Every Thursday, right here. Entertainment highlights for in town and beyond.

Christmas twist

LEWISTON – The Public Theatre puts its original, often-imitated spin on “A Christmas Carol.” With “A Homespun Holiday” by Jennifer Armstrong. >>When: Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., Sunday at 1 and 4 p.m. >>Where: 31 Maple St. >>Tickets: $10-$16 >>FMI: 782-3200

The little Dickens

BUCKFIELD – Speaking of original, Mike Miclon and crew offer their own “twist” on Dickens’ holiday classic with “Bah Hoonchbach!” >>When: Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. >>Where: Oddfellow Theater, Route 117 >>Tickets: $6-$12 >>FMI: 336-3306

Sing joy

SOUTH PARIS/LEWISTON – The Androscoggin Chorale performs Benjamin Britten’s celebrated “Ceremony of Carols” and other traditional seasonal music. >>When: Saturday, 7 p.m. First Congregational Church, South Paris; Sunday, 3 p.m. Franco-American Heritage Center, Lewiston. >>Tickets: $7.50-$17.50 >>FMI: 782-1403

Dar Williams

BATH – New England singer/songwriter Dar Williams presents her soulful writing, sense of humor and 3-octave voice at the Chocolate Church. >>When: Saturday, 7:30 p.m. >>Where: 798 Washington St. >>Tickets: $25, $29 at the door >>FMI: 442- 8455

Trees and trains

SOUTH PARIS – The Maine Garden Railway Society has filled the McLaughlin Garden’s barn with train stations and trees, including the Portland Train Station. >>When: Today-Sunday >>Where: 97 Main St. >>Tickets: $3 members, $5 non-members, children under 12, $3 >>FMI: 743-8820

Also comin’ up

• Victorian Christmas Dinner fund-raiser for L/A Arts with festive traditions and parlor entertainment. Sunday, 4 p.m. at The Munroe Inn, 123 Pleasant St., Auburn. >>FMI: 782-7228.

• Open Mic/Poetry Slam, Pleasant Note Coffeehouse, Auburn, Friday. Sign-up, 7 p.m.; show, 7:30 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Refreshments; free child care. First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. >>FMI: 783-0461

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