HOLIDAY
Duxbury: José Mateo Ballet Theatre presents “The Nutcracker.’’ Original choreography by José Mateo tells the magical tale of Clara’s journey to the Land of Sweets at the Duxbury Performing Arts Center. Thursday at 1 p.m.; Saturday at 1 and 6 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 27 at 1 and 6 p.m. Duxbury Performing Arts Center, 73 Alden St. $15, $29, $35, $50. 781-934-7612, www.Ballettheatre.org.
EVENTS
Foxborough: The Three Stooges Festival. Back again for its seventh annual appearance. The Three Stooges Film Festival returns to the Orpheum. Includes a “Stooges Trivia Challenge,’’ Stooges look-alike contest, and dancing to the Curley Shuffle. Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday and Monday, Dec. 27 and 28, at 2 and 7 p.m. Orpheum Theatre at Foxborough, One School St. Tickets: $10. www.baycolonyproductions.com/season/.
