’Twas the night before Christmas, and your inbox was still open. Respect.

You’re officially on the nice list, which means a reminder to enter one of our favorite giveaways: Neko Case – Neon Grey Midnight Green Tour at the Uptown Theater on January 24th. What are you waiting for, KC?

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Country gold, no filler. Mark Chesnutt brings decades of hits and honky-tonk heart to Ameristar. One of the voices that defined ’90s country, live and loud. Snag tickets.

• High-energy indie chaos incoming. Easy Tiger hits Warehouse on Broadway in February with a set built for sweaty sing-alongs and late-night movement.

• Bass-heavy and unapologetic. Beastboi brings the Loud & Fear Tour to Aura Nightclub in April. Expect distortion, drops, and a dancefloor that doesn’t quit.

• Alt-rock anthems, full throttle. Smile Empty Soul takes over The Bottleneck on 2/11 for a night of post-grunge hooks and early-2000s nostalgia done right.

LET THERE BE LIGHTS (& HOT COCOA)

You’ve said “okay, one more house” at least four times, driven slowly through a neighborhood like it’s a parade, and debated if the lights are worth getting out of the car (they are).

We’ve done the twinkling homework for you. This is your go-to guide to Kansas City’s best holiday lights. The classics, the can’t-miss displays, and the ones that make you say “okay, wow” out loud.

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