ ENSEMBLE CHRISTMAS CONCERT: The ensemble performs jazz and Christmas tunes with special guest Cindy Sabatini. Thu, 12/12, 7:30pm. Free. Sparks Methodist Church, 1231 Pyramid Way, Sparks, (775) 393-9525.
THE TWISTED NUTCRACKER & THE TALE OF THE RAT KING: Truckee Dance Factory presents a twist
on the timeless tradition of The Nutcracker. Sat, 12/14-Sun, 12/15, 7pm. $0-$51. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, 1960 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley, (800) 403-0206.
UNSILENT NIGHT—RENO: Phil Kline’s public sound sculpture “Unsilent Night” is created when many individuals simultaneously play one of four tracks on cassette, MP3 or mobile devices and blast each through a roving swarm of boomboxes and speakers carried through city streets. Visit website for more info. Sun, 12/15, 5:30pm. Free. Wingfield Park Amphitheater, 2 N. Arlington Ave., (775) 6243720, unsilentnight.com/participate.html.
WHITEHATS CHRISTMAS: Bassist Kyle Rothchild and percussionist Frank “Fletch” Fletcher present an evening of “acoustic music and spellbinding harmony.” Wed, 12/18, 6:30pm. $15. Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St., Carson City, (775) 883-1976, www.facebook.com/Breweryartscenter.
WINTER DREAMS: Magic Theatre Circus presents this extravaganza of visual delights presented in the European tradition of cirque. Under a heated big top tent, acrobats, aerialists, jugglers, magicians, trained dogs and mischievous clowns are “woven into a story that is touching, hilarious and breathtaking.” Thu, 12/12-Fri, 12/13, 4pm & 7pm,
Sat, 12/14-Sun, 12/15, 1pm, 4pm & 7pm, Tue, 12/17-Wed, 12/18, 4pm & 7pm. $19-$69, free for children age 5 and younger. Sierra Market Place, 3600 S. Virginia St., magictheatercircus.com.
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