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Jazz St. Louis
December 20 & 21: John & Bucky Pizzarelli
Father-son guitar duo John and Bucky Pizzarelli both have been fixtures in jazz, starting with Bucky in the early 1950s. Together, they blend their signature styles to perform the classics of the Great American Songbook. $33. 7 & 9:30 p.m. Jazz at the Bistro, 3536 Washington, 314-289-4030, jazzstl.org.
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HotCity Theatre
December 20 & 21: Kosher Lutherans
What do you do when you meet the mother of the child that you’re about to adopt and she turns out to be a Bible-thumping anti-Semite—and you happen to be Jewish? You pretend to be Lutheran, of course! The results are comedic and touching in this play from HotCity Theatre. $25, $20 students & seniors. 8 p.m. Fri, 3 & 8 p.m. Sat. HotCity Theatre, 3547 Olive, 314-289-4063, hotcitytheatre.org.
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Todd Davis
December 20–22: Holiday Celebration
The St. Louis Symphony performs holiday music at this popular annual event, complete with a visit from Santa. $25–$65. 2 & 7 p.m. Fri and Sat, 2 p.m. Sun. Powell Hall, 718 N. Grand, 314-286-4148, stlsymphony.org.
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December 21: Bud Light Braggin’ Rights Game
The Missouri Tigers and Illinois Fighting Illini square off in this annual basketball showdown that’s steeped in tradition. $47 & $67. 4:30 p.m. Scottrade Center, 1401 Clark, 314-622-5435, scottradecenter.com.
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Saint Louis Ballet
Through December 29: The Nutcracker
The Saint Louis Ballet presents the classic holiday story of the young Clara and her mischievous uncle. $28–$52 adults, $18–$42 kids. Visit touhill.org for times. Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center, One University, 314-516-4949, touhill.org.
By Nancy Curtis and Rosalind Early
Whether you’re celebrating the last weekend of the holidays or braggin’ about your alma mater, there’s plenty to keep you busy this weekend in St. Louis.
By Nancy Curtis and Rosalind Early
