StinkyKids the Musical — A play about Britt, a girl who wakes up with gum in her hair – a mistake that jeopardizes the big trip to Captain Happy’s Jumpy-Fun-Super-Bouncy-Indoor Place. $15-$20. 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday through Dec. 22. Cyrano’s Theatre Company, 3800 DeBarr Road (cyranos.org)
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Santa Skis Free — Dress as Santa and ski free for the day at Alyeska. Your outfit must include Santa’s hat, beard, jacket and pants in order to qualify (beard optional). Stop by the ticket office for a costume check and then pick up your free lift ticket. An official Santa will also visit the Hotel Alyeska in the evening. Free. 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, Alyeska Resort, 1000 Arlberg Ave., Girdwood. (alyeskaresort.com)
Tuba Christmas — Hear dozens of tubas and other brass play Christmas songs at this free concert. Performance starts at noon Saturday in the Carr-Gottstein Lobby (Discovery Theatre Orchestra Level Lobby). (centertix.com)
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55th Anniversary Anchorage Youth Symphony — Violinist Paul Rosenthal joins 85 of Alaska’s youth musicians to perform a collection of classical pieces. Founding music director Frank Pinkerton joins as a guest conductor. A celebration of the past, present and future of Anchorage Youth Symphony. $20. 3 p.m. Sunday, Atwood Concert Hall, 621 W. Sixth Ave. (centertix.com)
The High Pets — The gritty indie pop rock band is performing this weekend at a 21-and-over event. Becky Kotter & Co. will open on Friday and Alaska Thunder Funk will open on Saturday. Free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday-Saturday, Sitzmark, 1000 Arlberg Ave., Girdwood. (See Facebook for details)
An Alaskan ‘Nutcracker’ — Still haven’t gotten your fill of Nutcracker magic? Moose, bears and the northern lights will dance to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score in an Alaska version of the holiday classic. One weekend only. $20. 2-4 p.m. Saturday, 7-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Glenn Massay Theater, 8295 E College Drive. (glennmassaytheater.com)
Parlor in the Round — Bear Tooth Theatrepub will be transformed into a dinner theater to welcome three remarkable musicians. Prolific songwriter and longtime Alaska favorite Dan Bern is back in town. Nick Carpenter of Medium Build returns from touring with Quinn Christopherson to perform raw, emotional pop rock improv. Denali Romero is a local singer and songwriter inspired by modern pop musicians like Sia and Janelle Monae. Hosted by Kevin Worrell. $25-$108. 7:30-10:30 p.m.Thursday, 1230 W. 27th Ave. (beartooththeatre.net)
Christmas Alaska Chamber Singers — The world premiere of a new carol arrangement by Grant Cochran featuring guest harpist Megan Bledsoe Ward. Choruses, arias and chorales from Bach’s “Christmas Oratorio” with the chamber orchestra. $0-$35. 4-6 p.m. Sunday, St. Andrew Church, 16300 Domain Lane. (alaskachambersingers.org)
Jolly Jerry Jam — A special fundraising house party with DJ Fan Service and Millenial Falcons. There will be a holiday costume contest with a $100 cash prize. Enjoy jello shots, giant Jenga, beer pong and all of the trimmings of a downtown Christmas party. All proceeds go to Jerry, an army veteran and recovering victim of a downtown Anchorage shooting. 7 p.m. Saturday at Williwaw. (williwawsocial.com)