The Concert King Martin Nievera celebrates his 35th anniversary in the entertainment industry with the concert Martin@35 on Dec 8, 8 p.m., at The Theater at Solaire. The singer-songwriter will perform his signatures hits, Christmas songs, and tunes from the 1980s. Tickets are available at TicketWorld (www.ticketworld.com.ph, 891-9999).

Married entertainers Dingdong Avanzado and Jessa Zaragosa celebrate career milestones — her 20th year and his 30th in showbiz — in their anniversary concert, 20/30 on Dec 8, 8 p.m., at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila. Tickets are available at TicketWorld (www.ticketworld.com.ph, 891-9999).

Stage Sessions presents HARK! A Christmas Concert featuring the songs from Pintig ng Pasko on Dec. 10, 7 p.m., at the Zobel de Ayala Recital Hall, BGC Arts Center, Taguig. Performing are Reese Lansangan, Keiko Necesario, Coeli, Gio Levy, Asch, Jonel Revistual and more special guests. Tickets, which cost P750, are available at TicketWorld (www.ticketworld.com.ph, 891-9999).

Globe Live and 9Works Theatrical present the second run of A Christmas Carol: the Musical at the Globe Iconic Store and the Bonifacio High Street Amphitheater in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig until Dec. 27. Directed by Robbie Guevara, the musical is based on the novel by Charles Dickens. Tickets and schedules are available at TicketWorld (www.ticketworld.com.ph, 891-9999).

The Ayala Museum presents “Conversations in Art with Allison Wong David” on Dec. 9, 3 p.m., at the Makati museum’s ground floor lobby. David’s latest exhibition, Space, allows audiences to see the world through stainless steel. For inquiries and reservations call 759-8288 loc. 8272, e-mail education@ayalamuseum.org, or visit www.ayalamuseum.org. Admission is free for Ayala Museum members.

Los Angeles Trap music sensation DJ/producer Ookay, best known for his viral track “Thief,” performs on Dec. 8, 10 p.m. at Chaos Manila nightclub at the City of Dreams. Resident DJs MVRXX and Jet Boado and MC Ronthug will kick-start the party. For Chaos VIP table reservations, call 0917-886-3678). Door charge is P1,000 inclusive of one drink.

Join the fun as kids showcase their talents and battle it out to be the first Cartoon Network Rockstar in Cartoon Network Rockstar Christmas on Dec. 9, 2 p.m., at the Atrium Activity Center, Robinsons Magnolia, Quezon City.

The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and Ballet Philippines presents Edna Vida’s The Nutcracker, a retelling of the holiday classic set in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era. Performances are ongoing until Dec. 10 at the CCP Main Theater. Tickets and schedules are available at TicketWorld (www.ticketworld.com.ph, 891-9999).

Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group presents Tony award-winning Matilda the Musical, adapted from Roald Dahl’s children’s novel about an extraordinary little girl with extraordinary powers who finds refuge from her abusive parents and her school’s cruel headmistress in library books. The show runs until Dec. 10 at the Meralco Theater, Ortigas Center, Pasig City. Tickets and schedules are available at TicketWorld (www.ticketworld.com.ph, 891-9999).

Repertory Philippines Children’s Theater presents the musical Beauty and the Beast at the Onstage Theater, Greenbelt 1, Ayala Center, Makati, until Dec. 14. Joy Virata directs the classic story. Tickets and schedules are available at TicketWorld (www.ticketworld.com.ph, 891-9999).

THE 1960’s celebration of drugs, sex, love, and peace, the Boradway musical Hair — presented by Repertory Philippines — has performances until Dec. 17 at the Onstage Theater, Greenbelt 1, Ayala Center, Makati City. The musical is directed by Chris Millado and choreographed by PJ Rebulida. Tickets and schedules are available at TicketWorld (www.ticketworld.com.ph, 891-9999).

Make Believe and Fully Booked present Songs from The Little Prince on Dec. 9 and 10, 4 and 7 p.m., at The Studio at Fully Booked, Bonifacio High Street, BGC, Taguig. The show — an intimate, interactive retelling of the beloved story with original songs — serves as the launch of the soundtrack of the musical. For tickets call 576-4300 or e-mail makebelieveproductionsph@gmail.com

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