25+ shows in November: 'A Christmas Carol,' Louisville Orchestra, 'Pretty Woman' & more

This arts and entertainment calendar updates weekly and lists events taking place in and around Louisville, from concerts to comedy shows, theater productions, musicals, and more.

SATURDAY, NOV. 26

Nightrain: The Guns N Roses Tribute Experience. 9 p.m., Mercury Ballroom, 611 S. 4th St. Tickets start at $10. mercuryballroom.com.

Louisville Orchestra. “Jingle Bell Concert.” Bob Bernhardt, conductor; Denzal Sinclaire, vocalist. 11 a.m., Whitney Hall, Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St. Tickets start at $15. kentuckyperformingarts.org.

Million Dollar Quartet. Journey through a story of Christmas past, present and future, jam-packed with unforgettable performances of classic holiday hits and favorite chart toppers such as “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” “Don’t Be Cruel,” “Blue Christmas,” “Santa Claus is Comin’ To Town,” “Ring of Fire,” “Santa Baby,” “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” “Run Run Rudolph” and more. 7 p.m., Brown Theater, 315 W. Broadway. Tickets start at $54.99. kentuckyperformingarts.org.

Louisville Orchestra. “Holiday Pops.” Bob Bernhardt, conductor; Denzal Sinclaire, vocalist. 7:30 p.m., Whitney Hall, Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St. Tickets start at $37.44. kentuckyperformingarts.org.

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Julian Vaughn, Stacy Mitchhart, Reggie Boone. Jazz meets blues with a side of classic soul. 5 and 8:30 p.m., Best Western Premier Airport/Expo Center Hotel, 4110 Dixie Highway. $45 general admission; $70 VIP. eventbrite.com.

The Brass Pack, Big Time Monkey Business. 8 p.m., Zanzabar, 2100 S. Preston St. Tickets start at $10. zanzabarlouisville.com.

Mr. Please, Villa Mure, Kiana & the Sun Kings. 9 p.m., Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Road. Tickets are $10. headlinerslouisville.com.

"Santa Claus: The Musical." Santa has decided to retire but not all the elves in his workshop are thrilled about his replacement. Presented by Derby Dinner Playhouse Children’s Musical Theatre. Saturday, at the playhouse, 525 Marriot Drive, Clarksville, Ind. Breakfast, 9 a.m., show, 10 a.m.; lunch noon, show, 1:15 p.m. Ends Dec. 23. Breakfast $17; lunch $22. derbydinner.com.

"Irving Berlin's ‘White Christmas." Derby Dinner Playhouse presents the holiday classic based on a popular movie. Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday-next Saturday; 7:45 p.m.; Sunday, 1:30 and 7:45 p.m.; Wednesday, 1 and 7:45 p.m., at the playhouse, 525 Marriott Drive, Clarksville, Indiana. Ends on Dec. 31. $39-$49. 812-288-8281, derbydinner.com.

"Sherlock Holmes: Silenced Night!" On Christmas Eve, Holmes and Watson need to find out why guests have been disappearing from a hotel in a dangerous part of town in time to prevent a murder. Match wits with the world’s most famous detective to find the solution. Presented by Who Dunnit Murder Mystery Theater. 7 p.m., Bristol Bar & Grille, 614 W. Main St. Ends Jan. 7. $59.90 includes show, dinner, tax and gratuity. 502-649-1829; whodunnitky.com.

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Great Podversations Episode 45. Great Podversations is produced by the Kentucky Author Forum and distributed by Louisville Public Media and available on all podcast apps, including iTunes, NPR, Google, Stitcher and Spotify. The podcast features author Maggie Nelson will be discussing her book, "On Freedom: Four Songs of Care and Constraint" with writer Eula Biss. Free. For more information: kentuckyauthorforum.com.

SUNDAY, NOV. 27

The Illusionist - Magic of the Holidays. A mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever seen on stage. 6:30 p.m., Brown Theatre, 315 W, Broadway. Tickets start at $52.65. kentuckyperformingarts.org.

Kiana & The Sun Kings. Part of the Louisville Jazz Society Signature Series Events. Performing a mixture of R&B, soul and jazz. 7 p.m., Mellwood Art Center, 1860 Mellwood Ave. Tickets are $15, $12 for Louisville Jazz Society members, $10 for students, $5 for Louisville Jazz Society student members. Tickets are available at the door for students and members. louisvillejazz.org.

MONDAY, NOV. 28

“Christmas Carol: A Radio Play.” Actors Theatre of Louisville audio adaptation of Dickens’s classic tale of redemption, connection, and generosity. This spirited listening experience can be streamed from any device for the whole family to enjoy. Streaming Monday through Dec. 31. Pay what you choose, starting at $10 plus fees. actorstheatre.org

University of Louisville Jazz Combos. 7 p.m., Bird Recital Hall, University of Louisville School of Music, First Street and Brandeis Ave. Free.

University of Louisville Honors Brass Recital. 8 p.m., Comstock Concert Hall, University of Louisville School of Music, First Street and Brandeis Ave. Free.

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TUESDAY, NOV. 29

“Pretty Woman: The Musical.” PNC Broadway in Louisville presents the show based on one of Hollywood's most beloved romantic stories of all time. Tuesday-Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 p.m.; next Saturday, 2 and 8 p.m., Whitney Hall, Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St. Ends Dec. 4. Tickets start at $46.80. kentuckyperformingarts.org.

University of Louisville Guitar Ensemble. 8 p.m., Comstock Concert Hall, University of Louisville School of Music, First Street and Brandeis Ave. Free.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 30

Flipturn. 8 p.m., Zanzabar, 2100 S. Preston St. Tickets start at $20. zanzabarlouisville.com.

Dr. Petrova Piano Studio Recital. 8 p.m., Comstock Concert Hall, University of Louisville School of Music, First Street and Brandeis Ave. Free.

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THURSDAY, DEC. 1

The Soul of Christmas. The musical production features renditions of iconic secular and sacred holiday songs. Thursday and Friday, 7:30 p.m., Bomhard Theater, Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St. Ends Dec. 11. Tickets start at $43.88. kentuckyperformingarts.org.

Louisville Orchestra. Handel’s "Messiah" with Louisville Chamber Choir. Thursday and next Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Cathedral of the Assumption, 433 S. 5th St. Tickets start at $35. kentuckyperformingarts.org.

University of Louisville Guitar Studio. 8 p.m., Comstock Concert Hall, University of Louisville School of Music, First Street and Brandeis Ave. Free.

NEXT SATURDAY, DEC. 3

Magic Inc.: Nutcracker in a Nutshell. 2 p.m., Louisville Palace, 625 S. 4th St. Tickets start at $25. louisvillepalace.com.

“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” StageOne presents the story of the Herdmans. The worst kids in the world who lie, steal, and cheat and have bullied their way into the church's Christmas pageant. Saturday, 2 and 5 p.m., Bomhard Theater, Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St. Ends Dec. 17. Tickets start at $20, $15 for children. kentuckyperformingarts.org.

Foxing, Shinra Knives. 8 p.m., Zanzabar, 2100 S. Preston St. Tickets start at $18. zanzabarlouisville.com.

Louisville Orchestra. “Once Upon an Orchestra.” The program weave music and storytelling together in an interactive experience that includes a 30-minute small ensemble performance preceded by a hands-on activity to build a musical instrument from recycled materials. 2 p.m., Louisville Free Public Library, St. Matthews Branch, 3940 Grandview Ave. Free.

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