BAROQUE CHRISTMAS: The Laudate Singers will be joined by a 13-piece baroque orchestra for a festive concert by candlelight Sunday, Dec. 9, 3 p.m. at St. Andrew's United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. Admission: $35/$30/$15. Tickets: laudatesingers.com or 604-729-6814.
CHRISTMAS ART SHOW AND SALE: The North Shore Artists' Guild will hold its annual event Sunday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver, with works of art by more than 200 local artists. There will also be a professional painting demonstration. Info: nsartists.ca.
CHRISTMAS CAROLONG: Pacific Spirit Adult and Children choirs presents a festive Christmas concert of singing, stories and poetry Dec. 9, 2 p.m. at West Vancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Ave. Admission: $25/$20/$10. Info: 604-922-9171.
SLEEPING BEAUTY CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME: A pantomime version of this classic tale will run Dec. 9 and Dec. 13-16 (Thursday and Friday shows at 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 and 4 p.m.) at Theatre at Hendry Hall, 815 East 11th St., North Vancouver. Tickets: $10/$5. Reservations: 604-983-2633 or northvanplayers.ca.
CHRISTMAS PRESENCE: Pacific Theatre will present holiday music and storytelling Sunday, Dec. 9, 8 p.m. at Sutherland Church, 630 East 19th St., North Vancouver. Admission: $13.99$21.99. Tickets: 604-731-5518 or pacifictheatre.org.
COMIN' UP CHRISTMAS TIME: The Keynotes Choir will perform a Christmas concert Sunday, Dec. 9, 1: 30-3 p.m. at West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Tickets: $7.50. Registration: 604-925-7280.
THE NUTCRACKER: Seymour Dance students will perform this classic ballet Sunday, Dec. 9, 1 and 4 p.m. at Centennial Theatre, 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Admission: $20/$18/$15. Tickets: 604-929-6060 or centennialtheatre.com.
SANTA CLAWS PHOTOS: Pet pictures with Santa will be available Dec. 9, 15 and 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at PetSmart, 1325 Main St., North Vancouver. The cost is $10.95 with $5 from each photo going to local animal welfare organizations.
SING NOELLE: The all-female vocal ensemble ReVive/Noelle will perform holiday classics with pianist and choirmaster Peter Vanderhorst Sunday, Dec. 9, 2: 30 p.m. at St. Stephen's Church, 885 22nd St., West Vancouver. Guests will include Sweet Scarlet Vocal Ensemble, Hey-Jung Oh, Heather Ray, Arnt Arntzen, Andrew Huggard and Harold Hoodless. Admission: $15/$12. Tickets: 604925-7292.
SOUNDS LIKE CHRISTMAS: A community Christmas celebration in story and song Sunday, Dec. 9, 7: 30 p.m. at Lynn Valley United Church, 3201 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. Admission: $17/$12. Tickets: 604-987-2114, lynnvalleychurch.com or at the door.
WINTER'S BREATH: The Capilano Flute Choir and Chamber West Voices will perform a concert Sunday, Dec. 9, 7: 30 p.m. at St. Andrew's United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. Admission by donation.
LOVE FOR LUMS: A Christmas fundraising concert featuring the Sea to Sky Wind Ensemble Tuesday, Dec. 11, 7: 30 p.m. at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church, 1700 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. Admission by donation with proceeds going to the Lutheran Urban Mission Society. Info: 604-987-5710.
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSES: The North Vancouver District Public Library branches will host free holiday open houses with refreshments and a festive atmosphere Dec. 12, 7: 30-8: 30 p.m., at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court; Dec. 13, 2-4 p.m., Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., and Dec. 20, 1-5 p.m., Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd.
