The Harlem Globetrotters return to the Nutter Center, 3640 Col. Glenn Highway, on Dec. 31 at 2 p.m. Watch in awe as players go head-to-head in an exhilarating battle of skills featuring epic dunks, jaw-dropping four-point shots and more. $38-$416. 937-775-1000 or www.nuttercenter.com.
“The Nutcracker” is at the Schuster Center Dec. 21-22 at 2:30 p.m. The timeless story of Clara’s magical Christmastime journey returns to the stage, set to Tchaikovsky’s gorgeous score performed live by the Dayton Philharmonic. $8-$112. 937-228-3630 or www.daytonlive.org.
A New Year’s Eve Dance will be at the American Czechoslovakian Club, 922 Valley St., on Dec. 31 at 2 p.m. The New Year’s Eve countdown and champagne toast will be at 6 p.m. as the group celebrates the Czech-Slovak New Year’s. Dancing will be from 3-7 p.m. with music from the Frank Moravcik Band. $25 for members. $26 for non-members. 937-287-4275 or www.accdayton.com.
MUSIC
“‘TWAS - A Holiday Musical” will be performed at Sinclair College’s Blair Hall Theatre, Building 2, 401 W. Fourth St., on Dec. 19 and 20 at noon; Dec. 21 at 2, 4 and 7 p.m.; and Dec. 22 at 2 and 4 p.m. The musical is a family-friendly story of holidays explained by pets left alone on Christmas Eve.
OUTDOORS
The Santa is Coming! Themed Holiday Skate will be held at RiverScape MetroPark on Dec. 20 from 7-10 p.m. Dress up as Buddy the Elf or wear a holiday sweater on the ice with music and decorations from the movie. $10. www.metroparks.org.
Celebrate Christmas Eve with a display of luminaries at David’s Cemetery, 4600 Mad River Road in Kettering, on Dec. 24 at 5 p.m. Experience the a serene drive through the cemetery. Free. www.davidscemetery.com.
THEATER
The Human Race Theatre Company will present “A Frosty Night” at the Loft Theatre, 126 N. Main St., on Dec. 19, 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 15, 20 and 22 at 2 p.m. Sharon Frosty, Frosty the Snowman’s wife, knows that he’s up to no good and follows his trail to the North Pole. Will she catch him in the act? This show is adults-only. $20-$62. 937-228-3630 or www.daytonlive.org.
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