Indianapolis weekend events: A Christmas Carol, the Mad Ants, Kenny G and more
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The Indiana Repertory Theatre is ready to bring a little "bah humbug" to the Circle City.
What's happening: IRT's annual presentation of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" returns to the stage Saturday for another slate of holiday season shows.
- The classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge's redemption facilitated by three spirits runs through Dec. 24.
Plus: Going to the show and checking in earns you points in the new Holiday Adventure Pass from Visit Indy and Visit Hamilton County.
If you go: The opening show starts at 2pm Saturday.
- Tickets start at $25.
- The complete list of showtimes can be found here.
Not interested in kicking it with Bob Cratchit and company? Check out the rest of our weekend picks.
🏀 Hit Gainbridge Fieldhouse for a big hoops weekend.
- The Indiana Mad Ants, the Pacers' NBA G-League affiliate, host the Iowa Wolves at 12:30pm Friday in their home opener. Tickets start at $10.
- Then at 7pm, the Pacers will take on the Heat in an NBA Cup game (complete with a special court design). Tickets start at $24.
- The Pacers and Heat play again at 5pm Sunday. Tickets start at $12.
🎄 Get some decoration inspiration when the Indiana Historical Society's annual Festival of Trees starts Friday.
- The exhibit will be available during the Historical Society's operating hours through Jan. 4.
- Tickets start at $18 for adults and $5 for kids.
🥁 Witness some high-level drum skills during the Percussive Arts Society International Convention, Friday and Saturday at the Indiana Convention Center.
- Single-day passes start at $175.
- Additional packages and pricing can be found here.
🎤 See Tony Award-winning performer Adrienne Warren in action at The Cabaret, 7:30pm Friday and Saturday.
- Tickets start at $80.
✝️ Catch a live edition of the faith-based podcast "Girls Gone Bible" at Butler's Clowes Memorial Hall, 7pm Friday.
- Tickets start at $36.
🎺 Listen to Don Farrell and the Terry Woods Orchestra put on a swinging tribute to Frank Sinatra at Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael, 7:30pm Friday.
- Tickets start at $40.
🤣 Laugh the night away with stand-up comedian Atsuko Okatsuka at Old National Centre, 7pm Saturday.
- Tickets start at $50.
🎷 Groove with jazz legend Kenny G when he plays holiday tunes and more at Brown County Music Center, 8pm Saturday.
- Tickets start at $35.