Nearly everything in this week’s calendar of events is holiday themed, family friendly, and of course, festively fun. See what holiday entertainment should be on your list this week.

Annapolis Entertainment

A Holiday Candlelight Stroll is on the docket for this week, Monday through Saturday, at various sites throughout the city, from 7 to 8 p.m. Learn holiday traditions, significant symbols of the season, etc. The price is $16 per person. Watermark is the host. Go to http://watermarkjourney.com to see more.

Here’s another holiday event that has some potential to help you finish your Christmas shopping: Annapolis Business Association’s 11th Hour, a shopping event on the 18th in which businesses in downtown Annapolis stay open until 11 p.m. There will be plenty to peruse, buy, and consider (thanks to numerous discounts and deals in celebration of the season). There’s no pass needed–just head downtown with some friends and family! Learn more at www.annapolisbusinessassoc.com.

Friday, attend the Holiday Pops Concert: A Broadway Holiday, at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts. Enjoy this performance by Annapolis Symphony Orchestra that’s perfect for anyone in need of a dose of holiday cheer. Prices range from $10 to $60. Go to www.marylandhall.org to see more.

Maryland Hall also hosts The Nutcracker, the symbol of Christmas. See this magical performance Saturday or Sunday. Saturday, the show begins at 7 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. are the times. Prices range from $22 to $47. Head to www.marylandhall.org to see more.

Thursday, catch the Rob Levit Trio Holiday Show at 7:30 p.m. Instrumental tunes by an Annapolis favorite are the star of the show. Tickets range from $16 to $21. Head to the site above for more.

St. Anne’s Church hosts a Live Arts Maryland performance, the Messiah Conert, on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The show the first two days begins at 8 p.m.; the show on Sunday starts at 3 p.m. Tickets go from $12 to $37. See this classic Christmas show to inspire a seasonal vibe. Head to the Maryland Hall site to see more.

Saturday, William Paca House hosts A Christmas Carol Dramatic Reading, which includes two readings of Christmasy tales. Learn about Paca and Christmas history. See the details at www.annapolis.org.

Cats, the beloved Broadway play, continues in Annapolis on stage at Compass Rose Theater. The show runs through December 21. See more about this whimsical musical at www.compassrosetheater.org.