Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland comes to Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, Florida on Dec. 21, 2024. Credit: Photo via Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland

We depend on our performing arts centers to bring us various undefinable dazzlements this time of year, including two servings of Cirque, everyone’s favorite overgrown elf, and more.

Derek Hough Dance for the Holidays The star of “Dancing with the Stars” leads a cast of talented terpsichoreans in some happy holiday hoofin’. Wednesday, Dec. 4. 8 p.m. $53.25-$128.75. Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater.

Bowzer’s Holiday Rock n Roll Party Didja know Sha Na Na’s Bowzer went to Juilliard and hates Trump? Cheer him on for these achievements as he hosts a revue featuring Herman’s Hermits and more blasts from the past. Sunday, Dec. 8, 6 p.m., $41.75-$81.75. Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater

‘Elf’ in Concert A screening of the Will Ferrell hit with the score played live by the Florida Orchestra. Saturday, Dec. 7, 2 p.m & 7 p.m. $20-$55. Carol Morsani Hall at David A. Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa

Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland Aerial feats and other holiday treats. Saturday, Dec. 21, 7 p.m., $38-$78. Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater

Cirque Dreams Holidaze Take a post-Xmas break to watch acrobats do amazing things while you’re gratefully collapsed in your seat. Dec. 26-27, 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.. $33.75-$134.75. Carol Morsani Hall at David A. Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N Macinnes Pl., Tampa

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