What to do in Chicago: ‘Les Miz,’ live music and last chance for Zoolights

“Les Misérables”: The Broadway touring cast of Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil’s musical is now at the Cadillac Palace, spinning the Victor Hugo story set early 19th century France about a prison parolee, students on the barricades and “I Dreamed a Dream.” Through Jan. 5 at Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St.; tickets from $71 at www.broadwayinchicago.com

McCormick Tribune Ice Rink: This year’s skating season at McCormick Tribune Plaza is slated to run through Feb. 2, weather permitting. Admission is free with online reservations required. Open 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. daily, with weather updates on Millennium Park’s social media channels. Rentals available for a fee. 1 N. Michigan Ave.; more information at www.chicago.gov. Or skate nearby at Maggie Daley Park, 337 E Randolph St.; maggiedaleypark.com

ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo: Now in its 30th year, the annual holiday display lights up the avenues of Lincoln Park Zoo with more than 3 million lights, including a walk-through light tunnel and a synchronized musical light show. Through Jan. 5 at Lincoln Park Zoo, 2400 N. Cannon Drive; tickets $7-$10 (with some ticketed attractions such as the Ferris wheel extra), more information at lpzoo.org. Or head to the west suburbs for Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, concluding its 43rd season soon. Through Dec. 31 at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, 8400 W. 31st St., Brookfield; tickets $20.95-$29.95 at brookfieldzoo.org

Pretty Lights: The electronic music project led by Derek Vincent Smith is doing its cosmic thing at Wintrust Arena, presented over two nights by Jam Productions. 8 p.m. Dec. 30 and 9 p.m. Dec. 31 at Wintrust Arena, 200 E. Cermak Road; tickets from $65.50 (ages 17+) at www.wintrustarena.com

Jerrod Carmichael: Known for his HBO documentary series “Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show,” he also has a new comedy special “Rothaniel.” Shows at 7:15 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. Dec. 28 at Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave.; tickets $28.00-$39.75 (Yondr pouches required) at thedentheatre.com

Lake Street Dive: The Brooklyn-based neo-soul jazz folk pop band plays two nights at Salt Shed. Theo Katzman opens. 8 p.m. Dec. 30 and 9 p.m. Dec. 31 at Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave.; tickets from $85 (ages 17+) at www.saltshedchicago.com

WWE Live Holiday Tour: Wrestling fans won’t want to miss this December WWE visit to the Chicago area this weekend. Headlined by Gunther vs. Damian Priest for the World Heavyweight Championship, plus Seth “Freakin” Rollins vs. Bronson Reed in a steel cage match. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 29 at Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont; tickets from $35 at www.ticketmaster.com