Germantown arts to Dec. 24: Second City and the Remy Miller reception Nov. 14, NutRemix Nov. 21-22, Madeline's Christmas Dec. 4-13 and GSO on Dec. 12.

The next six weeks of arts in Germantown open with The Best of The Second City and Remy Miller’s free artist reception at GPAC on Saturday, Nov. 14, then New Ballet Ensemble’s NutRemix Nov. 21-22, Madeline’s Christmas at Germantown Community Theatre Dec. 4-13 and the Germantown Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Concert on Dec. 12.

Last checked Nov. 12, 2026. Listings come from the Germantown Performing Arts Center, Germantown Community Theatre and the City of Germantown city calendar and library calendar. Refreshed each month at this address. Times are Central. GPAC box office: 901-751-7500.

Exhibitions now showing

  • Germantown Reads: The Great Gatsby Student Artist Showcase, through Nov. 30 at the Germantown Community Library, 1925 Exeter Road. Paintings, drawings, mixed media, photography and sculpture by local students in grades 3 to 12, for the library’s NEA Big Read. Questions: 901-757-7323. Germantown Community Library
  • Remy Miller, works on paper, through Dec. 7 in the Patrick Lawton Lobby at the Germantown Performing Arts Center, 1801 Exeter Road: watercolor, gouache and drawings. The artist reception is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14; GPAC says it is free and all are welcome. GPAC
  • Sue Layman Lightman, “With Emotion,” the next show in the Patrick Lawton Lobby. The free artist reception is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11. GPAC

Theater and dance

  • The Best of The Second City, 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, Highland Capital Performance Hall. Sketch and improv comedy from the Chicago troupe. GPAC
  • New Ballet Ensemble: NutRemix, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, Highland Capital Performance Hall. A Nutcracker set on Beale Street. GPAC sells each performance separately. GPAC
  • Madeline’s Christmas, Dec. 4-13, Germantown Community Theatre, 3037 Forest Hill-Irene Road. The theater’s youth production. Box office: 901-453-7447. Germantown Community Theatre
  • When You Believe: A Madonna Christmas Story, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, and Thursday, Dec. 17, Highland Capital Performance Hall. Madonna Learning Center’s annual Christmas play, a retelling of the Nativity. GPAC lists both nights as sold out. GPAC

Concerts and classical

  • Peanut Butter and Jam: Massey Tate, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, Watkins Studio Theater at GPAC. An informal, interactive concert for children 8 and under. GPAC
  • GPAC Youth Symphony Program fall concert, “Water Music,” 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, Highland Capital Performance Hall. GPAC
  • Jazz in the Box: The Committee, 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, a club-style show on the stage of the Highland Capital Performance Hall. GPAC
  • Darren Criss, 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, Highland Capital Performance Hall. GPAC
  • The Sounds of Christmas, Sunday, Dec. 6, at Germantown Community Theatre, presented by the RSVP Chorus; one show only. Germantown Community Theatre
  • Germantown Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, Highland Capital Performance Hall. GPAC

Classes and workshops

  • The Great Gatsby: Book Club Discussion and Jazz Session, 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, Germantown Community Library. A Jazz Age listening session and the Big Read’s fourth book talk; registration required, 901-757-7323. Germantown Community Library
  • The Great Gatsby: Outdoor Movie Showing, 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the library. An outdoor screening of the 1974 film with a discussion afterward; all ages, 1920s dress encouraged, bring a blanket. Registration required. Germantown Community Library
  • Ceramic Workshop with DaniSoulArt, 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 22, Dec. 6 and Dec. 13, in the library’s Conference Room, for adults. A clay project led by the ceramicist; registration required, 901-757-7323. Germantown Community Library
  • Happy Little Winter Trees, 2 to 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, at the library. Adults paint a winter scene on mini canvases in the style of Bob Ross. Registration opens Nov. 23. City of Germantown
  • Rock Painting: Tiny Tinsel Town, 3 to 4 p.m. or 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, library Conference Room, for adults. Germantown Community Library

Regular events

  • Peanut Butter and Jam runs on scheduled Saturday mornings through GPAC’s season for children 8 and under. GPAC
  • Germantown Community Theatre box office is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; on show days it opens at 6 p.m. Thursday to Saturday and noon on Sunday. Germantown Community Theatre

Already past: the library’s Jazz Age Art Night (Nov. 3), Terence Blanchard at GPAC (Nov. 7) and the Nov. 8 ceramic workshop.

More: things to do this month, this weekend and holiday lights and Christmas events.

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Frequently asked questions

What art exhibitions are on in Germantown?

The library shows students’ Great Gatsby artwork through Nov. 30. Remy Miller’s show hangs in the Patrick Lawton Lobby at the Germantown Performing Arts Center from Nov. 2 to Dec. 7, with a free artist reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14.

When is NutRemix at GPAC?

New Ballet Ensemble’s NutRemix, a Nutcracker set on Beale Street, plays GPAC at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, according to GPAC’s event listings. Tickets are sold only through GPAC.

What is on at Germantown Community Theatre?

The youth production Madeline’s Christmas runs Dec. 4-13, and the RSVP Chorus presents The Sounds of Christmas on Sunday, Dec. 6, at the theater, 3037 Forest Hill-Irene Road. Box office: 901-453-7447.

What arts events in Germantown are free?

The library’s Great Gatsby student art show is free to browse all November, and GPAC says its artist receptions for Remy Miller (5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14) and Sue Layman Lightman (5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11) are free and open to all.