MUSIC Christmas Concert. Zambomba by the Flamenco Association “La Bulería” from Jerez. Organised by Ateneo. Extensión Marbella. Friday 16 at 9.00 p.m. Marbella Theatre. Free entrance with invitation until the room is full.
MUSICAL DOCUMENTARY FILM Mahler according to Claudio Abbado. Third Symphony by Gustav Mahler. Lucerne Festival Orchestra, directed by Claudio Abbado. Organised by Mediterranean Centre for the Popularisation of Music. Music with Style. Friday 16th at 8 p.m. Church of La Virginia.

SPORTS Christmas Basketball Tournament. Friday 16, La Lobilla Sports-ground. More info from the Department of Sports. T. 952802444
MUSIC Christmas Concert with accordion and Bandoneon. 1st part of classical accordion music, and the 2nd part, a Christmas Carol concert with the Argentine Bandoneon, together with the accordion. Friday 16th at 8 p.m. Padre Manuel Cultural Centre

MUSIC David Bisbal in concert. Friday 16 at 9.00 p.m. Málaga Auditorium. www.malagaentradas.com. From 22.50€ to 152.50€

SATURDAYS AT THE MUSEUM Creating Christmas. Price 10€ per participant and session. For the general public (children from the age of 7). Museum of Contemporary Spanish Engraving.
MUSIC Concert by the Children’s Mediterranean Orchestra. Saturday at 5.30 p.m. Royal Hospital of Mercy University Room.

EXCURSIÓN Open Outings Programme, from the Department of the Environment. Excursion to Tarifa. Circuit 11 km. Medium difficulty. Sunday 18. Price 12€. Registration and info from the Department of the Environment, Marbella. T. 952765724.

MUSIC Concert by the Children’s Mediterranean Orchestra. Sunday 18th at 12 noon. San Pedro Cultural Centre.

THEATRE Theatrical show “The King of Stories” put on by the La Paca Theatre Group, aimed at Estepona schoolchildren, and that will delight the whole audience. Tuesday 20 at 12.00 and 1.00 p.m Padre Manuel Cultural Centre
MUSIC 2nd Schools Musical Encounter, in which the schools of Estepona come together to give a recital of the best-loved Christmas songs. Tuesday 20th at 8.00 p.m. Marbella Trade Fair and Conference Hall.
MUSIC “Christmas Concert”. The Magnum Mysterium Choir puts on its traditional Concert of Christmas Carols. Tuesday 20th at 9.00 p.m. Church of San José.

ÓPERA “The Little Mermaid” by the San Francisco Ballet. Thursday 22 at 8 p.m. Cinesur Plaza del Mar.
MUSIC Zarzuela concert “Los Gavilanes”. Sponsored by the José Banús Masdeu and Pilar Calvo y Sánchez de León Foundation Thursday 22 at 9.00 p.m. Marbella Theatre. Tickets 25€ (stalls and boxes) and 20€ (dress circle).

FILM-CLUB “La Herencia Valdemar” and “La Sombra Prohibida” by José Luís Alemán. Screening of the two parts starring Paul Naschy, as a Tribute on the 2nd anniversary of his death. Organised by the Department of Culture, in collaboration with the “Unicornio” Cinema Association. Thursday 22 at 7.00 p.m. Padre Manuel Cultural Centre

BALLET Special New Year’s Programme. “Nutcracker”. Screening of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet in the version of the Mariinsky Theatre in Saint Petersburg, directed by Valery Gergiev. Wednesday 28 at 8 p.m. Church of La Virginia. Seats12€ for screening and cocktail. Info and reservations 689000944. www.musicaconencanto.org
VARIOUS EVENTS Albireo Planetarium A trip through the Universe for the whole family! An invitation for children and adults to enjoy getting to know outer space.Tickets 3€ children and 5€ adults. Tickets on sale in the Planetarium itself. SAN PEDRO: Church Square. Wednesday 28 at 11.00, 11.45, 12.30, 13.15, 17.00 and 17.45. MARBELLA: Church Square. Thursday 29 at 11.00, 11.45, 12.30, 13.15, 17.00 and 17.45.

FIN DE AÑO Gran Cena de Gala y Fiesta de Fin de Año “Living Don Carlos”. Reciba el año nuevo rodeado de la elegancia y distinción que solo podrá encontrar en el Don Carlos Resort. Sábado 31 a las 20.30 h. Info y Reservas 952788800 o ilopez@expogrupo.com
NEW YEAR “Living Don Carlos” Grand Gala Dinner and New Year’s Party. See in the New Year surrounded by the elegance and distinction that can only be found in the Don Carlos Resort. Saturday 31st at 8.30 p.m. Info and reservations on 952788800 or ilopez@expogrupo.com

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