Performances in December across the Capital Region

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- From concerts to comedy to ballet, the Capital Region has a wide array of shows to offer local entertainment lovers this winter. Here is a roundup of notable performances coming to the area in December.

Concerts

December 2: The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight at the Palace Theatre - Albany

• Rock/classical
• Orchestral renditions of rock and metal classics
• Featuring a 14-piece ensemble
• 19 Clinton Avenue, 8 p.m.

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December 4: Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening at the Palace Theatre – Albany

• Rock
• Performing music spanning Led Zeppelin’s full discography
• 19 Clinton Avenue, 8 p.m.

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December 8: Albany Symphony at the Palace Theatre – Albany

• Classical
• Magic of Christmas show, featuring Christmas carols and holiday hits
• 19 Clinton Avenue, 3 p.m.

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December 30: Zakk Sabbath at Empire Live – Albany

• Metal/hard rock
• With special guests Zoso and The Iron Maidens
• 93 North Pearl Street, 7 p.m.

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Comedy

December 4: Giggly Squad Live at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall – Troy

• Live podcast
• Featuring Paige DeSorbo and Hannah Berner
• Shows at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. - both sold out
• 30 Second Street, 7 p.m.

December 6 and 7: Akaash Singh at the Funny Bone – Albany

• Four total shows - two on Friday, two on Saturday
• Crossgates Mall, various show times

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December 13: Jeff Dunham at MVP Arena – Albany

• Artificial Intelligence tour
• 51 South Pearl Street, 7 p.m.

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December 13: Ms. Pat at the Funny Bone – Albany

• Two shows
• Crossgates Mall, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

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December 29: Joe Gatto at the Palace Theatre – Albany

• Let's Get Into It tour
• With special guest Mark Jigarjian
• 19 Clinton Avenue, 7 p.m.

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Other shows

December 1: Alan Cumming at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall – Troy

• Solo cabaret show
• Accompanied by Henry Koperski on piano
• 30 Second Street, 7 p.m.

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December 3 to December 8: MJ the Musical at Proctors Theatre – Schenectady

• Musical
• Celebrating the music of Michael Jackson
• 432 State Street, various show times

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December 5 to 7: Disney On Ice: Into the Magic at MVP Arena – Albany

• Musical ice-skating show
• Featuring songs from "Coco," "Tangled," "Moana," and more
• 51 South Pearl Street, various show times

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December 20: The Grand Kyiv Ballet at The Egg – Albany

• Ballet
• Performing "The Nutcracker"
• Hart Theatre
• Empire State Plaza, 7 p.m.

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December 30: Harlem Globetrotters at MVP Arena – Albany

• Basketball show
• vs. the Washington Generals
• 51 South Pearl Street, 7 p.m.

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