Holiday calendar 

Theater

A Christmas Carol Nov 26-Dec 26. Geva Theatre Center,75 Woodbury Blvd. Tix: $13.50-$48. 232-4382, www.gevatheatre.org

A Christmas Carol Thurs, Dec 2. Special performance, benefits Hillside Children's Center, Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd, 6-10 p.m. $50-$85. www.hillside.com, 256-7521

A Gilbert and Sullivan Christmas Carol Fri-Sat, Dec 10-11. Off-Monroe Players, Salem United Church of Christ, 60 Bittner St, 8 p.m. Free. 234-0500, off-monroeplayers.org

Four Tickets to Christmas Wed-Sun, Dec 15-19. Crosswards Company, Anchor Christian Church, 375 Beaver Rd, Chili, 7:30 p.m. Free. 293-2484

Highway to Christmas Fri-Sat, Nov 19-20. Dinner theater, Family Life Center, 7634 Campbell Creek Rd, Bath, 5:45 p.m. $20. 607-776-4151

Jesus Christ Superstar Sat-Sun, Nov 20-21. Cobblestone Arts Center's Children's Theatre Company, 108 East St, Sat 2 and 7 p.m., Sun 1 and 4 p.m. $6. 398-0220

The Magic of Christmas Sat, Nov 27. RAPA and CAPA, Auditorium Theatre, 875 E Main St, 7:30 p.m. $12.50. www.ticketmaster.com, 232-1900

Radio City Christmas Spectacular Wed-Wed, Nov 17-24. Shea's Performing Arts Center, 646 Main St, Buffalo. $25-$57. www.ticketmaster.com, 232-1900

Trans-Siberian Orchestra Fri, Dec 22. Blue Cross Arena, 1 War Memorial Sq, 7:30 p.m. Tix: $32.50-$42.50. 232-1900, www.ticketmaster.com

Dance

Great Russian Nutcracker Sat, Dec 4. Moscow Ballet, Auditorium Theatre, 875 E Main St, 7:30 p.m. $32.50-$42.50. www.ticketmaster.com, 232-1900

Nutcracker Fri-Sun, Nov 26-28. The Rochester City Ballet, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Eastman Theatre, 60 Gibbs St, 2 and 7 p.m. Tix: $22-$52. 454-2100, www.rpo.org

Winter Dance Gala Fri, Dec 17. Hochstein School, 50 N Plymouth Ave, 7:30 p.m. 454-4596, www.hochstein.org

Arts and crafts

All Things Art through Fri, Dec 31. Holiday Show and Sale, 65 S Main St, Canandaigua. Opening: Fri, Nov 19, 4-9 p.m. Hours: Tues 1-9 p.m., Wed-Fri 1-6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 396-0087.

Art/Craft Show and Open House Fri-Sun, Nov 19-21. Johnna's Decorative Glass, 7560 Alvord Rd, Mt. Morris, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 658-4595

Anderson Alley Artists Holiday Gala Fri-Sat, Dec 3-4. 250 N Goodman St, Fri 5-8 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Antique Show and Sale Fri-Sat, Nov 19-20. First Congregational Church, 26 E Church St, Fairport, Fri 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $3. 223-2666

Batavia Satellite Gallery Nov 18-Dec 17. The Wonders of Winter, 2 Bank St, Batavia. Hours: Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 343-9313

Christmas Craft Sale Sat, Dec 4. Wayne Central Middle School, 6076 Ontario Center Rd, Ontario, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 315-524-5886

Craft Sale Sat, Nov 20. American Association of University Women, 494 East Ave, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free.

Craft Show Sat, Nov 27. 85 crafters, benefits Red Cross, Geneseo Armory, Rte 39, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $2, $5 per family. 243-7029

GO ART! Cultural Center Nov 18-Dec 17. The Wonders of Winter, 201 E Main St, Batavia. Hours: Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 343-9313

Holiday Art Walk Fri, Nov 19. 12 galleries and studios, downtown Canandaigua, 4-9 p.m. Free. 394-1135

Holiday Bazaar Sat, Dec 4. Geneseo United Methodist Church, 4520 Genesee St, Geneseo, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 243-3160

Holidays at the Market Sun, Dec 5, 12, 19. Seasonal decorations, gifts, trees, foods, entertainment, Rochester Public Market, 280 N Union St, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 428-6907

The Jewel of Mt. Hope Open House Wed, Dec 1. Floral and gift items, ArcFloral, 727 Mt. Hope Ave, 12-7 p.m. 325-7160

Metro Justice Alternative Fair Fri-Sat, Dec 3-4. Unitarian Church of Rochester, 220 S Winton Rd, Fri 5-10 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $3. 482-0763

More Fire Holiday Sale Sat-Sun, Dec 4-5. Glass art for sale, demonstrations, 80 Rockwood Pl, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 242-0450, morefireglass.com

McCoy's Picture Framing through Jan. Holiday art show, Trish McCoy House and Sara Pulver, 103 North Ave, Webster. Opening: Fri, Dec 3, 7-9 p.m. 872-3670

Oxford Gallery Nov 20-Jan 8. Holiday art show, Oxford Street and Park Avenue, Tues-Fri 12-5 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 271-5885

Pat Rini Rohrer Gallery through Dec 31. Holidays at the Gallery, seasonal arts and crafts, 71 S Main St, Canandaigua. Hours: Mon, Tues, Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Wed, Thurs, Fri 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun 11-3 p.m. 394-0030

Veni Vedi Gallery through Dec 31. Festive Windows, Elaina Cosner, 747 Park Ave. Opening: Fri, Nov 19, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun 12-5 p.m. 242-0960

Wassail Bowl and Sale Sat, Dec 4. Holiday decorations and gifts, Presbyterian Church, 24 Park Pl, Geneva, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 315-789-5151

Wayne Arts through Dec 24. Holiday Show and Sale, 108 W Miller St. Opening: Sun, Nov 21, 1-4 p.m. Hours: Tues-Sat 1-4 p.m. 315-331-4593.

Museums

Edgerton Model Train Exhibit 41 Backus St. Holiday tours, Sat, Dec 4, 11, 18, 12-2:30 p.m. | School break tours, Mon-Thurs, Dec 27-30, 12-2:30 p.m. | Free. 428-6769

Genesee Country Village and Museum 1410 Flint Hill Rd, Mumford. Yuletide in the Country, Fri-Sun, Dec 3-19. 538-6822 | Hours: Sat-Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tix: $3 ($2.50 seniors, $2 kids) 538-6822, www.geneseecountryvillage.org.

George Eastman House 900 East Avenue. Sweet Creations, gingerbread house display, through Thurs, Dec 16. | Wreath display and auction, through Nov 28. | Holiday musicales, Sun, Nov 21, Dec 5 and 12, 3 p.m. | Tabletop tree display and auction, Nov 23-Dec 19. | Holiday Homecoming, Thurs, Dec 9. | Hours: Tues-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 1-5 p.m., Thurs until 8 p.m. Tix: $8 ($6 seniors, $5 students, $3 kids) 271-3361

Glenn H. Curtiss Museum 8419 Route 54, Hammondsport. Miniatures and Doll House Exhibit, Nov 19-Jan 21. Hours: Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 607-569-2160, www.linkny.com/curtissmuseum

Granger Homestead 295 N Main St, Canandaigua. Festival of Trees, holiday trees, decorations, live music, through Sun, Dec 5. | Sat, Dec 11, Christmas ball. | Hours: Mon-Wed 1-5 p.m., Thurs-Fri 1-7 p.m., Sat-Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tix: $5 ($4 seniors, $1 students). 394-1472, www.grangerhomestead.org.

Memorial Art Gallery 500 University Ave. Thurs, Dec 30, Kwanzaa Family Day, live music, dance, tours, 4-8 p.m. $1. | Fri, Dec 31, New Year's Eve Gala, 7 p.m.-12 a.m. $60. | Hours: Tues 12-4 p.m., Wed 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Thurs 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 12-5 p.m. Tix: $7-$5 (kids 6-18, $2), $2 Thurs from 5-9 p.m. 473-7720

Ontario County Historical Society 55 N Main St, Canandaigua. Fri, Dec 3, children's Christmas party, ages 4-11, 4:30-6 p.m. $4. | Wed, Dec 8-Sat, Dec 18, Gingerbread Tour of Homes, showing and silent auction. | Sat, Dec 11, gingerbread story time, ages 3-7, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $3. | Wed, Dec 15, open house, music, 7-9 p.m. | 394-4975, www.ochs.org

RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium 657 East Ave. Holiday Songs and Skies with Mr. Jack Frost, constellation show set to holiday music, Saturdays 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., Sundays 3 p.m.; special holiday schedule. Tix: $3-$6. 271-4552, www.rmsc.org

Rochester Museum and Science Center 657 East Ave. Fri-Sun, Nov 19-21, Holiday Bazaar, exhibitors, live music, used book sale, Fri 5-9 p.m., Sat 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $3. | Fri-Sun, Nov 26-28, Gross Food Fun!, how our bodies digest food, Fri-Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun 12-4 p.m. | Explore and Celebrate Holiday Traditions: Sat, Dec 11, Wigilia, the traditional Polish Christmas Eve, 3:30 p.m.; Sun, Dec 12, Chanuka, Festival of Lights, 2 p.m.; Tues, Dec 28, Kwanzaa, 5:30 p.m. Free. | Hours: Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 12-5 p.m. Tix: $5-$7. 271-1880, www.rmsc.org

Strong Museum 1 Manhattan Sq. Sat-Sun, Nov 20-21, get ready for Thanksgiving with Arthur, Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 12-5 p.m. | Wed, Dec 8, Wednesday for Tots, holiday songs, 9:30 a.m. $7, $5 kids. | Sat-Sun, Dec 11-19, holiday cheer, Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 12-5 p.m. | Tues, Dec 21, Tuesday for Tots, holiday puppetry and music, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. $7, $5 kids. | Hours: Mon-Thurs, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat 1- a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 12-5 p.m. Tix: $7 ($6 seniors and students, $5 kids) 263-2700, www.strongmuseum.org.

Holiday happenings

Advent Retreat Sat, Dec 4. St. John's Parish House, Honeoye Falls, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $25. 624-4074

Agapé Meal Wed, Nov 24. Thanksgiving service and dinner, bring nonperishable food donation, Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, 3285 Dalaker Dr, 7 p.m.

Breakfast with the Grinch Sat, Dec 11. Benefits Dream Factory, 175 Allens Creek Rd, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. $5. 234-0740

Breakfast with Santa Sun, Dec 12. Italian American Community Center, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $10, $6 kids. 594-8882

Breakfast with Santa Sat-Sun, Dec 4-12. Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St Paul St., 8:30 and 9:45 a.m. $12, $8 kids. 336,7200, www.senecazoo.org.

Breakfasts with Santa Sat, Dec 11, kids ages 10 and under, Campbell Street Community Center, 524 Campbell St, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Tix: $1. 428-7860. | Sat, Dec 11, kids ages 10 and under, Carter Street Community Center, 500 Carter St, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Tix: $1. 428-7890. | Sat, Dec 18, kids ages 10 and under, Webster Community Center, 530 Webster Ave, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Tix: $1. 428-7828. | Sat, Dec 18, kids ages 12 and under, Edgerton Community Center, 41 Backus St, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Tix: $1. 428-6769. | Sat, Dec 18, Adams Street Community Center, 85 Adams St, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. $1. 428-7266

Candlelight Night Tues, Dec 7. Caroling, horse-drawn wagon rides, tree lighting, Santa visit, Village of Pittsford, 6-9 p.m. Free. 248-6229, www.villageofpittsford.org.

Christmas at Tinker Nature Park Sat-Sun, Dec 4-5. Kris Kringle visit, crafts, tour, book fair, 1525 Calkins Rd, Henrietta, 12-3 p.m. 359-7044

Corn Hill Holiday Tour of Homes Sat, Dec 4. Eight homes, Landmark Society, 9 a.m., 12 p.m., or 3 p.m. Tix: $15. 546-7029, www.landmarksociety.org

Holiday Baseball Camp Mon-Wed, Dec 27-29. Ages 8-17, Finger Lakes Community College campus. $70. 394-3500 ext 7459

Holiday Celebration and Open House Thurs, Dec 9. Rural Opportunities, Inc., 400 East Ave, 4-6:30 p.m. 340-3334

Holiday Concert with the Dady Brothers Sat, Dec 4. St. Matthew Church, Rte 20A, Livonia. $8, $5 kids. 346-3815

Holiday Fiction Used Book Sale Wed-Sun, Dec 8-12. Kate Gleason Auditorium, Central Library, 155 South Ave, Wed 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri-Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 1-5 p.m. 428-8322

Holiday Open House Fri, Nov 19. Many businesses open, 34 Elton St, 6-9 p.m. 473-9030

Holiday Shopping Spree Sat-Sun, Dec 4-5. Cayuga Wine Trail wineries, Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun 12-6 p.m. 800-684-5217, www.cayugawinetrail.com

Holidays in Nirvana Sale Sat-Sun, Nov 27-28. Books, handcrafts, clothing, art, Amitabha Foundation, Dharma Center Store, 11 S Goodman St, Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 12-5 p.m. 442-5853

Ice Skating At Genesee Valley Park Ice Rink (131 Elmwood Ave, 428-7888):Fri, Dec 24, 10:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. open skate; 1:30-3 p.m. skate and shoot | Sun, Dec 26, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. adult skate; 2-3:15 p.m. family skate; 5-6:30 p.m. open skate | Mon-Fri, Dec 27-31, youth hockey camp, boys and girls ages 6-10, 8:45-11:45 a.m. | Fri, Dec 31, 12-1:15 p.m. open skate; 1:30-3:30 p.m. skate and shoot | Sat, Jan 1, 1-2:30 p.m. open skate; 2:45-4:15 p.m. family skate; 4:30-6 p.m. open skate || At Manhattan Square Park Ice Rink (353 Court St, 428-7541): Fri-Sat, Nov 26-27, free open skate days, 12-8 p.m. | Fri, Dec 24, 12-3:15 p.m. open skate | Fri, Dec 31, 12-3:15 p.m. open skate; 5-8 p.m. free family open skate | Sun, Dec 26-Thurs, Dec 30, and Sun, Jan 2, 12-8:15 p.m. open skate.

Irondequoit Holiday Lighting Ceremony Sun, Dec 5. Santa appearance, music, Christmas tree and Chanuka menorah, west lawn, Irondequoit Town Hall, Gazebo, 4 p.m. 336-6070

Kwanzaa Celebration Thurs, Dec 30. Art activities, live music and dance, tours, Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave, 4-8 p.m. $1. 473-7720 ext 3014

Kwanzaa Appreciation Program/African Dance Concert Sun, Dec 5.With guest performer Clyde Morgan, 34 Elton Street, 3:30 p.m. www.fcii.org

Mardi Gras Gala Sat, Nov 20. Benefits Baden Street Settlement, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 70 State St, 7-11 p.m. 325-4910

New Year's Eve Gala Fri, Dec 31. Dancing, dinner, Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. $60-$150. 473-7720 ext 3014

The Polar ExpressSun, Nov 21. Rochester Boys Choir, musical, Kate Gleason Auditorium, Central Library 115 South Ave, 3 p.m. 428-8301

Single ADVENTageous Nov 23-Dec 25. Weekly fellowship group for singles over the holidays, SAM's Lambs. 872-2253

Thanksgiving Hunger Awareness Day Sun, Nov 21. Banquet, grocery distribution, St. Francis Xavier Church, 316 Bay St, 1:30 p.m. 254-5490, www.friendshelpingfriends.cjb

Tu Scendi Dalle Stelle Sat, Nov 27. Christmas gala, benefits Ronald McDonald House, Italian American Community Center, 150 Frank DiMino Way, 6 p.m. $65. 594-8882

Trim-a-Tree for Wildlife Tues, Dec 14. String popcorn, create pinecone feeders, Helmer Nature Center, 154 Pinegrove Ave, Irondequoit, 3-5 p.m. $1. 336-3035

Village Gate Toy Show and Collectibles Sale Sun, Dec 5. 274 N Goodman St, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 442-5700

Winter Solstice Party Sun, Dec 19. Rochester Area Vegetarian Society, Brighton Town Park Lodge, 777 Westfall Rd, 4:30 p.m. 234-8750