Old Town School of Folk Music

While it has folky performers, this excellent, intimate concert hall offers shows ranging from African music to holiday entertainment. How about The Nut Tapper which recreates the holiday classic Nutcracker with rhythms of tap, Spanish flamenco and Mexican zapateado? It's the 21st edition of Songs of Good Cheer, a caroling party showcasing exceptional musicians from the School. Not a fan of holiday tunes? December also brings award-winning Funkadesi blending Indian music with reggae, funk and Afro-Caribbean grooves; songwriter, singer and Kentuckian, Joan Shelley; and the incomparable Bettye LaVette who has recorded an album of all Bob Dylan songs. Check the web site for December show dates. There's not a bad seat in the house, so don't hesitate to buy seats in the upper level. Ticket prices are extremely reasonable.