Richmond Ballet’s The Nutcracker

Through Saturday, Dec. 24

Celebrate the holidays with the Richmond Ballet’s performances of “The Nutcracker” at the Dominion Energy Center, 600 E. Grace St. Performances will feature choreography by Stoner Winslett and music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky with the Richmond Symphony. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased online or at the box office. Details: (804) 344-0906 ext. 224, or visit www.richmondballet.com/event/thenutcracker/2023-12-08

Holiday Bazaar

Thursday, Dec. 21, from 12 to 7 p.m.

Visit the VMFA Shop, 200 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., for its first Holiday Bazaar. Find festive gifts for the family that celebrate art and culture. Five local artists will showcase their handmade items, including jewelry, home décor and accessories. Admission is free. No tickets or registration are required. Details: www.vmfashop.com/trunk-shows

Non-Traditional Holiday Movies at the East End Branch Library

Tuesday, Dec. 26, from 4 to 8 p.m.

The East End Richmond Public Library, 1200 N. 25th St., will answer the age old question: are “Die Hard” and “Gremlins” holiday movies because they take place around Christmas? “Gremlins” will be shown at 4 p.m. and “Die Hard” will be shown at 6 p.m. The event is free to attend and snacks will be provided. Details: (804) 646-4474

Elegba Folklore Society’s Capital City Kwanzaa Festival

Saturday, Dec. 30, from 1 to 7 p.m.

Celebrate the holidays with Elegba Folklore Society for its annual Capital City Kwanzaa Festival at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, 403 N. 3rd St. The festival will include workshops, performances, an African market and a cultural ceremony. There also will be activities for children. Tickets start at $5. Details: www.efsinc.org/events/festivals/kwanzaa-festival

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Made in RVA Holiday Shop at Art Works

Tuesday-Sunday through Dec. 30 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Visit Made in RVA’s Holiday Shop at the Art Works, 320 Hull St., for local handmade holiday gifts, including jewelry, candles, ceramics and paintings. The shop will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Details: www.artworksrva.com/blog/events/made-in-rva-holiday-shop.

Joy at the Jefferson

Through Sunday, Jan. 7

The Jefferson Hotel, 101 W. Franklin St., will be decorated for the holidays with live poinsettias, garlands, wreaths and twinkle lights. Signature displays and more than 20 decorated trees will be placed throughout the hotel. The decorations and displays are free to view with no reservation required. Details: (804) 649-4750 or visit www.jeffersonhotel.com/holidays

Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights

Nightly through Sunday, Jan. 7

A favorite tradition of Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, 1800 Lakeside Ave., featuring lights, botanical decorations, model trains, warming fire, hot chocolate and s’mores, and more! Select nights through Jan. 2 will have live music performances. Santa Brunches will be on Saturdays and Sundays in December with seatings at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. GardenFest Dinners with Santa will be Dec. 17, 18 and 19 with seating at 5 p.m. Advance tickets are required and are available online only.