FRIDAY
‘Christmas Carol: The Remix’
- When: through Dec. 22; performance times vary
- Where: .Zack Theatre, 3224 Locust Street
- How much: $35-$225
- More info: stlshakes.org/production/christmas-carol-the-remix/
By now, we all know the story of “A Christmas Carol” and how miserly Ebeneezer Scrooge is visited by four ghosts on Christmas Eve. He wakes up a new man, ready to spread Christmas cheer. No matter if you’re looking at the Muppet version or a classic rendition, the show is decidedly devoid of funk, rap or hip-hop. “Christmas Carol: The Remix,” by St. Louis Shakespeare, fixes that by remixing the classic tale into a reggae, rock, hip-hop and rap-fueled show that packs just as much Christmas spirit as the original but with a lot more rhythm and groove. By Rosalind Early
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St. Louis Ballet will perform Gen Horiuchi’s “The Nutcracker” this winter.
‘The Nutcracker’ and 'The Nutcracker: A Shorter Tale'
- When: Nov. 30-Dec. 23; performance times vary
- Where: Touhill Performing Arts Center, 1 Touhill Circle Drive, Bellerive Acres
- How much: $39-$89
- More info: metrotix.com
Gen Horiuchi is artistic director for St. Louis Ballet, but before that he danced with the New York City Ballet. While he was there, he danced “The Nutcracker” many times and used the show as a jumping off point for creating his own version of “The Nutcracker” that the St. Louis Ballet has been performing for decades. They even do a condensed version with narration for young kids and schools called "The Nutcracker: A Shorter Tale" that runs 1 hour and 10 minutes. By Rosalind Early
In December you can also check out All-American Rejects, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Funny Marco, and Juvenile.
Native American Holiday Market
- When: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 29, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 30
- Where: VFW Post 5691, 1234 Vandalia Street, Collinsville
- How much: Free
- More info: cahokiamounds.org/holidaymart24
For the 21st year, Cahokia Mounds is presenting this opportunity to buy art and crafts from American Indian artists from around the country. The artists work in a broad spectrum of media, including painting, drawing, shell jewelry, silver, wooden flutes, pottery, dolls, beads, metal and knives. By Daniel Neman
Wild Lights
- When: 5-8:30 p.m. certain nights, Nov. 29-Dec. 29
- Where: St. Louis Zoo, 1 Government Drive Street in Forest Park
- How much: $10-$15
- More info: stlzoo.org/events/wild-lights
The zoo drapes holiday lights around everything but the animals at this popular annual event. Strolling entertainers will entertain, and activities for kids include writing letters to Santa and taking home a craft. You can also get your picture taken next to a Zoo locomotive. Most of the animals will be nestled all snug in their beds, but penguins, puffins and sea lions will be enjoying the festivities. By Daniel Neman
St. Louis band the Urge on 37 years together: 'One minute you're hot ... and one minute you're not.'
The band will be playing a sold-out show at the Pageant on Nov. 29.
Lavell Crawford
- When: 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Nov. 29-Dec. 1
- Where: Helium Comedy Club, 1151 St Louis Galleria Street
- How much: $37-$49
- More info: st-louis.heliumcomedy.com
Another of St. Louis comedy sons, Lavell Crawford is a Grammy-nominated comic, who grew up near Pagedale. He got his professional start in the 1990s on BET's hit show "ComicView." He's appeared in films and television shows like "Meet the Blacks," "Boo! A Madea Halloween" and "Breaking Bad." Crawford returns home for three nights of laughs and storytelling. By Jasmine Osby
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey
- When: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29
- Where: Enterprise Center, 1401 Clark Avenue
- How much: $55.95-$330.95
- More info: ticketmaster.com
The pumpkins have been turned into pies, the turkey has been carved and Christmas queen Mariah Carey has fully thawed out in all of her holiday glory. The music superstar brings her "Christmas Time" tour to town for a night of holiday and R&B classics. Expect to hear some of your favorite Mariah Carey jams and her signature holiday tune "All I Want for Christmas Is You." By Jasmine Osby
'A Drag Queen Christmas'
- When: 8 p.m. Nov. 29
- Where: Stifel Theatre, 1400 Market Street
- How much: $45-$299
- More info: stifeltheatre.com/events/detail/a-drag-queen-christmas
“A Drag Queen Christmas” is officially 10 and the longest-running drag tour in the U.S. This event will be hosted by Nina West and will feature a slew of drag queens including Plane Jane, Q, Roxxy Andrews, Shea Coulee and Trinity. By Rosalind Early
How have the shows been so far? Our theater writer, Rosalind Early, offers a few takes.
SATURDAY
Lindsey Stirling
- When: 8 p.m. Nov. 30
- Where: Chaifetz Arena, 1 South Compton Avenue
- How much: $39.50-$279.50
- More info: ticketmaster.com
Just a week after releasing the deluxe version of her 2022 "Snow Waltz" album, violinist and songwriter Lindsey Stirling is bring her string magic to the Chaifetz Arena. Stirling has established herself as a wizard on the violin. She combines electric vibes and classical melodies to create reimagined covers and original songs that have charmed listeners worldwide. In June, Stirling released her seventh studio album "Duality," a 12-track LP rooted in personal reflection. By Jasmine Osby
Danielle Devoto, 14, and Aria Devoto, 9, enjoy their candy canes as they ride on the back of a golf cart through Candy Cane Lane (Murdoch Avenue) in St. Louis on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
SUNDAY
Candy Cane Lane
- When: Nights, Dec. 1-first week of January
- Where: 6500 block of Murdoch Avenue
- How much: Free, but donations for charity are accepted
- More info: instagram.com/candycanelanestl
It’s St. Louis’ best grass-roots event. Some of the homeowners in the 6500 block of Murdoch Avenue started decorating their houses for the holidays, and then more joined in and now the whole street is full of dazzling lights. If you stop off for frozen custard along the way, we recommend a concrete with Dad’s oatmeal cookies and butterscotch sauce. By Daniel Neman
THURSDAY
Ms. Pat
- When: 7 p.m. Dec. 5
- Where: The Factory, 17105 North Outer 40 Road, Chesterfield
- How much: $35.50-$98.50
- More info: ticketmaster.com
Comedian and actress Ms. Pat got her start performing in comedy clubs in Atlanta and Indianapolis in the early 2000s. More than two decades later, her resounding, humorous style has made her a fan favorite. She starred in the Emmy nominated, BET+ sitcom "Ms. Pat," a series based on her real but very funny life. Originally scheduled to perform back in August, Ms. Pat is finally bringing her bag of funnies to the stand-up stage right before the holiday. By Jasmine Osby
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