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Look Ahead: Local events and things to do this week, Dec. 10-16

Carols in Delta Center; Christmas concerts by the Tabernacle Choir, Kurt Bestor and the Utah Symphony.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) The National Parks — from left: singer and guitarist Brady Parks, violinist Megan Parks, singer and keyboardist Sydney Macfarlane and drummer Cam Brannelly — are the special musical guests at the annual Christmas Carol Sing-Along, Dec. 11, 2023, at Delta Center.

  | Dec. 10, 2023, 1:00 p.m.

Dec. 11

Singing carols in Delta Center

The 39th annual Christmas Carol Sing-Along is happening Monday, 7 p.m., at Delta Center, 301 W. South Temple, Salt Lake City. A tradition established by the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family, the free event allows people to gather in a large group and sing their hearts out, accompanied by Donny Gilbert and the West Valley Symphony, with special guest conductor Sterling Poulson. Yahosh Bonner, of the singing Bonner Family, is the guest emcee — and the special musical guests are the Utah folk-rock band The National Parks. Holiday treats and gift coupons are available while supplies last.

Dec. 14-16

Christmas with the choir

The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square presents its annual Christmas concerts, featuring Broadway actor-singer Michael Maliakel and “Downton Abbey” co-star Lesley Nicol, Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m., at the Conference Center, 60 E. North Temple, Salt Lake City. Tickets have already been distributed; go to tabernaclechoir.org for more information.

Dec. 14-16

Bestor’s back

For some music lovers, it’s not Christmas in Utah without “A Kurt Bestor Christmas,” scheduled for Thursday through Saturday at the Eccles Theater, 131 S. Main St., Salt Lake City. The Utah composer and musician is marking the 30th anniversary of his landmark song “Prayer for the Children,” and will perform that along with his arrangements of holiday classics. Guest starring this year is Utah’s own David Archuleta. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, and 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are available at live-at-the-eccles.com.

Dec. 16

Santa and the symphony

Another holiday tradition: “Here Comes Santa Claus!,” the Utah Symphony’s annual kid-friendly matinee concert with a narrative played out by actors, and closing with a singalong — and an appearance by the guy in the red suit. It happens Saturday, 11 a.m., at Abravanel Hall, 123 W. South Temple, Salt Lake City. Tickets available at utahsymphony.org.