There are tons of big events going on this weekend: Main Street Holiday Stroll in St. George, USF’s "Christmas Carol: On Air" and the Festival of Lights at Tuacahn. The Tabernacle music series continues with concerts nightly and the annual Electric Light Parade will hit the streets of Cedar City on Saturday.

There is still plenty out there for those trying to escape the crowds.

If you haven’t caught it yet, check out "Beauty and the Beast" by the St. George Musical Theater. The in-the-round theater is small and intimate and the show itself is magical and wonderful. Click here for showtimes and tickets.

The Nativity Festival returns to the Green Valley LDS Stake Center at 511 S. Valley View Drive this Friday and Saturday. You can browse through hundreds of creches from around the world from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. — and best of all it’s free.

If you’re in the mood to spend money, there are two holiday sales of note. One is at Green Valley Spa at 1871 W. Canyon View Drive. The sale lasts from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. This is a great chance to get something special for that woman in your life who deserves some pampering. If you’re in the market for pottery, Toquerville Clay at 143 N. Toquer Blvd. will have its 4th annual Holiday Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. These guys have gorgeous pottery and other ceramic items that make great gifts for friends, family — or yourself.

On the music scene, Coyote Gulch Art Village in Kayenta continues its Saturdays of the Season from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday. Stroll through the village and listen to local bands while you shop, catch a bite to eat or just enjoy the red-rock scenery.

On a lighter note, Moosebutter — that a cappella quartet with a comical twist — will present its Christmas concert twice on Saturday at the St. George Opera House. Tickets are $5 to $8 for the 2 p.m. matinee and $8 to $12 for the 7:30 p.m. show.

If you want a break from all that holiday music, wander by Neverland at 25 E. Telegraph in Washington for the Metal/Hardcore music fest.

Last but not least, get in the true holiday spirit and spring KCSG sportscaster Mark Haas from doggy jail at the Hostage for Charity event at the St. George Animal Shelter. Haas will sit in the cage from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — and longer if they don’t raise enough money. Stop by and get this man — and a few fuzzy friends — out of the cage.

For more events, read Friday’s Where It’s @ or check out our Web site.

Happy Holidays.

— Kathryn van Roosendaal, Features Editor