fri, dec. 12

THEATER | The Gondoliers

Performed by the Harvard-Radcliffe Gilbert & Sullivan players, this lively and comedic operetta by the company’s namesake is about two Venetian gondoliers who wed brides who later find out one of them is the King of Barataria. Which one? You’ll have to see this chaotic, colorful and musical tale to find out who, and how the newlyweds take the news. Friday at 8 pm. and Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. Tickets $10, $8 regular; $8, $6 students and seniors. Agassiz Theater.

THEATER | Ajax

The Adams House Drama Society presents Sophocles’ Ajax, directed by Brian Fairley. Come see the story of one man’s quest for freedom. Filled with the unexpected, this show promises audiences a thrilling night in its innovative retelling of the Greek play. Friday and Satu rday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $5, $3 students, $2 Adams House residents. Adams Kronauer Space, 13 Bow Street. (DME)

DANCE | Christmas Revels

Patrick Swanson and George Emlen transport audiences to Scotland as directors of this annual performance. With amazing performances from The Auld Reekie Singers, The Laird’s Consort, The Revels Bairns, soloists David Coffin and Jayne Tankersley, Emerald Forman, Highland Dance Boston, The Pinewoods Morris Men and The Cambridge Symphonic Brass this promises to be a breathtaking event. Be prepared to sing and dance as audience participation is more than encouraged. 8:00 pm. Tickets $40, $30, $20 for Adult, children under age 12 $32, $22, $12. Sanders Theater. (DME)

MUSIC | Bach Society Orchestra

Violinist Stefan Jackiw ’07 plays Samuel Barber’s Violin Concerto with the Bach Society Orchestra. Come witness this young talent who has already been recognized as a remarkable musician. 8:00 pm. Tickets $8, $6 students and seniors. Paine Hall. (DME)

sat, dec. 13

THEATER | Amen Corner

BlackCAST produces this poignant and provocative tale of the all-or-nothing fiery preacher Margaret Alexander with a heart and hand of iron. She rules her black Pentecostal congregation with conviction and unwavering certainty, until her ex-husband returns, penitent, with sorrowing news. The Reverend’s hard ideas of right and wrong soften with his appearance, as she begins to question the nature of her previous stubbornness. A VES production. 2 p.m., 8 p.m. Tickets $8; students $5; seniors $5. Adams House Pool Theater. (JLD)

sun, dec. 14

MUSIC | A Festival of Light

Longy Chamber Singers, with the Longy Chamber Orchestra, perform Bach’s Cantata No. 1, Pinkham’s Advent Cantata, and Rachmaninoff’s “Oh Gladsom Light” along with Christmas carols and Hanukkah songs. 7 p.m. Free. Edward M. Pickham Concert Hall, 27 Garden St. (ADH)