Friday

Dec. 14

Cottage Christmas

9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Sidney Lanier Cottage, 935 High St. Free tours of the cottage, baked goods for sale, gift shop, book signings. Free. 743-3851.

“Little Drummer Boy”

7:30 p.m.

Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. Joint production of the Academy of the Performing Arts and Macon Little Kids Theatre. $10 adults, $5 children. 474-3342.

“The Nutcracker”

7:30 p.m.

Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. Presented by the Nutcracker of Middle Georgia Inc. $18-$25 adults, $10 students and children. 301-5470.

“Sing and Rejoice”

7:30 p.m.

St. Joseph Catholic Church, 830 Poplar St. Featuring the Mercer Children’s Choir conducted by Richard Kosowski. Free. 301-5470.

“Southern Hospitality”

7:30 p.m.

Perry Players, 909 Main St., Perry. Directed by Linda Deibert. $15 adults, $12 seniors and military, $10 students. 987-5354.

Saturday

Dec. 15

“Little Drummer Boy”

2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Macon Little Theatre, (see Friday, Dec. 14).

“The Nutcracker”

2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Grand Opera House, (see Friday, Dec. 14).

Rock by the Sea: Music for a Cause

6:30 p.m.

The 567 Center for Renewal, 533 Cherry St. Featuring Gannon Adams, Travis Denning, Marty Evans, Lauren St. Jane and more. Benefits pediatric cancer research and treatment. $10. www.rockbythesea.org.

“Southern Hospitality”

7:30 p.m.

Perry Players, (see Friday, Dec. 14).

A Christmas Cabaret

8 p.m.

Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. Singers J.J. Hobbs and Bryson Holloway will perform holiday favorites to benefit Toys for Tots. $15 plus an unwrapped toy for adults; $10 plus an unwrapped toy for students and seniors. 746-9485.

Sunday

Dec. 16

Ice Skating

1:30-4 p.m. and 5-7:30 p.m.

Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Drive. $10, includes skate rental. www.maconcentreplex.com.

“Little Drummer Boy”

2:30 p.m.

Macon Little Theatre, (see Friday, Dec. 14).

“The Nutcracker”

2:30 p.m.

Grand Opera House, (see Friday, Dec. 14).

“Southern Hospitality”

2:30 p.m.

Perry Players, (see Friday, Dec. 14).

Antonio Vivaldi’s “Gloria”

4 p.m.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 753 College St. Conducted by Nadine Cheek and featuring Susan McDuffie on organ.

Monday

Dec. 17

Light More Homes Christmas Celebration

6 p.m.-midnight

Chick-fil-A, 140 Tom Hill Sr. Blvd. Evening light display of 50,000 Christmas lights synchronized to music of the season broadcast on FM radio. Free; donations accepted to benefit Habitat for Humanity. 745-0630.

Tuesday

Dec. 18

Holiday Artists’ Market

Noon-5 p.m.

Middle Georgia Art Association Gallery, 2330 Ingelside Ave. Give a gift of art. Free admission. 744-9557.

Wednesday

Dec. 19

Ice Skating

5-7:30 p.m. and 8:30-11 p.m.

Macon Coliseum, (see Sunday, Dec. 16).

Country Christmas in Lights

6-10 p.m.

The Rock Ranch, 5020 Barnesville Highway, The Rock. More than one mile of lights decorate the ranch that you can drive through to view. Free. www.therockranch.com.

Thursday

Dec. 20

Ice Skating

11 a.m.-1 p.m., 1:30-4 p.m., 5-7:30 p.m. and 8:30-11 p.m.

Macon Coliseum, (see Sunday, Dec. 16).

Third Thursday Organ Interlude

Noon

St. Joseph Catholic Church, 830 Poplar St. Featuring Nelda Chapman. Free. Lunch available afterward for $5. 745-1631.

“Adopted Paintings”

1-5 p.m.

Porter Family Memorial Arts Building, Wesleyan College. Featuring some of Wesleyan’s recently restored paintings. Free.

Mike Fuller’s Magical Christmas Variety Show

8 p.m.

Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road, (see story on this page).

Friday

Dec. 21

Ice Skating

11 a.m.-1 p.m., 1:30-4 p.m., 5-7:30 p.m. and 8:30-11 p.m.

Macon Coliseum, (see Sunday, Dec. 16).

Macon Arts Trunk Show

4-7 p.m.

The Gallery at Macon Arts Alliance, 486 First St. Meet the artists and purchase their work. Includes ceramics, jewelry, glass art and other small works. Free admission. 743-6940.

“The Urban Nutcracker”

7 p.m.

The Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. Presented by Kali Dance Studio for the Arts. $15. 461-7602.

“Diary of a M.I.L.F. (Mom I’d Love to Follow)”

7 p.m.

JD’s Drama and Dinner Theatre, 550 Riverside Drive. Written by and staring Meshelle; directed by Rain Pryor. 738-3114.

Saturday

Dec. 22

Ice Skating

11 a.m.-1 p.m., 1:30-4 p.m., 5-7:30 p.m. and 8:30-11 p.m.

Macon Coliseum, (see Sunday, Dec. 16).

Guided Earth Lodge Tours

11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Ocmulgee National Monument, 1207 Emery Highway. Free. 752-8257.

John Berry: The Christmas Concert

7:30 p.m.

The Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. $32. 301-5470.

Kade Howard Benefit Featuring Meiko

8 p.m.

Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. Benefits Kade Howard, a 5-year-old boy diagnosed with brain cancer. $10 in advance, $12 day of. 257-6391.

Sunday

Dec. 23

Amerson River Park

9 a.m.-7 p.m.

North Pierce Avenue, Macon. Walk, bike, fish, study nature or play on the playground. Free. www.ocmulgeeheritagetrail.com.

Christmas at Hay House

1-4 p.m.

Hay House, 934 Georgia Ave. Tour this historic home decorated for the holidays with natural greenery and Victorian-inspired items. $11 adults, $10 seniors and military, $7 students. 742-8155.

“Celebrate!”

1-5 p.m.

Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. An exhibit exploring cultural celebrations around the world. Free with museum admission of $5-$10. 477-3232.

Ice Skating

1:30-4 p.m., 5-7:30 p.m. and 8:30-11 p.m.

Macon Coliseum, (see Sunday, Dec. 16).