5 Things to Do

Here's a look at some of the biggest events happening around SouthCoast this week.

DEC. 3-6

'NUNSENSE A-MEN'

WHAT: Little Theatre of Fall River stages the uproarious musical comedy. The Order of the Little Sisters of Hoboken have invited all to join them at Mt. St. Helen's School as they attempt to raise enough money to bury 52 nuns who went to meet their maker because of the vichyssoise served to them by Sister Julia, Child of God.

WHEN: Evening performances 7:30 p.m., Sunday matinee 2 p.m.

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WHERE: Firebarn Theatre, 340 Prospect St., Fall River.

COST: Single tickets $16, students and seniors $14. Discounts available for groups of 20 or more.

INFO: Call the box office (508) 675-1852. tix@littletheatre.net.

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THURSDAY, DEC. 3

MARTHA DAVIS AND THE MOTELS

WHAT: The New Wave hitmakers perform with opener Eddie Japan.

WHEN: Doors open 7 p.m., show starts 8 p.m.

WHERE: Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River.

COST: $25 advance, $28 at the door.

INFO: (508) 324-1926. narrowscenter.org.

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SATURDAY, DEC. 5

ALAN CUMMING

WHAT: The acclaimed performer brings his "sappy songs" to the local stage.

WHEN: 8 p.m.

WHERE: Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, 684 Purchase St., New Bedford.

COST: Tickets $49-$99

INFO: www.zeiterion.org. (508) 994-2900.

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SUNDAY, DEC. 6

THE MINI NUTCRACKER

WHAT: Presented by The Island Moving Company.

WHEN: Doors open 10:30 a.m., performance at 11 a.m.

WHERE: Sandywoods Center for the Arts, 43 Muse Way, Tiverton, Rhode Island.

COST: $12 adults, $6 children.

INFO: Email sandywoodsmusic@gmail.com and visit www.sandywoodsmusic.com.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

WHAT: Performance of the classic play to top off New Bedford’s Holiday Stroll weekend.

WHEN: 5 p.m.

WHERE: New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford.

COST: $20 adults, $15 students, appropriate for ages 5 and up.

INFO: 866-811-4111. www.baycolonyshakespeare.org. Tickets can also be purchased at the door.