Evensong, The Nutcracker and Roller Derby

Temperatures are dropping and we are getting closer to the big days. Actually, we are talking about the weekend, but yes, the holidays are nearly here as well. And coincidentally, most of the items on our to-do list for the next end-of-the-week is filled with holiday-related happenings. So, if you have some more shopping to do, or wish to catch a Christmas- or Hanukkah-themed event or performance or want to avoid anything remotely connected to the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, there is sure to be something here that will tickle your fancy. In honor of the Women's Theater Company and its Holiday Cabaret (see below for details), we quote Kander and Ebb: What good is sitting alone in your room? Get out of the house.

Note: The previously announced Mount Tabor Museum Petruccelli exhibit is not happening. We regret the error.

 
When/Where: Thursday at 7 p.m. at , 1675 Route 46 West, Parsippany
Why Go: To experience truth in advertising: The event features cookies and holiday songs and even cocoa. Plus a few other value-added goodies, such as Christmas spirit and joy...
Cost: Free 

When/Where: Thursday at 8:30 p.m., .
Why Go: You haven't worn your ugliest Christmas sweater in a while and you want to enjoy some social dancing, music, drinks and music.
Cost: $15

New Jersey Ballet's Nutcracker
When/Where: Eleven performances starting Friday at Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown.
Why Go: C'mon, it's the Nutcracker. It's a Christmas thing.
Cost: $19-$59

Tri-Boro Patch Anniversary Craft/Toy Drive
When/Where: Friday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kinnelon Public Library.
Why Go: To celebrate one year of Tri-Boro Patch with a holiday craft and donate a new, unwrapped toy to underpriveleged families through the Kinnelon Food Pantry. Kids can decorate holiday ornaments and Chanukah puzzles.
Cost: Free

Hanukkah Party
When/Where: Friday at 7 p.m. at the Kiel Avenue Firehouse, 103 Kiel Avenue, Kinnelon.
Why Go: To eat homemade latkes, make chocolate gelt and donuts and donate to repair the Jewish Congregation of Kinnelon's Torah.
Cost: Free, donations welcome.

Charles Dickens' A Christmas CarolWhen/Where: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 16, 17 and 18, 8 p.m. at , 36 Madison Ave., Madison
Why go: What's Christmas without Scrooge, especially in this new incarnation of the funny, dark, and haunting morality tale?
Cost: $32-55

Where/When: Saturday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at A&P, 5734 Berkshire Valley Rd., Oak Ridge
Why Go: To contribute some food and help out those less fortunate
Cost: Whatever you'd care to contribute

LEGO Competition
When/Where: Saturday, Dec. 17, 10 a.m. at the , 39 Keep St., Madison
Why Go: Children 6-12 can build something spectacular at home and bring it to the library for a chance to win a prize.
Cost: Free

Christmas Festival at the Morristown Green
When/Where: Saturday and Sunday, noon to 7 p.m. on the Morristown Green.
Why Go: Because Santa, a mini train and all the holiday fanfare is what gets you in the spirit.
Cost: Free

Roller Derby Double Header Charity Bout
When/Where: Saturday at 5:30 p.m. at Inline Morristown.
Why Go: You love the knock down, drag out goodness of roller derby; you want to support Toys for Tots.
Cost: $12

When/Where: Saturday and Sunday at 7 p.m., .
Why Go: The Christmas story told in 25 minutes with children, adults and live animals. Refreshments in the church afterward.
Cost: Free

When/Where: Saturday at 7 p.m. at 54 Mountainview Road, Chatham
Why Go: ‘Tis the season for holiday cheer! Enjoy holiday classics and a buffet dinner during intermission.  
Cost: $15, and please bring a favorite beverage.

When/Where: Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 4 p.m. at , 1130 Knoll Road, Parsippany
Why Go: To see the holidays come alive on stage, thanks to the talented and creative company at the Community Center's Parsippany Playhouse
Cost: $25

Holiday Hike
When/Where: Sunday at 1 p.m. at 
Why Go: Get your exercise on before eating your weight this holiday season.
Cost: Free

Christmas Concert
When/Where: Sunday at 2 p.m. at 
Why Go: Listen to the  perform Christmas classics.
Cost: Free

Art @ the 'Bu
When/Where: Sunday at 6 p.m. at Zebu Forno, Morristown.
Why Go: You want to sketch someone for three hours while noshing on the some pizza.
Cost: $10 includes two slices of pizza, one drink and three hours with model.