It’s time for a cameo from everyone’s favorite bearded, bell-adorned, folklore-inspired winter icon! No, not Santa Claus. And OK, fine. Krampus — the mythical wintertime creature of Austrian lore — isn’t quite as popular as his companion St. Nick. But the demonic Alpine beast known for punishing ill-behaved children has had a cultural resurgence over the past decade or two, inspiring cosplayers, goth types and other darkness-embracers to celebrate the creepier side of Christmas tradition. We Music City dwellers even have our very own Nashville Krampus, who’ll be joining his pal, local burlesque luminary Lux-O-Matic, for a day of ribaldry and excess this weekend in East Nashville. From noon until 5 p.m., Krampus will be available for photos ($20 a pop) at Honeytree Meadery, where attendees can also expect drink specials and a vendor market. Around 6, it’s time for the Krampuslauf Bar Crawl, and after that, it’s back to Honeytree at 9 for the third annual Holly Jolly Krampus Peepshow, featuring burlesque performers Lux-O-Matic, Pyroglyphics, Bonnie Valentine and Caroline Zander. While the late-night revelry is free, tips are welcome and encouraged, and there will be a donation-based raffle with all proceeds benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank. Costumes are encouraged, naturally.
Noon until late at Honeytree Meadery and in Five Points
918 Woodland St.
