Friday, Nov 30:
DINNER: Tim’s Too (St. Joseph), Flat Top Grill (Mishawaka), Casey’s (New Buffalo)
MOVIE: “Life Of Pi”

Having not read the book, the trailer for “Life Of Pi” made it look Jungle Book-ish, so I passed. Encouraged by a friend, I finally checked it out. Its emotional connection makes it far better than “Lincoln.”
Check out: timstoo.com; flattopgrill.com; caseysnewbuffalo.com; celebrationcinema.com; amctheatres.com; cinemark.com

Saturday, Dec 1:
Christmas Belles
8 p.m.
Twin City Players’ Playhouse
600 W. Glenlord Blvd.,
St. Joseph
(269) 429-0400

The Tablenacle of the Lamb’s Christmas program needs saving.This farce promises a vengeful sheep, quarreling Texan sisters, a surly Santa and an Elvis impersonator. Sounds about right for a Saturday!
Check out: twincityplayers.org

Sunday, Dec. 2:
A Laura Ingalls Wilder Christmas
7 p.m.
South Bend Civic Theater
403 N. Main St., South Bend
(574) 234-1112

As a kid, the creepiest prime time television ever was the episode of “Little House” where the townsgirl was raped by the guy in the white mask. I think I need to see this beautiful Christmas play to wipe that trauma once and for all. Who’s with me?
Check out: sbct.org

Monday, Dec 3:
Jazz Open Session  with the Merrimans
7:30 p.m.
Merrimans’ Playhouse
1211 Mishawaka Ave., South Bend
(574) 329-3430

Play or listen, the Merrimans offer an interesting open workshop on Mondays that raises the bar on typical open mics and gives observers a glimpse at how jazz players do their thing in a cool hang.
Check out: merrimansplayhouse.com

Tuesday, Dec 4:
Open Mic: Pastiche
8 p.m.
Acorn Theater
107 Generations Dr.,
Three Oaks
(269) 756-3879

Organizer Mike Kennedy works with different artists in the community to run certain Tuesdays with themes or genres. Come check out entertainment till 11 p.m. or later if the flow warrants it. For later attendees, a call in advance of travel is always welcome.
Check out: acorntheater.com

Send info on events you think Dave Carlock should know about to: BestEntertainmentBets@27sounds.com