Experience a ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ classic
See Rudolph, Clarice, Hermey the Elf, Yukon Cornelius and the Abominable Snow Monster on the Akron Civic Theatre stage with a live-action adaptation of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. The costumes, sets, songs and puppet effects reflect the beloved stop-motion television special. The fun starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $25-$45 at 330-253-2488, www.ticketmaster.com.
See Terry Pluto, get book signed
Looking for Christmas gifts for the sports fan in your life? Terry Pluto signs his latest, The Comeback: LeBron, the Cavs & Cleveland: How LeBron James Came Home and Brought Cleveland a Championship and his many other books at the Kent State University Bookstore, Student Center, 1075 Risman Drive, from noon to 2 p.m.
Relax with a glass of wine
Take a respite from the holiday craziness. Sip a glass of wine at Sarah’s Vineyard and listen to the music of Alex Bevan beginning at 7 p.m. Sarah’s is at 1204 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls; 330-929-8057.
Help count birds, gather info
The Audubon Christmas Bird Count relies on citizens to gather information on bird populations. Learn how to participate and get an idea of what birds you might see from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Seiberling Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. 330-865-8065.