In the words of Mariah Carey, patron saint of holiday cheer, “Are you ready to be festive?!” Well, are you? If so, this list of time-honored Seattle traditions and newfangled winter events should put a twinkle in your eye. (And if you’re not feeling festive, check it out anyway—you might actually find a reason to be merry.) We’ve compiled the best in cozy, delight-bringin’ events below, including The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show, Matt Rogers: Have You Heard of Christmas, the Christmas Ship Parade of Boats, and more, plus a sprinkling of New Year’s Eve happenings. (Moulin Rouge! Sing-Along, anyone?)

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A Very Die Hard Christmas
“Come out to the coast, we’ll get together, have a few laughs.” Or you could head to this Die Hard musical parody, which blends the action classic with pure comedy (plus smooth jams and ’80s style) for a snarky twist on the Christmas spirit. Yippee ki-yay, am I right!? Sketch writers from the Habit have teamed up with Seattle Public Theater for the production, confirming that no holiday season is complete without a few pesky German terrorists. LC
Seattle Public Theater, Green Lake (Wed-Sun, from Nov 22–Dec 23)

Lindsay is the Arts Calendar Editor for EverOut Seattle, The Stranger's go-to going out guide, and EverOut Portland. She lives in Portland and loves to create projects that combine writing, art, and local...

Audrey Vann a staff writer for The Stranger who was raised by Joan Jett and Heart. She’s an avid collector of records, vintage clothing, pop culture memorabilia, and doilies. She can usually be found...

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Shannon Lubetich is the Culture Calendar Editor for EverOut, The Stranger's go-to going out guide. She lives in Seattle, where she enjoys finding the best vegan food, solving puzzles, and being outside....