Here’s a list of Christmas shows and events in the Columbus area

Columbus has many cultural experiences to offer around the holidays. Here’s a list of top holiday events to enjoy with your family this year. Mark your calendars and reserve tickets early. Many of these performances are likely to sell out.

The Academy Dance Center presents “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” 2:30 p.m. Dec. 4. University Hall, Columbus State University. $15. 706-561-8085 or academydancecenter.com.

The “How I Became a Pirate” crew is back. Your favorite characters help solve a riddle to find the Christmas treasure. 2 p.m. Dec. 4. Free. CSU Riverside Theatre, 6 W. 10th St. $10/adults; $5/children. 706-507-8444

Fort Benning’s Manuever Center of Excellence Band Holiday Concert. 4 p.m. RiverCenter, 900 Broadway. Free. rivercenter.org

Springer Opera House presents its 15th annual production of “A Tuna Christmas.” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8-10, 15-17, 19- 23; 2:30 p.m. Dec. 18. McClure Theatre, Springer Opera House, 103 10th St. $17-$37. springeroperahouse.org

The Columbus Ballet presents Tchaikovsky’s classic Christmas ballet. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 11. RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway. $20-$40. thecolumbusballet.net/

Columbus native Allen Levi presents his annual Christmas concert. 7 p.m. RiverCenter, 900 Broadway. $12-$45. rivercenter.org or 706-256-3612.

Cantus Columbus presents its 17th annual Christmas concert. 7:30 p.m. RiverCenter, 900 Broadway. $34. rivercenter.org or 706-256-3612.

The Nebraska Theatre Caravan presents Charles Dickens’ classic tale of “A Christmas Carol.” 7:30 p.m. RiverCenter, 900 Broadway. $28-$58. rivercenter.org or 706-256-3612.

This story was originally published December 3, 2016 at 6:43 PM with the headline "Here’s a list of Christmas shows and events in the Columbus area."