Weekend Tip Sheet for Dec. 19-22

Holiday Pops
Yuriy Bekker leads the Symphony in a festive mix of symphonic and popular music that will be sure to put you in the holiday spirit. This event features multiple guest artists, including a very famous resident of the North Pole. Cookies and milk not required.
WHO: Charleston Symphony Orchestra | WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday | WHERE: Gaillard Center

Black America: Resilient
Dontré Major’s work takes a look at Black/African Americans in the United States during different periods throughout time. Each photograph is meant to emulate the feelings individuals had and touch on the struggle they went through to be seen as equals.
WHO: Dontré Major | WHEN: Through Jan. 25 | WHERE: Redux Contemporary Art Center

Chanukah in the Square
Join this 12th annual event for a lively celebration. This is a family-friendly event with Jewish foods, live music, activities and the tradition of lighting the menorah.
WHO: Chabad of Charleston | WHEN: 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday | WHERE: Marion Square

Della's Diner: Blue Plate Special
Blue Plate Special spoofs a Tennessee-style soap opera as it spins a tale about Della Juracko, her mixed-up relationships and the threatened future of her diner.
WHO: By Tom Edwards | WHEN: Through Sunday | WHERE: Threshold Repertory Theatre

Sense of the Season
Visit with costumed interpreters to learn about traditional English holiday customs and how they may have been modified in the new colony. Watch as Colonists prepare meals over the hearth, play traditional games and make holiday crafts.
WHO: Colonial interpreters | WHEN: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday | WHERE: Charles Towne Landing

Christmas in the Park
Bring the whole family and join in for a beautiful night of Christmas carols and a hot chocolate bar. It's rain or shine under the gazebo.
WHO: Uptown Church Charleston | WHEN: 5 p.m. Sunday | WHERE: Hampton Park Bandstand

Family Fun Night: "Dive-In" Movie
Join a special holiday edition of "Dive-In" Movie Night. Enjoy a viewing of Elf, some holiday snacks and quality time in the pool.
WHO: Mount Pleasant Recreation | WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Friday | WHERE: R.L. Jones Center

December Feminist Magic Market
Do some last-minute holiday shopping, have local eats from Sap-Lai Charleston/SE Asian Cuisines, a visit from Santa, a snow globe photo op from Rustic Chic Photography, and holiday magic.
WHO: A variety of local vendors | WHEN: 5-9 p.m. Friday | WHERE: Itinerant Literate Books

Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker
Step into a simpler time filled with sweet dreams and Christmas magic. With world-class artists, over 200 dazzling costumes, stunning sets, towering puppets and soaring birds, relive the dream with Tchaikovsky's timeless score.
WHO: Moscow Ballet | WHEN: 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday | WHERE: North Charleston Performing Arts Center

Codfather Christmas Market & Celebration
Visit a market with local vendors, photo ops with Santa, live music, carolers, fire pits, tasty food and beverages. Kids can play Lucky Dip, a British game where they dip their hands into a barrel of sawdust to grab a prize.
WHO: A benefit for Toys for Tots | WHEN: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday | WHERE: The Codfather parking lot