A Perfect Circle
This rock supergroup consists of James Maynard Keenan (Tool) and guitarist James Iha, formerly of The Smashing Pumpkins. They are scheduled to release their fourth album in 2018. In the meantime, see them at the BB&T Arena, 500 Louie B. Nunn Drive, Highland Heights, Ky., on Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $39.50-$65. For more information, call 859-442-2652 or visit www.thebbtarena.com.
“A Christmas Carol”
The Cincinnati Playhouse combines traditional storytelling and state-of-the-art visual effects to keep this old Dickens war horse fresh every year. See it at the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, on Nov. 21-Dec. 30. For tickets, showtimes and other information, call 800-582-3208 or visit www.cincyplay.com.
Growler Painting at Rivertown
It's a universal fact that nothing fuels artistic genius like craft beer. Your reservation for this painting and craft beer night will include an empty growler as your canvas, supplies and a $6 beer. After you finish painting your paddle wheel turkey wheel, you can stick around and grab dinner. Check it out at the Rivertown Brewery & Barrel House, 6550 Hamilton Lebanon Road, Monroe, on Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. Reservations are $15. For more information, call 513-402-7135 or visit www.rivertownbrewery.com.
90s Grunge Night
Generation Xers unite! This five-band lineup will celebrate the music of Alice in Chains, Stone Temple Pilots, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, and Chris Cornell. Check it out at Bogart's, 2621 Vine St., Cincinnati, on Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $9-$12. For more information, call 513-872-8801 or visit www.bogarts.com.
Straight No Chaser
This a cappella singing group rose to unlikely fame when a 1998 college performance surfaced on YouTube several years later. Since then, they've released six albums, the latest being, "I'll Have Another…Christmas Album," in 2016. See them at the Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, on Nov. 25 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $39.50-$79.50. For more information, call 513-621-2787 or visit www.cincinnatiarts.org.
Santa Parade
After watching this Santa Claus-themed “performance parade,” head to Governor’s Square for an actual visit with Santa. The parade begins on South Broad Street and ends on Manchester Avenue in Middletown on Nov. 25 at 3 p.m. There is no admission cost. For more information, call 513-425-7766.
Holiday Cheer Craft & Vendor Fair
This Christmas event starts with a Santa's breakfast and activities and concludes with an all-day holiday shopping extravaganza. Browse over 80 craft vendors at the Butler County Fairgrounds, 1715 Fairgrove Ave., Hamilton, on Nov. 25 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is $8 (breakfast with Santa) and $2 (craft fair). For more information, call 513-388-6572 or visit www.facebook.com/holidaycheervendorfair.
Christmas in the Country
This old-fashioned Welsh Christmas festival will feature Welsh cakes and other home-cooked food, arts and crafts, horse-drawn carriage rides, and music. Historical shops selling antiques, country crafts, and alpaca products will also be open. Start at the Shandon Congregational Church, 4872 Cincinnati-Brookville Road, Shandon, on Nov. 26-27. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. There is no admission cost. For more information, call 513-738-4127 or visit www.shandonchurch.com.
Niederman Family Farm Christmas Walk
This family farm that offers paintball and various seasonal activities also offers an annual Christmas Walk, where people can walk through life-sized Biblical scenes from the Book of Genesis to the last days of Christ. Check it out at Niederman Family Farm, 4972 LaSourdesville-West Chester Road, Liberty Township, on Nov. 27-Dec. 30. Hours are 6-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, and 6-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Admission is free but donations are welcome. For more information, call 513-887-0725 or visit www.niedermanfamilyfarm.com
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