Celebrate Beethoven’s birthday
Dec. 17
Ethos Chamber Music presents a concert for Beethoven’s 250th birthday featuring six pieces, including two of his violin sonatas, a cello sonata, a piano trio, “An Die Ferne Geliebte, Op. 98” and “Adelaide, Op. 46.” For more details, visit the Glade Arts Foundation website. Holiday attire is recommended for this show, and refreshments are available at the bar. 7 p.m. $15-$45. Glade Cultural Center, 2000 Woodlands Parkway, The Woodlands. 832-557-8781. www.gladeartsfoundation.org
Hear Christmas Classics with Woody Witt Big Band and vocalist Tianna Hall
Dec. 18-19
At two-night performance includes Christmas classics with big-band instrumentals as well as some with a guest vocalist. The event includes an a la carte dinner menu with full table service, holiday-inspired cocktails and a curated wine list. 8 p.m. $25-$45. Glade Cultural Center, 2000 Woodlands Parkway, The Woodlands. 832-557-8781. www.gladeartsfoundation.org
Revisit a 1940s USO-style musical revue
“Holiday in The Woodlands” is presented by Points North Theatre with The Woodlands Township and The Woodlands Jazz Orchestra. The original USO-style musical revue is an Arts in the Park event. The performance includes a 45-minute preshow concert of big-band music and Christmas carols starting at 5 p.m. The event includes the music of Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Etta James, Bing Crosby and others by Darryl Bayer and The Woodlands Jazz Orchestra. The event is outdoors on the lawn. Social distancing is observed at the event, and coolers, picnic baskets and lawn chairs are permitted. Tents, tables and glass are not permitted. Face coverings are encouraged. 5 p.m. Free. Waterway Square, 31 Waterway Square Place, The Woodlands. 281-210-3800. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
Enjoy Sinatra-style singing at a swinging Christmas concert
Dec. 20
The Howard Hughes Corp. and Woodforest Wealth Management present The Woodlands Symphony and Jazz Orchestra Swinging Christmas Concert with Sinatra singer Bryan Anthony, with 500 free tickets available. The event will follow social distancing guidelines, and the orchestra is also distanced. Free tickets are available through Eventbrite, with a limit of three per family. No walk-ins are permitted on the day of the concert. 6 p.m. Free (general admission), $50 (front-row seat). The Woodlands First Baptist Church, 11801 Grogan’s Mill Road, The Woodlands. 281-367-7112. www.woodlands-swinging-christmas-2020.eventbrite.com
Hear live music at Market Street
Dec. 22
The Rockin’ Round the Christmas Tree concert features the David Caceres band, with saxphone renditions of Christmas classics. 3-6 p.m. Free. Market Street, 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands. 281-419-4774. www.shopatmarketstreet.com
Welcome the new year with jazz, blues and soul
Dec. 31
The Rick Marcel band presents a variety of jazz, blues, pop and soul music in Central Park at Market Street, where social distance circles will be marked out on the grounds. 2-5 p.m. Free. Market Street, 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands. 281-419-4774. www.shopatmarketstreet.com
Bye Bye 2020 New Year's Eve party ushers in new year
Dec. 31
A New Year’s Eve party includes DJ Fire and a special guest. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. $15-$20 (pre-event sales), $30 (at the door), $65 (VIP for two). Glade Cultural Center, 2000 Woodlands Parkway, The Woodlands. 832-557-8781. www.gladeartsfoundation.org
