Usher in 2020 with these January events

Editor's note: The Polk Flea Market entry has been updated with the correct date.

Through Jan. 5

Christmas in the Garden: Based on a traditional German Christmas Market, the 8th annual event returns to Silverton, with interactive light displays, ice skating, vendor shopping, festive music and photos with Santa, hours vary — closed Dec. 2, 3, 9, 24 and 25, Oregon Garden Resort, 895 West Main St., Silverton. Ticket prices vary, season passes available. christmasinthegarden. com or 503-874-2539. 

Thursday, Jan. 2

Stories in the Stacks with Summer: Pre-school kids, with their grown-ups, are invited to join for an hour of storytime, crafts music, 10 to 11 a.m., Keizer Community Library, 980 Chemawa Road NE. Free. fb.com/1043138022718786.

Friday, Jan. 3

First Friday in Silverton: Silverton throws a party on the first Friday of every month – visit gallery openings, shops, boutiques and dine as you mingle with friends, 7 to 9 p.m., downtown Silverton. silvertonchamber.org.

Friday-Saturday, Jan. 3-4

Anything Could Happen: Bring in the New Year with live music and a hopeful message as Salem locals Zanne D’Anna and Beth Salisbury perform a concert for all ages, 8 p.m. Friday, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, Miss Smith Presents, 890 Saginaw St. S. $10. facebook.com/misssmithfifiandfanny

Friday-Sunday, Jan. 3-5

Cinderella - The Musical: Pentacle Theatre presents a contemporary take on the classic tale with Rodgers and Hammerstein's most beloved songs, 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE. $35 adult, $30 children. 503-375-3574 or elsinoretheatre.com.

Saturday, Jan. 4

Silverton’s Winter Market: A marketplace and a community place where you can find local produce, eggs, meats, mushrooms, baked goods, plants, honey, art, crafts and more, 10 a.m. to noon, 229 Eureka St., Silverton. 714-357-9567.

Sunday, Jan. 5

Polk Flea Market: See thousands of one-of-a-kind items and collectibles, from antiques to tools and industrial decor, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Polk County Fairgrounds, 520 South Pacific Hwy. W, Rickreall. $1 general admission, $5 early bird admission from 6 to 9 a.m. 503-428-8224 or polkflea@gmail.com.

Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 4-5

”Amahl and the Night Visitors”: Gian Carlo Menotti’s miracle operetta tells the story of a poor crippled boy and his mother who greet the three kings on their way to meet the Christ child, 7 to 8 p.m. Saturday, 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday, St Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1444 Liberty St. SE, Salem. Free. fb.com/2354343981504070.

Thursday-Saturday, Jan. 9-11, 16-18

Hello, Dolly!: Matchmaker Dolly Levi travels to New York to find a match for a "well-known unmarried half-a-millionaire," 7 p.m. Jan. 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, and 18; 2 p.m. Jan. 11 and 18, Ken Collins Theatre, 595 Chemawa Road N, Keizer. $8-$10. mcnary-theatre.ticketleap.com

Friday-Sunday, Jan. 10-12

2020 Mid-Valley Home Show: Meet with experts and see hundreds of exhibits showcasing the latest in home products and services, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jackman-Long Building, Oregon State Fairgrounds, 2330 17th St. NE. Free. fb.com/2122272448076241.

Friday-Saturday, Jan. 10-11, 17-18

Newsies: SKIT Theatre’s energetic teens tackle the Broadway smash musical, as a ragtag team of newsboys make a meager living selling newspapers on the New York City streets in 1899, 7 p.m. Jan. 10, 11, 17 and 18; 2 p.m. Jan. 18, Salem First Free Methodist Church, 4455 Silverton Road NE. Children 12 and under $6, students age 13-18 and seniors 55 and above $8, adults $10. 503-689-7588 or skittheatre.com/act-ii-on-stage.

Saturday, Jan. 11

Salem Health & Wellness Expo: A free event with health care providers, businesses and non-profit organizations on hand to help promote a healthier Salem community, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Oregon State Fairgrounds, 2330 17th St. NE. Free. fb.com/2577128449238982.

Thursday, Jan. 16

Pablo Cruise: The American pop/rock band from San Francisco takes the stage in Salem, 7:30 p.m., Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE. $27-$46. 503-375-3574 or elsinoretheatre.com.

Thursday-Saturday, Jan. 16-18,
Friday-Saturday, Jan. 24-25

Tarzan the Musical: North Salem High School presents heart-pumping music and high-flying excitement that makes Tarzan an unforgettable theatrical experience, 7 p.m. Jan. 16, 17, 18, 24 and 25; 2 p.m. Jan. 25, North Salem High School auditorium, 765 14th St. NE. Adults $9, students $6. nshstheater.com.

Friday, Jan. 17

Las Cafeteras: An infectious live performance by musicians born and raised in east Los Angeles with a sound that crosses genres and musical borders, 7:30 p.m., Rice Auditorium, 345 Monmouth Ave. N, Monmouth. $11-$25. wou.edu/smith.

Friday-Saturday, Jan. 17-18 and 24-25

Rock of Ages - High School Edition: A story with a girl from a small-town world, a city boy and a romance on the Sunset strip featuring famous 80s songs, 7 p.m. Jan. 17, 18, 24, 25; 2 p.m. Jan. 25, Mckay High School, 2440 Lancaster Drive NE, Salem. General admission $7, McKay students $5. mckayhs.ticketleap.com.

Saturday, Jan. 18

Kroc Health Fair 2020: Vendors, a variety of free health screenings, a free day pass for all attendees, plus the $75 membership fee for new members is waived at the event, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Kroc Center, 1865 Bill Frey Drive NE. Free. 503-566-5762 or fb.com/309699583270663.

Panje and When the Century Comes: Written, directed, and choreographed by junior choreographer Willow Shamain, this exciting and energetic performance teaches you that love is timeless as it travels all the back to the 1920s, 5 p.m., Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE, Salem. Adults $18; children $15. 503-375-3574 or elsinoretheatre.com.

Wednesday, Jan. 22

Sips ‘n’ Science: Worm Bin Composting: Learn all about worm composting, which breaks down organic matter quickly in an enclosed bin and produces a nutrient-rich fertilizer, while enjoying espresso drinks, local wines, cocktails and food, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Pressed Coffee and Wine Bar, 788 Main St., Dallas. $5 suggested donation. luckiamutelwc.org/vermicomposting.html.

Friday, Jan. 24

Oregon Symphony Presents Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2: British classical pianist Benjamin Grosvenor returns for Chopin’s astonishing Piano Concerto No. 2, 7:30 p.m., Willamette University, Smith Auditorium, 270 Winter St. SE. $35-$50. orsymphony.org/concerts-tickets.

Friday-Saturday, Jan. 24-25

2020 International Championship of High School A Cappella West Quarterfinal: The largest international a cappella tournament exclusive to high school students around the world will feature 9 high school a cappella groups from Oregon, 7 p.m. both nights, Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE. $21-$36. 503-375-3574 or elsinoretheatre.com.

Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 25-26

Oregon Wedding Showcase: Find everything for your wedding all in one place and make your special day perfect with wedding vendors, runway fashion shows and an inspiration gallery, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oregon State Fairgrounds, 2330 17th St. NE. $10. 503-838-2226 or fb.com/2258214104469162.

Sunday, Jan. 26

Tales of Sorcery with Salem Symphonic Winds: A concert exploring music that has ignited the imagination of audiences for generations, featuring piano soloist Crystal Zimmerman, 3 p.m., Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE. Students $10, adult general admission $20, reserved premium seating $30. salemsymphonicwinds.org, 503-375-3574 or elsinoretheatre.com.