This week in Wichita: What’s going on Dec. 11-17

The Wichita Children’s Theatre & Dance Center adds to the extensive list of holiday attractions in Wichita with “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” based on the book of the same name. The critically acclaimed comedy tells the tale of the delinquent Herdman children, who have been tasked with putting together a church Christmas show. This production is recommended for ages 5 and up.

Details: 6:30 p.m. Fri., 1 and 3 p.m. Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., Wichita Center for the Arts, 9112 E. Central. $6. 316-262-2282, www.wctdc.com

Country fans who want to see a rising star won’t want to miss Cam at Club Rodeo. Her quiet, acoustic single “Burning House” has sold more than 500,000 copies and this week earned her a Grammy nomination for best country solo performance. Earlier this year, Rolling Stone magazine named Cam one of the “10 New Country Artists You Need to Know.” The singer also has a Miley Cyrus connection: She’s credited with the song “Maybe You’re Right” off of Cyrus’ successful “Bangerz” album. The San Francisco-area native’s first full-length studio album, “Untamed,” comes out Friday. Jake Wiley is the opening act.

Details: Doors open at 7 p.m., opening act at 9 p.m. Wed., Club Rodeo, 10001 E. Kellogg. Free for 21 and older, $15 for ages 18-20. 316-613-2424, www.clubrodeoks.com

There are a couple of options for holiday merriment at the Sedgwick County Zoo this weekend. Season’s Treatings is a chance to see the animals get holiday treats while treating yourself to some hot chocolate or animal-themed gifts at the gift shop. The feeding schedule, which can be found on the zoo’s website, includes everything from orangutans to bald eagles. Later in the day, Santa will be at the barn, and demonstrations featuring animals in a manger will take place.

Details: Season’s Treatings 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Santa 1-4 p.m. Sat.; Sedgwick County Zoo, 5555 Zoo Blvd. Ages 2 and under get in free; ages 3-11, $8.95; ages 12-61, $13.95; ages 62-plus, $11.95. 316-660-9453, www.scz.org

An energetic British stand-up comic and actor with an affection for the absurd, Eddie Izzard will bring his eclectic talents to The Orpheum on Monday. You may recognize Izzard from his Emmy-winning comedy special “Dressed to Kill” or the TV series “The Riches” and “United States of Tara” or the films “Ocean’s Twelve” and “Ocean’s Thirteen.”

Details: 8 p.m. Mon., The Orpheum, 200 N. Broadway. $48.50-$64.50. selectaseat.com, 855-755-7328

Help commemorate the 40th anniversary of Christmas at Cowtown with this year’s program, which re-creates scenes from Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” This Victorian Christmas event will also feature children’s activities, carolers and plenty of other old-fashioned fun. On Saturday and Dec. 19, dinner will be served at 6 p.m. The dinner is $26.95 for ages 16 and up and $14.95 for ages 4-15 (price includes admission to Christmas event). Reservations required. Dinner tickets available at wichitatix.com.

Details: 6-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat., Cowtown, 1865 Museum Blvd. $7.75 adults; $6 youths; $5.50 ages 4-11; free for members and under age 4. 316-219-1871, www.oldcowtown.org

For music fans who just want something different, there’s a beer and polka party at Barleycorn’s next week. As part of its 35th anniversary tour, Grammy-winning polka stars Brave Combo will be putting their unique mix of accordion, electric guitar – and just about any other instruments you can think of – on display.

Details: 7 p.m. Wed., Barleycorn’s, 608 E. Douglas. $10. 21-and-over event. 316-866-6792, www.barleycornswichita.com

See Wichita’s youngest virtuosos for yourself at “Sounding Joy,” a Wichita Chamber Chorale performance. The regular adult choir will be joined by Riverside Elementary’s Virtuoso Voices on Saturday and the Newton Community Children’s Choir on Sunday for performances of Christmas classics, conducted by Mark Bartel.

Details: 7:30 p.m. Sat., 3 p.m. Sun., Plymouth Congregational Church, 202 N. Clifton. $20 general, $15 seniors, $5 students, free for high school students. Tickets available at Senseney Music or at www.wichitachorale.com. 316-712-2678

If you can’t get enough holiday music, here’s a chance to hear some favorites performed by one of country music’s most respected acts. Wynonna Judd’s career spans three decades, five Grammys and more than 30 million albums sold. She and her band The Big Noise will likely also perform songs from their debut album, which releases Feb. 12.

Details: 7:30 p.m. Sat., Kansas Star Arena, 777 Kansas Star Drive, Mulvane. $26-$56. 21-and-older event. 316-719-5000, ticketmaster.com

Wichita runners have two Christmas-themed races to choose from this Saturday. First, the Saint Nick 5 Klick run will take runners around Sedgwick County Park, with hot chocolate, coffee and doughnuts at the finish line. The Little Dashers 1K run starts shortly afterward, so the little ones can get in on the action, too.

At the same time on the other side of town, the Great Santa Run will take runners on a scenic course that goes south on McLean, alongside the river. There will be a costume contest before the race and a Little Elves Fun Run just afterward.

Details: Saint Nick 5 Klick – 5K at 9 a.m., 1K at 10 a.m. Sat., Sedgwick County Park, 6501 W. 21st St. North. 5K is $40, 1K is $12, www.stnick5klick.com; Great Santa Run – costume contest at 8:40 a.m., 5K at 9 a.m., Fun Run at 10 a.m. Sat. Starts at Waterwalk Place between the Boathouse and Waterwalk, 515 S. Wichita. 5K is $40, Fun Run is $15. www.wichitasantarun.com

Time is ticking to get your face-to-face with Santa. He’ll be at the Kansas Aviation Museum on Saturday, where visitors can ask him how to fly his sleigh. Hot chocolate will be available, as will a variety of crafting activities including ornament making. The cost is $3 for kids and $9.50 for adults.

Then on Sunday, St. Nick and his reindeer will be available for visits and pictures at Bradley Fair. Don’t forget your camera to snap your free photos.

Details: Kansas Aviation Museum – 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat., 3350 S. George Washington Blvd. $3 for children, $9.50 for adults. 316-683-9242, www.kansasaviationmuseum.org; Bradley Fair – 1 p.m. Sun., Rock Road at 21st. Free. 316-630-9990, www.bradleyfair.com

This story was originally published December 10, 2015 at 10:57 AM with the headline "This week in Wichita: What’s going on Dec. 11-17."