From Jose Mateo’s performance of the Nutcracker to the opening of Boston Winter on City Hall Plaza, here’s a look at some haute happenings this weekend.

Former New England Patriot Joe Andruzzi celebrates the 10th anniversary of his Gratitude Gala on December 4 along with his 10th year of being cancer-free.

Next week, Scott Hamilton will skate into Boston for the Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer benefit and tree lighting at Boston’s Frog Pond.

Next Monday, Bronson Arroyo returns to Boston to pitch in for kids at “A Double Header: Baseball Legends and Jazz Icons” being held at Symphony Hall.

Cam Neely reveals why Boston’s biggest comedians come home each year for a fun night of comedy to benefit his foundation that supports cancer patients.

New Kid/restaurant investor, Jordan Knight, shares with us why he decided to get involved in the restaurant industry and the secret to the band’s success.

Parisian designer Valerie Brun, founder of the jewelry line Umane Paris, will be in Boston today to showcase some haute pieces from her luxury collection.

Songwriter, music executive and Grammy nominee Kara DioGuardi can now be found teaching at Berklee College of Music as the Herb Alpert visiting scholar.

Gene Simmons is coming to Boston in February to hand deliver his haute VIP Producer’s Vault Experience to the ultimate KISS fans.