’Tis the season: Music, fireworks, polar bear dip

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Celebrate the season and welcome the new year by attending some of these holiday events.

For more arts and entertainment, see this week’s B section and the community calendar on page B7.

ONGOING, DEC. 21-30

“Spirit of the Yule.” Key City Playhouse, 419 Washington St. Key City Public Theatre’s holiday production plays through Dec. 30. Show times include matinees, evening performances and family shows. For tickets and times, visit keycitypublictheatre.org or call 385-KCPT (5278).

THURSDAY, DEC. 22

Nan Toby Tyrrell Christmas and Hanukkah Concert. 2 p.m. Seaport Landing, 1201 Hancock St., Port Townsend.

FRIDAY, DEC. 23

Paul Rogers’ “Holiday Hi-Jinx Show.” 7:30 p.m. Joseph Wheeler Theater, Fort Worden. Paul Rogers brings his “Holiday Hi-Jinx Show” to the Wheeler Theater as a fundraiser for the COAST Winter Shelter at the American Legion. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. People who are unable to attend the show can make a contribution directly to COAST by calling deForest Walker at 531-0112. Tickets, $20, are available at the Wheeler Theater box office on the night of the show or at hijinx.bpt.me; or contact Paul Rogers directly at 531-0276 or

progersw@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, DEC. 24

Christmas Eve Candle-lighting Service. 6 p.m. Unity Spiritual Enrichment Center, 3918 San Juan Ave., Port Townsend.

SUNDAY, DEC. 25

Unity Christmas Morning Brunch. 10 a.m. Unity Spiritual Enrichment Center, 3918 San Juan Ave. With Walter Vaux.

SATURDAY, DEC. 31

First Night Celebration. 6-9 p.m. City Hall, 540 Water St. Jefferson County Historical Society presents First Night, Port Townsend’s alcohol-free New Year’s Eve community celebration focusing on arts and heritage. Event includes music, dancing, games, films, storytelling, performances and more. jchsmuseum.org

Unity New Year’s Eve High Watch Vigil. 6 p.m. Unity Spiritual Enrichment Center, 3918 San Juan Ave.

Eat Pray Dance 2017: An intention-setting musical celebration to bring in the new year. 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Sky House, 21 Deer Ridge Road. Featuring Strong Sun Moon, Cavegreen and Abakis. By donation.

SUNDAY, JAN. 1

27th Mystery Bay Polar Bear Dip. Noon. Nordland General Store, 7180 Flagler Road, Marrowstone Island. For more information, call 385-0777.