The Santaland Diaries
Christmas is a time for giving, gathering with family and friends, and waiting in line for hours to meet Mall Santa. Based on an essay by best-selling author of Let's Explore Diabetes With Owls and Me Talk Pretty One Day David Sedaris, The Santaland Diaries recounts Sedaris’ time working as one of Santa’s elves at Macy’s department store in the late '80s. Produced by the Cleveland Public Theatre, the play is directed by Eric Schmiedl and stars David Hansen in the lead role of Crumpet. $32.50, Dec. 15, 8:00 p.m., Dec. 16, 5:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., Dec. 16, 7:00 p.m., Outcalt Theatre at Playhouse Square, 1407 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, cptonline.orgQ104 Ugly Sweater Party
The uglier the better is the mantra at Q104’s holiday party. Get into the spirit of the season with Q104's Ugly Sweater Party. Guests are encouraged to come decked out and lit up in their tackiest Christmas attire. Held at Wild Eagle Saloon, the event is hosted by Q104 personalities Jeremiah and Jeff, Aly Tanner and Kelly McMann and cash prizes will be awarded to the wearers of the ugliest sweaters. Free, Dec. 16, 8 p.m., 921 Huron Road E., Cleveland, q104.radio.com/uglysweaterparty
Emo Night Live Band Karaoke
If the holiday season is stressing you out, let out a scream or two at The Foundry's Emo Night. The Emo Band, a travelling live band that hosts emo and pop punk karaoke parties, is stopping in Cleveland to let you belt out deep cuts from bands like Fall Out Boy, Panic! At the Disco and New Found Glory. Sign ups are first come, first serve, so black out your eyes, get dressed up in black and get to the venue early for your chance to take the stage. $5 advance/$8 door, Dec. 15, 9 p.m., 11729 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, theemoband.com
Sunday Yoga Brunch
Yoga or brunch? To lift a lyric from a certain 2017 ear-worm — we don’t wanna choose. This Sunday, Cleveland yoga teacher Alicia Hansen is teaming up with Dante Next Door to make sure you don't have to. Following an hour-long yoga class taught by Hansen and designed to accommodate all skill levels, a crew of yogis will head over to Dante Next Door for a waffle-, egg- and pizza-filled brunch and a free mimosa or coffee. $15 (brunch not included), Dec. 17, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., 2247 Professor Ave., Cleveland, eventbrite.com/e/sunday-yoga-brunch-at-dante-next-door-tickets-36531434504?aff=es2
Wintermarket Streetwear Expo
Get the hypebeast — kind of like a sneakerhead for trendy clothing (if you're not hip on the lingo, you probably need this event more than anyone) — on your Christmas list the perfect gift this year. This Sunday, Winterfest Streetwear Expo will welcome vendors selling some of the hottest and hardest to cop pieces from today's hottest brands including Supreme, Off-White and Vetements. Held in Willowick, this open-market expo invites streetwear fans of all ages to buy, sell and swap their most exclusive fashion finds. $5, Dec. 17, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., 34500 Vine St., Willowick, eventbrite.com/e/wintermarket-streetwear-expo-tickets-38960950251?aff=es2