The Hilbert Museum makes the spirits bright with A festive selection of holiday paintings, prints, illustrations, movie and TV art, and vintage Christmas card designs from the Hilbert Collection. Featuring works by Norman Rockwell, Ralph Hulett, Gladys Brown Edwards and Greg Hildebrand plus original art from Disney’s "Mickey’s Christmas Carol "and Chuck Jones’ "How the Grinch Stole Christmas."  Through Jan. 7 at the Hilbert Museum. 

A festive annual holiday concert performed by Pacific Chorale and members of Pacific Symphony and the Southern California Children's Chorus, with Santa himself bringing holiday magic to life with a sparkling mix of classic carols and joyful surprises.  December 21 and 22 at Segertrom Center for the Arts.

See thousands of lights on boats, decks, docks and homes, plus animation on a 50-minute narrated boat tour through the waterways of the waterfront community of Huntington Harbour. Cruise of Lights is a fundraiser for the Philharmonic Society of Orange County’s nationally recognized Youth Music Education Programs. Through Dec. 23.