St. Pete Beach Lighted Boat Parade
The procession departs from the historic Merry Pier (801 Pass-A-Grille Way) at 6 p.m., runs through Boca Ciega Bay and ends at St. Pete Beach Yacht and Country Club. The public can watch the parade from Merry Pier and boaters are invited to take part. Sat., Dec. 10. For more information, call 727-363-9244 or 727-224-4190.
Christmas in the Park/Christmas Card Lane Opening
Three Lutz Elementary choirs perform, Santa arrives via firetruck, and the lights to Christmas Card Lane and the community Christmas tree are turned on for the first time. 6 p.m. Tues., Dec. 13. Bullard Park, U.S. 41, Lutz.
Presents for Primates
Celebrate the season with Lowry Park Zoo's primate family at this annual holiday event, at which primates open specially wrapped presents given to them by zoo staff as part of a zoo enrichment program. 1 p.m. Fri., Dec. 16. Regular zoo admission applies: $14.95 adults/$10.50 for ages 3-11 (children 2 and younger enter free) Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa, 813-935-8552, www.lowryparkzoo.com.
Annual Indian Rocks Beach Lighted Boat Parade
The boats head out from the Holiday Inn Harbourside Marina (401 Second St., Indian Rocks Beach) and continue north, passing under the Walsingham/State Road 688 Bridge and finishing at the north end of the city off Harbor Drive S. 7 p.m. Sat., Dec. 17.
Holiday Fest
An afternoon of crafts, carols and stories celebrating Christmas. 2 to 5 p.m. Sat., Dec. 17. Free. South Branch Library, 2300 Roy Hanna Drive S. (aka 62nd Ave. S.), St. Petersburg, 727-893-7244.
Indian Shores and Redington Beaches 23rd Annual Boat Parade
Lighted boats leave from the Madeira Beach Welch Causeway at 6 p.m. and head north to finish at 9 p.m. at the Pub Restaurant (20025 Gulf Blvd.), where an awards ceremony begins at 9:30 p.m. Sun., Dec. 18. For more information, call 727-596-0316 or 727-595-4020.
MUSIC
Christmas Cabaret
Celebrate the holidays while enjoying a funny, entertaining and merry revue of your favorite songs of the season. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Fri., 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sat., 4 p.m. Sun., Through Dec. 18. $29.50. Jaeb Theater, Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center (see Main Venues for address).
Debby Boone's Holiday Tribute
Boone performs songs from her Concord Records release, Reflections of Rosemary, as well as a selection of holiday favorites. 1 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 1. $15. Ruth Eckerd Hall.
Holiday Pops
Richard Kaufman conducts The Florida Orchestra, vocalists Jeff Deards and Whitney Kaufman, The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay and special guest performer Nanette Fabray through a holiday celebration of choral favorites, a sing-along of traditional carols, and music from White Christmas, Miracle on 34th Street, Feast of Carols and many others. 8 p.m. Fri., Dec. 2. Carol Morsani Hall, Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center; 8 p.m. Sat., Dec. 3. Pasadena Community Church, 227 70th St. S., St. Petersburg; and 7:30 p.m. Sun., Dec. 4. Ruth Eckerd Hall. $15.50-$50.50.
Family Christmas Festival
The UT Department of Music celebrates its 20th annual event with a free concert featuring the UT Chorale, Women's Glee Club, the New Chamber Orchestra and a special guest from the Tampa Oratorio Singers. The program includes songs like "Do You See What I See?" and "O Holy Night," as well as pieces from Bach's Christmas Cantata. 4 p.m. Sat., Dec. 3. Hyde Park Methodist Church, 500 W. Platt St., Tampa. Call 813-253-3333 for further details.
Our Holiday Journey
Una Voce: The Florida Men's Chorale invites the public to this annual holiday concert of children's favorites, holiday traditionals and classical masterpieces. 8 p.m. Sat., Dec. 3. USF College of Visual and Performing Arts Theatre I, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; and 5 p.m. Sun., Dec. 4. MCC King of Peace, 3150 Fifth Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Tickets: $15 each or two for $25. For info: 813-786-2862 or www.una-voce.com.
Glenn Campbell Christmas
The country and pop music star performs hits and holiday favorites. Featuring special guest Debby Campbell. 2 p.m. Sun., Dec. 4. $33.30-$50. Ruth Eckerd Hall.
Second Annual Messiah Sing-a-Long
Sing Handel's oratorio with orchestral and organ accompaniment. Sections to be sung: "Part One," "Behold the Lamb of God," "Hallelujah," "Worthy Is the Lamb" and "Amen." Both singers and listeners are welcome. Rehearsal 3 p.m.; program 4 p.m. Sun., Dec. 4. Free admission. Griffin Chapel, Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg, 727-864-8480.
Tampa Bay Children's Chorus Holiday Concert and Silent Auction
The chorus performs seasonal choral selections, with a silent auction one hour prior. 7 p.m. Sun., Dec. 4. $15. Ferguson Hall, Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center.
Ottmar Liebert Christmas
The German-born, smooth jazz guitarist performs anything from rumba to Christmas tunes and more. Also featuring Luna Negra. 8 p.m. Sun., Dec. 4. Van Wezel Performing Arts Center (see Main Venues). $29-$35; and 8 p.m. Tues., Dec. 6. Ruth Eckerd Hall. $30-$45.
