On Saturday, Dec. 2, the Winter Wonderland comes to downtown Bethesda, 1-4 p.m. The celebration features holiday performances, a live ice sculpting presentation and a visit from Santa Claus. Call 301-215-6660 or visit www.bethesda.org for more.
Dec. 1-23
Friends of the Yellow Barn. The Yellow Barn Studio gives annual members show. Visit www.glenechopark.org or www.yellowbarnstudio.com. Call 301-634-2222.
Saturday/Dec. 2
German Christmas Market. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at 8617 Chateau Drive, Rockville. Traditional German food and gifts. Visit nextdoor.com/events/476521/ for more.
Holiday Craft Show. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Bauer Community Recreation Center, 14625 Bauer Drive, Rockville. Local and regional artists exhibit original art, photography, fabric arts, jewelry, candles, holiday decorations, wood work and more. Admission and parking is free. Call 240-777-6922 for more.
Montgomery Community Media Presents the Nutcracker. Noon at the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Montgomery College, 51 Manakee St., Rockville. Visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/ for more.
Winter Wonderland. 1-4 p.m. at downtown Bethesda. Santa will be in Veterans Park, 7800 Woodmont Ave. The celebration features holiday performances, a live ice sculpting presentation and a visit from Santa Claus. Call 301-215-6660 or visit www.bethesda.org for more.
Pressenda Chamber Players Concert. 8 p.m. at the Westmoreland Congregational UCC Church, 1 Westmoreland Circle, Bethesda. Washington Conservatory of Music Piano Trio Concert. Visit www.westmorelanducc.org/ for more.
The National Philharmonic Singers. 8 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 109 S. Washington St., Rockville. Under the direction of conductors Stan Engebretson and Victoria Gau, will present a holiday concert. Call 301-762-2191 or email info@cecrockville.org for more.
Sunday/Dec. 3
Breakfast with Santa. 9-11:30 a.m. at the Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Center, 13850 Travilah Road, Rockville. $5 per person-includes a photo with Santa, a small gift, breakfast and a craft. Visit ActiveMONTGOMERY.org for more.
Dive with Scuba Santa. Noon - 4 p.m. at the Olney Swim Center, 16605 Georgia Ave., Olney. 10+ may use provided scuba equipment after receiving instruction. Those 9 and younger can hold their breath and swim down for a quick action shot with Santa. Bring a non perishable food or a donation of $5 or more. All contributions benefit MUM Captain Joseph A. Mattingly Jr. food pantry. Co-sponsored by the Olney Scuba Adventure Dive Club. Call 240-777-4995 for more.
Monday/Dec. 4
Christmas Concert. 7 p.m. at the Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. R&B-jazz singer Selina Albright is heading your way as a featured performer on the Dave Koz 20thAnniversary Christmas Tour with fellow smooth/contemporary jazz icons David Benoit, Rick Braun and Peter White. Visit www.SelinaAlbright.com for more.
Wednesday/Dec. 6
Mystery in the Library. 4-6 p.m. at the Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Drive, Potomac. A mystery where the king is missing and everyone can play a part. Call 240-777-0690 for more.
Friday/Dec. 8
Meet the Artist. 6-8 p.m. at at Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Ave., Suite E, Bethesda. Loriann Signori presents her exhibition, “between silences,” featuring her landscape paintings. Call 301-215-7990 for more.
Saturday/Dec. 9
Montgomery Community Media Presents the Nutcracker. 4 p.m. at the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Montgomery College, 51 Manakee St., Rockville. Visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/ for more.
A Winter Concert. 7 p.m. at the at Cedar Lane Unitarian Church, 9601 Cedar Lane, Bethesda. Presented by the National Institutes of Health Community Orchestra and Chorus. Free. Visit www.nihco.org for more.
Dec. 9-10
The Mini-Nut. 8 p.m. at Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center, 7995 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring. An abbreviated version of The Nutcracker, designed to introduce children to the performance by the Maryland Youth Ballet. $18 children, $23 adults. At-the-Door: $20 children, $25 adults. Visit www.marylandyouthballet.org for more.
Sunday/Dec. 10
Jingle Bell Jog. 9-10:30 a.m. at the Rockville Senior Center, 1150 Carnation Drive. Registration is free for Montgomery County Road Runners Club, $10 for non-members and $5 for non-members under 18. See www.mcrrc.org.
Jazz Jam Session. 3-5:30 p.m. at the Potomac River Jazz Club, at Normandie Farm Restaurant, 10710 Falls Road, Rockville. Bring instruments and sit in with the Conservatory Classic Jazz Band during the first set. Or just drop in to listen to the great sounds of classic jazz, Dixieland, and swing. $10 admission, free for jammers and students. Call 301-762-3323, or visit prjc.org.