The weekend of Dec. 13 and 14 is concert weekend! Big and small, ticketed, free or for a small donation, there is something for all lovers of music and of the holiday spirit.
Fantasy Factory Inc.: An Industrial Musical for the Season
Harmony Fusion Chorus, a Hayward-based a capella group, presents “Fantasy Factory Inc.: An Industrial Musical for the Season” on Saturday, Dec. 13. The elves of the factory are in a festive mood while working to create toys for the holidays, with lots of singing and humor. Joining Harmony Fusion Chorus for the first time is San Carlos-based Tide Notes—an a cappella group of treble voices of all genders, ages 12 to 18.
Saturday, Dec. 13
2pm
Hayward Veterans Memorial Hall
22737 Main St., Hayward
Tickets: General $25, youth and seniors $20
From the Mountain, A Song
Mission Peak Choir will present its winter concert, “From the Mountain, A Song,” on Saturday, Dec. 13 at Niles Discovery Church. One of the first major performances under new artistic director Andrew Kessler, the concert has themes of resilience, determination and hope. Music ranges from familiar classics to new selections, with the audience encouraged to sing along.
Tickets will be available at the door for a donation. A silent auction and reception will be held after the show.
Saturday, Dec. 13
7pm
6:30pm: Doors open
Niles Discovery Church
36600 Niles Blvd., Fremont
Free Holiday Concert and Sing-along
Newark Symphonic Winds (NSW), under the direction of Richard Wong, will present their Free Holiday Concert, on Saturday, Dec. 13. Selections include “Cowboy Christmas,” “Walkin’ Down Christmas Lane,” and “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring.” Mayor emeritus Dave Smith will read from Newell Long’s “‘Twas the Night before Christmas,” and Santa and Mrs. Claus will make a visit.
The concert is sponsored by Fremont Bank Foundation and no tickets are necessary; however, attendees are encouraged to come early to get seats.
Saturday, Dec. 13
7pm
Newark Memorial High School Theatre
39375 Cedar Blvd., Newark
Winterdance Celtic Christmas Celebration
The 19th Winterdance celebration comes to Niles on Dec. 14, with singing, instrumental music and Irish step dancing. This year’s lineup includes Molly’s Revenge fiddler John Weed, the vocals from San Francisco’s Amelia Hogan, guitar and singing from East Bay’s Paul Kotapish, banjo and mandolin music from Tyler Weed and All Ireland champion Irish step dancers Marisa Gilman and Cameron Carson Riddle.
Sunday, Dec. 14
3pm
2:30pm: Doors open
Art Freak Studio
37819 Niles Blvd., Fremont
Tickets: $35/40 adv/door; children $15
The Bay Area’s Best: Sounds of the Season
Led by guest conductor Alexander Kahn, Bay Philharmonic’s Holiday concert features Mariachi Nueva Sangre, CO-LLAB Choir and Bay Phil Youth Orchestra musicians (BPYO).
Sunday, Dec. 14
3pm
Chabot College Performing Arts Center
25555 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward
bayphil.org/sounds-of-the-season
Tickets: $39 – $99
