HUMBUG: You've seen it a number of times, but going to see A Christmas Carol never gets old. The out the Metropolis Performing Arts Center's take on the tale of how the penny-pinching Scrooge manages to find the spirit of Christmas. $15.50-$28.50, 111 W. Campbell St., Through Dec. 24
GROOVE MUSIC: Party with the Chicago Independent Radio Project at CHIRP Night at The Whistler, featuring the bands Ken Camden and Magical Beautiful. CHIRP DJs will spin before and after the bands. 8 p.m., 2421 N. Milwaukee, NO COVER
WINTER WONDERFEST: Head to Navy Pier for this annual festival, with hundreds of trees decorated with 750,000 ornament. Other seasonal activities include winter rides, ice skating and carolers. Schedule, FREE ADMISSION
