Through Dec. 29 • Ottumwa Holiday Nights ’n’ Lights. This season’s drive-thru light display is open Sun.–Thurs. 5:30–8 p.m. and Fri.-Sat. 5:30–9 p.m., Great Ottumwa Park, 1 Joe Lord Memorial Dr., Ottumwa. (641) 682-3465.
Monday, December 4 • Winter Botany for Birds. Learn about plants that create essential bird habitat for Iowa winters, common birds you might encounter in your backyard, and how to attract birds to your area. RSVP. 5:30–7 p.m., Des Moines Botanical Garden. DMBotanicalgarden.com.
Monday, December 4 • Cleo Qian in Conversation with Yun Qin Wang. Cleo Qian will read from Let’s Go, Let’s Go, Let’s Go, her collection of short stories that explore the alienated and technology-mediated lives of young Asian and Asian-American women. 7 p.m., Prairie Lights, Iowa City. PrairieLights.com.
Tuesday, December 5 • Shut Up & Write. Writers sit quietly and work on their writing projects. That’s it. Tuesdays, 3:30–5 p.m., Fairfield Public Library, Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.
Wednesday, December 6 • Guest Artist Recital: JACK Quartet. Free concert open to the public, part of their Fall residency in conjunct with the Center for New Music and Hancher Auditorium. 7:30 p.m., Old Capitol Museum, Senate Chamber, 21 N. Clinton St., Iowa City. PentacrestMuseums.uiowa.edu.
Wednesday, December 6 • Cafe Paradiso Open Mic. 7:45 sign up, 8 p.m. go time, with a featured performer during the second half. Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com.
Wednesday, December 6 • Now Hear This. Series dedicated to up-and-coming local artists. 7 p.m., Opus Concert Cafe, Cedar Rapids. ArtsIowa.com.
Wednesday, December 6 • Kate Christensen. PEN-Faulkner Award-winning author and Writers’ Workshop visiting faculty Kate Christensen will read from her new masterwork of fiction, Welcome Home, Stranger. 7 p.m., Prairie Lights, Iowa City. PrairieLights.com.
Thursday, December 7 • Aparna Nancherla and Atsuko Okatsuka. Two of today’s hottest comedy talents take to Hancher’s Hadley Stage for a hilarious double bill. 7:30 p.m., Hancher, Iowa City. Hancher.uiowa.edu.
Thursday, December 7 • A Carol Christmas. Christmas concert by Carol Montag, joined by Bruce Millard on guitar, mandolin, and banjo; Riley Thurm on guitar, bass, and pedal steel guitar; and Dillon Rairdin on guitar, keyboards, bass, and percussion. 7:30 p.m., CSPS Hall, Cedar Rapids. CSPSHall.org.
Thursday, December 7 • Comedy Thursdays: Kevin Farley & Brian Hicks. First Thursdays comedy series. 7:30 p.m., Memorial Auditorium, Burlington. BurlingtonRiverfront.org.
Thursday, December 7 • Open Poetry & Storytelling. 7 p.m., Noble House Kava Bar, Fairfield. NobleHouseKava.com.
Thursday, December 7 • Old Dominion: No Bad Vibes Tour. They’ve earned five ACM Group of the Year awards. With Chase Rice and Kylie Morgan. 7:30 p.m., Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines. IowaEventsCenter.com.
Thursday, December 7 • Ghost Town Blues Band. 8 p.m., The Washington, Burlington.TheWashingtonMusic.com.
Thursday, December 7 • A Carol Christmas. Christmas concert by Carol Montag, joined by Bruce Millard on guitar, mandolin, and banjo; Riley Thurm on guitar, bass, and pedal steel guitar; and Dillon Rairdin on guitar, keyboards, bass, and percussion. 7:30 p.m., CSPS Hall, Cedar Rapids. CSPSHall.org.
Thursday, December 7 • Cornell Holiday Concert. Cornell College Choirs, Chamber Orchestra, and Symphonic Band. 7 p.m., Mount Vernon High School, Mount Vernon. CornellCollege.edu.
Thurs-Fri, December 7–8 • Irish Christmas in America. Produced by Sligo fiddler Oisín Mac Diarmada, the hugely popular Irish Christmas in America show features top Irish music, song, and dance in an engaging performance rich in humor and boundless energy. 7:30 p.m., Temple Theater, Des Moines. DMPA.org.
Thurs-Sun, Dec. 7-10 • A Brucemore Christmas. Peek into the holiday seasons of yore, with dazzling Christmas trees and sparkling seasonal décor on three floors of the Mansion. RSVP. 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Thurs.–Sat. through Dec. 31. Brucemore Mansion, Cedar Rapids. Brucemore.org.
Thurs-Fri-Sat-Sun, December 7–10 • Ballet Des Moines: The Nutcracker. Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines. HoytSherman.org.
Friday, December 8 • AHFA’s Winter Wonderland. Homemade & handmade crafters, cocoa bar, and cookie sale. Santa visits from 5–7 p.m., with an evening silent auction. Proceeds benefit American Home Finding Association. 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Hotel Ottumwa, 107 2nd St. E, Ottumwa. (641) 682-3449.
Friday, December 8 • Jo Koy. In 2018, this comedian and author was given the prestigious “Stand-Up Comedian of the Year” award at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal. 8 p.m., Alliant Energy PowerHouse, Cedar Rapids. CREventsLive.com.
Friday, December 8 • Scotty McCreery. Award-winning country artist. 7:30 p.m., Bridge View Center, Ottumwa. BridgeView-Center.com.
Friday, December 8 • Mike Zito. One of the most lauded artists in the contemporary blues arena today. 7 p.m., Rhythm City Casino Rhythm Room, 7077 Elmore Ave., Davenport. RhythmCityCasino.com.
Friday, December 8 • Hairball. A bombastic celebration of arena rock. 7:30 p.m., Xtream Arena, 200 E. 9th St., Coralville. XtreamArena.com.
Fri-Sat, December 8–9 • Fairfield Holiday Trade Fair. Large holiday gift and craft show feat. handmade creations, ceramics, art, jewelry, clothes, toys, specialty food items, wood crafts, and more. Fri. 5–9 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Fairfield Arts and Convention Center, 200 N. Main St., Fairfield. FairfieldFirstFridays.org/holiday-trade-fair.
Fri-Sat, December 8–9 • Iowa Dance Theatre: The Nutcracker Ballet. Various times, Des Moines Civic Center. DMPA.org.
Fri-Sat, December 8–9 • Bloom & Bark Glass Blowing & Local Artisan Market. Shop unique, one-of-a-kind gifts. Glass-blown pieces, along with the work of 15 local artists using various mediums from fiber to wood. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Bloom and Bark, 18517 County Rd. J40, Keosauqua. (319) 293-6168, BloomandBark.com. Also on Dec. 22.
Fri-Sat-Sun, Dec. 8-10 • Nolte Madrigal Dinner. Feast on a five-course meal, with entertainment by ICON and Nolte Academy, Nolte’s Madrigal Singers, and Iowa City Youth Choir. Various times, The James Theatre, Iowa City. TheJamesIC.com.
Fri-Sat-Sun, Dec. 8-10 • Cornell College: A Chorus Line. 24 dancers audition for eight coveted spots, baring their souls in hopes of the chance to perform. Various times, Kimmel Theatre, Cornell College, Mount Vernon. CornellCollege.edu.
Fri-Sat-Sun, Dec. 8-10 • Tannenbaum Forest in Amana. Over 60 decorated Christmas trees encircle a 17-ft. tall German Christmas Pyramid, with fun and games. Fri.-Sun. through Dec. 17 with weekly themes. Donations benefit U of I Stead Family Children’s Hospital. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Festhalle Barn, Amana Colonies. AmanaColonies.com.
Saturday, December 9 • Fairfield Farmers Market Indoors. Produce, handmade wares, gifts, baked goods, food to go. 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, 200 S. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com.
Saturday, December 9 • Old-Time Christmas Radio Hour. Featuring live storytelling by Ron Clark (left) and musical talents Annie Savage and the Savage Hearts, the Dodge Street Duo, and Iris Mae & Lucy. Cocoa and holiday treats provided, plus “a sing-along of Christmas carols in the grande old tradition of Iowa Christmas past.” 7–9 p.m., Celebration Farm, Iowa City. (319) 601-6379.
Saturday, December 9 • Rug Weaving or Crochet a Pet Hammock. 9 a.m.– noon, various locations, Keosauqua. More info at VillagesFolkSchool.com.
Saturday, December 9 • The Peppermint Trail. Shopping and dining specials, trolley rides, Santa visit, window displays, gingerbread contest, carolers, and more. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Avenues of Ingersoll & Grand and Roosevelt Cultural District, Des Moines. TheAvenuesDSM.com/peppermint-trail.
Saturday, December 9 • Kuldeep Singh. This classically trained Indian dancer performs an immersive presentation of new works—intimate and on-stage with the audience. 7:30 p.m., Englert Theatre, Iowa City. Englert.org.
Saturday, December 9 • Christkindlmarkt. Local vendors offer gifts, stocking stuffers, crafts, goodies, and more. Museum admission is free all day. 10 a.m.–2 p.m., German American Heritage Center & Museum, Davenport. GAHC.org.
Saturday, December 9 • Youth Bird Feeder Building. Youth ages 9–18 will learn how to make a bird feeder with Van Buren County Naturalist Chloe Proffitt. 9 a.m.–noon, Hotel Manning, Keosauqua. RSVP to (319) 288-0047. Free.
Saturday, December 9 • Stanley Creates: Snowmen at Night. After listening to the story by Caralyn Buehner, kids will get to craft their own snowpeople. RSVP. 2 p.m., Stanley Museum, Iowa City. Arts.uiowa.edu.
Saturday, December 9 • Singing Cedars Winter Faire. Kids’ puppet shows at 11:15 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. Handmade gifts, holiday craft activities, organic hot lunch, caroling, bonfire, bake sale. 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m., Singing Cedars School, Fairfield. SingingCedars.com.
Saturday, December 9 • Quad City Arts Presents Native Pride Productions. Native Pride Dancers founder and award-winning performer Larry Yazzie (Meskwaki/Dine) presents exhibition dances including the Eagle Dance, the Men’s Grass Dance and Fancy Dance, and the Women’s Jingle Dance and Fancy Shawl dances. 7 p.m., Galvin Fine Arts Center, 518 W. Locust St., Davenport. QuadCityArts.com.
Saturday, December 9 • Dan Tedesco. Des Moines artist with “minimalist rhythmic guitar” and “melodies that swoop, soar, and linger.” —Boston Globe. 8 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.
Saturday, December 9 • Elisabeth Von Presley: Christmas in the Key of A. She’s ready to paint the Paramount pink with holiday music, surprise guests, over-the-top costumes, hilarious skits, and exciting choreography. 7:30 p.m., Paramount Theatre, Cedar Rapids. CREventsLive.com.
Saturday, December 9 • Jonas Magram and Seventh Ray Band. Original folk rock. With Steve & Michaela McLain. Proceeds benefit women and children’s charities. 7:30 p.m., The Lab, 408 W. Lowe, Fairfield. ChildrensHolidayBenefit@gmail.com.
Saturday, December 9 • The King’s Singers: When You Wish Upon a Star. One of the world’s most beloved close-harmony vocal ensembles. 7:30 p.m., Hancher Auditorium, Iowa City. Hancher.uiowa.edu.
Sat-Sun, December 9–10 • Chamber Singers of Southeast Iowa: A Holiday Celebration of Song. 7:30 p.m., Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, 200 S. Main St., Fairfield. $10 at the door.
Sat-Sun, December 9–10 • Holiday Brass. Ring in the holiday season with members of the QCSO Brass and Percussion sections. 7:30 p.m., various locations, Quad Citites. QSCO.org.
Sat-Sun, December 9–10 • Holiday Thieves Market. Shop an impressive array of fine gifts created by top artists and artisans in the area—paintings, ceramics, jewelry, wood crafts, and more—with a silent auction to benefit free arts programming in Iowa City. Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Hyatt Regency Coralville Expo Hall. SummeroftheArts.org.
Sat-Sun, December 9–10 • Quad Cities Ballet: The Nutcracker. River Center, Davenport. Ticketmaster.com.
Sunday, December 10 • Luminare Christmas. Reimagined holiday classics, symphonic rock, and cinematic magic. 8 p.m., Rhythm City, Davenport. RhythmCityCasino.com.
Sunday, December 10 • Salsa/Latin and Pop Music Dance. Sundays; lesson 7 p.m.; Latin dance 8–9 p.m.; Latin, ballroom, swing mix 9–10 p.m.; no partner needed. Morning Star Studio, 51 1/2 S. Court St., Fairfield. (641) 919-5698. Facebook.com/ Fairfield.Pop.Music.Dance.Coalition.
Sunday, December 10 • Irish Music Session. An informal gathering of area musicians plays Irish music most Sundays. Join in, or relax and listen as you enjoy a hot cuppa or craft beer on tap. 3–5 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.
Sunday, December 10 • Sara Evans. Evans has carved a successful career anchored by her insightful songwriting and warm, evocative voice. 7:30 p.m., Englert Theatre, Iowa City. Englert.org.
Sunday, December 10 • Ottumwa Symphony: Merry & Bright. 3 p.m., Bridge View, Ottumwa. BridgeViewCenter.com.
Sunday, December 10 • Maddie Poppe: Acoustic Christmas. This Iowa native won season 16 of American Idol. 7:30 p.m., Para-mount, Cedar Rapids. CREventsLive.com.
Sunday, December 10 • Art at Brucemore: Double Glass Holiday Trees. Participants will design a beautiful double glass tree decoration using warm glass techniques. 10:30–noon, Brucemore Mansion, Cedar Rapids. Brucemore.org.
Monday, December 11 • Mike Dillon & Punkadelick. Vibraphonist/percussionist Mike Dillon, with Brian Haas & Brendan Bull. 8 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.
Mon-Tues, November 11–12 • Satoshi Kon Fest. Anime Expo Cinema Nights presents Tokyo Godfathers from master director Satoshi Kon. 7 p.m., Capitol Performing Arts Center, Burlington. LiveattheCapitol.com. (319) 237-1099. Also on Dec. 14.
Tuesday, November 12 • Preservation Hall Jazz Band: Creole Christmas. New Orleans classics alongside holiday selections with a twist. 7:30 p.m., Englert Theatre, Iowa City. Englert.org.
Tuesday, November 12 • Celtic Angels Christmas. 7:30 p.m., Paramount Theatre, Cedar Rapids. CREventsLive.com.
Wednesday, November 13 • Cirque Dreams Holidaze. Broadway-style production infused with contemporary circus arts. 7:30 p.m., Adler, Davenport. DavenportLive.com.
Wednesday, November 13 • Czech & Slovak Gingerbread House (Virtual). Make an authentic Czech and Slovak gingerbread house via Zoom with Chef Tom Slepicka. 6 p.m. RSVP. NCSML.org.
Wednesday, December 13 • Cafe Paradiso Open Mic. 7:45 sign up, 8 p.m. go time, with a featured performer during the second half. Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com.
Thursday, December 14 • Ugly Sweater Crawl. Shop, sip, and stroll around the Washington square in your ugliest sweater. Complete a traveling bingo card for a chance to win prizes. 10 a.m.–8 p.m., downtown Washington. (319) 653-3918.
Thursday, December 14 • Indian Hills: Jingles & Jazz. Indian Hills choirs, jazz band, and faculty and staff choir. 7 p.m., Warrior Junction, Advanced Technology Center, 525 Grandview Ave., Ottumwa. (641) 683-5111.
Thursday, December 14 • Christmas with Lorie Line. An all-new solo piano show for the holidays. 7 p.m., Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines. HoytSherman.org.
Thurs-Sun, Dec. 14-17 • A Brucemore Christmas. Peek into the holiday seasons of yore, with dazzling Christmas trees and sparkling seasonal décor on three floors of the Mansion. RSVP. 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Thurs.–Sat. through Dec. 31. Brucemore Mansion, Cedar Rapids. Brucemore.org.
Fri-Sat, December 15–16 • Nate Bargatze: Be Funny Tour. Clean and relatable Grammy-nominated comedian. Friday 7 p.m., Bridge View, Ottumwa, Bridge-ViewCenter.com; Saturday 4 p.m. & 7 p.m., Adler Theatre, Davenport, DavenportLive.com.
Thurs-Fri-Sat, December 14–16 • Nutcracker Ballet. Ballet Des Moines takes its sparkling annual production on tour. Thurs. & Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sat. 1 p.m., Sondheim Theater, Fairfield. FairfieldACC.com.
Friday. December 15 • Wayne Newton. Known for his iconic signature song, “Danke Schoen” and countless other top hit singles. 7:30 p.m., River Center, Davenport. DavenportLive.com.
Friday. December 15 • Jordan Smith: Christmas. Winner of Season 9 of The Voice. 7 p.m., Pella Opera House. (641) 628-8625.
Friday. December 15 • Rae Radick. “The Love Child of Shania Twain + Miranda Lambert + a dash of New York City.” 6:30 p.m., Elray’s, Iowa City. ElraysLiveandDive.com.
Friday. December 15 • Leather Christmas Ornament. Students will learn to make and complete up to three ornaments. 6–9 p.m., Stuart’s Leather Shop, Bonaparte. VillagesFolkSchool.com.
Friday. December 15 • Heather Miller. Former Fairfielder, current Austin, Texas, coffee-shop-confessional singer-songwriter graces the Paradiso stage with her newest album, Count it in Moons. 8 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.
Fri-Sat-Sun, December 15–17 • Pops at the Paramount: Holiday Spectacular. Orchestra Iowa with the Iowa Women’s Jazz Orchestra. Various times, Paramount Theatre, Cedar Rapids. ArtsIowa.com.
Fri-Sat-Sun, Dec. 15-17 • Tannenbaum Forest in Amana. Over 60 decorated Christmas trees encircle a 17-ft. tall German Christmas Pyramid, with fun and games. Donations benefit U of I Stead Family Children’s Hospital. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Festhalle Barn, Amana Colonies. AmanaColonies.com.
Saturday, December 16 • Fairfield Farmers Market Indoors. Produce, handmade wares, gifts, baked goods, food to go. 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, 200 S. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com.
Saturday, December 16 • Ed Bassmaster. Multi-character star of CMT prank series, The Ed Bassmaster Show. 7 & 9 p.m., Rhythm City, Davenport. RhythmCityCasino.com.
Saturday, December 16 • Ruffles Galore Earrings. Participants will use brick stitch around a metal base of their making to create exquisite earrings. Instructor Karen Kubby. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Beadology Iowa, Iowa City. BeadologyIowa.com.
Saturday, December 16 • Bremen Town Musicians. Family-friendly show performed by the Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre. 1–3:30 p.m., German American Heritage Center, Davenport. GAHC.org. Free.
Saturday, December 16 • Holiday Market & Pop-Up Used Book Sale. Find handmade gifts, goods, and used books while supporting local farmers, artisans, and the Iowa City Public Library. 8 a.m.–1 p.m., Robert A. Lee Rec. Center, Iowa City. Facebook.com/IowaCityFarmersMarket.
Saturday, December 16 • Brilliant Bohemian Garnets Tour & Ornament Personalization. Learn about nearly 200 objects that feature fiery red gemstones. Master Czech Folk Artist Marj Nejdl will be in the Museum Store to personalize ornaments. 10–11 a.m., National Czech & Slovak Museum, Cedar Rapids. NCSML.org.
Saturday, December 16 • Irish Christmas Ceili. Champagne Academy of Irish Dance and Tara McGovern bring Irish dance, music, and holiday fun. 4:30 p.m., CSPS Hall, Cedar Rapids. CSPSHall.org.
Saturday, December 16 • Christmas with Jim McDonough and His Orchestra. The Steinway artist presents his annual holiday extravaganza. 7:30 p.m., Memorial Auditorium, Burlington. (319) 753-8111. PianoFavorites.com/shows.
Saturday, December 16 • Shaun Johnson Big Band Experience: Holly Jolly Holiday Tour. Celebrating the holiday season with a passionate and melodic, big-band driven traditional pop concert. 7:30 p.m., Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines. HoytSherman.org.
Saturday, December 16 • Winterland: A Grateful Dead Holiday Show. This Iowa City band embodies the spirit of the Dead, playing the hits, the deep cuts, the live versions, and everything in between. 7:30 p.m., Englert Theatre, Iowa City. Englert.org.
Sat-Sun, December 16–17 • Craft & Vendor Market at Quincy Place. Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun. 12–5 p.m., Quincy Place Mall, Ottumwa. stacysamir@gmail.com.
Sunday, December 17 • Irish Music Session. An informal gathering of area musicians plays Irish music most Sundays. Join in, or relax and listen as you enjoy a hot cuppa or craft beer on tap. 3–5 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.
Sunday, December 17 • Michael W. Smith Christmas. With special guest Michael Tait, Smith brings his biggest Christmas hits and traditional favorites. Sunday 3 p.m. & 7 p.m., Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines, HoytSherman.org.
Monday, December 18 • Michael W. Smith Christmas. With special guest Michael Tait, Smith brings his biggest Christmas hits and traditional favorites. 7 p.m., Adler Theatre, Davenport. DavenportLive.com.
Monday, December 18 • WWE Monday Night Raw. Seth “Freakin” Rollins, American Nightmare Cody Rhodes, Judgement Day, and more. 6:30 p.m., Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines. IowaEventsCenter.com.
Wednesday, December 20 • Tarot Readings at Noble House Kava Bar. Readings by Richard Morell every third Wednesday. 6 p.m., Noble House, 115 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com/NobleHouseKava.
Wednesday, December 20 • Mannheim Steamroller Christmas. Grammy Award- winner Chip Davis’s show features the Mannheim sound and dazzling multimedia effects. 7:30 p.m., Alliant Energy PowerHouse, Cedar Rapids. CREventsLive.com.
Wed-Fri, December 20-22 • The Inventor. The stop-motion animated film. Cinema Fairfield. 7 p.m., Sondheim Theater, 200 N. Main St., Fairfield. FairfieldACC.com.
Thursday, December 21 • Solstice Celebration with Lantern Puppets. When the sun has set, lantern puppets created at Owl Glass Puppetry Center will be lit and paraded through the streets of West Liberty to celebrate the Solstice. Hot cocoa, treats, and music. West Liberty. (319) 627-2487.
Thursday, December 21 • Joke-e-oke. Comedy open mic followed by karaoke. Sign up before 9:30 pm., Joystick Comedy Arcade, Iowa City. PlayatJoystick.com.
Thursday, December 21 • Winter Solstice Live Storytelling. Hosted by the Coralville Public Library and Nick Westergaard, director of the UI Story Lab. 7–8 p.m., Coralville Center for the Performing Arts, Coralville. CoralvilleArts.org. Free.
Thursday, December 21 • Solstice Ramble at Wickiup Hill. Walk the trails, concluding with a campfire to cast away written goodbyes to the past year or thoughts for the future. RSVP. Wickiup Hill Learning Center, Toddville. (319) 892-6485.
Thursday, December 21 • Sunrise Solstice Saunter. Hike to see the sun rise from this beautiful natural area. 6:45–9 a.m., Cedar River Crossing (North Access), 5473 Sutliff Rd. NE, Solon. Fowen@johnsoncountyiowa.gov.
Thurs-Sun, Dec. 21-23 • A Brucemore Christmas. Peek into the holiday seasons of yore, with dazzling Christmas trees and sparkling seasonal décor on three floors of the Mansion. RSVP. 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Thurs.–Sat. through Dec. 31. Brucemore Mansion, Cedar Rapids. Brucemore.org.
Friday, December 22 • Bloom & Bark Glass Blowing & Local Artisan Market. Shop for one-of-a-kind gifts. Glass-blown pieces, along with the work of 15 local artists using various mediums from fiber to wood. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Bloom and Bark, 18517 County Rd. J40, Keosauqua. (319) 293-6168, BloomandBark.com.
Saturday, December 23 • Fairfield Farmers Market Indoors. Produce, handmade wares, gifts, baked goods, food to go. 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, 200 S. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com.
Wed-Fri, December 20-22 • The Inventor. The world of Leonardo da Vinci comes to life in this stop-motion animated film. Cinema Fairfield. Kids matinee on Dec. 20 at 9:30 a.m., evening showings 7 p.m., Sondheim Theater, 200 N. Main St., Fairfield. FairfieldACC.com.
Thurs-Sun, Dec. 28-30 • A Brucemore Christmas. Peek into the holiday seasons of yore, with dazzling Christmas trees and sparkling seasonal décor on three floors of the Mansion. RSVP. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Brucemore Mansion, Cedar Rapids. Brucemore.org.
Fri-Sat, December 29-30 • Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour. The sixth concert tour by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, who describes it as a journey through all of her musical “eras.” Ticket prices set by artist: $19.89. 7 p.m., Sondheim Theater, 200 N. Main St., Fairfield. FairfieldACC.com.
Saturday, December 30 • Fairfield Farmers Market Indoors. Produce, handmade wares, gifts, baked goods, food to go. 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, 200 S. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com.