MUSIC: Most place might be closed tonight, but the Bug Jar (219 Monroe Ave., bugjar.com) is still a-hopping: Tonight you can head down to catch The UV Rays, Rational Animals, and Crimson Cadets. Music starts at 9 p.m., cover runs $6.
RECREATION: After sitting around sipping hot chocolate and opening presents up all morning, join Genesee Valley Hiking Club for an easy 4 mile hike to stretch the legs a bit. Meet in parking area near TOPS in Panorama Plaza on Penfield Rd. for a hike in Channing Philbrick Park. Contact Larry at 265-9221 for more information. gvhchikes.org.
MUSIC: Looking for a real party to celebrate Christmas? Nathaniel's Pub (251 Exchange Boulevard,232-8470) is putting on "The Ladies Xmas Party" tonight at 10 p.m., with DJ Zio behind the deck. Music starts at 10 p.m., party is 18+ ladies and 21+ for guys.
FILM: Opening Christmas presents can be exhausting. Relax later in the day by seeing one of the films opening in wide release that day: “Django Unchained,” “Les Misérables,” and “Parental Guidance.”
Art: Head over to Hanlon-Fiske Studios (34 Elton St.) tonight at 7 p.m. for The Icarus Sessions, a series of informal enlightening lightning talks during which you can speak for 140 seconds about art you're working on, what inspires you, what's holding you back, or whatever.
THEATER: Experience the heartwarming tale of George Bailey and friends reimagined as a 1940’s live radio broadcast in Blackfriars Theatre’s “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play.” 7:30 p.m. $27. 795 E. Main St. 454-1260. bftix.org.