Who’s Holiday
The Memphian Room at The Circuit Playhouse
Performances through December 22
Childhood trauma can really do a number on people. Imagine if a man broke into your home, stole all of your family’s Christmas presents and decorations, and then went to all your neighbors’ homes and did the same thing, and then the town acted like nothing happened. That would do a number on you wouldn’t it? So forgive Cindy Lou Who if she’s not the innocent little Whoville you remember from How the Grinch Stole Christmas. And she’ll tell you how she got here in Playhouse’s adult comedy that is guaranteed to leave you laughing all night long. This show’s for the adults, so leave the kiddos at home or bring them to see Playhouse’s other show The Wizard of Oz, and Dorothy will be the innocent little Kansan you remember, don’t you worry. Tickets for Who’s Holiday ($25) can be purchased here, and tickets for the family-friendly Wizard of Oz ($25) can be purchased here.
A Christmas Carol
Theatre Memphis
Performances through December 23
Miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is approached by the ghostly vision of his former business partner, Jacob Marley, who warns him of an upcoming spiritual journey. Like, if you don’t already know what this show is about, I’m sorry but have you been living under a rock? That’s also my excuse, so I don’t have to write more. Get your tix here.
One Man’s Christmas Carol
Germantown Community Theatre
Friday, December 22, 2:30 p.m.
Marques Brown’s Ostrander-nominated original adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is an hour-long sincere and uplifting portrayal of the most legendary tale of the season. Tickets are only $10 for adults and $5 for children 17 and under. Proceeds benefit the Full Spectrum Theatre Initiative.
Unsilent Night
Cooper-Young Historic District
Friday, December 22, 6 p.m.
For this traveling sound installation, participants of all ages bring their own boomboxes (or bluetooth speakers because not all of us are stuck in ye olden times) and drift peacefully through a cloud of sound. Everyone presses play together, beginning at the Cooper-Young Gazebo, and walks through the Cooper-Young neighborhood creating a cacophony of bells, voices, and reverberant joy. The parade ends at Cooper-House Project Brewery. Bring a canned good food donation to get a free beer!
Killer Santa Double Feature
Black Lodge
Saturday, December 23, 6 p.m.
Join the Lodge for a holly-jolly gorefest, as both the naughty and the nice pay the holiday price. It’s time for a Killer Santa Double Feature, screening Violent Night (2022) and Christmas Bloody Christmas (2022), with specialty holiday drinks made for the occasion! Free to all, 18+. Stick around after the movies for a dose of winter darkness on the dance floor at Dystopia’s Nightmare Before Christmas, a special holiday edition of goth night. Honor Krampus all night, dressed as your favorite Nightmare Before Christmas Character! $12 cover at door.
Holiday Markets
You haven’t finished your Christmas shopping? Really? I’m not saying you’re a bad person. I’m just saying you’ve done a bad thing. We all procrastinate. I mean, not me. Never. I’m perfect. But you … well … you’re lucky you have me to tell you that there’s still time. You can check out any of these artists markets below and you’ll be in good hands. You might also want to check out our holiday gift guide, just saying.
- WinterArts, 870 South White Station Road, Monday-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fridays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sundays, noon-5 p.m., through December 24
- Memphis Arts Collective Holiday Artist Market, Ridgeway Trace Shopping Center, Mondays-Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Sundays, noon-5 p.m., through December 24
- Holiday Bazaar, Arrow Creative, Wednesdays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Fridays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sundays, noon-4 p.m., through December 23
- Last Minute Artist Market, Crosstown Brewing Company, Saturday, December 23, noon-5 p.m.
Bright Light! Bright Light!
Are you in the holiday spirit yet? If yes, check out the events below — they’ll keep that warm fuzzy feeling a-brewin’. If no, check out the events below — they’ll bring on that warm fuzzy feeling you’ve been missing.
- Holiday Wonders at the Garden, Memphis Botanic Garden, select nights through December 30th, $15-$20
- Enchanted Forest Festival of Trees, Museum of Science & History, on display through December 31st, $6/children (3-12), $6/seniors, $7/adults (Side note: Also check out MoSH’s Laser Holiday Light Show or catch a screening of The Muppet Christmas Carol or The Nightmare Before Christmas. Here’s to a sedentary experience, amirite?)
- Starry Nights, Shelby Farms Park, select nights through December 31st, $15.95-$35
- Zoo Lights, Memphis Zoo, select nights through January 6th, $14/members, $19/nonmembers
- <NEW!> Deck the Diamond, AutoZone Park, select nights through December 31st, $33.88
Deck the Diamond is a walk-through experience with over 190 lighting structures including large walk-through tunnels, archways, animals, presents, and trains all centered around a 60-foot Christmas tree. Guests will enjoy festive food and drinks, holiday activities, an ice-skating rink, musical entertainment, scheduled appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus, fireworks, and much more.
There’s always something happening in Memphis. See a full calendar of events here.
Submit events here or by emailing calendar@memphisflyer.com.
