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December 24, 2022

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Santa: Briarwood Mall.

Daily Nov. 23–Dec. 24 (Mon.–Sat. noon–8 p.m. & Sun. noon–6 p.m.). All kids invited to sit with Santa; photos available for purchase. Dec. 11 is “Pet Photo Night” (6–8 p.m.) for 4-legged, leashed, friendly pets that weigh less than 60 lbs. A session for kids with special needs is held before the mall opens on Dec. 4, 9–10:30 a.m. Note: Santa takes breaks 3–4 p.m. Briarwood Von Maur court. Appointments encouraged at simon.com/santa. 769–9610.

8:00 am Observer Editor, Free

Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet.

Every Sat. & Tues. Runners of all abilities invited to join a run of 3–5 miles along varying routes from different Fleet Feet (formerly Running Fit) locations. Rain or shine. 6 p.m. (Tues.), 123 E. Liberty & 8 a.m. (Sat.), 5700 Jackson Rd. Free. 769–5016 (Tues.) & 929–9022 (Sat.).

9:00 am Observer Editor, Free

parkrun USA.

Every Sat. All invited to join a timed 5-km run/walk. 9 a.m., Lillie Park South, 4365 Platt. Free, but first-timers are requested to preregister at parkrun.US/lillie. lillie@parkrun.com.

10:30 am - 11:00 am Observer Editor, Free

Chime Concert: Kerrytown Market & Shops.

Every Fri., Sat., & Wed. All invited to play one of 200 songs, with melodies transcribed in numbers, on the 17-bell chime’s numbered keys. Ambitious players can add chords. Kids welcome. Noon–12:30 p.m. (Fri. & Wed.) & 10:30–11 a.m. (Sat.). Kerrytown Market. Free. ofGlobal@aol.com.

11:00 am - 5:00 pm Observer Editor, Free

Holiday Artist Market: The Guild of Artists & Artisans.

Every Tues.–Sat., Nov. 25–Dec. 22. Juried show & sale of works in various media and styles by over 50 area artists. Featuring jewelry, functional and decorative ceramics, small and large paintings, prints, fiber art, wood carvings, and more. Also, every Fri. & Sat., artist trunk shows. 11 a.m.–5 p.m., The Gutman Gallery, 118 N. Fourth Ave. Free admission. 662–3382.

3:00 pm Observer Editor

“Sugar Plum Panto”: Theatre Nova.

Every Fri.–Sun., Dec. 9–Jan. 1, except Dec. 25. Carla Milarch directs this seasonal holiday Panto comedy that she co-wrote with R. MacKenzie Lewis. Panto is a British pantomime that blends familiar children’s stories with a bit of vaudeville to create a raucous family entertainment. This popular show, an annual tradition, usually sells out. 7:30 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), 3 p.m. (Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Theatre Nova, 410 W. Huron St. Mask & proof of vaccination required. Tickets $25 ($10 for kids under 17) in advance at theatre-nova.ticketleap.com and (if available) at the door. 635–8450.

4:00 pm Observer Editor, Free

Living Nativity: First Congregational Church.

Outdoor nativity with sheep, a camel, and other live animals. Followed by a family Christmas pageant (5:30 p.m.) and a candlelight service (8 p.m.) with carols & lessons. 4 p.m., First Congregational Church, 608 E William. Free. 662–1679.

5:00 pm Observer Editor, Free

Lessons and Carols: First Presbyterian Church.

The traditional program of scripture readings interspersed with congregational carol singing led by the church’s chancel choir. 5 & 8 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1432 Washtenaw. Free. 662–4466.

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Observer Editor, Free

Family Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols: Northside Community Church.

Music and storytelling performances. Also, sing-along carols. 6-7 p.m., NCC, 929 Barton Drive. Free. 649-7948.

7:30 pm Observer Editor, Free

Festival of Lessons and Carols: First Baptist Church.

The church presents the Christmas story through a program of alternating scriptural readings and choral and congregational singing adapted from the famous Christmas Eve service at King’s College, Cambridge (England). Kids welcome. 7:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 512 E. Huron. Free. 663–9376.

10:00 pm Observer Editor, Free

“Christmas Eve Festival Prelude”: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church.

St. Andrew’s music director Deborah Friauff directs the church’s adult choir and soloists, accompanied by a U-M faculty and student woodwind sextet, in a rarely performed gem, Ottorino Respighi’s 1930 cantata Lauda per la Natività del Signore. 10 p.m., St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 306 N. Division. Free. 663–0518.

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