‘Angel’s Arms’: In honor of Lamb’s Players 30th Festival of Christmas, Kerry Meads’ popular Angel’s Arms installment has been brought back. Novelist Jeffrey Scott, suffering from a bad case of writer’s block, hopes a stay at the picturesque, deserted inn called The Angel’s Arms will provide inspiration and get the creative juices flowing again. What he finds is a muse in Mrs. April Boswell; together they imagine a story that takes place on Christmas Eve, 1851. Lamb’s Players Festival of Christmas: Angel’s Arms plays through Sunday, Dec. 28, at Lamb’s Players Theatre in Coronado. Shows run Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.; matinees Saturday at 4 and Sunday at 2 p.m. For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1096.

‘A Christmas Carol’: What’s a Christmas season without everybody’s favorite eponymous miser, Ebenezer Scrooge? The Cygnet Theatre Company will present Chares Dickens’ A Christmas Carol adapted and directed by Sean Murray. Stagecraft shines here, especially Matthew Novotny’s gorgeous lighting design that creates more atmosphere with light and shadows than any medium except black-and-white film. The performance will take place through Sunday, Dec. 28, at the newly renovated Old Town Theatre in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. Tickets are as low as $22. Half-price tickets are available for kids under 12 years old. For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1096.

‘A Tuna Christmas’: In 1982, the world discovered Tuna, Texas, where Thurston Wheelis and Arles Struvie reported the news from Radio KKK in the “third smallest town in Texas.” Now it’s the day before Christmas, and all through Tuna these same eccentric folks are preparing for the big day. Fred Harlow and Don Loper play almost two dozen characters, changing costumes, attitudes and mannerisms with lightning speed. A Tuna Christmas plays through Sunday, Dec. 28, at Compass Theatre, directed by Josh Hyatt. A Tuna Christmas plays through Sunday, Dec. 28 at Compass Theatre. Shows Wednesday through Saturday at 8 p.m.; matinees Saturday at 4 and Sunday at 2 p.m. For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1096.

Rock-Step: Lee from Kicker’s will teach a combination of two-step, waltz, shadow, and shuffle for everyone regardless of skill level. No partner necessary, just bring your sweet self, a willingness to learn and have fun in a community of dancers embracing the values of inclusiveness, respect, and good ol’ country kindness and hospitality! The Intro to Two-Step class is from 6:30-7 p.m., Intermediate Spins & Turns from 7-8 p.m., and East Coast Swing from 8-8:30 p.m. Wear comfortable clothes and leather or leather-like soles. The classes take place in The Center’s auditorium in Hillcrest. No RSVP required and a $5 donation is requested.

Holiday of Lights: The Holiday of Lights at the Del Mar Fairgrounds is a spectacular drive-through light show with more than 400 crowd-pleasing, family-oriented displays, accompanied by holiday tunes. Tickets are $14 per car for up to five people, and $19 per car for six people or more. The Holiday of Lights runs Sunday through Thursday from 5:30-10 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays from 5:30-11 p.m. For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1096.

‘Xanadu’ Year’s Eve: La Jolla Playhouse brings out the disco balls, pulls out all the stops and rocks and rolls into the wee hours of 2009 in a fun 1980s evening featuring members of the Xanadu cast singing dance hits of the ‘80s era just prior to the New Year countdown. Attendees will see Broadway’s surprise hit musical, Xanadu, then step inside Xanadu’s world of glitter and glam at the extraordinary party. The Tony Award–nominated, tongue–in–cheek, magical roller–skating escapade based on the 1980s cult film starring Olivia Newton–John, Xanadu follows muse Kira and artist Sonny in their quest for artistic achievement, in pursuit of his dreams to establish…a roller disco! XanaDU Year’s Eve, sponsored by Wolfgang Puck and Palm Beer, is a fund-raising event and proceeds will directly benefit La Jolla Playhouse New Play Development and Educational & Outreach Programs. The nationally acclaimed, Tony Award–winning La Jolla Playhouse is known for its tradition of creating the most exciting and adventurous new work in regional theatre. Ticket prices are $200, $300 and $400. Gold Circle tickets include premiere seating, valet parking and an exclusive Xanadu souvenir gift. An exclusive pre–performance dinner with the artistic director is also offered. For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1096.

Dreamgirls New Year’s Eve Revue: Spend New Year’s Eve like no other when Urban Mo’s presents Southern California’s finest in female impersonation with the Dreamgirls Christmas Revue starring Chad Michaels. The production always promises remarkable entertainment blending celebrity impersonation, comedy, dance and the pure drama that only the Dreamgirls can deliver. The special holiday show and evening of illusions will leave you uplifted and wanting more. The show starts at 8 p.m. and there is a $10 cover. DJ Lauren will be on the turntables spinning into next year! For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1096.

Skating by the Sea: The Hotel del Coronado gets in the ice skating game with an outdoor beachfront rink, frozen up just in time for the holiday season. Grab a scarf and mittens, rent a pair of skates for $5 and glide away during daily skating sessions, which run every afternoon from 2-5 p.m. and every evening from 6-9 p.m. Additional sessions happen on weekends and holidays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. From Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008 to Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009 all three skating sessions will be offered daily. Cost for a three-hour session is $20 for adults, $15 for children 10 and younger. Two-hour session is $15 for adults and $10 for children 10 and younger. A portion of skating proceeds will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of San Diego. For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1096.