Weekend Top 5

The Henrico Theatre Company will present “Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some)” at 8 p.m. Dec. 2-3 and at 3 p.m. Dec. 4 at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen. Instead of performing Charles Dickens’ beloved holiday classic, A Christmas Carol, for the umpteenth time, several actors decide to perform every Christmas story ever told – plus Christmas traditions from around the world, seasonal icons from ancient times to pop culture, and every Christmas carol ever sung. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and students. The show continues through Dec. 18. For details, call 261-ARTS or visit artsglenallen.com.

The Bizarre Bazaar will present its 47th Christmas Collection at Richmond Raceway from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 2-3 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 4. The holiday marketplace features over 475 exhibitors who will be selling seasonal gifts, home and garden décor, gourmet food, fine linens, clothing, artwork, jewelry and more. Admission is $10 for adults and $2.50 for children ages 2-12. For details, visit thebizarrebazaar.com.

HATTheatre, located at 1124 Westbriar Drive in Henrico’s West End, will continue its 30th season with “Popcorn Falls” at 8 p.m. Dec. 2-3 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 4. Popcorn Falls was once a thriving tourist destination, but the famed falls have dried up and a corrupt politician is threatening to dismantle the struggling town and turn it into a sewage treatment plant. The residents’ only hope is to put on a play – but they have no theater, no play, no actors and only a week to figure it out. This feel-good comedy features two actors playing over 20 townsfolk who are trying to rise to the challenge. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors/students/military and $15 for youth. To reserve tickets, call the Box Office at 804-343-6364 to confirm availability. The show continues next weekend. For details, visit hattheatre.org.

The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, in partnership with Henrico Recreation and Parks, will host the 24th annual Christmas tree lighting on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. There will be holiday music performances by Offering, City Singers Youth Choirs and others, a bonfire, a holiday gift shop, artisan tree and wreath exhibits, and a special visit from Santa to help light the cedar Christmas tree at the Center’s entrance. For details, call 261-ARTS or visit artsglenallen.com.

The Richmond Choral Society will present a concert of seasonal music at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2315 North Parham Road, on Sunday, Dec. 4 at 4 p.m. Enjoy pieces by Whitacre, Poulenc, and others. Featuring Markus Compton, conductor; Jane Kiser, oboe; Christopher Martin, organ; and Keith Tan, piano. Admission is $10 to $18. To order tickets or for information about a livestreaming option, visit richmondchoralsociety.org.