Looking to up your appreciation of the arts?
We've rounded up three artsy events around Seattle this week that will scratch your cultural itch, from a Christmas circus to a holiday opera co.
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'A Magical Cirque Christmas'
Tonight: Catch a half-priced Christmas-themed circus. From the producers of Broadway's smash hit "The Illusionists," "A Magical Cirque Christmas" features illusions and breathtaking cirque artists performing to iconic Christmas tunes. The show's featured performers: husband-and-wife duo Type and Mary Nielsen performing duo trapeze and duo roller skating.
When: Wednesday, November 21, 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St.
Price: $20
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'The Nutcracker'
Join the Pacific Northwest Ballet for an enchanting performance of "The Nutcracker." The production features dancers performing George Balanchine's original choreography to a 60-person orchestra playing the iconic Tchaikovsky score.
When: Saturday, Nov. 24, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 25, 12:30 p.m.
Where: McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St.
Price: $31-$112
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Encanto Holiday Concierto
Last but not least, the Encanto Music program hosts its annual holiday concert this Sunday evening at the Seattle Symphony's Benaroya Hall. Combining opera aria with classical piano, the concert will feature tenor Josè Iñiguez and soprano Linda Mattos. The night's emcees will be Supreme Court Justice Steve Gonzalex and 2017 Miss Seafair Axa Molina.
When: Sunday, November 25, 5:30 p.m.
Where: Benaroya Hall, 200 University St.
Price: $25-77
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