KIDS
THE KID WHO WOULD BE POPE Billy is the kid in school who happens to fall for his drama teacher who happens to be a nun. The original musical by Jamaica Plain’s Tom Megan and his brother, Jack, is presented by the Freelance Players with 22 Boston-area actors, ages 12-16. 7:30 p.m., Dec. 11 and 12. 2 p.m., Dec. 13. $10, $5 kids. Park School, 171 Goddard Ave., Brookline. 617-524-7045. www.freelanceplayers.orgWINTER WONDERLAND: THE VELVETEEN RABBIT AND OTHER TALES Classic stories and music are the order of the day at this holiday celebration pairing “The Velveteen Rabbit’’ and Beethoven’s “Romance in F’’ with violinist Adrienne Bassett, pianist Christina Guibas, and narrator Lydia Bassett. 2 p.m. Dec. 13. $10, $5 students and seniors. Pickman Concert Hall, Longy School of Music, 1 Follen St., Cambridge. 617-876-0956, ext. 1500. www.longy.edu
THE LAURIE BERKNER BAND Tell the kids to bring their favorite stuffed animals to this “Pajama Party’’ concert by these kids-music superstars. The program includes songs from “Rocketship Run.’’ A new book or a pair of new pajamas for the Pajama Program will be appreciated. 1 p.m. Dec. 13. $25, $35. Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 E. Merrimack St., Lowell. 978-454-2299. www.lowellauditorium.com
EVENTS
A NIGHT OF DANCING WITH THE STARS Learn and try out some cool moves from “Dancing With the Stars’’ celebs Edyta Sliwinska and Alec Mazo, who will lead a workshop and perform at this benefit for the AdMeTech Foundation. Proceeds will support research and education programs to detect and cure prostate cancer. 9 p.m. Dec. 11. $150, $175 at the door. Boston Park Plaza Hotel, 64 Arlington St., Boston. 617-523-3535. www.admetech.orgGREAT AMERICAN BAKE SALE Warning: Drooling may occur if you continue reading. Gingerbread houses, decorated cookies, cheesecake, pies, brownies, cupcakes, candy, breads, croissants, and sticky buns baked by students and faculty from the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts await. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 12. Benefit for Share Our Strength to end childhood hunger in the United States by 2015. The Cambridge School of Culinary Arts, 2020 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge. 617-354-2020. www.cambridgeculinary.com
CESAR MILLAN Known as “The Dog Whisperer,’’ the TV personality teams up with the Northeast Animal Shelter to host a blanket, towel, and canned food drive. Millan will share his thoughts on behavioral issues (his techniques have worked with Oprah’s pooch). New and gently used blankets and towels, and canned dog or cat food are appreciated. 5:30 p.m. Dec. 13. (Collections start at 4:30 p.m.) $39.50-$150. Agganis Arena at Boston University, 925 Commonwealth Ave., Boston. 800-745-3000. www.ticketmaster.com
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