Except where indicated, all area codes are 419.

MUSIC

At the Clubs

American Winery: 15119 U.S. 20A, Wauseon; 212-1014; Gene Zenz: Sat., 7.

Bar 145: 5305 Monroe St.; 593-0073; Amelia Airharts: Fri., 9; Mad Dog Adams (2), Decade Divide: Sat.

Barrel House Saloon: 101 E. Shoreline Drive, Sandusky; 440-346-3055​​; Hard Pass: Fri., 7:30; 56 Daze: Sat., 7:30.

Benfield Wines: 102 N. Main St., Swanton; 780-9463; Chris Shutters: Sat., 6-9.

Bier Stube: 5333 Monroe St.; 841-7999; Grape Smugglers: Fri., 6-10; Not Fast Enuff: Sat., 8-midnight.

Brew House Downtown: 114 N. Summit St.; 567-600-7029; A night of Jazz with Straight Up: Fri., 7-10.

Chateau Winery and Vineyard: 525 OH-635, Helena, Ohio; 638-5411; the Moonglade Duo: Thu., 5:30-7:30; Nick Foos: Fri., 6-9; EZ Pickenz: Sat., 6-9.

The Chop House: 300 N. Summit St., Suite 140; 720-4336; Live Music area pianists: Thu., Fri., Sat. 6.

Ciao Ristorante: 6064 Monroe St., Sylvania; 882-2334; Chris Brown and Candace Coleman: Mon., 6-9.

Danny’s Cafe: 600 Dixie Hwy., Rossford, Ohio; 469-7311; Science Dad: Thu., 6.

Frankie’s Toledo: 308 Main St.; 698-4020; Gary Christmas with Sabretooth Gary with guests Supreme Mystic, Action Pants!, and Hounds of Montgomery: Fri., 7; The Harbor Divide Christmas Show with Sir Cadian, Holy Coast, Senua, Zak Nevers, and DJ Press Play : Sat., 6.

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop: 3332 Central Ave. Suite C; 214-4291; Bobby and Frankie May: Tue., 5.

Gideon Owen Wine Company: 3845 E. Wine Cellar Rd., Port Clinton; 797-4445; Ryan and Olivia: Fri., 6-9; Jamey Leigh: Sat., 6-9.

The Golden Road: 3560 Dorr St.; 720-3323; Phinger Guns: Fri., 9-2 a.m.; the Funk Factory: Sat., 9; Christmas Jazz performance by the Brad Billmaier Quartet with guest star Olivia Van Goor: Mon., 7-10.

The Heights: in the Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel, 444 N. Summit St.; 243-7565; Live jazz with local musicians: Wed., 7-10.

Hollywood Casino: H Lounge, 777 Hollywood Blvd.; 661-5200; Arctic Clam: Fri., 8-11; Bill Cherry - Elvis Tribute: Sat., 8-9:30.

Kara’s Cocoa House: 7400 Lewis Ave., Temperance; 734-224-7051; Drew Kaseman: Thu., 7-10; Matt Havers: Fri., 8-11; Johnny and Dusty: Sat., 8-11.

Leisure Time Winery: 16982 Township Rd. M2, Napoleon; 758-3442; Joe Vasquez: Sat., 6.

Levi and Lilac’s Whiskey Room: 301 River Rd., Maumee; 567-402-4308; all concerts at 6 unless noted; Frank May: Thu.; Rick Caswell: Fri.; Cara Taylor: Sat.; Jake Pilewski: Mon., 5:30.

Lucille’s Jazz Lounge: 1447 N. Summit St.; Holiday Sax with Art Bishop: Fri., 7:15-10:30; Sheila Fleming: Sat., 7:15-10:30; Sessions with Gene Parker and Damen Cook: Tue., 7.

Majestic Oak Winery: 13554 Mohler Rd., Grand Rapids, Ohio; 875-6474; all concerts at 5:30 unless noted; Scott and Ryan: Fri.; Joe and Shuey: Sat.; Ramona and Trez: Sun., 1:30-4:30.

Manhattan’s Pub ‘n Cheer: 1516 Adams St.; 243-6675; Jason Quick, solo: Sat., 7-10.

Oncore Brewing: 14241 Airport Hwy Suite# 1, Swanton; 402-4103; Abbigale Rose: Thu., 6-9.

Papa’s Tavern: 1328 Liberty St.; 697-0644; Bobby May and Friends: Thu., 7-11; Tony Salazar: Fri., 8:30.

Peacock Cafe: 2007 Monroe St.; 241-8004; Jazz Collective: Thu., 7-10.

Quenched and Tempered Brewing Co.: 1210 Jackson St.; 469-2277; Mike Faehnle: Sat., 7.

Quimby’s Food and Spirits: 3536 W. Sterns Rd., Lambertville; 734-854-4444; Jon B. Roth: Fri., 7-10; Havers and Smithers: Sat., 7-10.

Real Seafood: 22 Main St.; 697-4400; Area pianists/​vocalists: Thu., 6-9.

The Switchboard: 912 Monroe St.; Roseweed: Thu., 8-11; Holly Jolly Jamboree featuring Funk Factory and Chloe and the Steel Strings: Fri., 8; LocoWeed (5-8), Purple Bois and Fun on the Side (9): Sat.

Tekela: 5147 Main St., Sylvania; 517-0233; Whitehouse Mac: Thu., 5-8; Elixer: Fri., 6-9; Stan G.: Mon., 5-8.

Village Idiot: 309 Conant St., Maumee; 893-7281; Lone Wolf Hippies: Thu., 9-midnight; the 25’s (6-9), Them OH Boys (10-1:30 a.m.): Fri.; J. Michael and the Heavy Burden (6-9), Jordan and Josh with Evan and Steve (10-2 a.m.): Sat.; Jazz Every Sun (5-8), Open Mic (9-midnight): Sun.; Steve Kennedy: Mon., 9-midnight; Kyle Smithers and Josh Silas: Tue., 9-midnight; Caswell and Company: Wed., 9-midnight.

Wheelin’ On The Rocks: 2640 W. Laskey Rd.; 214-0878; Random Act: Sat., 9​​; Black Ice Jam Band: Wed., 7.

Concerts and ​Dance

The John Tyner Chorale Holiday Concert: First Presbyterian Church, 108 Washington St., Monroe; 734-735-4282; Lessons and Carols: Fri., 7:30.

The Toledo Choral Society - “Glorious Light” Holiday Concert: Historic Church of St. Patrick, 819 S. 13th St.; Sun., 1. Free.

Telesonic 9000 - Dom Gray: the Portal at Toledo School for the Arts, Black Box Studio, 1401 Adams St.; 246-8732, extension 226; Dominick Gray (TSA Class of 2008), combines kinetic art rock with archive mashup film imagery that remixes the past into the future with equal parts musical act and video experiment: Thu., 7. Tickets: $20/​general admission. There will also be a student attended sound check performance at 11:15 a.m.

Music Vine Concert Series: at the Pavilion at Bittersweet Farms, 12660 Archbold-Whitehouse Rd., Whitehouse, Ohio; Jim Boedicker: Fri., 11:30 a.m.-1. Free and open to the public.

Christmas Cantata “A New and Glorious Morn!”: Olivet Lutheran Church, 5840 Monroe St., Sylvania, Ohio; Sun., 10 a.m.

Cathedral Concert Series: Rosary Cathedral Parish, 2535 Collingwood Blvd.; 244-9575; Christmas Carol Sing with the Cathedral Choir and the Perrysburg Chorale: Sun., 3.

The Ritz Theatre: 30 S. Washington St., Tiffin; 448-8544; Chicago Festival Ballet - The Nutcracker: Sun., 2.

The Ark: 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor; 734-763-8587; all concerts at 8 unless noted; Voices featuring Ki5 with Aviva Match and Lorian Janine: Thu.; Spending Christmas with Alicia Witt Fri.; Blackthorn: Sat.

Farver’s at the Croswell: Opera House, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian; 517-264-7469; Happy Holidays in the Neighborhood with the Lackeys: Fri., Sat., 7-9.

Kerrytown Concert House: 415 N. Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor; 734-769-2999/; all concerts at 8 unless noted; Winter Solstice Celebration with Kathryn Goodson and Friends: Sun., 4.

River Raisin Centre for the Arts: 114 S. Monroe St., Monroe; 734-242-7722; Monroe Big Band Holiday Concert: Sat., 7:30.

Royal Oak Music Theatre: 318 W. Fourth St., Royal Oak, Mich.; 248-399-2980; Countess Luann, A Very Countess Christmas: Fri., 7.

Tecumseh Center for the Arts: 400 N. Maumee St., Tecumseh, Michigan; 517-423-6617; Encore Dance Studio presents The Sugar Plum Soiree: Sun., 2 and 6.

EVENTS

The Magical Polar Experience: Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd.; 381-8851; Movie on the big screen, live musical performances, a cast of characters, dancers and prima ballerinas, the Northern Lights, Santa, and more: Thu., doors open 5:30, show 7.

Holiday Glow Skate at the Ribbon: Glass City Riverwalk, 1001 Front St.; A glowing holiday wonderland, holiday colors, music, and more: Fri., 5-10:30.

Stranahan Theater: 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd.; 381-8851; An Evening with Peter Billingsley aka “Ralphie” and A Christmas Story movie screening: Fri., 7.

A Pretty Cool Holiday Pop-Up: Flying Rhino Coffee, 201 Morris St., Suite G; Local artisan gifts, handmade jewelry, hand-blown glass creations, and more: Sat., 10 a.m.-4. Free admission and open to the public.

Christmas Market: the Mall of Monroe, 2121 N. Monroe St., Monroe, Michigan; A variety of unique art and crafts by local creators/​vendors: Sat., 11 a.m.-5; Sun., noon-5.

Children’s Wonderland: Sylvania Tam-O-Shanter, 7060 W. Sylvania Ave., Sylvania; through Mon., 11 a.m.-8; Tue., 11 a.m.-2. Admission: $7/​kids 2 years and older; $9/​adults; $7/​seniors 65 and older.

Holiday Market 2024: Gideon Owen Wine Company, 3845 E. Wine Cellar Rd., Port Clinton; Unique gifts, handcrafted goods, festive treats, and more: Fri., Sat., noon-7; Sun., noon-4.

Downtown Holiday Light Trail: downtown Toledo (DORA area); Giant ProMedica Tree in Promenade Park, festive lights along Summit St., vintage holiday light structures in Levis Square Park, and the Hensville Park Tree: through Dec.

Santa’s Wonderland 2024: Bass Pro Shop, 10000 Bass Pro Blvd., Rossford, Ohio; Hours: through Tue. Visit the website for reservations and details.

Global Nativity Festival - Joy to the World: 428 N. Erie St.; 243-4214; Over 300 creches, 50+ themed trees, kids’ activities, live painting by artist-in-residence (Fri., Dec. , 5-6:30), and live music by Siberian Solstice: Fri., Sun., 4-7. For details visit the website.

Winter Wonderland: Sandusky County Fairgrounds, 901 Rawson Ave., Fremont, Ohio; sanduskycountyfair.com; Craft show, train rides, Santa, children’s activities, and horse rides: Drive-thru: nightly through Sun., 6-8; Walk-thru only: Fri., Sat., 6-9.

Christmas Lights Helicopter Tours: Toledo Suburban Airport, 4383 Section Rd., Lambertville; intrepidhelicopters.com; Climate controlled, stunning view of downtown Toledo, Toledo Zoo, and more: Thu.12/​19-Sun.12/​22 and Dec. 26-Dec. 31. Visit website to book tour, cost $199 with 10% of all proceeds donated to St. Jude’s Children Hospital.

Learning

Archaeology Institute of America (AIA) Public Lecture: Toledo Museum of Art, Little Theater, 2445 Monroe St.; 530-2193/​james.harrell@utoledo.edu; “Ancient Judah in the Time of King David” by Michael Pytlik, Ph.D., Professor of Jewish Studies at Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan: Fri., 6:30. Free.

Stargazing and Planetarium Programs

Ritter Planetarium: University of Toledo, 2801 W. Bancroft St.: 530-2650; Santa’s Secret Star: Fri., 7:30; Sat., 1.

Museum of Natural History Planetarium and Dome Theater: University of Michigan, Biological Sciences Building, 1105 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor; 734-764-0478; Sea Monsters: Fri.-Sun., at noon; Sky Tonight: Fri.-Sun., 1 and 3; We Are Stars: Fri.-Sun., 2.

FUN PLACES

Northwest Ohio

Toledo Farmers’ Market: 525 Market St.; 255-6765; Hours: Sat., 9 a.m.-1.

American Civil War Museum of Ohio: 217 S. Washington, Tiffin; 455-9551; The Road to War: ongoing; Hours: Wed.-Sat., noon-4.

The ​Cooke-Kuhlman House and Heritage Center Museum: 5717 N. Main St., Sylvania; ​517-5533; Hours: Sat., 11 a.m.-2; Sun., 1-4.

Fort Meigs Museum and Visitor Center: 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg; 874-4121; Hours: Wed.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4; Sun., noon-4.

Imagination Station: 1 Discovery Way (Adams and Summit streets); 244-2674; Unofficial Galaxies Exhibit, a Star Wars fan collections with over 142 pieces from 22 different scenes within the movie franchise: through Jan. 12; Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5; Sun., noon-5.

José Martinez Memorial Art Galeria: Sofia Quintero Art and Cultural Center, 1222 Broadway St.; 241-1655; La Virgen de Guadalupe, a symbol of cultural identity, resilience, and unity: opening reception Thu., 6-8, exhibit runs through Jan. 24; Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5, evenings and weekends by appointment.

Holidays at the Manor House: Wildwood Preserve, 5100 W. Central Ave.; 407-9790; Model train exhibit and lighted trail; Tours: through Sun., 10 a.m.-8. No reservations required.

Mazza Museum of International Art from Children’s Picture Books: University of Findlay’s Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion, Findlay; 434-5521; Hours: Wed.-Fri., noon-5; Sun., 1-4.

Merry-Go-Round Museum: 301 Jackson St., Sandusky; 626-6111; Hours: Wed.-Sat., 11 a.m.-4; Sun., noon-4.

Milan Historical Museum: 10 Edison Drive, Milan, Ohio; 499-2968; European and American glass, unique history of the Milan area, some of the inventions of Thomas Edison, and other exhibits: ongoing; Hours: Fri.-Sun., noon-5.

Museum and Welcome Center of Fulton County, Ohio: 8848 State Hwy. 108, Wauseon; 337-7922; “We the People of Fulton County” exhibit, highlighting the ten largest groups of immigrants that came to Fulton County to make a new life: ongoing; “All Aboard” Train Exhibit: ongoing; Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4.

National Museum of the Great Lakes: 1701 Front St.; 214-5000; Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5; Sun., noon-5.

Northcoast Veterans Museum and Memorial: Williams Park, 411 N. Main St., Gibsonburg, Ohio; 332-5912; Military displays, memorabilia, military accessories from the Civil War through present: ongoing; Hours: Mon., 5:30-8.

Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library and Museums: Spiegel Grove, Fremont; 332-2081; “Hayes Train Special” model train display: through Jan. 5; Hours: Mon.-Sat, 9 a.m.-5; Sun., noon-5.

Tiffin Glass Museum: 25 S. Washington, Tiffin; 448-0200; Hours: Wed.-Sat., noon-4.

Toledo Botanical Garden: 5403 Elmer Drive; 407-9810/​ranger, 407-9718; Hours: daily, 7 a.m. to dusk.

Toledo Firefighters Museum: 918 Sylvania Ave.; 478-3473; Hours: Sat., noon-4.

Toledo Museum of Art: 2445 Monroe St.; 255-8000; Opulent Echoes: Artistic Journeys in the 16th and 17th Centuries: through June 29, 2025; The Evolving Character of a Nation: ongoing; Hours: Thu., 11 a.m.-5; Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-8; Wed., Sun., 11 a.m.-5.

Toledo Police Museum: 2201 Kenwood Blvd.; 720-2485; Hours: Sat., 10 a.m.-4.

Toledo Zoo and Aquarium: 2 Hippo Way; 385-4040; Lights Before Christmas: through Dec. 31; Hours: Thu., Mon.-Wed., 3-8 (zoo closes at 9); Fri.-Sun., 3-9 (zoo closes at 10).

Williams Park in Gibsonburg: Rt. 300, Gibsonburg; 849-3048/​637-2634; Sculpture in the Village, Veterans Memorial, and Public Safety Service Memorial (sculptural replica of New World Trade Center and antenna from the North Tower) and sculptures on display: ongoing: Hours: daily, sunrise to sunset.

Wolcott Heritage Center: Maumee Valley Historical Society, 1035 River Rd., Maumee; 893-9602; The Federal/Classic Revival house, as well as surrounding buildings and grounds with costumed guides: Hours: Sat., 11:30 a.m. and 1.

Wood County Historical Center and Museum: 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green; 352-0967; The Mary and Carl Bach Story: ongoing; Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4; Sat., noon-4. The grounds are a public park and are open daily, 8 a.m. until 30 minutes past sunset.

Southeast Michigan

Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum: 220 E. Ann St., Ann Arbor; 734-995-5439; Hours: Tue.-Sun., 10 -5.

Detroit Historical Museum: 5401 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-833-1805/​tickets 313-833-0277; Doorway to Freedom - Detroit and the Underground Railroad: ongoing; 1984 World Series Street Portraits: Photography by Carlos Diaz: through Jan. 6; Hours: Wed.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5; Sun., 1-5.

Dossin Great Lakes Museum: 100 Strand Drive, Belle Isle, Detroit; 313-833-5538; A River’s Rejuvenation: The Fish Story of Detroit: ongoing; Challenge These Waters, a Century of Sailing from Detroit to Mackinac Island: ongoing; Hours: Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5; Sun., 1-5.

Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation: 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn; 313-982-6001/​800-835-5237; Visions of the Future - Make, Build, Engineer: through Dec. 31; Hours: daily, 9:30 a.m.-5.

Hidden Lake Gardens and the Conservatory: 6214 Monroe Rd. (M-50), Tipton, Mich.; 517-431-2060; Gardens and Grounds: Hours: Tue.-Sun., 9 a.m.-5 (entry gates close at 4:30); Sky Walk, Conservatory: Hours: Tue.-Sun., 10 a.m.-4.

Lenawee County Historical Museum: 110 E. Church St., Adrian; 517-265-6071; Ludlum C. Drake’s Civil War artifacts: ongoing; Hours: Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-2.

Matthaei Botanical Gardens: 1800 N. Dixboro Rd., Ann Arbor; 734-647-7600; Earth Song: Black Nature Walk: through Jan. 1; Hours: Tue.-Sun., 10 a.m.-4:30; Wed., 10 a.m.-8; Arboretum/​Trails: daily, sunrise to sunset.

Monroe County Historical Museum: 126 S. Monroe St., Monroe; 734-240-7780; 200 Objects Exhibit from early to recent Monroe history: ongoing; Early Michigan: ongoing; Hours: daily, 10 a.m.-5.

Motown Historical Museum: 2648 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit; 313-875-2264; Claudette Robinson: A Motown Her-Story: ongoing; Hours: Wed.-Sun., 10 a.m.-6.

Museum of Natural History: University of Michigan, Biological Sciences Building, 1105 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor; 734-764-0478; Hours: Tue.-Sun., 10 a.m.-4.

Old Mill Museum: 242 Toledo St., Dundee, Mich.; 734-529-8596/​museum@dundeeoldmill.com; Hours: Fri.-Mon., noon-5.

River Raisin National Battlefield Park Visitor/​Education Center: 333 N. Dixie Hwy., Monroe; 734-243-7136; Park trails, parking lots, grounds and pavilion: Hours: daily, 9 a.m.-5.

William G. Thompson House Museum and Gardens: 101 Summit St., Hudson, Mich.; 517-448-8125; Tours: Mon., Wed., Fri., 12:30-3:30.

First Published December 18, 2024, 1:59 p.m.