Good bets

THEATER

"Wicked"

What happened in Oz before Dorothy?

When: Through Jan. 6

Where: Fox Theatre, St. Louis

LIVE MUSIC

Trans-Siberian Orchestra

Local fans' last chance to catch them within a reasonable drive. This show features local players with the orchestra.

When: 7:30 p.m. today

Where: FedEx Forum, Memphis, Tenn.

Doug Rees

Country-infused rock and folk from Jackson singer/songwriter.

When: 7 to 11 p.m. today

Where: Stooges, Jackson

Ivas John Band

Ivas John Band

Blues out of Southern Illinois.

When: 9 p.m. today

Where: Port Cape Girardeau

Open mic and jam session

Members of the band Fill lead the jam.

When: 9 p.m. today

Where: The Camp at Main Street Bar

Party Nate Birthday Bash

Guitar bad boy Party Nate and friends jam some metal and punk.

When: 9:30 p.m. Friday

Where: The Camp at Main Street Bar

The Melroys

Beatle-billy is back in Cape Girardeau.

When: 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday

Where: Broussard's

Country Touch Band

Dance the night away to country grooves.

When: 7 to 10 p.m. Friday

Where: Jackson Elks Lodge

Classic Country Band

Another option for Friday night dancing.

When: 7 to 10:30 p.m.

Where: Jackson American Legion Hall

Mike Renick Band

Acoustic rocker will pack in this cozy club.

When: 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday

Where: Rude Dog Pub

Strange Brew

Psychedelic southern jam out of Sikeston, Mo.

When: 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday

Where: Club Moxy

Christmas Party with Moodminder

Celebrate Christmas with the hard-rocking quartet and guests The Futz and The Sorries.

When: 9 p.m. Friday

Where: Schock's Pub, Scott City

El Monstero y Los Masked Avengers, "Wish You Were Here: A Tribute to Pink Floyd"

Floyd tunes at a great St. Louis venue.

When: 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Where: The Pageant, St. Louis

Eileen Ivers "An Nollaig"

Eileen Ivers "An Nollaig"

Irish fiddle queen plays holiday tunes.

When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday

Where: Carson Center, Paducah, Ky.

Christmas Celebration '07

Country from Wes Potts and Jackpot Country and rock from Uncle Bob's Band to raise money for local food pantries.

When: 7 p.m. Saturday

Where: Arena Building

Christmas Hoot

A variety of local bands, including Mike Renick Band, Strange Brew and Bruce Zimmerman, play to benefit the children at Cottonwood Treatment Center.

When: Sunday night

Where: Broussard's, Port Cape Girardeau

Bruce Zimmerman and the Water Street Band

Respected bluesman, elder statesman of local music.

When: 9 p.m. Dec. 27

Where: Port Cape Girardeau

Shindig

An offshoot of jam/southern rock band Shady Deal.

When: 9 p.m. Dec. 28

Where: Rude Dog Pub

On Tap

The name alone is a party.

When: 9 p.m. Dec. 28

Where: Club Moxy

Brother Bagman with Strange Brew

A jam band show at the Camp.

When: 9 p.m. Dec. 28

Where: The Camp at Main Street Bar

SPORTS

Saint Francis Medical Center Holiday Classic

Local girls high school basketball teams compete.

When: Today, Friday

Where: Show Me Center

Pepsi Showcase

High schools boys teams from around the region play from morning to night.

When: Saturday

Where: Show Me Center

Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament

Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament

A four-day high school boys basketball tournament.

When: Wednesday through Dec. 29

Where: Show Me Center

MISC

Celebrate Christmas with Mike and Robyn

Mike Dumey and Robyn Hosp entertain in this Christmas variety show.

When: 6:30 p.m. today

Where: Deerfield Lodge

Holiday Christmas Tours

The Glenn House opens its doors for the holidays.

When: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sunday

Where: Glenn House

Christmas Catholic Church Tour

Churches in Sikeston, Oran, Chaffee, Charleston, Scott City, New Hamburg and Cape Girardeau welcome visitors.

When: Dec. 28

Where: St. Francis Xavier in Sikeston, Guardian Angel in Oran, St. Ambrose in Chaffee, St. Henry in Charleston, St. Joseph in Scott City, St. Lawrence in New Hamburg and St. Vincent de Paul in Cape Girardeau