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Throughout the Month

“The Wiz”

When: Dec. 7-31
Where: Lauderhill Performing Arts Center, 3800 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill
What: The Tony Award-winning musical retells the story of Dorothy and her adventures in Oz with catchy melodies that have made it a modern-day classic.
Info: stagedoorfl.org

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George Balanchine’s “The Nutcracker” (Pictured above)

When: Dec. 7-9
Where: Broward Center, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale
What: Miami City Ballet’s annual holiday show of toy soldiers, sugarplum fairies and colorful characters returns to delight young and old with spectacular costumes by Isabel and Ruben Toledo, enchanting sets and Tchaikovsky’s familiar melodies performed by a live orchestra.
Info: browardcenter.org

Chanukah Under the Stars

When: 5-9 p.m.
Where: Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton
What: Temple Beth El hosts bounce houses, storytelling, crafts and traditional food for sale with a shabbat service rounding up the night.
Info: myboca.us/826/Mizner-Park-Amphitheater

Light Up Cooper City

When: 6-9 p.m.
Where: Memorial Park, 9001 SW 51st St., Cooper City
What: Local performers, bounce houses, crafts, activities, vendors, a holiday bazaar and train rides kick off the season for the family.
Info: coopercityfl.org

Ribbons for the Children

When: 6-9 p.m.
Where: Riva Residences, 1180 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale
What: The event honors World AIDS Day and raises funds for the Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center to help families affected by the disease. Event includes work from local artists, cocktail party and silent auction.
Info: childrensdiagnostic.com

Bethlehem Revisited

When: Dec. 7-11, 7-9 p.m. (6-9 p.m. on Dec. 8-9)
Where: First Church Coral Springs, 8650 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs
What: Walk through the ancient city of Bethlehem at this local volunteer-run tradition of more than 25 years that sees thousands of local visitors.
Info: bethlehem-revisited.com

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Seas & Greetings Holiday Parade

When: 6 p.m.
Where: Downtown Delray Beach
What: Dance groups, marching bands, floats and local businesses accompany Santa, who rides along on a fire truck.
Info: delraybeachcalendar.com

Broward Symphony Orchestra

When: 8 p.m.
Where: Bailey Hall, 3501 Davie Road, Davie
What: The orchestra plays Mozart and Humperdinck and gets in the holiday spirit with selections from “The Nutcracker.”
Info: browardsymphony.com

Diane Marino Quartet

When: 8 p.m.
Where: Arts Garage, 94 NE Second Ave., Delray Beach
What: The vocalist, pianist and arranger, whose career has spanned more than 30 years, performs jazz standards, including songs from her latest album, which features music from jazz vocalist Gloria Lynne.
Info: artsgarage.org

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Chanukah Fair on Las Olas

When: Noon-5 p.m.
Where: Huizenga Plaza, 32 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
What: The annual event offers families, concessions, rock climbing, ice skating, live music and more. A menorah lighting caps the night.
Info: downtownjewish.com

Gingerbread Holiday Concert

When: 3 p.m.
Where: Boca Raton Resort and Club, 501 E. Camino Real, Boca Raton
What: The Lynn Philharmonia celebrates the 16th annual tradition with holiday music and cheer, raising scholarship money for students.
Info: events.lynn.edu

Holiday Music & Movies

When: Dec. 9, 3 p.m.
Where: Broward Center
What: Symphony of the Americas performs the classic music from such favorite holiday films as “White Christmas, “Home Alone” and “The Polar Express.”
Info: browardcenter.org

A Treasury of Jewish Christmas Songs

When: 3 p.m.
Where: Mizner Park Cultural Center, 201 Plaza Real, Boca Raton
What: Singer Jake Ehrenreich gives tribute to the Jewish songwriters behind such Christmas classics as “White Christmas,” “The Christmas Song,” “Let It Snow,” “Winter Wonderland” and others.
Info: miznerparkculturalcenter.com

FAU Tuba Christmas

When: 5 p.m.
Where: Mizner Park Amphitheater
What: In its sixth year, the tuba concert presents Christmas favorites. Bring chairs and blankets and enjoy cocktails by Potions in Motion.
Info: myboca.us/826/Mizner-Park-Amphitheater

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