It’s ‘Look For An Evergreen Day’ in the dark, crowded forest of novelty special days.

So, whilst you scour London’s foliage for something coniferous, here’s a tree-o (sorry) of capital culture choices worth pining (again, sorry) after…

TODAY’S COMEDY CHOICES

James Mulllinger – The Man With No Shame, Etcetera Theatre, 19 Dec
Inspired by, of all things, Michael Fassbender’s character in ‘Shame’, James Mullinger undresses the notions of personal guilt and embarrassment, and whether he has any of either. So don’t be shy, and buy tickets here.

TODAY’S MUSIC CHOICES

Crisis presents… Paul Weller, Hammersmith Apollo, 19 Dec (pictured)
Paul Weller will headline a live ‘Crisis Presents’ gala to benefit homelessness charity Crisis. The Modfather’s style admirer Miles Kane and a tba special guest are also playing, while Ben Elton will act as host. It’s all happening at London’s Hammersmith Apollo on 19 Dec, and tickets are on sale now, so please buy a pair.

TODAY’S THEATRE CHOICES

Sauce For The Goose, Orange Tree Theatre, 19 Dec – 2 Feb 2013
Peter Meyer transcribes Georges Feydeau’s festive French farce to the Orange Tree stage, adding English emphasis to this OTT parable of lust, roast turkey and marital indiscretions. Tickets available in advance via this link.