The Weekender: White Christmas, Charity Music Fest, Ugly Sweater Contest

FRIDAY

The Atlanta Lyric Theatre Presents White Christmas

When: 8 p.m. Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Sunday

Where:  Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta | Get directions

Why Go: It's a classic, timeless musical.

Price: Tickets start at $25 | Buy tickets

SATURDAY

Holiday Shopping Extravaganza

When: 11 a.m. Saturday

Where: Christine's School of Dance, 1305 Cedarcrest Road, Dallas | Get directions

Why Go: You can shop for everything from fudge and rice warmers to bird feeders and scarves at this event.

Price: While admission is free, don't forget to bring a few dollars to support the vendors at the extravaganza.

22nd Annual ROCK 4 TOTS Charity Music Fest

When: 3 p.m. Saturday

Where: Reds Timbers, 730 Concord Rd. SE, Smyrna | Get directions

Why Go: In exchange for your donation of a new, unwrapped toy, you get a concert featuring 10 live bands. Now that's a deal.

Price: If you don't have time to pick up a toy, bring $5.

Guston's Ugly Sweater Contest

When: 9 p.m. Saturday

Where: Guston's Neighborhood Grill, 4430 Wade Green Rd. NW, Kennesaw | Get directions

Why Go: You can win $100.

Price: Free

SUNDAY

Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Christmas Cantata

When: 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday

Where: Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 1770 Johnson Ferry Rd., Marietta | Get directions

Why Go: Get in the Christmas spirit with the sounds of the season.

Price: Free