Weekend Top 10

John Hardy will present his one-man performance of “A Christmas Carol” at 7 p.m. at the Henrico Theatre in Highland Springs. Hardy will portray all 40 characters in this Dickens classic. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at www.henricolive.com. For details, call 652-1460.

Tuckahoe Plantation, 12601 River Rd., will hold a Christmas Open House from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Guests can wander the rooms, decorated in 18^th-century style, and learn about the plantation’s rich history. Treats and cider, prepared over an open fire, will be available and vendors will have Christmas gifts for sale. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children 5-12. For details and to purchase tickets, visit https://tinyurl.com/TuckahoePlantation.

Three-Penny Theatre’s production of “A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story for Christmas” will take place at 7 p.m. Dec. 15 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 17 at The Gayton Kirk Presbyterian Church, 11421 Gayton Rd. In this one-person show, actor Ray Carver will play all the characters – from Scrooge to the ghosts and the whole Cratchit family, including Tiny Tim – over 40 different characters in all. Ticket prices are “pay what you want” – audience members can name their ticket price. The performances are family-friendly and appropriate for children five and older. For details, call 741-5254 or visit www.3pennyplays.org.

DEC 16

The Henrico Pops Chorus’ winter concert, A Holiday Portrait, will take place at 7:30 p.m. at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen. Using the unifying theme of the family portrait album, this heartwarming celebration takes a touching look at families and the value of family relationships at Christmastime. Admission is free. For reservations, call 501-5859.

VA Rep on Tour will present the holiday classic “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen. Inspired by the poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas” and by the real life of its author, Clement Moore, this musical comedy introduces Santa in a particularly beneficent light. Tickets are $12. Arrive early to explore “Illumination: Festival of Trees,” a free exhibit featuring whimsical and magical-themed Christmas trees. For details, call 261-ARTS or visit www.artsglenallen.com.

The Graphic Novel Book Club will meet at Gayton Library from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. The group will discuss the diverse world of superheroes. Graphic novels are a unique art form – a combination of novels, picture books, film and poetry. The book club meets every other month on the third Saturday. For details, call 501-1960 or visit www.henricolibrary.org.

Richmond’s own KOS and Susan Greenbaum will perform at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Henrico Theatre in Highland Springs. Enjoy an evening filled with holiday favorites and unique arrangements of the seasonal songs you know and love. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at www.henricolive.com.

Meadow Farm, 3400 Mountain Rd., will present “Holiday Lantern Tours: Seven Generations of Sheppard Family Christmases” from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tours of the historic property will include conversations and activities from each of the seven generations – from William Sheppard in 1713 to General Sheppard Crump in 1960. No registration is necessary. First-come, first-served. Check-in starts at 4 p.m. For details, email eik@henrico.us or visit www.henrico.us.

Enjoy Breakfast with Santa from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Dave & Buster’s in West Broad Village. The event includes breakfast buffet (scrambled eggs, sausage, Danish, mini muffins, breakfast potatoes, bagels, fresh fruit, assorted juices and coffee), $10 Power Card with unlimited video game play, activities and the chance to take a photo with Santa. Cost is $19.99 per person. Visit https://tempore-libero.ticketbud.com/2017-breakfast-with-santa-richmond to purchase tickets.

Kids are invited into all JCPenney stores from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. to decorate a holiday ornament. This free craft will take place in the kid’s department. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The project is part of JCPenney’s new Kid Zone program, which offers a hands-on craft each month. Kids will receive a collectible pin for every project they finish and adults will receive a special 10 percent off coupon to use in-store on the day of the event. Advance registration is not required. For details, visit https://tinyurl.com/JCPKidsZone.