THE MAIN EVENT
The Gig: Mariah Carey
Make her wish come true and head to Manchester (tonight) or London (Mon) to see the diva’s All I Want For Christmas Is You concert, which visits the UK for the first time
The Art Show: Lake Keitele – A Vision Of Finland
Akseli Gallen-Kallela may not be a household name but his Lake Keitele (above) is one of the most popular works at the National Gallery. Until Feb 4
The Film: Stronger
Jake Gyllenhaal (above with Tatiana Maslany) impresses as Boston Marathon bombing survivor Jeff Bauman, brilliantly supported by Miranda Richardson as his mother. Out now
The Opera: Semiramide
A new production of Rossini’s epic starring a triumphant Joyce DiDonato, supported by a cast that includes Daniela Barcellona and Jacquelyn Stucker (above). Until Sat, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
The TV Show: Bancroft
Shown across four consecutive nights, Sarah Parish (above, centre, with Faye Marsay and Amara Karan) plays a detective with a dark secret in this compelling thriller. Starts Mon, ITV, 9pm
The Play: Titus Andronicus
Sean Hart and Luke MacGregor (above) are among the cast in this revelatory contemporary adaptation of Shakespeare’s tragedy. Until Jan 19, Barbican
The Comedy Show: Milton Jones Is Out There
Final week of his tour before a festive break. Find the king of one-liners in Salisbury (tonight), Jersey (Wed), and London (Fri, Sat). Touring from Feb 1