THEATER

Dec. 2-18

“Miracle on 34th Street,” presented by Schoolhouse Arts Center, 16 Richville Road, Standish. Dec. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 4, 11 and 18 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $14 for adults and $12 for students and seniors. Call 642-3743 for reservations or buy tickets on-line at www.schoolhousearts.org.

Friday, Dec. 2-Saturday, Dec. 3

“Oath Breakers,” presented by Naked Shakespeare, adapted and directed by Michael Levine, 7 p.m. at The Ballroom at Mechanics Hall, 519 Congress St., Portland. Free First Friday Event; Saturday, 7 p.m., $10 all ages. Tickets, visit wwwacorn-productions.org.

Saturday, Dec. 3

“The Nutcracker,” presented by Studio for the Living Arts Dance Complex, 2 p.m., Westbrook Performing Arts Center, Westbrook. Tickets may be purchased at the dance studio, 21 Portland Road, Gray, or by phone 207.657.3006.Reserved seating, $22. [email protected] for information.

Saturday, Dec. 3-24

“A Christmas Carol,” by Charles Dickens, Portland Stage, 25 Forest Ave., Portland. $41-$46; senior and student discount, children 15 and under, $15. Pay-What-You-Can Dec. 4, first come, first served. Call 774-0465 for times, more information.

Through Sunday, Dec. 4

“The Nutcracker,” presented by Maine State Ballet, Merrill Auditorium, Portland. $15-$60. For times, tickets, information, see www.PortTIX.com or call 842-0800.

Friday, Dec. 2-Sunday, Dec. 4

“The Mennonite and the Bartender,” presented by Katy and Harley Marshall of the Daytime Players, 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 2, matinees at 2:30 on Dec. 3-4, The Old White Church, Bar Mills. $10.929-6472 or www.sacorivertheatre.org.

Sunday, Dec. 4

“The Old Peabody Pew,” presented at 2 p.m. at the historic Tory Hill Church (1197 River Rd, Buxton, near the intersection of routes 112 and 202). Adults $5, children under 12 $2.50. Cider and cookies available before the show. FMI 727-3228. A holiday tradition.

Thursday, Dec. 8-Sunday, Dec. 11

“Dance USM!” featuring student, faculty and guest choreographers, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8-10, 5 p.m. Dec. 11, Main Stage, Russell Hall, USM Gorham campus. $8-$15. www.usm.maine.edu/theatre or 780-5151.

CONCERTS

Saturday, Dec. 3

American Family Holiday concert, Windham Chamber Singers, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Windham Performing Arts Center. Tickets: Call 892-1810, ext. 2875 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on school days. You may e-mail your request to windhamchambersingers@gmail.

Friday, Dec. 16

Holiday Pops concert, performed by the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra, conducted by Keith Lockhart, 8 p.m., Cross Arena, Portland. 775-3458 or Ticketmaster.com.

EVENTS

Saturday, Dec. 3

Kathy Eliscu will sign copies of her novel, “Not Even Dark Chocolate Can Fix This Mess,” to benefit the LIFT program/American Cancer Society, 8:30-11 a.m. at Weight Watchers, South Portland. Info: www.kathyeliscu.com.

Festival of Lights, 4-6 p.m., Gibbs Avenue Museum, Bridgton. Enjoy a warm drink and see what’s new at the Bridgton Historical Society.

Dec. 3-10

The 16th Annual Festival of Trees will be held at the Westbrook-Warren Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. There is a Breakfast with Santa at 8:30 on Saturday, Dec. 3. Free will donation. Complimentary pictures with Santa provided.

Tuesday, Dec. 6

Kathy Eliscu will sign copies of her novel, “Not Even Dark Chocolate Can Fix This Mess,” to benefit the LIFT program/American Cancer Society, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Weight Watchers, South Portland. Info: www.kathyeliscu.com.

Saturdays

Stories on the Staircase

Every Saturday through Jan. 7, 10 a.m., at Victoria Mansion children ages 3-5 are invited to enjoy a free story hour and a tour tailored just for them. This winter’s books will feature stories that fit with the holiday theme of a Currier and Ives Christmas. Each child will get a take-home activity relating to the day’s books. Due to space constraints, only one adult may accompany each child. Pre-registration is not required, but due to limited space, first seats will go to those who have signed up in advance. Sign up or for more information, call 772-4841 ext. 104 or [email protected].

Tuesdays and Thursdays

Toddler Storytime, ages 2-5, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St., Westbrook.

Wednesdays

Storytime at the North Gorham Public Library, 2 Standish Neck Road, Gorham, 10-10:30 a.m. for infants to 3 years. 892-2575.

Tech Time, 10 a.m.-noon, Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St., Westbrook. Stop by with your technology questions; bring device and staff will help troubleshoot issues. 854-0630.

EXHIBITS

Through Friday, Dec. 9

“George Longfish: Indian on Indian,” at the Art Gallery, Gorham campus of University of Southern Maine. 780-4744.

Through Jan. 6

“The Art Group,” a group of artists from Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts, exhibit various styles and mediums. Glickman Family Library, USM Portland Campus, 314 Forest Ave., Portland. Free. Information: 780-4270

Through Jan. 31

Artwork by Jenny Anna and Nola Wallace, Windham Public Library, 217 Windham Center Road, Windham.

Send events 10 days in advance to [email protected].

“Miracle on 34th Street,” is being performed this month at the Schoolhouse Arts Center, 16 Richville Road, Standish.