I'll never forget the first time I saw a live production of The Nutcracker. Or, more accurately, I'll never forget forgetting The Nutcracker. My parents,.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are a few recommendations from Globe writers and critics, covering music, theater, comedy, museums, family events, and more.
Along with classics like "Messiah" and the Holiday Pops, one can find musical holiday cheer in Boston with roots in New Orleans, Jamaica, Greece and the Dominican Republic, as well as from the minds of maverick musicians who approach the holiday concert through a decidedly different lens.