From live concerts to comedy shows, there's something for everyone this week. This may also be your last chance to see some of the can't-miss holiday shows of the year.
Monday, Dec. 21
A Christmas Carol
7:30 p.m. at Alliance Theatre at Woodruff Arts Center. Don't miss one of Atlanta's most treasured holiday traditions. Enjoy the tale of Scrooge, Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future. Expect an evening of beautiful live music in this Broadway-scale production. Tickets from $14. Event details at alliancetheatre.org
Joy - An Irish Christmas
7:30 p.m. at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. Join Keith and Kristyn Getty — Ireland's own writers of modern hymns and carols — for a lively celebration. The evening will be filled with instrumentalists fusing Americana, Celtic, Bluegrass and classical music, dance and more. Tickets from $35. Event details at foxtheatre.org
Atlanta Hawks vs. Portland Trail Blazers
8 p.m. at Philips Arena. Get down with your fellow Hawks fans to cheer on the Atlanta team against the visiting Portland Trail Blazers. Tickets start at $23. Event details at events.accessatlanta.com
Tuesday, Dec. 22
Atlanta Ballet's Nutcracker
2 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. Enjoy an afternoon or evening celebrating 20 years of John McFall's holiday classic live with Atlanta Ballet's orchestra. Tickets start at $32; student discount at $27. Event details at atlantaballet.com
Holiday Lights of Hope, last day
Opens 6 p.m. every night through Dec. 22 at Hobgood Park. Don't miss this Woodstock hometown Christmas tradition. Walk through a scene of over 1,000,000 LED holiday lights, a 30-foot-tall Christmas Light Tree, 17-foot-tall reindeer and 15-foot-tall snowmen family. The event also features a Santa village, children's area, vendors, concessions, live music and more. The celebration benefits the Anna Crawford Children's Center. Tickets are $10 for ages 15 and up and free for ages 14 and under. Event details at holidaylightsofhope.com
Wednesday, Dec. 23
The Santaland Diaries - Adults only
8 p.m. at Horizon Theatre. From the work of NPR comedian David Sedaris, this 90-minute adults-only show tells the tale of Crumpet, an unemployed writer who takes a job as an elf at Macy's during Christmas. Tickets range from $25-$40. Call the box office for additional details 404-584-7450. More details at horizontheatre.com
Thursday, Dec. 24
B.o.B. at The Music Room
8 p.m. at Smith's Olde Bar. Kick off the holiday weekend with a live session with rapper B.o.B. a.k.a. Bobby Ray. Tickets to see the six-time nominated rapper/songwriter from Atlanta perform live this Thursday are $30 in advance, $40 day of the show. Event details at smithsoldebar.com
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
10 a.m., 12 p.m. or 2 p.m. at Center for Puppetry Arts. Get in the holiday spirit for this year's adapted play based on the timeless animated television special. "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" is recommended for ages 4 and up and will be performed in the Mainstage Theater. Event details at events.accessatlanta.com
Friday, Dec. 25
Fantasy in Lights 2015
Through Jan. 2, 2016, at Callaway Gardens. Spend Christmas at this spectacular light and sound show with some friends, family or a date and enjoy what National Geographic Traveler calls one of the world's "Top 10 Places to See Holiday Lights." While you're at it, stop by Christmas Village for some holiday shopping and take a photo with Santa. For ticket and event details, go to callawaygardens.com
Ice Skating in Atlanta
Through Jan. 10. Christmas hours are 1-11 p.m. at Centennial Olympic Park. Not only is spending an evening at an ice rink a romantic holiday date idea, but it's fun for family and friends, too. Tickets are only $12 per person for a 90-minute session and include skate rental. Event details at centennialpark.com
Saturday, Dec. 26
Glenn Phillips Band
Doors open at 6:30. Sets at 8 p.m. or 10 p.m. at Steve's Live Music in Sandy Springs. This day-after-Christmas concert features music from guitarist and composer Glenn Phillips who has 12 critically acclaimed albums to his name. Two of his recent releases even received 4-star reviews in Rolling Stone. Music lovers, don't miss out. Tickets are $15 online and $18 at the door. The club has been known to sell out. Event details at steveslivemusic.com
Sunday, Dec. 27
Atlanta Falcons vs. Carolina Panthers
1 p.m. at the Georgia Dome. Head downtown to cheer on the Atlanta Falcons against the visiting Carolina Panthers. Tickets start at $150. Event details at events.accessatlanta.com
Garden Lights, Holiday Nights
5-10 p.m. at Atlanta Botanical Garden and repeats daily. Top off the holiday weekend with this annual electrical extravaganza and the year's new features including the massive Tunnel of Light and of course, yearly favorites like the Orchestral Orbs, Radiant Rainforest, Glittering Galaxy and more. Event details at atlantabg.org
