Comedy
The Diva Who Stole Christmas 3: Dirtier and Raunchier is the 3rd annual R-Rated comedy revue from pianist Freddy Allen and vocalist Amy Armstrong. Stop in at the Lakeshore Theater for the duo's final performance this evening.
Lakeshore Theater, 3175 N. Broadway, 12/15, 8 p.m., $20-$25
Lectures
Professional ghost hunter Richard Crowe is presenting a collection of Chicago-area ghost stories and folklore, with a special Christmas spin for the holiday season. Hear ghostly backstories about the mysterious disappearance of the Chistmas Tree Schooner on Lake Michigan and the Our Lady of the Angels school fire. Followed by a screening of Christmas with SCTV.
McDunna’s, 1505 W Fullerton, 12/16, 8 p.m., $5
Song
Chicago Chamber Choir’s seventh annual Carols by Candlelight: A Holiday Sing-Along is a more somber style of sing-along; hear the Chamber Choir perform traditional holiday music and join in periodically to sing during the program’s popular carols.
12/20 Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church, 600 W. Fullerton Pkwy., 7:30 p.m.
12/21 Unity Lutheran Church, 1212 W. Balmoral Ave., 4:00 p.m.
$15-$18
Miscellanous
Don't forget about the Hideout Christmas Panto, which we covered in last week's holiday roundup to give you some extra ticket-purchasing time. Although performances are beginning to sell out, there is still seating available for select shows.

Friday Afternoon Diversion: Earth With Rings


also at Lakeshore Theater
For the MST3K fans
12/18 – Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
http://rattlebox.com/cinematic_titanic.html