Holiday Happenings on the Last Weekend Before Christmas
We’re down to the final four days before Christmas! Fortunately, that doesn’t mean there aren’t still plenty of great events besides shopping going on around Boston, from rock concerts to theater productions. With all the talent in the area, Boston and its artists will continue spreading holiday cheer throughout the weekend and well beyond. The many seasonal options on Friday 12/21, Saturday 12/22, and Sunday 12/23 include (all times EST):
A Christmas Celtic Sojourn
Presented by WGBH and with radio host Brian O’Donovan, this “intimate sharing of Christmas music, songs, dancing, poetry and stories to warm the winter nights” features performances by the band Solas, singer Aoife O’Donovan, guitarist Dougie MacLean, musicians Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas, and dancer Kieran Jordan.
When: Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 3pm and 8pm
Where: Cutler Majestic Theatre, 219 Tremont Street, Boston
How Much: $25, $44, $55, $65, and $75, Plus Fees
What Else: Family Friendly
Website: http://www.wgbh.org/celtic/
The Eight: Reindeer Monologues
See—there really is something for everyone. Brought to the world by the twisted mind of writer Jeff Goode, this “hilariously disturbing monologue play shares the real dirt on Santa’s perversions, Vixen’s allegations, Rudolph’s mental health and why Dancer no longer dances.” Obviously, the show probably isn’t appropriate for the young’uns, unless you want to destroy their pleasant memories of Christmas forever. Check out the YouTube trailer to get an advance idea of what’s in store for attendees.
When: Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 3pm, Sunday at 3pm
Where: The Factory Theatre at the Piano Factory, 791 Tremont Street, Boston
How Much: $15 In Advance, $20 At the Door
What Else: Proceeds go to the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center
Website: http://www.reindeerinboston.com/
Holiday Rock Show
Seven rock bands—Birch Hill Dam, Debris, Full Tilt, Genuflect, Haloburn, Hour Before Dawn, and Veratrum—celebrate the holidays their own special way. Guaranteed good times presented by Anthem Entertainment.
When: Friday at 6pm
Where: The Middle East Downstairs, 472-480 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge
How Much: $15 in advance, $20 at the door
What Else: Must be 18 or over with proper ID to prove it
Website: http://www.mideastclub.com/
“Holly Jolly Pops Holiday” with Barenaked Ladies
The Boston Pops Orchestra and conductor Keith Lockhart are joined by special Canadian guests Barenaked Ladies for some holiday tunes, including fan favorites “White Christmas” and “Sleigh Ride.” The event is sponsored by WGBH Boston and will air on PBS.
When: Sunday at 7pm on Boston television, Check the schedule for national markets
Where: PBS television stations; Filmed at Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston
How Much: Free
What Else: You don’t even have to leave your house to enjoy the show!
Website: “Holly Jolly Pops Holiday” with Barenaked Ladies
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
Make room for the classics during this musical presentation at the Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre. According to Citi: “The classic holiday movie has come to life as a spectacular Broadway musical for the whole family. Brimming with such Berlin hits as “Blue Skies”, “How Deep is the Ocean?”, and of course the unforgettable title song, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas tells the story of two showbiz buddies putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn, and finding their perfect mates in the bargain.”
When: Friday at 7:30pm, Saturday at 2pm and 7:30pm, Sunday at 1pm
Where: Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre, 270 Tremont Street, Boston
How Much: $22 to $150
What Else: Family Friendly
Website: http://www.citicenter.org/
Silent Night of the Lambs
For the thriller lovers among us, Ryan Landry’s stage production featuring the Gold Dust Orphans offers yet another bizarre take on traditional Christmas conventions. The following adapted stanza from the classic Xmas tune “Santa Claus Is Coming Town” says it all: “He knows if you’ve been naughty/He knows if you’ve been nice/He’ll cut out both your kidneys/And serve them up with rice!” Lovely. There’s even a Clarice Starling character played by actor Penny Champayne, in addition to Larry Coen as Santa Claus.
When: Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 8pm
Where: Gold Dust Orphans at Theater Machine, 1256 Boylston Street, Boston
How Much: $28
What Else: Uhmmm… Be afraid, very afraid?
Website: http://www.golddustorphans.com/
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