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Date
Friday, December 22, 2023
Time
2:30 p.m.
Place
Charlotte Martin Theatre (SEATTLE CHILDRENS THEATRE)
Cost
Admission Fee

Follow Max’s adventures as he encounters dancing toy soldiers, caroling worms, and performing poinsettias, all while trying to find his way back to his family. To tell his story, Lightwire Theater’s L-Wire technology enables talented actors to dance across a completely dark stage as ultra-creative, glow-in-the-dark, larger-than-life characters. A soundtrack of timeless holiday hits, including artists like Nat King Cole, Mariah Carey, and Tchaikovsky, accompanies this magical and captivating tale of family, friendship, and hope.

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Same Day Events Showing Events on December 22, 2023

All Day

Art Exhibit: Making Gigs Work

Free Event
Art installation that sparks conversation about non-traditional gig-workers, and what the City can do to support them.
All Day

Seattle Christmas Market

Admission Fee
Wander the winding alleys of a European Christmas Village! Stroll through twinkling lights, ride the Christmas Carousel, and explore 50+ artisan vendors, then warm up with German-inspired treats and mulled wine in the heated Alpine Lounge!
All Day

Seattle Center Sculpture Walk 2023

Free Event
Enjoy four temporary art installations on our grounds, mid-August through end of 2023.
All Day

Winterfest Train & Village

Free Event
An annual late 19th-century model train and village display in the Armory.
12:00 p.m.

Winterfest World Bazaar

Free Event
Shop for holiday gifts from international vendors.
2:00 p.m.

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®

Admission Fee
Stroll through the liveliest lobby in town and settle in for the holiday treat of the season. From the dazzling costumes to the unforgettable performances, come discover why The Nutcracker is an integral part of the holidays for ballet fans of all ages.
6:00 p.m.

Artists at the Center: Leanna Keith

Free Event
Fluteloops Live: acclaimed flutist, composer and improviser
6:30 p.m.

A Very Electric Christmas

Admission Fee
Enjoy a cutting-edge light show with puppetry, story, and dance! This electrified tale follows the journey of a young bird named Max and his family as they embark on their migration south for the winter. When a gust of wind blows Max off course, he finds himself in a wondrous and unfamiliar world at the North Pole.
7:30 p.m.

Macklemore: The Ben Tour

Admission Fee
Due to popular demand, Seattle-born rapper, singer, and songwriter Macklemore adds another special hometown performance as part of The Ben Tour.
7:30 p.m.

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®

Admission Fee
Stroll through the liveliest lobby in town and settle in for the holiday treat of the season. From the dazzling costumes to the unforgettable performances, come discover why The Nutcracker is an integral part of the holidays for ballet fans of all ages.

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