Weekend Top 10

Award-winning vocal ensemble The King’s Singers will present “A Christmas Concert” at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 9505 Gayton Road. Formed in 1968 by six recently-graduated choral scholars from King’s College, Cambridge, the group is celebrating its 50th birthday this year and its Gold season highlights the musical heritage of The King’s Singers and the future of vocal music in all its forms. Though the members have changed over the years, The King’s Singers remain in demand. Tickets are $40 per person. For details, call 740-4044 or visit www.stmarysrichmond.org. *** The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen will present “An Evening of Holiday Favorites” featuring Offering at 7 p.m. Established in 1999 by lead singer Jeanine Guidry, Offering plays acoustic rock with guitar, piano, strings and world percussion. CACGA’s 2nd Stage series highlights a different musical genre monthly on Fridays. Tickets are $15 to $21. A full bar and dinner from Apple Spice Junction are available for purchase. For details, call 261-ARTS or visit www.artsglenallen.com. *** River Road Presbyterian Church, 8960 River Road, will present “Carols & Keyboards” at 7 p.m. The Christmas concert will feature four Steinway grand pianos and eight guest pianists in addition to several professional singers who will join the church choir. Both religious and secular music will be played including classics such as “Carol of the Bells” and “O Holy Night” and a compilation of music from “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” Free childcare is available to those who register by Dec. 3. Admission is free and open to the public. For details, call 740-7083 or visit www.rrpcusa.org. *** The film “Home Alone” (1990, PG, 103 minutes) will play at 7 p.m. Dec. 7 and at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Henrico Theatre in Highland Springs. Tickets and concessions are $1 each. For details, call 652-4260 or visit www.henricolive.com. *** The Music Ministry of Derbyshire Baptist Church, 8800 Derbyshire Road, will present the holiday worship concert “The Work of Christmas” at 7 p.m. Dec. 7-8 and at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 9 in the sanctuary. The 80-voice choir and 33-piece orchestra will perform a collection of traditional and contemporary Christmas favorites, while thoughtful narration will explore The Christmas Story from a fresh perspective. Admission is free, but tickets are required. Preschool childcare is available. For details, call 740-7238 or visit www.dbcrichmond.org.

DEC 8
The Central Virginia Wind Symphony will present their 14th annual Holiday Spectacular at two concerts in Henrico: Dec. 8 – 7 p.m. in the food court at Virginia Center Commons, 10101 Brook Road; and Dec. 9 – 3 p.m. at Hershey Center for the Arts at the Collegiate School, 103 N. Mooreland Road. Led by music director and local meteorologist Mike Goldberg, the symphony is comprised of talented high school musicians from across Central Virginia. Guest soloist will be Rex Richardson on trumpet. Both concerts are free and open to the community. For details, visit www.thewindsymphony.com.

The VA Comicon Holiday Show will be held from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Old Dominion Building at Richmond Raceway. Admission is $12 in advance and $15 at the door; children 12 and under are free. For details, visit www.vacomicon.com.

Henrico Recreation and Parks will present Santa Paws from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Short Pump Park, 3329 Pump Road. Take home a holiday photo keepsake with Santa and shop local vendors for unique pet-friendly gifts. Dogs are invited to play in the dog park and concessions will be available for purchase. The event is free. For details, email cle066@henrico.us.

Shady Grove YMCA, 11255 Nuckols Road, will host Breakfast with Santa from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Enjoy a pancake breakfast, crafts, music and more. Share your Christmas list with Santa and take a picture. Proceeds support the Teen Department at the Shady Grove YMCA. Cost is $5 per member and $7 per nonmember; member families of five or more are $25 and nonmember families of five of more are $35. For details, visit https://tinyurl.com/SantaBreakfastYMCA.

Jewish Family Theatre will present “Annie” at 7:30 p.m. at the Weinstein Jewish Community Center, 5403 Monument Avenue. Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, “Annie” has become one of the world’s best-loved musicals, winning seven Tony Awards including Best Musical. Tickets are $20 for JCC members, $30 for nonmembers and $15 for seniors and students. For additional showtimes and tickets, visit www.weinsteinjcc.org.

DEC 9
The University of Richmond’s Schola Cantorum and Women’s Chorale will present the 45th annual Festival of Lessons and Carols at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. in Cannon Memorial Chapel. This joyous Christmas celebration is in the tradition of King’s College, Cambridge. Admission is free. For details, call 289-8980 or visit www.modlin.richmond.edu.