Dickens, with a twist. “Tiny Tim Is Dead” tells the story of five homeless adults who tell a mute boy their interpretations of “A Christmas Carol.” 7:30 p.m. tonight, and Thursdays-Saturdays through Jan. 5 at Theatre Off Broadway, 1124 Santa Fe Drive. $12-$22; 303-777-3292, .
Choices, choices. Tonight is a spectacular night of music that includes shows by veteran rocker Marc Cohn (Gothic Theatre, $35, . or 303-830-8497); British buzz band the Kooks (Fox Theatre, $20, .); local favorites Meese (Bluebird Theater, $10-$12, Ticketmaster); and indie powerhouse Dinosaur Jr. (Ogden Theater, $25, Ticketmaster.)
Saturday. You don’t have to be Jewish to appreciate a break from all the Christmas culture, but it doesn’t hurt when seeing a band called Good for the Jews at the Soiled Dove. The musical project takes pride in poking fun at Jewish life with clever harshness. 7401 E. First Ave. 9 p.m. $15-$22.50. 303-366-0007 or .
