Poor Things Local premiere of the hotly anticipated new film from Yorgos Lanthimos: the tale of Bella Baxter (Emma Stone), a young woman brought back to life by unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe). Thursday-Tuesday; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; $12.50; 407-629-0054; enzian.org.
Chase Padgett: 6-String Christmas This show is stuffed like a stocking with the timeless Christmas music we all know and love. Thursday-Sunday; Orlando Shakes, 812 E. Rollins St.; $37.10; 407-447-1700; orlandoshakes.org.
Backyard Open Mic: Ugly Sweater Edition Hosted by Ben Bravo. 6 pm Thursday; The Veranda at Thornton Park, 707 E. Washington St; free; 336-491-8489; verandaevents.com.
The Nutcracker A reworking of Orlando Ballet's annual tradition by OB artistic director Jorden Morris. Thursday-Sunday; Steinmetz Hall, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $29; 407-358-6603; drphillipscenter.org.
Phantasmagoria: "A Most Haunted Victorian Christmas" Experience this rich centuries-old tradition of telling ghost stories on Christmas Eve. 7:30 pm Friday; Ritz Theater at the Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, 201 S. Magnolia Ave., Sanford; $25-$35; 407-321-8111; ritztheatersanford.com.
Nutty Nutcracker A fun twist on a traditional holiday classic that incorporates various dance styles including ballet, contemporary, jazz, tap, and hip hop. All of the proceeds of this show go to BASE Camp Children's Cancer Foundation. 6:30 pm Friday; Northland Church, 520 Dog Track Road, Longwood; $20; 407-330-7002; xtremedance.net/nuttynutcracker.
Sugar Plum Fairy's Winter Tale A two-act ballet set in the world of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker, presented by Orlando Metropolitan Ballet. 7 pm Friday; Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $45-$55; drphillipscenter.org.
7th Annual Shoe and Sock Drive Collecting for underprivileged families. Sounds by Dizzlephunk, Midaz the Beast and more. 9 pm Friday; Grape and the Grain, 1110 Virginia Drive; facebook.com/dizzlephunk.
Peace on Earth: Make the Yuletide Gay Celebrates the cultural diversity within our community, and in this holiday concert we'll perform songs in English, Swahili, Korean, Zulu, Spanish, Hawaiian, Mandarin Chinese, and German! 7:30 pm Saturday; Ritz Theater at the Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, 201 S. Magnolia Ave., Sanford; $28-$35; 407-321-8111; orlandogaychorus.org/shows.
Writing Workshop: American Visions Led by local author Elaine Person, participants choose an artwork to inspire their original writing. Open to writers of all levels and genres. 10 am Saturday; Rollins Museum of Art, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-646-2526; linktr.ee/rollinsmuseum.
Winter Wonderland VIP Party The perfect place to eat, drink, and be merry all evening long. There will be live music, festive decor, etc. Saturday 7 pm; Wekiva Island, 1014 Miami Springs Drive, Longwood; $70-$120; 407-862-1500.
Sunday Morning Revival Holiday Market More than 20 local vendors selling handmade wares, food and drinks. It's not a party without a little music, so Sunday Morning Revival is also playing. 10 am Saturday; The Heavy, 1152 Harmon Ave., Winter Park; free; facebook.com/events/3538388556423786.
Clara's Christmas Adventure Saturday-Sunday; Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave; $25-$44; drphillipscenter.org/events/tickets/2023/claras-christmas-adventure.
The Nutcracker Family and Sensory-Friendly Show 2 pm Saturday; Steinmetz Hall, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave; $29; 407-358-6603; drphillipscenter.org/events/tickets/2023/ob-the-nutcracker-sensory-friendly/.
Central Florida Ballet's The Nutcracker From snowflakes to sword fights to the Christmas tree that reaches the sky, The Nutcracker promises to delight the whole family. Saturday-Sunday; Linda Chapin Auditorium, 9800 International Drive; $28-$90; 407-849-9948; centralfloridaballet.com/nutcracker.
Holiday Market/Antiques Show Saturday-Sunday; Renningers Florida Twin Markets, 20651 U.S. Highway 441, Mount Dora; 352-383-8393; renningers.net/events/holiday-market-antiques-show/
Downtown for the Holidays: Sensory Night An evening of joy and comfort for everyone, featuring: no/low music, quiet place, fidget spinners, noise-canceling headphones, a santa line system, train ride line system, and more! 5:30 pm Sunday; Lake Eola Park, North Rosalind Avenue and East Washington Street; free; 407-246-3708; downtownorlando.com/Fun/Events/Holiday-Sensory-Night-2023.
Bazaar Botanica: Yule Market Outdoor market featuring local artisans, a Krampus photo op, and plenty of food and drink. 1 pm Sunday; Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co., 1300 Alden Road; 407-270-6749; facebook.com/ivanhoeparkbrew.
Small Things Considered: A Group ExhibitionThe gallery's annual year-end exhibition of artwork 10 x 10 inches or smaller. Arts on Douglas, 123 Douglas St., New Smyrna Beach; 386-428-1133; artsondouglas.net.
Milk Mart: Holiday Market Over 250 local vendors, artists, and businesses to shop from. Noon-6 pm Sunday; The Milk District, East Robinson Street and North Bumby Avenue; facebook.com/events/983466856194891.
Mayhem on Mills: The Glow Local wrestling fed. 5 pm Sunday; Tuffy's Music Box, 200 Myrtle Ave., Sanford; $25; facebook.com/mayhemonmills.
Michael Winslow Musical Experience The man of 10,000 sound effects. 6:30 pm Monday; Orlando Improv, 9101 International Drive; $32-$62; 407-480-5233; theimprovorlando.com.
Dickens by Candlelight Enjoy Robin Proett Olson's adaptation of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" as you sip tea and indulge in Christmas cookies. 7:30 pm Tuesday; Audubon Park Covenant Church, 3219 Chelsea St.; $15-$50; 321-230-2012; facebook.com/dickensbycandlelight.
Christmas Swing with the Orlando Big Band Join the OBB along with their friends Bing, Rosemary, Cab, Glenn, Artie and Benny, as they help ring in the season. 3 & 7 pm Tuesday; Athens Theatre, 124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand; $30-$35; 386-456-8568; athensdeland.com.
