FUN FOR THE FAMILY NOV. 26-30: “A CHRISTMAS STORY THE MUSICAL,” Based on the classic 1983 holiday movie. $22 adults, $20 seniors, $18 students/kids. 7:30 p.m. Nov 26, 27 and 29. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 28. 3 p.m. Nov. 30.

Emmett Hook Center, 550 Common St., Shreveport. Call 429-6885. www. StageCenterLA.com. DEC. 3-4: “THE CHRISTMAS SHOW,” annual Bossier City/BPCC Christmas show featuring the Cavalier Show Band, BPCC Choir and Cheerleaders, the Ladies in Gold and other BPCC performing groups. Admission is free, canned good donations for the Northwest Lousinana Food Bank are welcome. Doors open at 6 p.m. Bossier Civic Center, Bossier City. Contact 678-6021 or theatre@ bpcc.edu. DEC. 6: CHARLES DICKENS’ “A CHRISTMAS CAROL,” a powerful story of redemption that has enchanted audiences the world over with its simple message of selfless giving. 8 p.m. at The Strand Theatre, Shreveport. Visit thestrandtheatre.com or call 226-8555.

DEC. 13: SANTA FUN RUN, participants should bring at least one item to donate to each of the three stops: Shreveport/Bossier Rescue Mission (men, women and children tioletries or food items), Operation Santa Claus – KWKH Radio Station (new and unwrapped toys) and Toys for Tots – Nicky’s Mexican Restaurant (new and unwrapped toys or clothes). Have lunch at Nicky’s and receive 15 percent off your ticket. Meet at the Sonic drive-in, 3057 E. Texas, Bossier City. Leaves promptly at 10 a.m. with a police escort. Cash donations are always welcome. Contact Tim Smith 453-7027 or Stuart Dublin 458-3646 for more information.

FUN WITH THE CHILDREN DEC. 13: CHRISTMAS COOKIE BAZAAR, Freshly-baked homemade cookies will be available for purchase by the pound. 10 to 4 p.m. Immanual Lutheran Church. 2565 Ailrline Dr., Bossier City.

FUN WITH THE GIRLS NOV. 29: CHRISTINA LANGSTON BAND, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Superior Grill, 6123 Line Ave., Shreveport. DEC. 5: “DARLENE LOVE CHRISTMAS SHOW,” a compilation of Christmas and other hits that soar with Darlene Love’s spectacular voice. $52. 8 p.m. at The Strand Theatre, Shreveport. Visit thestrandtheatre.com or call 226- 8555.