Editor’s note: In-person events are subject to change. Please check before venturing out.

The Sarasota Ballet: Giselle

Dec. 17 and 18

Get set for performances of this classic Romantic tragedy of love, heartbreak and haunting, Friday and Saturday at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. The ballet company’s production features choreography by Sir Peter Wright, and it’s a showcase for the dance ensemble—especially the females. Get tickets by calling (941) 359-0099 or visiting sarasotaballet.org.

Holiday Night Market

Dec. 21

The Sarasota Farmers Market presents its first-ever night market, filled with twinkling lights, holiday décor, live music (by Passerine) and, of course, lots of gifts and food treats to purchase. From 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday on Lemon Avenue north of Main Street. There’s also a free kids’ craft activity using recycled materials. For all the latest, visit sarasotafarmersmarket.org.

The Venice Symphony: A Holly Jolly Holiday

Dec. 17 and 18

Enjoy classic Christmas carols, Hanukkah music, a rendition of Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus” accompanied by Key Chorale, and the traditional sing-a-long as the symphony celebrates the season. Concerts take place at the Venice Performing Arts Center; to see if tickets remain, call (941) 207-8822 or go to thevenicesymphony.org.

Sarasota Orchestra: Discover Mozart 2: Winter Dreams

Dec. 22

There’s much more music in the air this coming week, as the orchestra, under the baton of Sameer Patel and welcoming guest violinist Geneva Lewis, presents a concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Sarasota Opera House. Debussy’s Petite Suite, Respighi’s “Adoration of the Magi,” Vivaldi’s Winter from The Four Seasons and Massenet’s “Meditation” from Thais join Wolfgang Amadeus’ Symphony No. 31 (Paris) on the program. Find out more at sarasotaorchestra.org, or call (941) 953-3434.

Choral Artists of Sarasota: What Sweeter Music

Dec. 19

And one more musical highlight of the season, as the choral ensemble offers this holiday concert at 5 p.m. Sunday at Church of the Redeemer. Mezzo-soprano Amy Jo Connours and organists Ann Stephenson-Moe and Sam Nelson join the singers for an evening featuring brass, organ and choral arrangements of Christmas classics. Call (941) 387-4900 or head to choralartistssarasota.org.

Bradenton Seafood & Music Festival

Dec. 17-19

The inaugural festival, at Bradenton’s Riverwalk Pavilion, kicks off at 4 p.m. Friday and also runs from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, with lots of fresh, local seafood for purchase. Plus, there’s music by Twinkle, Selwyn Birchwood, Ronnie Dee and the Superstars and many more groups. Learn more at paragonartevents.com.