Handel's Messiah
Saturday from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Vanier Hall, 2901 Griffiths Ave., Prince George Cantata Singers with the Prince George Symphony Orchestra present the very first choral piece they sang 50 years ago, Handel's Messiah. The Prince George Cantata Singers, guest soloists and the PGSO all combine to make this a concert not to be missed. For more information call 250-562-0800 or email GM@pgso.com.
Cirque Musica Holiday Presents Wonderland
Saturday at 7:30 p.m., at CN Centre, 2187 Ospika Blvd. S., Cirque Musica Holiday presents Wonderland, a fun-filled concert experience for the whole family featuring the talented cast of Cirque Musica accompanied by holiday songs performed by a live symphony orchestra of local musicians. The audience will journey into a visual world of Wonderland with amazing acrobats, aerialists, hilarious hijinks and holiday cheer. The show blends the spellbinding grace and daredevil athleticism of today's greatest circus performers with the sensory majesty of a symphony orchestra performing the greatest holiday music of all time. Tickets are at www.ticketsnorth.ca.
A Christmas Carol
Today through Dec. 22, at the Prince George Playhouse, 2626 Recplace Dr., Judy Russell Presents: Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, adapted by Anna Russell. A Christmas Carol tells the classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, a greedy businessman, who thinks only of making money. One fateful Christmas eve he is visited by ghosts of Christmas past, present and future. The story is filled with Christmas music, dance and entertainment for the whole family. For more information and tickets call 250-596-0020 or visit www.centralinteriortickets.com.
Free Swim at the Aquatic Centre
Sunday from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at 1770 George Paul Lane, the Prince George Aquatic Centre is making a splash with its 20th anniversary celebrations by offering a free swim. There will be music presented by DJ Ant. There will be games and prizes, balloons and cake. The Aquatic Centre was established in 1998 and features a 50-metre pool, a wave pool, diving boards and tower, an onsite fitness centre, pro-shop, and a hot tub, sauna, and steam room. Learn more about the Aquatic Centre, including the facility and programs at http://princegeorge.ca/aquatics or call 250-561-7787 for more information or email servicecentre@princegeorge.ca.
Celebration of Lights
Tuesday through Sunday, Dec. 23 from 4 to 8 p.m., Dec. 24 from 2 to 6 p.m. and Dec. 27 to 30 from 4 to p.m. at 850 River Rd., the Railway & Forestry Museum presents their annual Celebration of Lights where people are invited to take a walk through time to enjoy more than 100,000 likghts and displays throughout the eight-acre park. Many rail cars and coaches are lit inside and out and a highlight is taking a ride on the Cottonwood Minitrain. Take the chill off by browsing the gallery while local choirs and musicians entertain while guests can visit with Santa. On Tuesday, Dec. 18 admission is free with a non-perishable food donations. Proceeds from this event will be shared between the Salvation Army and St. Vincent de Paul Society. Each night there will be train rides, a concession where you can either roast your own hot dog on the bonfire, or let staff cook it, s'mores, and hot chocolate for purchase. For more information call 250-563-7351 or visit www.pgrfm.bc.ca.
Moonlight Snowshoe
Saturday, Dec. 22 from 6 to 11 p.m. at 8141 Otway Rd., the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club invites everyone to celebrate the winter solstice and beginning of the holidays at Otway with a guided snowshoe under the full moon. There will be a variety of guided tours available, led by our amazing volunteers, to accommodate different ability levels. Sign up ahead of time for easy, intermediate, or difficult level routes. Warm up by the fire at the gravel pit with s'mores and hot chocolate. Then finish the night in the lodge, enjoy a drink (or two! or three!) with friends. Hot soup and snacks will be served in the lodge for free. Beer, wine, and cider will also be available for $5 each. The snowshoe will begin at 6 p.m., arrive earlier to sign in, find your group leaders and put on your equipment. Rentals will be available on a first come, first serve basis in the rental office.
All proceeds will go towards the school ski programs. Must be 19+ to participate. For more information call 250-564-3809 or email manager@caledonianordic.com.
