If you aren’t out in a rush to get those last minute gifts (or seeing Star Wars), you can still see the lights at the Oceanfront, view the lights at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens, or drive through the display in Newport News. Hanukkah begins at sundown on Sunday; there is so much to celebrate!

All Weekend Long

Now through Sunday and beyond: You can still see Hamilton (if you have the $$$$!).

Thursday through Saturday: This is the last weekend to see The Santaland Diaries at the Wells Theatre.

Saturday through Sunday: It is also the last weekend to see A Christmas Carol!

Friday

5-9pm: Get in the holiday spirit at Dickens After Dark with the Push Comedy Theater.

6pm: See Elf The Musical Jr! at The American Theatre.

7-9:30pm: Enjoy music from Virginia Symphony’s Holiday Brass at the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts.

7:30pm: Head to the Harrison Opera House to see (and hear) the Vienna Boys Choir.

9pm-2am: For those of you dying to show off that hideous holiday sweater, put it on and head to Plaza del Sol for the Ugly Sweater Karaoke Party.

Saturday

9am-1pm: Late planners can still grab that awesome gift at the Smithfield Farmers Market Christmas Food & Craft Market.

10am-6pm: Shop the Selden Anti-Craft Market.

10am: Stop by the Vegan Misfit Market in Norfolk.

2-10pm: Party at the Retro Holiday Soiree at the Smartmouth Pilot House.

6-11pm: Enjoy your time at OozleGrinch – Santa, White Elephant, Ugly Sweaters, and More.

7:30-10pm: Hear live music by Axel at Vibrant Shore Brewing Company.

8pm: Innocents beware – A Very Push Comedy Christmas: An Inappropriate Comedy Show is happening at the Push Comedy Theater.

8pm: Enjoy Handel’s Messiah at the Harrison Opera House.

9-11pm: Head to the Zeiders American Dream Theater for the Winter Solstice Comedy Show.

9pm-12am: See Mosquito Cabaret with DJ WHO and the Feral Showgirls at The Taphouse Grill.

10-11:30pm: Enjoy Holiday Cheer-prov featuring Hug it Out and The Living Room at the Push Comedy Theater.

Sunday

12-4pm: Don’t miss the Farmers Market at Maker’s Craft Brewery!

Portsmouth Public School tours, WInter 2018. Photo by Ed Pollard.

2pm: Take a walk inside the Chrysler Museum of Art during the Museum Highlights Tour.

7:30-9:30pm: Enjoy an evening at O’Connor Brewing during Beer and Carols followed by Ukulele After-Party.