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Sunday, Dec. 17

Christmas Tree Sales: 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sales Lot, 5444 Muddy Creek Road, Shady Side. 410-867-2599. Shady Side Community Center hosts annual sale. All trees are 6-10 foot Frasier Firs. Proceeds benefit community events, Scout Troop 853 and local charitable organizations. $100-$140.

Golden Knights Chess Club: 1-6 p.m., Starbucks, 503 Ritchie Highway, Severna Park. 443-980-9077. Players of all levels welcome for friendly games. Free.

Handel’s “Messiah”: 3-4:30 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, Church Circle, Annapolis. 443-771-5198. app.arts-people.com. Live Arts Maryland’s annual performances feature soloists, Chamber Orchestra, and the Annapolis Chorale. Audience joins singing with some holiday carols. $45-$58.

Jolly Express Cruise: 3-7 p.m., Annapolis City Dock, One Dock St., Annapolis. 410-268-7601. https://watermarkjourney.com/events/jolly-express-cruise. Captain Santa at the helm during festive 45-minute cruise on Spa Creek. With hot cocoa and holiday music. Blankets available. Portion of proceeds donated to Historic Annapolis. Times slots from 3 to 7 p.m. $13-$25.

Historic Linthicum Walks Holiday Candlelight Open House: 4:30-8:30 p.m., Historic Linthicum Walks, 2295 Davidsonville Road, Gambrills. 410-991-8741. HistoricLinthicumWalks.org. Enjoy season by candlelight while partaking in refreshments, and alcohol and non-alcoholic drinks. $25.

Monday, Dec. 18

Holiday Spirit Tour — Yuletide Traditions: 11 a.m.-noon, William Paca House and Garden, 186 Prince George St., Annapolis. 410-990-4543. annapolis.org. Decorations, 18th century Maryland holiday traditions, and stories of Christmases past. Guided, candlelit tour highlights how the Paca household prepared for holiday guests. Music, garlands, sweet treat, take-home recipe. $7-$15.

Open Auditions for “The Baker’s Wife”: 7-10:30 p.m., The Colonial Players Annex, 2132 Renard Court, Annapolis. 410-268-7373. thecolonialplayers.org. All roles are open and non-paying. Show requires 13-20 performers; all roles are open and non-paying for upcoming musical. Pre-registration required. Free.

Tuesday, Dec. 19

Golden Knights Chess Club: 4-9 p.m., Whole Foods Market Parole Town Center, 200 Harker Place, Annapolis. 410-227-5854. Players of all levels are welcome for friendly games. Free.

Tuesday Jazz Jam: 8-11 p.m., Copper Creek Pub and Ale House, 904 Ritchie Highway, Severna Park. 410-544-4669. www.facebook.com/coppercreekjazzjam. Sit in with house band. Free.

Wednesday, Dec. 20

A Cantori Christmas: 7:30-9:15 p.m. The Live Arts Studio, 2002 Annapolis Mall, Annapolis. 443-771-5198. app.arts-people.com. Celebrate music of the season with Live Arts Maryland’s women’s vocal ensemble. $25-$120.

Thursday, Dec. 21

Play Bridge: 9 a.m.-noon, Severna Park Community Center, 623 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd., Severna Park. 410-456-1613. Play party bridge (not duplicate). No partner necessary. Free.

Annapolis Duplicate Bridge Club: 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Annapolis Senior Center, 19 S. Villa Ave., Annapolis. 410-757-3488. annapduplicatebridge.com. Call if you need partner. $5.

Golden Knights Chess Club: 1-6 p.m., Starbucks, 503 Ritchie Highway, Severna Park. 443-980-9077. Players of all levels welcome for friendly games. Free.

Ensemble Galilei’s 33rd Annual Winter Solstice Concert: 7-8:30 p.m., St. Margaret’s Church, 1601 Pleasant Plains Road, Annapolis. 410-849-2494. egmusic.com. Featuring traditional Irish music performers and three early music specialists. $30-$35.

Arundel Camera Club Weekly Meeting: 7-9 p.m., Severna Park Baptist Church, 506 Benfield Road, Severna Park. 410-465-8670. Gathering of photography enthusiasts for hands-on learning, program speakers, contests, field trips, and sharing of photography expertise and experience. Free.

Friday, Dec. 22

Holiday Spirit Tour — Yuletide Traditions: 4-5 p.m., William Paca House and Garden, 186 Prince George St., Annapolis. 410-990-4543. annapolis.org. Decorations, 18th century Maryland holiday traditions, and stories of Christmases past. Guided, candlelit tour highlights how the Paca household prepared for holiday guests. Music, garlands, sweet treat, take-home recipe. $7-$15.

Front Porch Orchestra: 7:30-9:45 p.m., Live Arts Studio, 2002 Annapolis Mall, Annapolis. 443-771-5198. app.arts-people.com. The Bluegrass Nutcracker features a rendition of The Nutcracker played by an eight-piece bluegrass band, with narrator. $25-$120.

Saturday, Dec. 23

Sunday, Dec. 24

Golden Knights Chess Club: 1-6 p.m., Starbucks, 503 Ritchie Highway, Severna Park. 443-980-9077. Players of all levels welcome for friendly games. Free.