1. Look it up at Wikipedilove Live, a live show consisting of original musical comedy and interviews about true life stories of sex and love, from both the human and animal kingdom. (Monday, The Footlight, $5)
2. What’s bad is funny at In Bad Taste, a stand-up comedy and variety show about anything and everything that could be considered bad taste, from Smash Mouth to Creed to Coconut LaCroix. (Monday, Vital Joint, $5)
3. Beat this year’s sniffles naturally at Herbs for Cold and Flu Season, and learn herbal allies to help boost your immune system along with plants for soothing a sore throat, reducing fever, with natural anti-viral and anti-bacterial support. (Tuesday, Catland, $20)
4. LOL IRL at Physically Bold Comedy Show: 2 Year Anniversary, a fast-paced comedic variety hour hosting some of the best comedic talent with a special celebration show for their two-year anniversary. (Tuesday, Pine Box Rock Shop, FREE)
5. See a bit of everything at The Jones Family Retro Show: Holiday Spectacular, where two sisters who are rock and roll drag kings and present characters, drag, live sketch, commercials, musical performances, burlesque, puppets, and more. (Wednesday, Knitting Factory, $12-15)
6. Get your cards ready for Pop! A Bingo Party: Bingo, Actually, and keep the holiday spirit going strong with a celebration of the best (and worst) holiday films and TV-specials between rounds of bingo. (Wednesday, Parklife, $2 per card)
7. Reduce your 2018 anxieties to a pile of smoldering ashes at the Burning of Grievances, a cathartic effigy burning during a brass band-tastic, mask-wearing, parasol-twirling parade. (Thursday, DUMBO, $3-10 suggested)
8. You and Your Lady Gems, a celebration and appreciation of women and art, with an open mic, live art, performances, vendors, and more. (Thursday, Rubulad, $5-10)
9. Dance Lab: Solstice Edition, where you’ll be joined by Juliet Rabia for a journey into the ancient dance of Sufi Whirling, followed by an ecstatic dance with DJ 2Melo. (Friday, X Marks the Loft, $20)
10. Dylan & Neil Save Christmas 2: 2 Christ, 2 Mas, best buds who are called on once again to save Christmas in this sequel to their sold-out show from 2016 in the tradition of “A Donnie & Marie Christmas.” (Friday, Muchmore’s, FREE)
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