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Deck the Halls. A collection of fine arts and crafts will highlight this annual event put on by the Sawtooth School. There will be an opening night gala in addition to the sale. Gala, $20 in advance/$25 at the door. Sale is free to attend. 411 W. Fourth St. 336-723-7395. sawtooth.org.

4-6,11-13
Langston Hughes’ Black Nativity. 8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, 3 p.m. matinee. Performed by the NC Black Repertory Company, this musical recounts the birth of Christ. 336-723-2266. Arts Council Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive. nbtf.org.

4-6, 11-13
The Lost Shepherd. Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. Sundays, 3 p.m. Using elaborate costumes, special effects, and powerful music, this show puts a vibrant spin on the Christmas story. $15. 336-784-0856. Christ Temple Church, 2935 Cole Rd. christtemplechurch.com.

5
Radio City Christmas Spectacular. 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. The world-famous Radio City Rockettes come to town for this one-of-a-kind holiday extravaganza. $45-58. 336-725-5635, x411. LJVM Coliseum, 2825 University Pkwy. ljvm.com.

5
Four Christmases for Children. 5:30–8 p.m. With lanterns as your guide, travel back in time and explore Christmas from four unique perspectives. Event will also feature festive music, dance, and games. Advanced reservations required. 336-924-8191. Historic Bethabara Park, 2147 Bethabara Rd. bethabarapark.org.

5
Holiday Parade and City Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration. 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The route begins at Poplar and Fourth streets and ends at Corpening Plaza, where the downtown tree-lighting ceremony will take place. Free. wsparade.org.

6
45th Annual Christmas Lovefeast. 8–9 p.m. A traditional lovefeast and candlelight service will be held at Wait Chapel on the campus of Wake Forest University. Free. 336-758-5210. 1834 Wake Forest Rd. wfu.edu.

8
Swingle Bells. 7:30–9 p.m. A Christmas Jazz concert featuring Martha Bassett, Matt Kendrick, and friends. $15 adults; $5 children and students. 336-721-7350. Old Salem Visitor Center, 900 Old Salem Rd. oldsalem.org.

15-16
Handel’s Messiah. 7:30–10 p.m. Maestro Robert Moody will guide the Winston-Salem Symphony through this annual holiday concert. $10–$40. 336-464-0164. Centenary United Methodist Church, 646 W. Fifth St. wssymphony.org.

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Salem Christmas. 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. A festive day for all ages, including holiday decorations, music, candlelight tours, and special activities. Culminates in a special celebration in Salem Square. 336-721-7350. Old Salem Museums & Gardens. oldsalem.org.

20-22
Jr. Chef’s Gingerbread House. Sunday, 1 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, 10 a.m. With Chef Don as the guide, learn how to prepare and decorate your own gingerbread house. $34. 336-499-5844. The Stocked Pot, 381 Jonestown Rd. thestockedpot.com.

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Cirque de la Symphonie. 7:30 p.m. The Winston-Salem Symphony teams up with an array of aerial fliers, acrobats, and jugglers for an amazing night of entertainment. $15–55. 336-464-0145. Reynolds Auditorium, 301 N. Hawthorne Rd. wssymphony.org.