10 Under $10
1. TubaChristmas 1:30 p.m. Saturday, STA Plaza rotunda, 701 W. Riverside Ave. A Merry TubaChristmas performance features traditional Christmas carols arranged for tuba-euphonium choir. Tuba and euphonium players of all ages are welcome to participate. Registration and rehearsal start at 9:30 a.m. followed by a concert at 1:30. TubaChristmas will be happening in more than 280 cities throughout the United States. (509) 928-8561. Admission: FREE
2. The Oaks: Christmas Concert 7 p.m. Tuesday, Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. The Oaks Classical Christian Academy presents an old-fashioned Christmas celebration. (509) 624-1200. Admission: FREE
3. Winter Fresh Out West 7 p.m. Sunday, The Big Dipper, 171 S. Washington St. A night of hip-hop with I.L.A.M., J.Lately, Broke The MC and Heavy Dudey. (509) 863-8098. Admission: $7 advance, $10 day of show
4. Holiday on Pipes 6 p.m. Sunday, Spokane First Church of the Nazarene, 9004 N. Country Homes Blvd. This evening of family holiday entertainment will feature favorite Christmas carols, perfect for singing along, performed by Ken Fuller on the Wurlitzer Theatre pipe organ and Carol Fuller on piano. (509) 467-8986. Admission: FREE
5. Handel’s “Messiah” Concert and Community Singalong 4 p.m. Sunday, First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar St. A centurylong tradition featuring full choir, chamber orchestra and soloists. Want to sing along? For community singers, arrive for rehearsal by 2:15 p.m. to check out a score (or bring your own) and get seated. (509) 280-1708. Admission: FREE
6. The Winter Meltdown 8 p.m. Friday, Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave. A night of hip-hop and rap with Level Ground, Montana Montana Montana, Lou Era, Young West, Dyve, Sdot, Young Neves, Jelon & GMB, Kosh, and DJ Phae. 21 and older only. www.sp.knittingfactory.com. Admission: FREE
7. Friday Musical 1 p.m. Friday, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 5720 S. Perry St. Holiday celebration features two area youth choirs, Chanson Nouvelle and Crescendo’s Concert Choir. The program also features the annual Christmas sing with a selection of “Christmas Bells” – songs everyone loves to sing. (509) 448-2255. Admission: FREE
8. Christmas Contra Dance 7 p.m. Saturday, East Spokane Grange, 1621 N. Park Road. Hosted by Spokane Folklore Society with music by band Dog Paw and caller Penn Fix. Bring a Christmas ornament for the tree. Potluck at the break; bring your favorite dish to share. (509) 747-2640. Admission: $10
9. “The Heart of Christmas” 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave., Coeur d’Alene. The Chancel Choir and Community Orchestra present “The Heart of Christmas – Embracing the passion of those who lived the story,” along with special music by Cynthia Marlette and the orchestra. Following the performance, there will be a singalong of the the Hallelujah Chorus with the orchestra. Child care available. (208) 765-8800. Admission: FREE
10. “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and “Frosty the Snowman” Thursday and Dec. 18 at 7 p.m., and Dec. 19 at 1, 4 and 7 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy, 4904 N. Duncan Drive, Coeur d’Alene. Enjoy live performances of the classic holiday stories performed by students. (208) 676-1667. Admission: $8 adults; $6 students and children