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The “Light and Hope” stained glass window display opens at the Forest Lawn Museum, 1712 S. Glendale, Glendale. The exhibit continues until Jan. 11. The display will depict the seven most significant events in the birth and the early life of Christ. Admission is free. For more information, call (800) 204-3131 or visit forestlawn.com.

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“A Christmas Carol,” a musical adaptation of the classic holiday tale by Charles Dickens, opens at Glendale Centre Theatre, 324 N. Orange St., Glendale. A special ticket price for opening weekend is $16. For reservations, call (818) 244-8481 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Performances are 8 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday, and 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday until Dec. 23. For more information, visit www.glendalecentre theatre.com. Tickets $21 to $28. Group rates available for groups of 25 or more.

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The Alex Film Society celebrates the 11th annual “Three Stooges’ Big Screen Event!” at 2 and 8 p.m. at the Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. The titles on the program are “In the Sweet Pie and Pie” (1941); “Three Little Beers” (1935); “Punch Drunks” (1934); “Fright Night” (1947), And “Disorder In The Court” (1936). Tickets are $15, $12.50 for seniors and children 12 and younger and $8 for Alex Film Society members. For tickets, call (818) 243-2539. For more information, visit www.AlexFilmSociety.org.

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The Doctors’ House Museum continues its exhibit “A Century of Presidential Elections — 1908/2008” from 1 to 4 p.m. each Sunday through Sunday at the museum, 1801 W. Mountain St., Brand Park. For more information, call (818) 242-4290.

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The Glendale Youth Orchestra will kick off its 20th anniversary season with selections from Beethoven, Wagner and Copland at 7:30 p.m. at the Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. Tickets are $9.50, $5.50 for students, children and seniors, and may be purchased from the Alex Theatre Box Office by calling (818) 243- 2539 or visit alextheatre. org.

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The Red Chair Children’s Production Co. presents “The Nutcracker” at 7:30 p.m. at the Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. Children and teens perform in principal and supporting roles. Tickets range from $14 to $24. Pre-show Land of the Sweets character meet-and-greet, holiday refreshments and premium show seats, $55. For more information, call (818) 640-4645, visit www.redchairproductions.org or call (818) 243-2539 or visit www.alextheatre.org.

Glendale Presbyterian Church will have its annual Hearth Warming and Advent Workshop from 3:30 to 7 p.m. at the church, 125 S. Louise St., Glendale. Guests can create handmade gifts at craft tables, ranging from 50 cents to $15, from 3:30 to 6 p.m. There will be projects for all ages. At 5:30 p.m. there will be hearty soups, salads and dessert served to the sounds of The Praties, a local Celtic band. Bring dancing shoes to learn a few simple steps. For more information, call (818) 242-8873, Ext. 242.

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A Noise Within presents Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” until Dec. 7, Richard Nash’s “The Rainmaker” until Dec. 6 and Neil Bartlett’s adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic “Oliver Twist” until Dec. 14 at the theater, 234 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale. Tickets range from $40 to $44 with discounts for students and seniors. Call (818) 240-0910, Ext. 1.