Check out events happening around Central Massachusetts this month!

Tom Rush Concert
Enjoy a night of folk music from the talented Tom Rush. From selling out Club 47 to jumpstarting Joni Mitchell’s career, Rush is known for his moving lyrics and timeless tunes. $50-$70; 8 p.m., Dec. 12; Bull Run Restaurant, 215 Great Road, Shirley; bullrunrestaurant.com.

Preservation Worcester 2015 Holiday Stroll
Take a peek into the most exquisite homes in Worcester. This year’s stroll is of the Massachusetts Avenue Local Historic District, a special area conceived by Stephen Salisbury III as a grand-scale neighborhood on a portion of his family farmland. The stroll not only celebrates beauty and holidays but the release of a new book – Living at the City’s Green Edge: Bancroft Heights a Planned Neighborhood in Worcester, Massachusetts. For an additional fee, there is also a reception after. $25 for members, $30 for non-members; noon-5 p.m., Dec. 6; preservationworcester.org/pages/events.html.

Sutton Chain of Lights
The Sutton Chain of Lights is filled with holiday spirit, fun for all ages and a time you can’t get anywhere else. Sutton shops, churches, farms, galleries, schools and the Historical Society will be open with products, hospitality and entertainment. Get an old-fashioned experience in the picturesque town center. Free; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Dec. 5; Vaillancourt Folk Art, 9 Main St., Suite 1-H, Sutton; valfa.com/annual-events/chain-of-lights.

Massachusetts Symphony Hall Pops
Get your tickets to the popular show before they run out! This show is sure to be a hit, with a variety of music that’s perfect for everyone. The concert has been going or 35 years and is still going strong. $37-$45; 8 p.m., Dec. 12; Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St., Worcester; mechanicshall.org.

Christmas Carol
Don’t miss this holiday classic that celebrates Christmas redemption and the love of mankind at The Hanover Theatre. The show features New England’s largest theater pipe organ, with carefully selected carols and a unique sound. With gorgeous makeup and costuming, beautiful scenery and special effects akin to Broadway productions, this show will not disappoint. $28-$52; Dec. 18-27; Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester; thehanovertheatre.org/a-christmas-carol.