CONCERTS

Rock 'n' Roll Christmas: Legends of Rock 'n' Roll tribute artists in concert Friday, Dec. 7 at Bell Performing Arts Centre, Surrey, featuring the music of Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, Fats Domino and Roy Orbison. Tickets are $39.75, 604-507-6355. More info: www.

LegendsofRocknRoll.com. Mud Bay Blues Band: The Christmas Bash: Saturday, Dec. 8 at Blue Frog studio/concert hall, plus special guests. Gifts and door prizes courtesy of Arbonne International. Tickets/info: www.bluefrogstudios. ca/newshows.html, 604-542-3055. Maple Leaf Singers: 40-voice choir performs Christmas concert 2: 30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8 at Crossroads United Church, 7655 120th St., North Delta. Tickets $15 for adults, $5 for pre-teen children. Call to reserve: Office 778-593-1043 or Margaret 604-596-8412.

Second Annual Gospel and Blues Christmas Show: Concert on Sunday, Dec. 16 at First United Church (White Rock) is staged by Peninsula Productions, featuring music by John Lee Sanders and his five-piece band. Tickets are $25 in advance (at Tapestry Music, 1335 Johnston Rd., White Rock, also online at tickets.surrey.ca) and $30 at the door.

PARTIES

Surrey Board of Trade's Christmas Party ("Seasonal Sizzle"): Networking business reception on Wednesday, Dec. 5 at Eaglequest Golf Course (7778 152nd St.) from 5-8 p.m. This year's theme is "Christmas in Brazil."

Dress is business attire. Attendees are encouraged to bring a food or cash donation for Surrey Food Bank. Info: 604-581-7130, www. businessinsurrey.com.

CHARITY EVENTS

Body Slams for Toys: All Star Wrestling hosts charity show on Dec. 18 at the Elks Hall in White Rock, 7 p.m. start. All donations to Christmas Bureau for White Rock/South Surrey. Info: 604-560-0091.

ATTRACTIONS

Christmas train at Bear Creek Park: Ride on the train through the Christmas forest display and Santa's Golden Reindeer tunnel exhibit, open from Dec. 8 to Jan. 1, daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Prices: Adults $6.50 +HST, children $6 +HST, kids under 2 years old $4.50 +HST, babies are free. Info: www.bctrains.com, 604-501-1232. Train station located at 13750 88th Ave., Surrey.

THEATRE/STAGE

"Phantom of the Panto": Fraser Valley Gilbert & Sullivan Society production on stage at Surrey Arts Centre from Nov. 28 to Dec. 9. Info: www.fvgss.org.

"Pinocchio": Panto production staged by White Rock Players' Club from Nov. 30 to Dec. 29 at Coast Capital Playhouse, White Rock.

Info and tickets: 604-536-7535, whiterockplayers.ca.

"The Nutcracker": Royal City Youth Ballet Company's annual show returns to Surrey Arts Centre from Dec. 14-16 (plus school shows). 604501-5566, tickets.surrey.ca.

"Robinson Crusoe and the Pirates": Ellie King's latest panto production for Royal Canadian Theatre Company is staged from Dec. 20 to Jan. 6 at Surrey Arts Centre, 13750 88th Ave., at Bear Creek Park. Info: 604-501-5566.

SALES/CRAFTS

White Rock Museum & Archives 20th annual Holiday Market, to Dec. 20, featuring more than 24 local artists and crafters. Event times are Monday-Friday from 10: 30am4: 30pm, Saturday and Sunday from 11am-4: 30pm, at 14970 Marine Dr., White Rock. 604-541-2221.

Christmas Bazaar hosted by Semiahmoo House Society to benefit Surrey Food Bank, on Thursday, Dec. 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. at 13550 77th Ave, near King George Blvd. Event features more than 20 vendors. Info: Contact Teresa Randle, 604-592-1006, ext. 228, or email t.randle@shsbc.ca.

Paints 'n' Bloom show/sale presented by West Coast Gardens, Dec. 7-8 (from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily) at 1420 172nd St., South Surrey.