This Friday, it’s an evening of music, networking and entertainment at the 27th annual Ebony Winter Gala hosted by the National Society of Black Engineers and the United Minority Professionals beginning at 8 p.m. at the Sheraton Boston Hotel. Tickets: $60 advance; $80 at the door; www.nsbeboston.org.
The Tony Williams Dance Center presents the opening night performance of the Urban Nutcracker at John Hancock Hall on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25-$85. For a complete listing of show times, visit www.urbannutcracker.com.
Also on Friday, Live Nation Presents Mike Epps: After Dark Tour at the Orpheum Theatre at 8 p.m. Tickets: $48.50, $58.50, $64.50 and $98.75; www.ticketmaster.com.
On Saturday, the City of Boston presents the family event Holiday Gospel at the Strand from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Admission is free.
This Sunday, Scullers Jazz Club presents Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets: $48 Show; $88 Dinner & Show. To purchase go to www.scullersjazz.com.