BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Sat Dec 20. Edgerton Community Center, Stardust Ballroom, 41 Backus St. Ages 13 & under and families. 10 a.m.-noon. $1. Reservations required by Dec 19. 428-6769.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Sun Dec 7. Italian-American Community Center, 150 Frank DiMino Way. 9:30-10:30 a.m. $6-$10. Reservations required by Dec 4. 594-8882, iaccrochester.org.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Sat Dec 20. North Street Community Center, 700 North St. Ages 12 & under. 9-11 a.m. Free. Reservations required by Dec 17. 428-7149.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Sat Dec 13. Ogden Farmer's Library, 269 Ogden Center Rd, Spencerport. 10 a.m. Reservations required. 617-6181.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Sat-Sun Dec 6-7, 13-14 & 20. Rocky Coasts Underwater Gallery, Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St Paul St. 8:30, 9:45 & 11 a.m. $7-$15 includes admission to the zoo. Reservations required. 336-7200, senecaparkzoo.org.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Sat Dec 13. Webster Community Center, 509 N. Goodman St. Ages 10 & under and families. 10 a.m.-noon. $1. Reservations required by Dec 11. 428-7828.

BROCKPORT CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING & CANDLE WALK SunDec 7. Sagawa Park, Main & Erie streets, Brockport. 5 p.m. Free. brockportny.org.

CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS Sat Dec 6. Morgan Manning House, 133 State St, Brockport. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. brockportny.org.

CANDLELIGHT NIGHT Tue Dec 2. Shopping, treats, carols. Historic village/Erie Canal shopping district, Pittsford. 5-9 p.m. Free. 248-6280, townofpittsford.org.

CELEBRATION OF LIGHTS Sun Nov 30. Holiday music, horse-driven hayrides, roasted chestnuts, caroling, bake sale, visit with St. Nick. Downtown Batavia. 5:30-7:30 p.m. cityofbatavia.net.

CHANUKAH PARTY Thu Dec 25. Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester, 1200 Edgewood Ave. 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 461-2000, jccrochester.org.

CHRISTMAS FLORAL CENTERPIECE WORKSHOP Tue Dec 2. Greens, candles, flowers, and floral tray provided; bring scissors and sharp clippers. Cooperative Extension Center, 480 N. Main St. Canandaigua. 9 a.m.-noon. $25. Registration required by Nov 20. 394-3977 x427.

CHRISTMAS GALA Sat Nov 29. Celebration of Christmas in the Italian American tradition. Riverside Convention Center, 123 E. Main St. Champagne reception at 6 p.m. followed by dinner and entertainment. $70. 594-8882, iaccrochester.org.

CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE Sat Dec 6. Decorated Victorian museum, gingerbread contest, music, refreshments. Attica Historical Society, 130 Main St Attica. 591-2161.

CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT AND COOKIE DECORATING Sat Dec 20. Chili Public Library, 3333 Chili Ave. Ages 2-12 and families. Registration required. Two sessions: 10-11 a.m., 11 a.m.-noon. 889-2200 x321.

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING & CANDELIGHT WALK Sun Dec 7. Village of Brockport. 5 p.m. brockportny.org.

CHRISTMAS WITH SANTA Sat Nov 29, Dec 6 & Dec 13. Visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, petting zoo, crafts. Springdale Farm, 700 Colby St, Spencerport. Breakfast at 9, 10, 11 a.m. & noon. $8. Ages 2 & under free. 349-2090, heritagechristianservices.org.

CORN HILL HOLIDAY TOUR Sat Dec 6. Landmark Society-led tours of the historic 19th-century neighborhood, decorated for the holidays. Landmark Society, 133 S. Fitzhugh St. Tours at 9 a.m., noon & 4 p.m. $18-$25. 546-7029 x10, landmarksociety.org.

DICKENS CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION Sat Nov 29. Entertainment, Santa, gingerbread house competition, old-time storytelling, caroling. Wyoming Village Hall, Route 19, Wyoming. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. 495-6384.

DINNER WITH SANTA Fri Dec 19. Adams Street Community Center, 85 Adams St. 6-8 p.m. Ages 6-15. Reservations required by Dec 17. $1. 428-7442.

DINNER WITH SANTA Fri Dec 19.  Campbell Street Community Center, 524 Campbell St. 6:30-8:30 p.m. All ages. $1. 428-7860.

DOWNTOWN NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION Wed Dec 31. Mayor Duffy leads countdown to 2009 with fireworks from the Main Street bridge at 10 p.m. Entertainment and family activities in the Riverside Convention Center. 8-10 p.m. Free. 428-5990, cityofrochester.gov.

DRYDEN THEATRE Sun Nov 23: "Dumbo," 2 & 7 p.m. | Sun Nov 30: "Bambi," 2 & 7 p.m. | Sun Dec 7: "Cinderella," 2 & 7 p.m. | Sun Dec 14: "Alice in Wonderland," 2 & 7 p.m. | Sun Dec 21: "Lady and the Tramp," 2 & 7 p.m. | Tue Dec 23. "The Polar Express," 2 & 7 p.m. | Sun Dec 28: "101 Dalmatians," 5 p.m. | Wed Dec 31: New Year's Eve double feature: "Easy Living," "Remember the Night," 7 p.m. | George Eastman House, 900 East Ave. $5-$7. 271-4090, eastmanhouse.org.

FAMILY HOLIDAY EVENT Thu Dec 18. Music, games, and a light meal. South Avenue Community Center, 999 South Ave. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Reservations required by Dec 14. 428-6015.

FAMILY HOLIDAY FUN DAY & LIGHTING OF THE LIBERTY POLE Sat Dec 6. Party w/Mayor Duffy, Rudolph, and friends. Kids activities, tuba concert, refreshments. Sibley Building, Main St & East Ave. 2:30-5 p.m. 428-6697, cityofrochester.gov.

FAMILY NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY Wed Dec 31. Dome Center, 2695 E Henrietta Rd. 6-10 p.m. $3. 334-4000, domecenter.com.

FESTIVAL OF TREES Through Nov 30. Holiday trees decorate the historic mansion. Granger Homestead, 295 N. Main St, Canandaigua. Mon-Wed 1-5 p.m., Thu-Fri 1-7 p.m., Sat-Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $1-$5. 394-1472, grangerhomestead.org.

FIRST FRUITS KWANZAA CELEBRATION Mon Dec 1. First Community Interfaith Institute, 219 Hamilton St. 4:40 p.m. fcii.org.

GENESEECOUNTRYVILLAGE & MUSEUM Dec 5-7, 12-14, 19-21: "Yuletide in the Country" | Sun Dec 7: "Insects in Winter" 2 p.m. Free. | Dec 13-14: "Family Fun: Decorating with Nature" Noon. $3. | Sun Dec 21: "Family Fun Day: Solstice" 5 p.m. | Sun Dec 28: "Stories in the Snow" 2 p.m. | 1410 Flint Hill Rd, Mumford. Nature Center hours: Tue-Fri 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat-Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $3-$4. 538-6822, gcv.org.

GEORGE BAILEY 5K. Fri Dec 19. "It's a Wonderful Life"-themed event. Race starts at Mex, 296 Alexander St. and ends at Metro Salon, 25 Gibbs St. Sign-up at 7 p.m. georgebailey5k.com.

GEORGE EASTMAN HOUSE Through Nov 30: Holiday Wreath Display & Auction | Through Dec 17: "Sweet Creations" gingerbread house display | Through Dec 18: Tabletop Tree Display & Auction | Nov 23, 30; Dec 7, 14, 21, 28: Holiday Musicale performances, 3-4 p.m. | Nov 30, Dec 7, 14: Pancake Breakfast w/visit from Santa Claus, 10 a.m., $12-$15. Pre-registration required. | Thu Dec 11: Holiday Homecoming w/decorations and displays, live music, Santa, and family activities, 5-8 p.m. || 900 East Ave. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun 1-5 p.m. Admission: $8 adults, $6 seniors, $5 students, $3 kids 5-12, Free for museum members and kids under 4. 271-3361, eastmanhouse.org.

GRAYCLIFF TOURS Fri Nov 28-Sun Nov 30: Thanksgiving weekend tours. 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. | Fri Dec 26-Wed Dec 31: Yuletide Tours (weather permitting). Tour restoration of Frank Lloyd Wright-designed estate. 6472 Old Lake Shore Rd, Derby. Reservations required. 716-947-9217, graycliff.bfn.org.

HOLIDAY BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Sat Dec 6. Visits with Santa, children's entertainment, special gift. Shannon Hall at Eastside Community Center, 14 N. Van Buren St. 8:30 a.m. bataviaparks.org.

HOLIDAY BRUNCH Tue Dec 30. Carter Street Community Center, 500 Carter Center. Noon-1:30 p.m. Free. 428-7890.

HOLIDAY CELEBRATION WITH NELS CREMEAN Tue Dec 30. Comedy variety show. Central Library, Kate Gleason Auditorium, 115 South Ave. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Free. 428-8150.

HOLIDAY CLASSIC BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Mon Dec 22-Wed Nov 24. Avenue D Community Center, 200 Avenue D. Ages 14 and under. Register as a team at any neighborhood recreation center by Dec 1. 428-7934.

HOLIDAY DELIGHTS FESTIVAL Sat Dec 6. Tree-lighting ceremony, caroling, Santa's arrival, entertainment. 6-8 p.m. Main St, Village of Perry. holidaylights@villageofperry.com.

HOLIDAY EXPRESS SANTA TRAIN RIDES Sat-Sun Dec 6-7. One-hour rides. Departs Northside Service Station, 165 Park Ave, Brockport. brockportny.org for more info.

HOLIDAY LASER & FIREWORKS SHOWS AT HIGHFALLS Fri-Sat Nov 28-29. Includes children's sing-along. High Falls. 7 & 7:30 p.m. Free. 428-6697, cityofrochester.gov.

HOLIDAY MODEL TRAIN ROOM TOURS Sat Dec 6, 13, 20 & 27; Mon Dec 22-Wed Dec 24; Mon Dec 29-Wed Dec 31; Fri Jan 2-Sat Jan 3. Edgerton Community Center, 41 Backus St. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 428-6769.

HOLIDAY PET PHOTOS Nov 28-29, Dec 2, 4, 6-7. Photographer poses your pets with Santa or holiday decorations. Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Rd, Fairport; Pet Saver Superstore, 1596 W. Ridge Rd, Greece. $25. Reservations required. 223-1330, x 357, lollypop.org.

HORSE-DRAWN RIDES WITH SANTA Sun Dec 14. Letchworth Pines, Portageville. 468-2166, letchworthpines.com.

JINGLE BELL RUN/WALK Sat Dec 6. 12 Corners Middle School, 2643 Elmwood Ave, Brighton. 7:30 a.m. 264-1480, jinglebellrunrochester2008.kintera.org.

KWANZAA CELEBRATION Tue Dec 30. African dance and drumming, storytelling, and light traditional dinner. North Street Community Center, 700 North St. 5-8 p.m. 428-7149.

KWANZAA FAMILY DAY. Sun Dec 28. Art activities, live music, family tours, and ceremony. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. Noon-5 p.m. Free. 276-8900, mag.rochester.edu.

KWANZAA FEAST Thu Jan 1. Bring dish to pass. St. John's Home Auditorium, 150 Highland Ave. Free. 271-5413, stjohnshome.com.

LAST NIGHT PERRY Wed Dec 31. Alcohol-free, family-oriented New Year's Eve party with more than 30 performers, a street fair, games, more. Perry Elementary School, 50 Olin Ave, Perry. 6 p.m.-midnight.  $5/person, $20/family. 237-5375, lastnightperry.com

LIGHT UP CANANDAIGUA Thu-Fri Dec 11-12. Tour houses and businesses lit up in competition. Free tour buses available. Pick up a map at the Canandaigua Chamber of Commerce, 113 S Main St, Canandaigua. Buses run at 6, 6:30 & 7:30 p.m. Free. Non-perishable food item or toy donation required. 394-4400, canandaiguachamber.com.

MANHATTANSQUAREPARK GRAND OPENING AND HOLIDAY CLEBRATION Sat Dec 6. Ribbon-cutting ceremony followed by fireworks, entertainment, and open skate. Manhattan Square Park Ice Rink, 353 Court St. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free. 428-7541, cityofrochester.gov.

MERRY PERRY HOME TOUR Sat Dec 6. Tour of five homes; reception with holiday treats. The Center, 59 Leicester St, Perry. Tours 1-4 p.m., reception 2:30-5 p.m. $12-$15. 507-0211.

MILLSMANSION 19TH CENTURY HOLIDAY DINNER Sun Dec 7. Historic Mills Mansion, 14 Main St. Reservations required by Nov 14. 6 p.m. $30. 658-3132.

MOVIE DAY Thu Dec 25. Three contemporary movies, Kosher meal. Temple Beth El, 139 S. Winton Rd. 4:30-8:30 p.m. $13-$24, includes dinner. 473-1770, jewishrochester.org.

MUSEUM OF KIDS ART HOLIDAY OPENING Sat Dec 6. 90 Webster Ave. 7 p.m. 288-4239, museumofkidsart.org.

NEWARKTURKEY DAY FIVE-MILER Thu Nov 27. 10 a.m. 315-789-0222. grtconline.org.

NEW YEAR'S EVE FAMILY BINGO Wed Dec 31. Henrietta Public Library, 455 Calkins Rd, Henrietta. 359-7092, hpl.org

NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY Wed Dec 31. Italian American Community Center, 150 Frank DiMino Way. Iaccrochester.org.

NEW YEAR'S EVE SKATE Wed Dec 31. Music, refreshments, skating. Mahattan Square Park Ice Skating Rink, 353 Court St. Family skate from 6-8 p.m.; late evening session from 9-11 p.m. Free. $3 skate rentals. 428-7541. cityofrochester.gov.

NEW YEAR'S FAT ASS 50K Wed Dec 31. Run the Rochester Track Club loops four times. Mendon Ponds Park Beach Parking Lot. 7 a.m. Free. 924-7936.

NEW YEAR'S ROCKIN' BINGO Wed Dec 31. Fairport Public Library, 1 Village Landing, Fairport. 2 p.m. 223-9091.

NORTH POLE EXPRESS TRAIN Sat-Sun Dec 20-21. Wear your PJs and ride through the countryside. $13. Noon & 2:30 p.m. Reservations required. 492-3100, arcadeandatticarr.com.

PARK AVENUEHOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Thu Dec 4. Holiday music, horse-drawn wagon rides, roasted chestnuts, treats, more. Park Avenue from Alexander to Culver. 5-9 p.m. Free. 467-8143, park-avenue.org.

POST CHRISTMAS BLUES RUN 5K Sat Dec 27. United Methodist Church, N. Main St., Canandaigua. 8:45 a.m. 396-1378.

ROCHESTERMUSEUM & SCIENCECENTER Sun Dec 14: "Chanukah:  Festival of Lights," 3 p.m. | Sat Dec 20: "Wigilia: Traditional Polish Christmas Eve," 2 p.m. | Mon Dec 29: "Kwanzaa: Celebration of Family, Community, and Culture," 5:30 p.m. | Holiday events are free with museum admission. Rochester Museum & Science Center, Bausch Auditorium, 657 East Ave. 271-4320, rmsc.org.

SANTA CLAUS TRAINS Sat-Sun Dec 6-7, 13-14. Visit Santa and sing Christmas carols on the train. $13. 492-3100, arcadeandatticaarr.com.

SANTA EXPRESS Sun Nov 30. Ride the Finger Lakes Scenic Railroad with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Departs 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. $10. 315-374-4994, fingerlakesscenicrailroad.com.

SANTA VISITS THE LIBRARY Sat Dec 6. Dansville Public Library, 200 Main St. Dansville. 1 p.m. Free. 335-6720.

SANTA'S ARRIVAL & TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY Fri Nov 28. South Main St, Canandaigua. 1-5 p.m. Free. Downtowncanandaigua.com.

SENIOR CHANUKAH PROM PARTY Sun Dec 21. Jewish Community Center, 1200 Edgewood Ave. noon-2 p.m. jccrochester.org.

STRASENBURGH PLANETARIUM Nov 22-Jan 4: "Enjoy Holiday Fun with Mr. Jack Frost" laser and star show. 657 East Ave. $7-$9. 697-1942. For full film schedule visit rmsc.org.

STRONGNATIONALMUSEUM OF PLAY Sat-Sun Dec 13-14; 20-21: "Holiday Cheer," meet St. Nick, re-tellings of "The Mitten," make cards, seasonal crafts. 1 Manhattan Square. Mon-Thu 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun noon-5 p.m. $7-$9. 263-2700, museumofplay.org.

THANKSGIVING DANCE WEEKEND Fri-Sat Nov 28-29. A contra dance weekend. Salem United Church of Christ, 60 Bittner St. Fri 8-11 p.m., Sat 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m. $39-$44/weekend. rochestercontra.com.

TURKEY RUN Sat Nov 29. Genesee Valley Harrier Running Club 5K. Camp Eastman, 1558 Lake Shore Blvd., Irondequoit. 9 a.m. Registration $15-$20. gvh.net.

WEBSTER TURKEY TROT Thu Nov 27. 4.4- and 2.5-mile fun run. Webster Park, Parkview Lodge, Holt Rd. 10 a.m. 697-3338, yellowjacketracing.com.

WINTER BALL Sat Dec 6. Sweden Senior Center, 133 State St, Brockport. 4-7 p.m. brockportny.org.

YOUTH COUNCIL HOLIDAY DANCE Fri Dec 19. Dance contest and prizes. Avenue D Community Center, 200 Avenue D. 7-10 p.m. Ages 13-17. School ID required. $3. 428-7934

Shopping

ANDERSON ALLEY HOLIDAY GALA Fri-Sat Dec 5-6. Visit with artists in their studios, and drink wine or coffee. 250 N. Goodman St, floors 2-4. Fri 5-8 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. andersonalleyartists.com.

DECK THE HALLS Fri-Sun Nov 21-23 & Dec 5-7. Food and wine pairings, recipe books, ornaments. $36-$65. Fri 1-5 p.m., Sat & Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Various Seneca Lake wineries. senecalakewine.com.

FINGERLAKES HOLIDAY SHOPPING SPREESat-Sun Nov 22-23 & Dec 6-7. Sample wines, holiday treats, receive souvenir wine glass, grapevine wreath, ornaments from each winery. $30-$55. Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun noon-6 p.m. fingerlakeswinerytours.com.

HOLIDAY ANTIQUE SHOW Sat-Sun Dec 6-7. Dome Arena, 2695 E Henrietta Rd. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $5. Kids 12 & under free. 334-4000, domecenter.com.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR ARTS & CRAFTS SALEFri Nov 21-Sun Nov 23. Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave. Fri 5-9 p.m.; Sat 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 271-4320, rmsc.org.

HOLIDAY EXHIBITION AND SALEThrough Nov 30. Jewelry, photographs, gourmet specialties. The Lower Mill, 61 N. Main St., Honeoye Falls. 582-1830, thelowermill.com

HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF CRAFTS Fri-Sun Nov 28-30. Rochester Folk Art Guild crafts at the Harley School, 1981 Clover St, Middlesex. Fri-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $2. 554-3539.

HOLIDAY SALE AND OPEN HOUSE Sat Nov 29-Sun Nov 30; Sun Dec 7, 14, & 21. Books on Buddhism, meditation, and Tibet, CDs, and handicrafts from Tibet, Nepal, and India. White Lotus Society, 11 S. Goodman St., 442-5853.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Fri-Sun Dec 5-7. Merchants in Brockport. Fri-Sun, 11 a.m. brockportny.org.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Fri Nov 21-Sun Nov 23. Specials, refreshments, and entertainment. Historic downtown Canandaigua. downtowncanandaigua.com

HOLIDAY WINES & PINES Sat-Sun Dec 6-7. Wines, gourmet foods, gift baskets. Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun noon-5 p.m. westside-wineries.com.

HOLIDAYS AT THE MARKET Sun Dec 7, 14 & 21. Unique gifts, beer sampling, visits with Santa, horse-drawn sleigh rides. Public Market, 280 N Union St. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. 428-6907, cityofrochester.gov.

KEUKA HOLIDAYS Sat-Sun Nov 22-23. Self-driven, self-guided tours with food and wine, ornaments, holiday decorations. Keuka Lake Wine Trail. $35-$55. Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun noon-5 p.m. 800-448-4898, keukawinetrail.com.

METROJUSTICE ALTERNATIVE FAIR Fri-Sat Dec 5-6. Hundreds of fair trade, earth-friendly, and/or locally produced gift items. Live music, food, free child care. First Unitarian Church, 220 S. Winton Rd. Fri 6-9:30 p.m.; Sat 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. $4. 325-2560, metrojustice.org.

MORE FIRE GLASS STUDIO HOLIDAY SALE Fri-Sat Nov 28-29; Sat-Sun Dec 6-7. Glass and ceramic objects. 80 Rockwood Pl. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 242-0450, morefireglass.com.

SECOND STORIE INDIE MART Sat-Sun, Nov 29-30. Indie art and craft bonanza. Visual Studies Workshop, 31 Prince St. Sat 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 442-8676.

WINTERFAIRE ART & CRAFT GIFT SHOW Sat-Sun Dec 6-7. Sunset Lodge at Bristol Mountain. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $2. 374-9872, southbristolculturalcenter.org.

Music

BRIGHTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Sat Dec 13: Holiday concert. The Friendly Home, 3156 East Ave. 2:30 p.m. Free. | Wed Dec 17: Holiday concert. St. John's Home, 150 Highland Ave. 7:30 p.m. Free. | 248-0680, brightonsymphony.org.

BROCKPORT COLLEGE-COMMUNITY CHORUS Sun Dec 7: "Very Merry Music." St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 14 State St. 7:30 p.m. $5. brockport.edu/finearts.

EASTMANSCHOOL OF MUSIC Wed Dec 10: Double Reed Holiday Concert. Main Hall, 26 Gibbs St. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Free. | Fri Dec 12: Holiday Sing. Main Hall. Noon-2 p.m. Free. | Sun Dec 21: Christmas at the MAG with Peter DuBois (organ) and Third Presbyterian Church singers. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. 5:30 p.m. $8-$12, available at the door only. | 274-1000, esm.rochester.edu.

GEORGE EASTMAN HOUSE Sun Nov 23: "Vivace Violins," 3-4 p.m. | Sun Nov 30: Train-related music by Allen Hopkins, 3-4 p.m. | Thu Dec 4: Allen Hopkins, 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Sun Dec 7: Holiday music w/Kathy Wilkins, 3-4 p.m. | Thu Dec 11: Hathaway Academy Children's Choir. 5-8 p.m. | Sun Dec 14: Flute Association, 3-4 p.m. | Sun Dec 21: Anyango Davenport, violin, 3-4 p.m. | All performances are free with museum admission. George Eastman House, 900 East Ave. 271-3361, eastmanhouse.org.

HOCHSTEINSCHOOL OF MUSIC AND DANCE Sat Dec 13: "Holiday Concert of Voices," 3 p.m.; "Prelude to a Celebration," 7:30 p.m. Canandaigua Middle School, 215 Granger St. $5, kids 8 and younger free. | Mon Dec 15: Hochstein Chorale Holiday Concert. Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N. Plymouth Ave. 7:30 p.m. Free. | 454-4596, hochstein.org.

KISS FM JINGLE BALL Mon Dec 8. Featuring Kardinal Offishall. Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St. 7 p.m. $25-$35. 232-1900, waterstreetmusic.com.

MADRIGALIA (Rochester's Chamber Singers) Sat Dec 6: "Madrigalia Christmas." Our Mother of Sorrows Church, 5000 Mt. Read Blvd. 7:30 p.m. $10. 225-1240 | Wed Dec 10: "Cup of Good Cheer" holiday program. Noon. Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N. Plymouth Ave. Free. | Fri Dec 12: "A Madrigalia Christmas." St. Anne Church, 1600 Mt. Hope Ave. 8 p.m. $10-$18. | 234-4283, madrigalia.org.

PENFIELD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Mon Dec 1: Holiday Celebration. Browncroft Community Church, 2530 Browncroft Blvd. 7:30 p.m. $10-$25. 872-0774, penfieldsymphony.org.

ROCHESTER BOYS CHOIR Fri Dec 5: Holiday concert featuring the Asbury Ringers Handbell Ensemble, The Sampler Trio, and Concentus Women's Chorus. 7:30 p.m. Asbury First United Methodist Church, 1050 East Ave. $8. 271-1050. | Sun Dec 7: Carols for Christmas. 7 p.m. St. John Episcopal Church, 1 Episcopal Ave, Honeoye Falls. $7. 624-4074. | Sat Dec 13: "Kindle the Light Holiday Concert and Silent Auction. 4 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church, 141 East Ave. $5. | rochesterboyschoir.org.

ROCHESTER GAY MEN'S CHORUS Fri-SatDec 5-6. "Naughty and Nice." Playful holiday songs and audience sing-along. Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N. Plymouth Ave. 8 p.m. $6-$15. 423-0650, thergmc.org.

ROCHESTER ORATORIO SOCIETY Sun Dec 7. Community Holiday Concert. Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N. Plymouth Ave. 3 p.m. $10-$18. 473-2234, rossings.org.

ROBERTSWESLEYANCOLLEGESat-Sun Dec 13-14. Christmas Gala Concert. Roberts Wesleyan Cultural Life Center, 2301 Westside Dr. Sat 7:30, Sun 3 p.m. $7. 594-6008, theatermgr.roberts.edu.

ROCHESTER WOMEN'S COMMUNITY CHORUS Sat Dec 13. "Let Nature Sing" winter concert. Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N Plymouth Ave. 7:30 p.m. $7-$12. 234-4441, therwcc.org.

ROCHESTER PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Sat Dec 13: "Handel's Messiah," 8 p.m., $14-$56 | Sun Dec 14: "An OrKIDStra Holiday," 2 p.m., $10-$15. | Wed-Sun Dec 17-21: "Gala Holiday Pops," Wed 7:30 p.m.; Thu-Fri 8 p.m.; Sat 2 & 8 p.m.; Sun 2 p.m. $17-$60. | Eastman Theatre, 26 Gibbs St. 454-2100, rpo.org.

TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA Sat Dec 27, Blue Cross Arena, 1 War Memorial Square. 8 p.m. $39.50-$49.50. 232-1900, bluecrossarena.com.

TUBACHRISTMAS Sat Dec 6. MCC's Damon City Center, Sibley Atrium, 228 E. Main St. Registration 12:30 p.m., rehearsal 1 p.m., start time 3 p.m. $5 to participate, free to watch. 244-4015, tubachristmas.com

TURKEY BASH "ANIMAL HOUSE" PARTY Fri Nov 28. With The Skycoasters, Uncle Plum, and the Knightingale cheerleaders. Rochester Riverside Convention Center, 123 E. Main St. 7 p.m.-12:30 a.m. $10-$15. 21+. 232-7200, skycoasters.com.

On stage

BLACKFRIARS THEATRE Dec 12-21: "The Magic Corridor." 28 Lawn St. $25. 454-1260, blackfriars.org.

THE CAPITOL STEPS Wed Dec 31. Champagne, noisemakers, live music. Performances at 6:30 & 10 p.m. Nazareth Schults Center, 4245 East Ave. $55. 389-2170, naz.edu/artscenter.

COBBLESTONE ARTS CENTER DANCE Fri Dec 5. Student Dance Concert. Morgan School Auditorium, 120 East St, East Rochester. 7 p.m. $6. 398-0220, cobblestoneartscenter.com.

FINGER LAKES BALLET Sun Nov 30. "Nutcracker" w/Ithaca Ballet Company. Smith Opera House, 82 Seneca St. Geneva. 3 p.m. $8-$15. 866-355-5483, flso.org

FLOWER CITY BALLET Sat-Sun Dec 20-21. Tchaikvosky's "The Nutcracker." East Bloomfield High School. Sat 7 p.m., Sun 2 & 7 p.m. $6-$12. 325-2115, flowercityballet.com.

GARTH FAGAN DANCE Thu-Sun Dec 4-7. $20-$40. Calkins Road Middle School, 1899Calkins Rd. Thu 7:30 p.m., Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 & 8 p.m., Sun 2 & 7:30 p.m. 389-2170, garthfagandance.org.

GEVA COMEDY IMPROV Dec 31. Improv comedy. Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd. 7:30 & 10:30 p.m., $7. 232-1366, gevatheatre.org.

GEVA THEATRE Nov 28-Dec 28: "A Christmas Story." Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd. $20-$63. 232-GEVA, gevatheatre.org.

HOCHSTEINSCHOOL OF DANCE Fri Dec 12. Annual Dance Gala. 50 N Plymouth Ave. 7:30 p.m. Free. 454-4596, hochstein.org.

IRONDEQUOIT THEATRE GUILD Dec 5-7, 12-14: "Nuncrackers: A Nunsense Christmas Musical." St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 4536 St. Paul Blvd. Fri-Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $8-$10. 544-3648, irondequoittheatreguild.org.

JCC CENTERSTAGE Dec 13-Jan 3: "Barefoot in the Park." Jewish Community Center, 1200 Edgewood Ave. $15-$22. 461-2000, jccrochester.org.

JOEY AND MARIA'S HOLIDAY COMEDY WEDDING Fri Dec 12. Dinner theater. Rochester Club Ballroom, 120 East Ave. 7 p.m. $44.95. 232-7670, joeyandmaria.com.

MADELINE'S CHRISTMAS Fri Nov 29. Preview shows 11 a.m., noon & 1 p.m.. Strong National Museum of Play, 1 Manhattan Square. | Fri-Sun Dec 5-7;12-14; 19-21. Upstage 3, Auditorium Theatre, 875 E. Main St. Fri 7 p.m., Sat 2 & 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $12-$15. 935-7173, mjtstages.com.

MERCURY OPERA Fri-Sun Dec 19-21. "Amahl and the Night Visitors." Fri & Sat 7 p.m.; Sun 2 p.m. $5-$15. 454-2100. Fri location: St. Mary's Church, 40 E. Gibson St., Canandaigua; Sat & Sun location: St. Mary's Church, 687 Lee Rd, Rochester. | 473-6567, mercuryoperarochester.org.

OFF-MONROE PLAYERS Fri-Sun Dec 12-14. "A Gilbert & Sullivan Christmas Carol." Salem United Church of Christ. Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Reservations required. 234-0500, off-monroeplayers.org.

PUSH PHYSICAL THEATRE Thu Dec 4. Genesee Community College, Batavia. 8 p.m. $5-$10. 343-0055 x6814, genesee.edu.

RMSC PLAYERS Sun Dec 21: "The Night Before Christmas." 2 & 3 p.m. Free w/museum admission. 657 East Ave. 271-4320, rmsc.org

ROCHESTER CHILDREN'S THEATRE Sat-Sun Dec 13-14, 20-21. "A Child's Christmas in Wales." Nazareth College's Linehan Chapel, 4245 East Ave. 2 p.m. $12. 389-2170, rochesterchildrenstheatre.org.

ROCHESTERCITY BALLET Fri-Sun Nov 28-Nov 30. "The Nutcracker," featuring the RPO. 2 & 7 p.m. $24-$60. 454-2100, rochestercityballet.com.