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Weekend events for Dec. 20-22

Dec 20, 2013, 5:00 AM | Updated: 5:00 am

PHOENIX — Looking for something to do this weekend in the Valley? The list below offers a few options.

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Paula Poundstone

The famous female comic will have audiences laughing during a one-night appearance at the Mesa Arts Center on Saturday. Tickets are $35.

Jingle Bell Rockin’ Nights

Glendale Glitters is more than lights this weekend. The downtown area will host several live music acts on Friday and Saturday. Admission is free.

Bryan Callen

The veteran of “7th Heaven” and “The Hangover” (talk about a contrast) is at the Tempe Improv all weekend long. Tickets are $20.

An Oh-So-Acoustic Christmas

Winners of numerous singing contests, including “The Voice” and “The Sing-Off,” bring their talents to the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts on Friday for a special holiday show.

Aries Spears

The creator of “Talkin’ America,” a former “MADtv” sketch, is at Stand Up Live! in Phoenix all weekend long.

MAC Fest

Still need to do some holiday shopping? Head to the Mesa Arts and Crafts Festival on Saturday. Plenty of artists will have their wares on offer.

Jingle Bell Run

Join Santa in this 5K fun run and walk on Saturday morning. Participants can bring a new, unwrapped toy to enter a raffle for gear.

Seventh Annual Night in Bethlehem

Take a tour of a recreation of Bethlehem while enjoying refreshments at St. Luke Lutheran Church on Friday.

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Weekend events for Dec. 20-22