Dec. 18

Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings at The Byrd Theatre, 8:45 p.m. Seasonal string-quartet concert of Christmas classics performed by candlelight. Tickets $30-$40. feverup.com

Dec. 20

Hanukkah Party at Art Factory in Midlothian, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Inclusive community celebration with a live menorah lighting at 6 p.m., free sufganiyot, kids’ craft activities, Judaica store and festive music. Free. kehillahrva.org/hanukkah

Dec. 21

“A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland” at The National, 3:30 p.m. Holiday spectacular featuring world-class Irish dancers and musicians with traditional tunes, energetic rhythms and beloved carols in a festive Celtic celebration. Tickets start at $40. thenationalva.com

Ongoing

“A Christmas Carol” at Virginia Repertory Theatre November Theatre, various evenings. Classic Dickens holiday tale of Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey from miser to Christmas spirit, celebrating human kindness and joy. Tickets are $39-$70. va-rep.org 

Richmond Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” at Dominion Energy Center’s Carpenter Theatre, continues through Dec. 23. Holiday ballet featuring Clara, the Mouse King, Waltz of the Snowflakes and Sugar Plum Fairy, set to Tchaikovsky’s score. Tickets are $31.60. richmondballet.com