Take a walk in a winter wonderland at Winter Garden aGlow or attend a tree lighting in Meridian, Eagle or Star, and you will find yourself in the holiday spirit. Concerts, plays, performances (Nutcracker, anyone?) - whatever your holiday pleasure, we've rounded up a list of events that is sure to make your holidays more pleasurable.

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTINGS, PARADES

Down Home Country Christmas, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, Old Fourth Street Gym, 755 W. 4th St., Kuna: Bazaar, entertainment, pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, live auction and a night light parade (6 p.m., travels down Main Street between Linder Road and Avenue E). Free. 922-9254.

Winterland Parade, 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, Meridian: Starts at Storey Park at Main Street and Franklin Road, and travels north on Main Street to Fairview, and returns to Storey Park along E. 3rd Street. Themed "Childhood Memories of Christmas." 888-2817.® Meridian City Tree Lighting, 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, Generations Plaza, 910 Main St., Meridian: With Mayor Tammy de Weerd and Santa.

Eagle Country Christmas, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, Heritage Park, 185 E. State St., Eagle: Entertainment, Santa, children's activities, canned food drive and more. Tree lighting by Mayor Phil Bandy at 6 p.m.

Star Tree Lighting, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, Star City Hall, 10769 W. State St.: With Mayor Nate Mitchell. Also a bazaar from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

CONCERTS

Boise TubaChristmas, 3:30 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, The Grove plaza, southwest of 8th and Main streets in Boise; and 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, First Presbyterian Church, 950 W. State St., Boise: More than 60 musicians will serenade Downtown Boise with traditional holiday carols played on baritones, euphoniums, sousaphones and tubas. Free.

Advent Candlelight Concert, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, St. Mark's Church, 7960 Northview, Boise: Music, sacred scripture, dance presented by St. Mark's choirs and Voices of Joy! Children's Choir, Pneuma Liturgical Dancers, Sacred Heart Choirs, choirs of King of Glory Lutheran Church and Covenant Presbyterian Church. Pie reception. Bring item for St. Mark's food bank.

Family Holiday Concert, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise: Selections from Tchaikovsky's iconic "Nutcracker Suite" and Beethoven's "Choral Fantasy," classic carols such as "Silent Night," "Jingle Bells" and "Joy to the World," plus an audience sing-along. Benefit for the Boise State University Music Department Scholarship Fund. $8 general, $6 seniors, $1 non-BSU students. Select-a-Seat, 426-1494. BSU students, faculty and staff will each receive one free ticket with ID by visiting the Student Union Info Desk or the Morrison Center or Taco Bell Arena box offices.

Biotzetik Basque Choir, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, St. Mary's Catholic Church, 2612 W. State St., Boise: Christmas concert includes traditional songs sung in Basque and a carol sing-along in English. Free. 322-7010.

Treasure Valley Symphony Holiday Concert, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, Weiser High School auditorium, 690 W. Indianhead Road, Weiser: $7 general, $5 seniors and students, $1 Treasure Valley Community College students with ID. (541) 881-8822, Ext. 264.

Community Christmas Carol Sing, 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, First Presbyterian Church, 950 W. State St., Boise: Free. 345-3441, Ext. 113.

A Nat King Cole Christmas Concert and Dance, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, Mountain View Community Fellowship Church, 3000 Esquire Ave., Boise: Singer Keith Anderson delivers Nat King Cole's greatest hits and Christmas season favorites. Benefit for Mountain View Community Fellowship Church. $20 per person or $30 per couple in advance, $25 per person or $35 per couple at the door. 378-7774.

NEW YEAR'S EVE

Bob & Tom Comedy All-Stars Tour, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise: $34.50. Select-a-Seat, 426-1110.

Party at Helina Marie's, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, 11053 State St., Star: Come dressed as your favorite '80s icon and enjoy wine tasting, appetizers, '80s music, party favors, dancing. $20 per couple. 286-7960.

Rockin' New Year's Eve, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, Boise Centre, 850 W. Front St.: Music by The Fabulous Chancellors and JR & The Stingrays. $22. Select-a-Seat, 426-1494.

Party with Micky and The Motorcars, 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise: $25. Ticketfly, (877) 435-9849. 18 and up.

FESTIVALS/FAIRS

Claus 'n Paws, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, Zoo Boise, 355 Julia Davis Drive, Boise: Musical entertainment; watch some of the zoo's residents receive special holiday treats. Pictures with Santa Claus for $3. Finish holiday shopping with Zootique discounts. Free. 384-4260.

Boise Christmas Show, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, Expo Idaho, 5610 Glenwood St., Garden City: $5 general, $4 seniors, free for children 12 and younger. wwwboisechristmasshow.com.

Creche Exhibit and Carols, 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4; and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 12th North and 7th East, Mountain Home: More than 700 privately owned nativities on display, with music performances. Free. 587-5264.

Fine Arts Festival, 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5; noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, The Waterfront, 3150 N. LakeHarbor, Suite 155, Boise: Works by local visual artists. Opening reception on Dec. 4 features music by Leta Neustaedter and Dan Costello, wine tasting from Woodriver Cellars. Free.

Winter Garden aGlow, 6 to 9 p.m. daily, Dec. 4 through Jan. 10, Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N. Penitentiary Road, Boise: Stroll through the garden grounds hung with thousands of sparkling lights. Enjoy hot refreshments, cookies, holiday music and the warmth of fire barrels. Santa makes a visit Dec. 18-23. $6 general, $4 children 4-12 and members. 343-8649.

Capital City Public Holiday Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 5-19, 8th Street between Bannock and Main streets and The Grove plaza, Downtown Boise: www.capitalcitypublicmarket.com.

MUSIC

"The Christmas Sweater - A Return to Redemption," 6 p.m. Thursdays, Dec. 3 and 10, Edwards 21 Cinemas, 7701 W. Overland Road, Boise: "The Christmas Sweater," Glenn Beck's popular stage show based on his best-selling book, will pick up where the story left off last Christmas and chronicle the effect it had on people all over the country, live from New York. $20 for Dec. 3, $18 for taped encore on Dec. 10. www.fathomevents.com.

Living Christmas Tree, 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4; 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5; 3:30 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6; and 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, College Church of the Nazarene, 504 E. Dewey Ave., Nampa: $3. 466-7094.

Boise Master Chorale's Handel's "Messiah," Friday, Dec. 18, and Sunday, Dec. 20, various locations: $20 general, free for students. 344-4794, www.boisemasterchorale.net.® 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, Valley Shepherd Church of the Nazarene, 150 W. Maestra St., Meridian.® 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, First United Methodist Church, "Cathedral of the Rockies," 717 N. 11th St., Boise.

Holiday Family Disco Party, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, Linen Building, 1402 W. Grove St., Boise: DJ spins family-friendly music, appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus, dance-off contest, dance performance by Treasure Valley Institute for Children's Arts' Leap Troupe, holiday treats and beverages available, art exhibit by local youth artists and more. $12 per person or $40 for family pass. 344-2220.

Holiday Sing Along, 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, Ada Community Library, 10664 W. Victory Road, Boise: With a band for backup, a projection screen for lyrics, and a crackling fireplace. 362-0181, Ext. 4.

Xtreme Holiday Xtravaganza, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise: A rollicking, anything-goes holiday variety show with an all-star cast of Idaho's finest musicians, comedians and dancers, all donating their talents to raise funds for Interfaith Sanctuary. Hosted by Curtis Stigers and The Fool Squad. $25. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/90374.

Handel's "Messiah," 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 27, First Presbyterian Church, 950 W. State St., Boise: Free. 345-3441, Ext. 113.

PERFORMING ARTS

Opera Idaho's "Amahl and the Night Visitors" by Gian Carlo Menotti, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise: Holiday story of a poor boy and his mother who receive a visit from the three wise men on the eve of Christ's birth. $15-$35, student rush tickets $15 available one hour before curtain. Military and group discounts available. 345-3531, www.operaidaho.org.

Ballet Idaho's "The Nutcracker," 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise: $20-$50 general, $10-$40 children. Select-a-Seat, 426-1110. 343-0556.

® Nutcracker for the Curious, 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy, 516 S. 9th St., Boise: Sneak peek of Ballet Idaho dancers rehearsing. Free.

Eagle Performing Arts Center's "The Nutcracker," 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18; and 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, Special Events Center, Boise State University: $20 general, $15 seniors and students. 338-4633, www.epacdance.com.

Eugene Ballet's "Nutcracker," 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, Jewett Auditorium, The College of Idaho, 2112 E. Cleveland Blvd., Caldwell: $14-$18 general, $8-$12 students, at the door. 459-3405.

Holiday Festival on Ice, 3 and 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, Idaho IceWorld, 7072 S. Eisenman Road, Boise: Features skaters from the Boise Figure Skating Club and learn-to-skate classes. $7 general, $5 children. VIP tickets, which include on-ice seating and refreshments, are $10. 331-0044.

SPORTS

Idaho Stampede Basketball ® vs. Dakota Wizards: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, and Saturday, Dec. 5. ® vs. Utah Flash: 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, and Monday, Dec. 28. Games at Qwest Arena, 233 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise. $12-$20. Qwest Arena box office, 331-8497.

Idaho Steelheads Hockey ® vs. Alaska Aces: 7 p.m. Thursday-Friday, Dec. 3-4.® vs. Ontario Reign: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, and Friday-Saturday, Dec. 11-12. (Bring a toy for the Toys for Tots Teddy Bear Toss on Saturday, Dec. 12.)® vs. Utah Grizzlies: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16.® vs. Alaska Aces: 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Dec. 18-19.® vs. Stockton Thunder: 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31. Games at Qwest Arena, 233 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise. $9-$32.50. Qwest Arena box office, 331-8497.

Boise State University Football vs. New Mexico State, 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, Bronco Stadium, 1400 Bronco Lane, Boise: $20-$49. Select-a-Seat, 426-1494.

Boise State University Basketball ® vs. University of San Diego: 7:05 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12.® vs. Houston Baptist: 3:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19.® vs. Portland State University: 8:15 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21.® vs. Montana State University: 7:05 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23. Games at Taco Bell Arena, 1401 Bronco Lane, Boise. $10.75 general, $10 seniors, $4 juniors. Select-a-Seat, 426-1494.

Roady's Humanitarian Bowl, 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, Bronco Stadium, 1400 Bronco Lane, Boise: $16.25-$46. Select-a-Seat, 426-1494.

THEATER

"subUrbia," 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, Dec. 2-5, Danny Peterson Theatre, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise: Presented by Boise State's Theatre Majors Association. Dark comedy chronicling the lives of aimless 20-somethings and their reunion with a former high school classmate who has become a successful musician. $7 general, $5 students, at the door. 426-3957.

Boise Contemporary Theater's "Animals Out of Paper," 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, Dec. 2-19; 2 p.m. matinees Saturdays, Dec. 5, 12 and 19, 854 Fulton St.: New play about three origami enthusiasts whose lives collide. $21-$32. ICTickets (442-3232). 331-9224.® 50 Women, pre-play cocktail party at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, R Grey Jewelers, 415 S. 8th St., Boise: Depart for BCT at 7:30 p.m. to catch the play at 8 p.m. Proceeds support the play. $50. 331-9224, Ext. 205.

Music Theatre of Idaho's "Annie," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3-5 and 10-12; 1:30 p.m. matinees Saturdays, Dec. 5 and 12, Nampa Civic Center, 311 3rd St. S.: $15 general, $14 seniors and students. 468-2385, www.mtionline.org. All tickets are $20 at the door.

Stage Coach Theatre's "Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and 8:15 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Dec. 3-12; 2 p.m. matinee Sunday, Dec. 6, 5296 W. Overland Road, Boise: $12 Fridays and Saturdays, $10 Thursdays and matinee. 344-2000.

Lauriel Loyst with "Santa Baby," dinner seating at 6:15 p.m. and show from 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays, Dec. 4 and 11, El Korah Shrine, 1118 W. Idaho St., Boise: $30 dinner/show, $15 show only. 921-8918, www.roastandtoastinc.com.

Knock 'em Dead Dinner Theatre's "A Season of Hope": 7 p.m. Thursdays and dinner seating at 6:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays (show at 8 p.m.), Dec. 4-19, 333 S. 9th St., Boise: Thursdays (show only): $13.50-$16.50. Fridays and Saturdays: $37.50 for dinner and show, $18.50 show only. 385-0021.

Prairie Dog Playhouse's "The X-Mas Files! Miracle at Area 51!" 7:15 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Dec. 4-26 (no show on Dec. 25); 2 p.m. matinees Sundays, Dec. 13, 20 and 27, 3820 Cassia St., Boise: Agents Smolder and Scullery investigate a mysterious sleigh-and-reindeer crash site at Area 51, all while solving the case of Smolders' missing sister. $7-$13. TicketWeb (466-8499) or 336-7383.

Irving Berlin's "White Christmas," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 26, The Star Theatre, 1851 Century Way, Suite 3, Boise: Presented by Starlight Mountain Theatre. $12 general, $11 seniors, $10 children. Group discounts available. 462-5523, www.starlightmt.org.

Boise Contemporary Theater's Family Reading Series "A Christmas Carol," 2 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 6 and 13, Boise Contemporary Theater, 854 Fulton St.: $12 general, $8 children 12 and younger. ICTickets, 442-3232.® After the Dec. 6 reading, join the cast in the loft for Cupcakes and Carols. $15.

"Christmas at Uncle Phil's Diner," 7 p.m. Thursday-Friday, Dec. 10-11, Boise Bible College, 8695 W. Marigold St., Boise: Interactive dinner theater presented by the music and drama departments of Boise Bible College. $12 general, $5 students, $10 for groups of four or more. 376-7731.

"Ho Ho Hos!," 8:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Dec. 11-12, The Balcony, 150 N. 8th St., Boise: Presented by LipsInc! female impersonation troupe. $15. 368-0405.

"A Christmas Carol," 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18; and 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise: $25, $35 and $45. Select-a-Seat, 426-1110.

"SEX a.k.a. Wieners and Boobs": Presented by Alley Repertory Theater. 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, Dec. 9-19, Visual Arts Collective, 3638 Osage St., Garden City: $10 at www.alleyrep.org or at the door. A limited number of $7 rush tickets will be available 10 minutes before curtain. 388-4278.

If you have an event you'd like listed in one of our calendars or online, please submit it at Events.IdahoStatesman.com.

WEDNESDAY

Idaho Hottest Fireman Competition and Charity Auction, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise: Help support the Fallen Fireman Fund. Get your 2010 Idaho's Hottest Firefighter calendars autographed for free. Everyone receives a special gift bag of goodies. $20-$60. Ticketfly, (877) 435-9849.

THURSDAY

Eric Church, 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise: Opening: Ash Bowers. $15. Ticketfly, (877) 435-9849.

SATURDAY

Wii.ng Off, noon Saturday, Dec. 5, Rick's Press Room Grill & Bar, 130 E. Idaho Ave., Meridian: Chicken-wing eating competition. Three heats of competition: Heat 3 (open to all ages), Heat 2 and Heat 1 (open to ages 21 and older). Grand prize for Heat 1 is a Wii gaming system. $10 entry per heat. 288-0558.

Encore Players' "Best Christmas Pageant Ever," 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise: A couple struggles to put on a church Christmas pageant and is faced with casting the Herdman kids - probably the most inventively awful kids in history. $9. Select-a-Seat, 426-1110.

Meridian Symphony Concert, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, Meridian Middle School auditorium, 1507 W. 8th St.: $7 general, $5 seniors and students, $18 family. 891-2721, www.meridiansymphony.org.

CANCELED: JJ Grey & Mofro, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise: Opening: Jonathan Tyler and The Northern Lights. $16. Ticketfly, (877) 435-9849.

SUNDAY, DEC. 6

Hawthorne Heights, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, The Venue, 521 W. Broad St., Boise: With Just Surrender, Monty Are I, The Story Changes, Nightbeast. $12. TicketWeb, 466-8499. $14 at the door.

Gary Allan, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, Taco Bell Arena, 1401 Bronco Lane, Boise: Opening: Jack Ingram, Eli Young Band. $39.50. Select-a-Seat, 426-1766.

The Business, 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, Gusto Bar, 509 W. Main St., Boise: With fellow London act Control. $12 at Mack & Charlie's and The Record Exchange, $14 at the door.

MONDAY, DEC. 7

Boise State University Holiday Chemistry Demo Show for Families, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, Jordan Ballroom, Student Union Building, Boise State University: Bring your kids to see cool, wacky "magic tricks" (chemistry experiments) performed by BSU chemistry faculty (6:30 to 7:30 p.m.), followed by a variety of hands-on science activities offered by the BSU Chemistry Club. Free. 841-8587.

Metallica, 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, Idaho Center, 16200 Idaho Center Blvd., Nampa: $51.50 and $71.50. ICTickets, 442-3232.

THURSDAY, DEC. 10

Downtown Winter Wine Tasting: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Grove Plaza, southwest of 8th and Main streets, Boise. Wine tastings from 10 Idaho wineries: Davis Creek Cellars, Fraser Vineyard, Bitner Vineyards, 3 Horse Ranch Vineyards, Woodriver Cellars, Pend d' Oreille Winery, St. Regulus Wines, Coiled Wines, Holesinsky Certified Organic Vineyard and Winery, and Seventh Son Vineyard. Wine for sale by the glass, hot chocolate, roasted chestnuts, traditional caroling and fire dancing. www.downtownboise.org.

FRIDAY, DEC. 11

"Impulsive Reactions: A Dance Concert of New Work": Presented by Boise State University Department of Theatre Arts. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12, Danny Peterson Theatre, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise. $5 general, $3 seniors and students, at the door.

Split Lip Rayfield, 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, Neurolux, 111 N. 11th St., Boise: $10. TicketWeb, 466-8499. $12 day of show.

Hell's Belles, 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise: All female AC/DC tribute band. $13. Ticketfly, (877) 435-9849.

SATURDAY, DEC. 12

Christmas Sports Card Show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, Holiday Inn-Boise Airport, 3300 S. Vista Ave.: 338-3828.

Rockin Bazaar, noon to midnight Saturday, Dec. 12, Mardi Gras, 615 S. 9th St., Boise: Music by Neo Tundra Cowboy, Candread & RiZing ReZistance, Jonathan Warren and the Billy Goats, Black Market Report, Nude Oil, Dude Bro Man & the Funk Yeahs, Carter Freeman, Sleeve of Wizard, Ras Andrew's Reggae Service, Daniel Made Music, and Beginner's Luck. Also, children's activities, holiday gift ideas and a separate bar for ages 21 and over. Free from noon to 7 p.m., $3 at the door afterwards. 860-6779.

Esai Saldana Benefit, 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, The Venue, 521 W. Broad St., Boise: Music by Sirens, Portrait of the Assassin, For My Own, Bare Witness, The Vast Domain, Versailles, Gernika, Bless the Martyr, NFFU, Bank, Jeremy Snook, Michael Limbert, Workin on Fire, The Maladroids. Benefit for 20-year-old Esai of Obscure Beauty, who was recently diagnosed with swine flu, which quickly turned into pneumonia. $10. TicketWeb, 466-8499.

Paul Green School of Rock West Coast All-Stars, 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, The Boys and Girls Club auditorium, 610 E. 42nd St., Garden City: Group of veteran and newly rising all-star students ages 7-17 from Paul Green School of Rock branches perform classic rock hits from Zeppelin to Zappa. Benefit for The Boys and Girls Club. $12 general, $7 ages 18 and younger. 376-4960.

Digable Planets: Butterfly and Doodle Bug, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, Neurolux, 111 N. 11th St., Boise: Opening: Person People. $14. TicketWeb, 466-8499. $16 day of show.

The Campbell Brothers, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, Sun Valley Opera House, Sun Valley Road: Blend of gospel, electric blues and rock. $30 general, $20 Sun Valley Center for the Arts members, $10 children. (208) 726-9491, Ext. 10.

SUNDAY, DEC. 13

Latin Lockdown, 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise: Featuring Lil Rob, MC Magic, Kid Frost, Lil Uno, Big Gemini, Lighter Shade of Brown. $25. Ticketfly, (877) 435-9849. $30 day of show.

MONDAY, DEC. 14

"Guy Fieri's Road Show," 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise: A mix of rock 'n' roll and culinary showmanship. $45 and $55 general, $250 "Off-Da-Hook" package (21 and older only), includes on-stage seating, cookbook, souvenirs and pre-show reception. Select-a-Seat, 426-1110.

TUESDAY, DEC. 15

Smile Empty Soul, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise: Opening: Burn Halo, The Last Vegas. $16. Ticketfly, (877) 435-9849.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 16

Concert for Cause, silent auction at 6 p.m. and show at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise: Featuring Five for Fighting's John Ondrasik. Opening: Dave Andrews. Benefits the Canyon County Community Clinic. $25. Ticketfly, (877) 435-9849.

SATURDAY, DEC. 19

Movie Day for Families, 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, Country Club Reel, 4550 Overland Road, Boise: Easter Seals-Goodwill is hosting a movie day for families with children with autism and other disabilities. $1.50 per person, free for children younger than 2. 378-9924.

The Met HD Live broadcast of "Les Contes d'Hoffmann," 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, Edwards 21 Cinemas, 7701 Overland Road, Boise: $15-$22. www.fandango.com.

Royal Bliss, 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise: Opening: Sugar Red Drive, Abrupt Edge. $12. Ticketfly, (877) 435-9849.

Stacey Wayne as Elvis, 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, Nampa Civic Center, 311 3rd St. S.: Performing chart topping hits and Christmas favorites with band, The Original Rockateers. $20. 468-5555.

SUNDAY, DEC. 27

Candlelight Tour of Historic Houses of Worship, 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 27, Downtown Boise: Self-guided walking tour to look at Christmas decorations, hear special music and view the architectural styles of the churches. Free. 345-3441, Ext. 113.