1. Stomp: The award-winning, eight member percussion sensation utilizes everything from matchboxes to garbage cans to fill the Broadway Playhouse with pulse-pounding rhythms. $76. 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Performances through Dec. 30.tinyurl.com/yawcqlwm

2. Funny Ha-Ha “The Reason for the Season”: This holiday edition of the “showcase for Chicago’s smartest, most talented, cleverest folk” will feature funny readings from local storytellers and writers Ashley Ray, Ricardo Gamboa, Maya Haughton, Adrienne Funn, J.W. Basilo, Elizabeth Gomez and Steve Delahoyde. $10. 6:30 p.m. Friday. Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia Ave.tinyurl.com/yc95ozh6

3. Holiday Breakfast at the Shedd: Breakfast, a 4-D showing of “The Polar Express,” crafts, photos with Santa and a special aquatic presentation usher in the Christmas holiday. $54.95, $39.95 kids ages 3-10. 8-11 a.m. Saturday-Sunday. 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive. tinyurl.com/y8d3rlfg

4. Miguel de León Christmas concert: This free concert from Miguel de León and his band will feature traditional Christmas songs from Latin America like “El Burrito Sabanero” along with other holiday favorites. 2 p.m. Sunday. National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W. 19th St.tinyurl.com/ybcca4zo

5. The Second City’s Nut-cracking Holiday Revue: A seasonal blend of new sketches, original songs and classic favorites will feature Second City’s trademark mischief, mayhem and magic. $30. 9:30 p.m. Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday. Performances through Dec. 31. Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St. tinyurl.com/yadtxuoh

6. Freddie Gibbs: The rapper is back in Chicago behind his widely-acclaimed 2018 LP “Freddie.” Rising local Solo Sam and DJ RTST serve as opening acts. $25.

8 p.m. Friday. Park West, 322 W. Armitage Ave. tinyurl.com/y77htpbr

7. Handel’s “Messiah”: The Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus’ annual production of Handel’s “Messiah” returns. Tickets start at $67. 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave. tinyurl.com/yb2ljmyf

8. Full Moon Fest: The Museum of Science & Industry celebrates the last full moon of 2018 with an evening of interactive activities and live performances. $21.95, $12.95 for kids ages 3-11. 5-9 p.m. Saturday. 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive.tinyurl.com/yat9czdx

9. “A Charlie Brown Christmas” Live: Based on the beloved Peanuts special, this live production features all of your favorite characters (who will lead attendees in caroling) and a three-piece ensemble performing the iconic music of Vince Guaraldi. $25.

1 and 5 p.m. Saturday. Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road.tinyurl.com/y8hj97cj

10. Selfies with Santa: Take a photo with Mr. Claus on the Willis Tower Skydeck before he hops in his sleigh Monday night. On Sunday, you’ll also get to take part in some caroling with the Merit School of Music Conservatory Choir from 1-1:30 p.m. and 2:30-3 p.m. Santa’s on hand from noon to 5 p.m. this weekend only. $24, $16 for kids ages 3-11. 233 S. Wacker Drive. tinyurl.com/y8uaybn8

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