The next two weeks of December 2014 are packed with performances you can only see and hear at this festive time of year. Brighten your holidays by a catching a show or two!
Hear the Hallelujah Chorus at la Jolla Presbyterian Church Dec. 14.
■ Holiday Concert: For the eighth year, La Jolla natives Peter Walsh and Katina Mitchell (joined by Frederic Rosselet on cello) will offer the community a free holiday concert, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23. Walsh and Mitchell have been collaborating since their days at La Jolla High School, and are now professional musicians living in Los Angeles. La Jolla United Methodist Church, 6063 La Jolla Blvd. (858) 454-7108.
■ Twilight in the Park: Navy Band Southwest presents a holiday concert to honor wounded warriors, military families and Navy hospital staff, 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17. Spreckels Organ pavilion, Balboa Park. Free and open to all.
A scene from a San Diego Ballet performance on stage at Symphony Hall in downtown San Diego.
■ Grand Menorah Lighting: Chabad of La Jolla invites the entire community to join its Hannukkah celebration 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18 at the corner of Prospect Street and Herschel Avenue. Following the kindling, the program will feature gifts and treats, latkes, Menorah kits, music, entertainment and more. (858) 455-5433.