SPARTANBURG — With Christmas fast approaching, there’s plenty of opportunities to see live music to celebrate the holiday season.
On Dec. 13, First Baptist Spartanburg will present its annual “All Is Well” concert featuring the church’s choir and orchestra.
Converse University will feature “The Nutcracker” at Twichell Auditorium from Dec. 12-14.
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium will host several concerts and events during the month, including pianist and songwriter Jim Brickman on Dec. 14.
Here’s what to see in December.
Trivia Tuesdays With Our Dude Sauce
What: Join the folks at FR8yard for some good trivia fun, with awesome prizes and plenty of laughs.
When: Tuesday, Dec. 2, 7-8:30 p.m.
Where: FR8yard, 125 E. Main St., Spartanburg
Price: Free
More info: fr8yard.com
Joe’s Jam Sandwich: Weekly Jam Night and Open-Mic
What: Check out a weekly jam night with Joe Power and Friends, accompanied by multi-instrumentalist Sam Kruer and weekly special guests.
When: Thursday, Dec. 4 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: FR8yard, 125 E. Main St., Spartanburg
Price: Free
More info: fr8yard.com
Dave Desmelik
What: Singer-songwriter and instrumentalist Dave Desmelik’s material includes an evolving journal of thoughts that are set to music and melodies in prose and instrumental performances.
When: Friday, Dec. 5, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Fretwell, 101 Fretwell St., Spartanburg
Price: Free
More info: fretwellspartanburg.com
Sesame Street Live! ‘Elmo and Friends Say Hello’
What: Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster and their friends from Sesame Street are coming to Spartanburg, so put on your dancing shoes and make your way to where the air is sweet for a celebration on Sesame Street.
When: Friday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m.
Where: Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, 385 N. Church St., Spartanburg
Price: Tickets start at $49.95
More info: crowdpleaser.com
Wheel Of Fortune LIVE
What: Wheel of Fortune LIVE will stop in Sparkle City — Vanna White and Ryan Seacrest not included. Contestants are randomly chosen from the audience to join a host onstage for a chance to spin a replica of the iconic Wheel, solve puzzles and win prizes.
When: Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m.
Where: Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, 385 N. Church St., Spartanburg
Price: Starting at $41.70
More info: crowdpleaser.com
Tchaikovsky’s ‘The Nutcracker’
What: The Spartanburg Philharmonic performs this classic tale of Clara and her Christmas Eve adventures.
When: Friday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 13 at 3 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 14 at 3 p.m.
Where: Twichell Auditorium, Converse University, 580 E. Main St., Spartanburg
Price: Starting at $39
More info: converse.edu
Concert: All is Well
What: Enjoy a Christmas concert presentation featuring the Celebration Choir and Orchestra from First Baptist Spartanburg.
When: Saturday, Dec. 13 at 3 and 5 p.m.
Where: First Baptist Spartanburg, 250 E. Main St., Spartanburg
Price: Free
More info: fbs.org
Jim Brickman: The Gift of Christmas
What: Two-time Grammy nominee Jim Brickman brings his distinctive piano style to Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium for an evening of Christmas music.
When: Sunday, Dec. 14 at 4 p.m.
Where: Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, 385 N. Church St., Spartanburg
Price: Tickets start at $51.75
More info: crowdpleaser.com
Bill and Tad’s Excellent Duo
What: Bill and Tad’s Excellent Duo is an acoustic duo from Spartanburg that has performed across the Upstate and western North Carolina for eight years. They play some original songs, but mostly cover classics from the ’60s and ’70s.
When: Friday, Dec. 19, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Fretwell, 101 Fretwell St., Spartanburg
Price: Free
More info: fretwellspartanburg.com
The Smokey Beans
What: Local folk yokels The Smokey Beans is a father-son duo that plays mountain adaptations of songs from the ’60s and ’70s
When: Friday, Dec. 26, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Fretwell, 101 Fretwell St., Spartanburg
Price: Free
More info: fretwellspartanburg.com