Through Dec. 18 – “A Christmas Story: The Musical,” Virginia Samford Theatre, Birmingham. 205-251-106, virginiasamfordtheatre.org.
Through Jan. 2 – Christmas at the Park (driving tour of lights), Guthrie Smith Park, Fayette, Alabama. 205-932-5367, fayetteal.org.
Through Jan. 29 – Public ice skating, BancorpSouth Arena, Tupelo. $10/person (includes skate rental); $80 season pass. 662-841-6573 or bcsarena.com.
Dec. 8 – Oak Ridge Boys, Riley Center, Meridian. 601-696-2200, msurileycenter.com.
– “A Christmas Carol,” Theatre Tuscaloosa. 205-391-2277, theatretusc.com.
Dec. 8-11 – “Nutcracker” Ballet (Tuscaloosa community dancers/singers), Bama Theatre, Tuscaloosa. 205-752-4220, bamatheatre.org.
Dec. 11 – Christmas concert by Ann Downing (Gaither Homecoming Video Series soloist), Beaverton Baptist Church, Beaverton, Alabama, 350 Sizemore St.; $5 p.m. Free; offering accepted. 662-640-9499.
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