A Christmas Story
Don your best pink bunny onesie in honor of the final weekend of A Christmas Story at the Allen Theatre. Don’t miss Ralphie and his Christmas dreams of receiving the Red Ryder BB gun on Christmas morning. Based on the writings of author Jean Shepard, this historic play includes the memory of Higbee’s, run-ins with the Bumpuses, the infamous leg lamp, neighborhood bullies and more legendary action for the entire family. $25-$97. Dec 21 1:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Dec 22 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. Dec 23 2:30 p.m., Allen Theatre, 1407 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, clevelandplayhouse.com
Bill Squire’s Christmakwanzakah
The comedic styles of Ryan Dalton, Mary Santora, Al Jackson and Bill Squire are blended together for this laugh out loud event. In addition to a hilarious line-up, Squire’s stand-up focuses on life as a step parent, divorce and living the mormon church in his early 20's. This is one night of comedy you don’t want to miss. $15-$25. Dec. 23. 6 p.m., The Agora, 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com
Cleveland Orchestra’s Christmas Concert
The Cleveland Orchestra is always full splendor and spectacular sound. Join them as they perform with the chorus under direction of Richard Kauffman in their last weekend of the show. Special guests include Jamie Farr, the Children’s Chorus, the Youth Chorus Chamber Ensemble, the University of Akron’s Chamber Choir and more. $54 Dec. 21 7:30 p.m. Dec. 22 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Dec. 23 2:30 & 7:30 p.m., Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com
The Bigamist
Debuted in 1953, this drama features a traveling salesman secretly married to two women. Harry Graham battles loneliness in his travels, while his first wife, Eve Graham battles issues of infertility. Harry impregnates and marries Phyllis, ultimately being sentenced in court for his crime. This marks Ida Lupino’s first time directing herself in a film. $7-$10. Dec. 21 7 p.m.-8:20 p.m. Dec. 23 1:30 p.m. 2:50 p.m., Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Boulevard, 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org
Fragments, Encounters & Representations: On Exile
Based on José Carlos Teixeira’s most recent work, this exhibition reflects on issues of migration and displacement. While presenting art focused on being forcibly displaced, the On Exile exhibition carefully examines adjustments to another culture pinpointing psychological empathy for refugees. On Exile also features a 27-minute dialogue, recently commissioned by and debuted at Spaces. Free. Dec 21 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m., The Sculpture Center, 1834 E. 123rd Street, Cleveland, 216-229-6527, sculpturecenter.org