“I Wanna Sing.” Karaoke with a live backup band. Observation Bar 8pm-12am.
THE QUEEN MARY 1126 Queen’s Hwy, Long Beach 90802. 562.435.3511; queenmary.com.

Adrienne & Melissa present Cochino Comedy Show. $7 at 7pm includes 2 tacos; showtime 9pm. 21+.
RIPPLES 5101 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach 90803. 562.433.0357; clubripples.com.

“Top Chef” star Padma Lakshmi visits. 7pm.
BORDERS TORRANCE 3700 Torrance Blvd, Torrance 90503. 310.540.7000; bordersstores.com.

A Christmas Carol. Join as SCR celebrates the holidays and recapture the spirit of an old-fashioned Christmas with the 28th annual staging of this timeless Dickens classic. Once again, Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit and, of course, Ebenezer Scrooge himself will bring 19th-century London to life in Orange County’s favorite Christmas tradition. 7:30pm. $23-55.
SOUTH COAST REPERTORY Folino Theatre Center, 655 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa 92626. 714.708.5555; scr.org.

City council meeting. Get active! 5pm.
LONG BEACH CITY COUNCIL City Hall, 333 W Ocean Blvd, Long Beach 90802. longbeach.gov.