12 events to attend during Christmas week in the Greater Houston area

The Ice Rink at The Woodlands Town Center weekly theme nights take place during the last two sessions each Friday night during the season. Dressing up for the theme is encouraged. The theme this Friday is neon night.

• Dec. 27, 5:30-10 p.m.
• $7-$15
• 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands
• www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov

Improv Houston is presenting Jesse Peyton Comedy for his first show at Improv. This show is marketed for married couples, newlyweds or even first dates and singles.

• Dec. 27, 7:30 p.m.
• $50-$240
• 7620 Katy Freeway, Ste. 45, Houston
• www.improvtx.com

Join an American Sign Language class with coffee and hot cocoa at the Barbara Bush Branch Library.

• Dec. 28, 10 a.m.-noon
• Free (admission)
• 6817 Cypresswood Drive, Spring
• www.hcpl.net

The Kingwood Branch Library invites the community to a family storytime. Free tickets will be available at the Children's Reference Desk the morning of the program.

• Dec. 28, 10:30-11 a.m.
• Free
• 4400 Bens View Lane, Kingwood
• www.hcpl.bibliocommons.com

One Glance Jewelry Supply and Design will host this free event, which features crafting, socializing and a potluck brunch.

• Dec. 28, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 607 S. Friendswood Drive, Ste. 30, Friendswood
• www.oneglancejewelry.com

Comedians including DL Hughley, Cedric The Entertainer and Earthquake will perform at the Smart Financial Centre in Sugar Land.

• Dec. 28, 8 p.m.
• $73-$231
• 18111 Lexington Blvd., Sugar Land
• www.smartfinancialcentre.net

The Houston Ballet will perform “The Nutcracker” at the Wortham Center in downtown Houston this holiday season.

• Dec. 29, 1 p.m.
• $45-$145
• 501 Texas Ave., Houston
• www.houstonballet.org

Guests can visit the Alley Theatre to see a retelling of the classic Christmas novella by Charles Dickens, performed on-stage with actors in costumes inside elaborate set designs.

• Dec. 29, 1:30 p.m. or 7 p.m.
• $31+
• 615 Texas Ave., Houston
• www.alleytheatre.org

Attendees will see a classical European ballet performance of “The Nutcracker” at the Smart Financial Centre in Sugar Land.

• Dec. 29, 3 p.m.
• $40-$124
• 18111 Lexington Blvd., Sugar Land
• www.smartfinancialcentre.net

Join together with the Jewish community of Cypress & Northwest Houston for a public menorah lighting and grand Chanukah celebration featuring traditional foods and entertainment at Houston Premium Outlets

• Dec. 29, 5 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 29300 Hempstead Road, Cypress
• www.chabadcypress.com