MUSIC

16th – With recent hits on iTunes, including “I’m Yours” and “Lucky” (with Colbie Caillat), Jason Mraz makes a stop in Phoenix at The Dodge Theatre on Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.). Lisa Hannigan takes the stage as the opening act. For more information, visit www.livenation.com

23rd – Valley residents can embrace the holiday season by taking in the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. The band, founded in 1996 by Paul O’Neill, fuses the best of genres from rhythm and blues to classical and rock. The Nov. 23 Jobing.com performances feature a matinee that begins at 4 p.m. (doors open at 3 p.m.) and an evening show that starts at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.). For more information, visit www.livenation.com or www.trans-siberian.com.

26th – With over 40 million albums sold, English band Coldplay has hit it big worldwide with singles like “Speed of Sound,” the Grammy®-winning “Clocks,” and “Viva la Vida.” Lead singer Chris Martin and the band storm the stage at Jobing.com Arena in Glendale on Wednesday, Nov. 26. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.livenation.com or www.coldplay.com.

THEATRE

18th–23rd – Relive one of the most popular television series of all time when Happy Days: A New Musical rocks and rolls through the Valley at ASU Gammage in late November (various showtimes). With a book by Hollywood legend and original show creator Garry Marshall, the show takes the fun of Richie Cunningham, Fonzie, and even Pinky Tuscadero to new heights with dancing and music by Paul Williams. For tickets and more information regarding Valley performances, visit www.asugammage.com.