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Activities in the holiday spirit continue this weekend, but you should give this spirit a wide berth with “Krampus”.
This show has been around for a while, with roots dating back to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in the early 1980s. But its real appeal—the percussive thrill created by everyday objects like paint cans, Zippo lighters, and supermarket carts—hasn’t aged well. The current tour operates a limited holiday event just off Michigan Avenue at Water Tower Place.
Dec. 13-31, Broadway Playhouse, 175 E. Chestnut St.; tickets $40-$85 at 800-775-2000 and www.broadwayinchicago.com
Third time Since 2019 premiereA new version of Cirque du Soleil’s downtown holiday show returns to the Loop for peak December weeks. It’s based on Clement Clarke Moore’s classic poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas” and centers around a jaded young girl who rediscovers the magic of the holidays with the help of some circus performers.
Through Dec. 28 at Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St.; tickets $36-$111 www.cirquedusoleil.com
Now a popular annual “Illumination” event at the Morton Arboretum outdoor light display, again this year designed by Lightswitch’s John Featherstone. Drive along a kilometer of paved road as light effects showcase the beauty of the trees in winter. This season will feature 18 exhibits, including the new “Winter Glow” display featuring LED lawns that pay tribute to Midwestern plant species.
through January 6, 2024, at Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle; More information at mortonarb.org
Okay, so think of the perfect holiday activity in Chicago…let’s say caroling at Cloudgate. Now consider the opposite. “Krampus: The Terror Before Christmas” is available this weekend only at the 13th Floor Haunted House, named after that anti-Christmas elf and all his evil little helpers.
December 8-18, 13th Floor Chicago, 5050 River Road, Schiller Park; tickets start at $29.99 www.13thfloorchicago.com
The jazz saxophonist, who topped the charts with Dave Koz & Friends, is in town this weekend with his “Christmas Ballads” concert. This year brings vocalist Rebecca Jade, guitarist and singer Jonathan Butler, Marcus Anderson on reeds, and 16-year-old jazz prodigy Justin Lee Schultz.
8 p.m. Dec. 9, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive; Tickets starting at $39.50 or by calling 312-341-2300. www.auditoriumtheatre.org
The 40th annual Jukebox Christmas Carol and Double Feature series opens this weekend with the titles “White Christmas” and “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Because it wouldn’t be the holidays without a little Bing Crosby and Jimmy Stewart.
through Dec. 24 at Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave.; Tickets start at $14 and call 773-871-6604. www.musicboxtheatre.com
The touring show blends hip hop with the ballet music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and is supported by none other than hip hop legend Kurtis Blow.
Dec. 12-17, Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St.; Tickets starting at $38 at 800-775-2000 and www.broadwayinchicago.com
The seasonal shopping event at The Mart returns this weekend with handmade works of all kinds from nearly 500 artists.
Until December 10 at The Mart, 7th Floor, 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza; More information at oneofakindshowchicago.com
