On stage

The Capitol Steps Sat, Dec 31. comedy, Nazareth College Arts Center, 4245 East Ave, 6:30 and 10 p.m. $45. 389-2170, www.naz.edu

A Christmas Carol Fri-Sun, Nov 25-27, Dec 2-4, Dec 9-11; Sat, Dec 17. musical, A Magical Journey Thru Stages, UpStage3, Auditorium Center, 875 E Main St. $22, $20 seniors, $18 students. 935-7173, www.mjtstages.com

Geva Comedy Improv Sat, Dec 31. improv comedy, Geva Theatre Center, 10:30 p.m. $7. www.gevatheatre.org

Glenn Beck's Christmas Program Fri, Dec 9. Auditorium Theatre, 885 E Main St, 7:30 p.m. $22.50-$27.50. www.ticketmaster.com

Great Russian Nutcracker Sat, Dec 3. Moscow Ballet, Auditorium Theatre, 875 E Main St, 3 and 8 p.m. $22.50-$42.50 www.ticketmaster.com, 232-1900

A Holiday of Song, Dance & Comedy Musical Revue Sat, Dec 3. Traveling Cabaret of Irondequoit, Webster Knights of Columbus, 70 Barrett Dr, Webster, 7:30 p.m. $10, $8 kids. 872-3638

Joey and Maria's New Year's Eve Comedy Wedding Sat, Dec 31. dinner theater, Riverside Convention Center, 123 E Main St, 8 p.m. $69.95. 865-4200, www.joeyandmaria.com

The Living Singing Christmas Tree Program Fri-Sun, Dec 9-11; Sun, Dec 18. Christmas story, Webster Bible Church, 675 Holt Rd, Webster. Free. 872-5150

The Magic of Christmas Sat, Dec 10. RAPA community production, Auditorium Theatre, 885 E Main St, 7 p.m. $25.50, $15 kids. 232-1900

Mrs. Coney: A Tale at Christmas Fri-Sat, Dec 2-3. Port of Call Community Players, staged storytelling, Canal View Elementary School, 1 Ranger Rd, Spencerport, 7:30 p.m. $3. 352-0240

Nutcracker Fri-Sun, Nov 25-27. The Rochester City Ballet, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Eastman Theatre, 60 Gibbs St, 2 and 7 p.m. Tix: $24-$54. 454-2100, www.rpo.org

PerformathonSat-Sun, Dec 3-4. Hochstein students, faculty, ensembles, music and dance, Eastview Mall.

The SantaLand Diaries Dec 1-23. Kitchen Theatre Company, 116 N Cayuga St, Ithaca. 607-272-0403, www.kitchentheatre.org

Trans-Siberian Orchestra Fri, Dec 232. Blue Cross Arena, 1 War Memorial Sq, 8 p.m. Tix: $35-$45. 232-1900, www.ticketmaster.com

We Give ThanksFri-Sun, Nov 25-27. one-act plays, Ohmann Theatre, 65 Williams St, Lyons. $10, $8 seniors. www.ohmanntheatre.com, 315-521-9741

Winter Dance Gala Fri, Dec 16. Hochstein School, 50 N Plymouth Ave, 7:30 p.m. 454-4596, www.hochstein.org

Shopping

Arts Council for Wyoming County Auction Gala Mon-Sat, Nov 14-19. 31 S Main St, Perry, Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (silent auction), Sat 6-8 p.m. (live auction) $2. 237-3517

Anderson Alley Artists Holiday Gala Fri-Sat, Dec 2-3. 250 N Goodman St, Fri 5-9 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.-4 p.m. www.andersonalleyartists.com

Antique Show and Sale Fri-Sat, Nov 18-19. First Congregational Church, 26 E Church St, Fairport, Fri 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $4. 223-0224

Christmas Classic Arts & Crafts Show Fri-Sun, Nov 25-27. Dome Arena, Monroe County Fairgrounds, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Christmas Craft Sale Sat, Dec 3. Wayne Central Middle School, 6076 Ontario Center Rd, Ontario, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 315-524-5886

Crafter's Bazaar Sat, Dec 3. Rochester Christian School, 260 Embury Rd, Penfield, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 671-4910

Harvest Craft Faire Sat, Nov 19. Monroe Community Hospital, 435 E Henrietta Rd, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 760-6150

Holiday Bazaar Fri-Sun, Nov 18-20. RMSC, 657 East Ave, Fri 5-9 p.m., Sat 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $4/day, $7 for 2-day pass. www.rmsc.org, 271-4320

Holiday Bazaar and Craft Fair Sat, Dec 3. School 46, 250 Newcastle Rd, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Holiday Craft Show Sat, Nov 19. Association of University Women, 494 East Ave, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 244-8890

Holiday Fair Craft Show Sat, Nov 19. Bloomfield Elementary School, Rte 444, Bloomfield, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 657-7220

Holiday Festival of Crafts Fri-Sun, Nov 25-27. Rochester Folk Art Guild, The Harley School, 1981 Clover St, Fri-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $2. 554-3539

Holiday Show through Dec 31. small art works, Gallery on Main Street, 131 S Main St, Canandaigua, Tues-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 394-2780, www.galleryonmainstreet.org

Holiday Studio Sale and Open House Sat-Sun, Dec 3-4. Corning Museum of Glass, One Museum Way, Corning, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. www.cmog.org

Holidays at the Market Sundays, Dec 4, 11, 18. Rochester Public Market, 280 N Union St, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 428-6907

Metro Justice Alternative Fair Fri-Sat, Dec 2-3. First Unitarian Church, 220 S Winton Rd, Fri 5-10 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $3. www.metrojustice.org

More Fire Holiday Sale Fri, Nov 25, and Sat-Sun, Dec 4-5. Glass art, 80 Rockwood Pl, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 242-0450, morefireglass.com

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

Wassail Bowl and Sale Sat, Dec 3. Presbyterian Church, 24 Park Pl, Geneva, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 315-789-5151

Museums

Campbell-Whittlesey House 123 S Fitzhugh St. Quilts for the Children, quilt display, December. Hours: Thurs-Fri 12-3 p.m. 546-7029

Center at High Falls 60 Browns Race. Permanent displays of the Greater Rochester region's geography, commerce, and culture,and rotating community art exhibits. Hours: Wed-Fri 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat-Sun 12-5 p.m. Free. 325-2030, www.centerathighfalls.org

Edgerton Model Train Exhibit Edgerton Community Center, 41 Backus St. Holiday tours, Tues, Dec 27, through Fri, Dec 30, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 428-6769

Genesee Country Village and Museum & Nature Center 1410 Flint Hill Rd, Mumford. Yuletide in the Country, Fri-Sun, Dec 2-4, 9-11, 16-18. day ($7-$11) and evening ($10-$14) programs, buffet ($11.50-$22.50) Nature Center hours: Sat-Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 538-6822, www.gcv.org

Geneva Historical Society Museum 543 S Main St, Geneva. | Sat, Dec 10, holiday open house, 2-5 p.m. | Hours: Tues-Fri 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sat 1:30-4:30 p.m. 315-789-5151

George Eastman House 900 East Ave. Sweet Creations gingerbread house display, through Dec 15 | Hours: Tues-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun 1-5 p.m. $8 ($6 seniors, $5 students, $3 kids 5-12). 271-3361, www.eastmanhouse.org

Glenn H. Curtiss Museum 8419 Route 54, Hammondsport. Miniatures and Doll House Exhibit, through Jan 20. Hours: Daily 10 a.m.-4 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 Dec 5. | 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.

Graycliff 6472 Old Lake Shore Rd, Derby. Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home. Architectural tours available. Extended hours on Fri, Nov 25. $10-$18. 716-947-9217, graycliff.bfn.org

Greece Historical Museum 595 Long Pond Rd, Greece. Exhibits include: The Town's First Fire Wagon, Greece through the Years, and Grandma's 1930 Kitchen.Hours: Sun 2-4:30 p.m. 225-7221, historicalsociety.greeceny.org

Honeoye Falls-Mendon Historical Society 1 Allen Park Drive, Honeoye Falls. Mendon Ponds Park: A Historical Perspective, through June 2006. Hours: Sundays 2-4 p.m. 624-9803

Memorial Art Gallery 500 University Ave. Baroque Organ concerts, Sundays, Nov 27, Dec 4, Dec 11, Dec 18. | Kwanzaa Family Day, Thurs, Dec 29, 4-9 p.m. $1 admission | Hours: Wed-Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs until 9 p.m. $2-$7, Thurs $2 from 5-9 p.m. 473-7720

New York Museum of Transportation 6393 E River Rd. Exhibits: Buses and Steam Locomotives... Restored and Still Running | Permanent display of trolleys, steam locomotive, antique cars and trucks, buggies, operating model railroad. Hours: Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m. or by appointment. $4-$6. 533-1113

Ontario County Historical Society Museum Child's Play: Toys and Games from Our Past, through May | 55 N Main St, Canandaigua. 394-4975, www.ochs.org

Rochester Museum and Science Center 657 East Ave. Thanksgiving Weekend Family Activities, Fri-Sun, Nov 25-27, Fri-Sat 10 a.m.-4 pm., Sun 12-4 p.m. | Wigilia: Traditional Polish Christmas Eve Dinner, 5:30 p.m. $25, $12.50 kids. | RMSC players holiday shows, Sun, Dec 4, 2, 3, and 4 p.m.; Fri, Dec 23, 2 and 3 p.m. | Festival of Lights, Sun, Dec 18, Chanukah celebration, 1 p.m. | Kwanzaa Celebration, Tues, Dec 27, 5:30 p.m. Hours: Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 12-5 p.m. $5-$7. 271-1880, www.rmsc.org || At the Strasenburgh Planetarium: Holiday Songs and Skies with Mr. Jack Frost, Sat 11 a.m., Sun 3 p.m. $7, $5 kids.

Seneca Park Zoo 2222 St Paul St. | Breakfast with Santa, Sat-Sun, Dec 10-11, 17-18, Rocky Coasts Gallery, 8:30 a.m. Reservations required. 336-7200 | Hours: Daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m. OPEN Thanksgiving and Christmas days. Tix: $5, $4 seniors, $2 kids. 467-WILD, www.senecaparkzoo.org

Strong Museum 1 Manhattan Square. Holiday Cheer weekends, Sat-Sun, Dec 10-11, 17-18, holiday activities. | School Break Week, Dec 26-Jan 1, special daytime programming. | Hours: Mon-Thurs 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 12-5 p.m. Tix: $7; $6 seniors, students; $5 children. 263-2700, www.strongmuseum.org

Susan B. Anthony House 17 Madison St. National Historic Landmark and home of the suffrage leader. Hours: Wed-Sun 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $6, $5 seniors, $3 students and under 12. 235-6124, www.susanbanthonyhouse.org

Holiday happenings

Breakfast with Santa Sun, Dec 11. Italian American Community Center, 150 Frank DiMino Way, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $10, $6 kids. 594-8882

Breakfast with Santa Carter Street Community Center (500 Carter St, 428-7890), Sat, Dec 10, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Webster Community Center (530 Webster Ave, 428-7828) Sat, Dec 10, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Edgerton Community Center (41 Backus St, 428-6769) Sat, Dec 17, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Brunch with Santa and Flash in the Pan Stage Show Sat, Dec 17. Daisy Flour Mill, 1880 Blossom Rd, 11:30 a.m. 385-4457, www.muchmore.com

Candlelight Night Tues, Dec 6. entertainment, shopping, Village of Pittsford, 4-9 p.m. Free. 381-7640

Christmas in the City Fri, Dec 2. Santa, sales, entertainment, Main Street, downtown Batavia, 5-9:30 p.m. 344-4749

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

Ganondagan Native American Winter Festival Sat, Dec 3. Twelve Corners Middle School, 2643 Elmwood Ave, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $3, $1 kids. 742-1690, www.ganondagan.org

Garden Clubs' Candlelight House Tour Sun, Dec 4. holiday-decorated homes, self-guided tour, Greece and Hilton. $15. 392-8032

Holiday Laser and Fireworks Shows Thurs-Sat, Dec 29-31. High Falls District, between Platt and Commercial Sts, Thurs-Fri: 7, 7:30, 8, and 8:30 p.m.; Sat 11:20 p.m. Parking at High Falls garage. Free. 428-6697

Ice Skating Fri, Nov 25: family fun night, 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Sat, Dec 24: open skate, 12-1:30 p.m. | Sat, Dec 31: open skate 12-1:30 p.m.; early New Year's Eve skate, 6-9 p.m. | Sun, Jan 1: open skate 1-2:30 and 3-4:30 p.m. | Genesee Valley Park Ice Rink, 131 Elmwood Ave, 428-7888

Ring in the Holidays Dances Tuesdays, Dec 20 and 27. holiday dances for adults, Edgerton Community Center, 41 Backus St, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $2. 428-6769

Thanksgiving Eve Ball (Disco Inferno) Wed, Nov 23. United Booty Foundation, German House, 315 Gregory St, 7 p.m. $7. www.unitedbootyfoundation.com

Thanksgiving Weekend Dance Festival Fri-Sat, Nov 25-26. contra, English country, swing 'n' blues, dance workshops, Salem United Church of Christ, 60 Bittner St. $34-$39 (weekend), $13 (day) 244-2815, www.rochestercontra.com

Winter Dance Party Sat, Dec 3. Irish Musicians of Rochester, McGinnity's Restaurant, 534 W Ridge Rd, 8 p.m. $7. 334-3345

Volunteers and donations needed

Bundles and Baskets Project Touching and Agreeing Faith Ministries seekingfood baskets or bundles of clothing, toys, gifts by Dec 4. [email protected], 647-2579

Foodlink Buy-a-Bird Campaign buy a plush turkey for $15, benefits local families. 328-3380 ext 142, www.foodlinkny.org

Open Door Mission Shoe Box Campaign collecting shoe boxes full of personal hygiene items by Dec 20. 156 N Plymouth Ave. www.opendoormission.com

Pirate Toy Fund Bid-A-Bag Party Wed, Nov 30. silent auction on gift bags, proceeds provide toys to local hospitals, German House, 315 Gregory St, 7-9 p.m. [email protected], 271-5519

Red Cross Holiday Fund Drive www.rochesterredcross.org

Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign bellringers needed. 987-9500 ext 2313

Sojourner House Holiday Drive seeking new items (gifts for children and teens, board games, sporting goods, cookware) by Dec 9. 436-7100 ext 115, [email protected]

Classical music

Amadeus Chorale Fri, Dec 2. Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N. Plymouth, 7 p.m. $5. 494-1795, www.theamadeuschorale.org

Brighton Symphony Orchestra Sun and Wed, Dec 7 and 11. Holiday songs, John Marcellus, conductor, Michael DeLuca, vocalist; Wed: 150 Highland Ave., 7:30 p.m.; Sun: 3156 East Ave., 2:30 p.m. 248-0680, www.brightonsymphony.org.

Brockport College-Community Chorus and the Brockport Symphony Sun, Dec 4. Holiday concert, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 14 State St, Brockport, 7:30 p.m. $5. 395-2787

Christ Church Schola Cantorum Sundays. Compline; Gregorian Chant, Byrd, Tallis; Stephen Kennedy, director; Christ Church, 141 East Ave, 9 p.m. Donations. 454-3878

Genesee Valley Orchestra and Chorus Fri-Sat, Dec 16-17. Handel's Messiah, Fri: St. Anne Church, 1600 Mt. Hope Ave, 8 p.m.; Sat: Church of the Assumption, 20 East Ave, Fairport, 8 p.m.; $15, www.gvoc.org, 223-9006

Hochstein School of Music Sat-Sun, Dec 3-4, ensembles and soloists, performance, Eastview Mall. | Wed, Dec 7, Eastman Horn Choir, holiday music for horns, 12 p.m. | Wed, Dec 14, A Cup of Good Cheer, featuring Madrigalia, Roger Wilhelm, director, 12 p.m. | All concerts at the Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N Plymouth Ave, unless otherwise noted. Free. 454-4596, www.hochstein.org.

Holiday Concert Sun, Dec 4. Christ the Good Shepherd Church, 1000 N Winton Rd, 4 p.m. donations. 482-2018

Lyric Chorale Sat-Sun, Dec 3-4. What Sweeter Music. Sat: St. Louis Church, 64 Main St, Pittsford 7:30 p.m. | Sun: Blessed Sacrament Church, 259 Rutgers St, 4 p.m. | $10, $5 seniors, students. 742-3824, [email protected]

Madrigalia Thurs-Sat, Dec 16-18. Holiday Favorites. Thurs: St. John's Episcopal Church, 183 N. Main St, Canadaigua, 7:30 p.m. 394-5335; Fri: St. Anne Church, 1600 Mt Hope Ave, 8 p.m. 234-4283; Sat: St. Luke Church, 14 State St, Brockport, 637-6650 | $8-$15, www.madrigalia.org

MasterWorks Chorale Sun, Dec 4, and Sat, Dec 18. Sun: Handel's Messiah, Sts. Peter and John Episcopal Church, 169 Genesee St, Auburn, 4 p.m.; Sat: Christmas concert, St. Mary's of the Lake Roman Catholic Church, 81 Jordan St, Skaneateles, 4 p.m. www.halway.com/mchorale/

Music at Asbury First Fri, Dec 2. Festive Concert of Carols, handbell and choral music, Asbury First United Methodist Church, 1050 East Ave, 7:30 p.m. Tix: $5. 271-1050, www.asburyfirstumc.org

Music at St. Andrew's Sun, Dec 11. Joyful Holiday Musicale, 923 Portland Ave, 3 p.m. Free. 266-7030

Penfield Symphony Orchestra Mon, Dec 12. Holiday jewels, Browncroft Community Church, 2530 Browncroft Blvd, Penfield, 7:30 p.m. $2-$12. 872-0774, www.penfieldsymphony.org.

Perinton Concert Band Fri, Dec 16. Season's Greetings, Minerva Deland School Auditorium, Hulburt Rd, Fairport, 7:30 p.m. 234-2585, www.perintonconcertband.org

Publick Musick Concert Sun, Nov 20. Sleepers, Wake! Holidays in the Company of J.S. Bach, Max van Egmond, guest baritone, St. Michael's Church, 124 Evergreen St, 2:30 p.m. $10. 454-5618, www.publickmusick.org

Roberts Wesleyan College Chorale Sat-Sun, Dec 3-4. Christmas gala concert, Hale Auditorium, Roberts Wesleyan campus, Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. Free. 594-6008

Rochester Boys Choir Sun, Dec 11. Holiday concert and silent auction, Salem United Church of Christ, 60 Bittner St, 4 p.m. $5, $3 kids. 271-1050 ext 116, www.rochesterboyschoir.org

Rochester Chamber Orchestra Sun, Dec 4. Handel's Messiah, Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N Plymouth Ave, 7 p.m. $15. 473-6711

Rochester Oratorio Society Fri-Sat, Dec 9-10. Handel's Messiah, candlelight performance, Roger Wilhelm, director; Asbury First, 1050 East Ave, 8 p.m. $10-$20, 473-2234, www.rossings.org

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Fri-Sun, Nov 25-27, The Nutcracker, with Rochester City Ballet, 2 and 7 p.m. $24-$54 | Sun, Dec 11, An OrKIDStra Holiday, 2 p.m. $15, $10 kids. | Fri-Sun, Dec 16-18, Gala Holiday Pops, conductor Jeff Tyzik, with Festival High School Chorale, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. | Wed, Dec 21, Home For the Holidays with Renee Fleming, 7:30 p.m. $30-$75 | All concerts at Eastman Theatre, 60 Gibbs St, 8 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Tix: $16-$46. 454-2100

Rochester Women's Community Chorus Sat, Dec 3. Season of Light, Hochstein School, 50 N Plymouth Ave, 8 p.m. Tix: $7-$12. 234-4441, www.therwcc.org.

Vienna Choir Boys Fri, Dec 2. Auditorium Theatre, 885 E Main St, 7:30 p.m. $23-$35. www.ticketmaster.com