Every Thursday at 3:30pm, Erin Keane will give us her picks for the weekend shows, concerts and other arts events around Louisville. This first episode is heavy on the holiday shows. if you go to the shows, let us know what you think!

A Christmas Carol, Actors Theatre of Louisville, opens Thursday, runs through Dec. 23 https://wfpl.org/post/occupy-fleet-street-dickens-christmas-carol-highlights-economic-inequality

The Nutcracker, Louisville Ballet, through Dec. 23, WHITNEY HALL  https://wfpl.org/post/cultural-marker-nutcracker-returns-live-music

Chanukah Chappens, The Bard’s Town, SATURDAY, two performances (7 and 8:30 p.m.)https://wfpl.org/post/chanukah-chappens-kicking-eight-nights-light

“Velma and Louise’s Holiday Balls” https://wfpl.org/post/pandora-fills-niche-irreverent-gay-themed-holiday-shows