Dec. 16-18: ‘Annie Jr.’

Presented by the Pearland Little Theatre, the comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world’s most award-winning musicals. 7-9 p.m. (Fri.), 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. (Sat.), 3-5 p.m. (Sun.). $15. San Jacinto College South, Fine Arts Building, 13735 Beamer Road, Houston. www.pearlandlittletheatre.org 17 Breakfast with Santa The Forgotten Angels Foundation hosts the event at Sweet Angels Cafe-Bakery, and features a choice of chocolate chip pancakes with whipped cream and syrup, waffle on a stick with syrup, cheesy eggs and bacon with toast, or a strawberry crepe with whipped cream. Children receive a 4-by-6 inch photo with Santa in a holiday frame. 9-11 a.m. $8. Sweet Angels Cafe-Bakery, 1330 Broadway St., Ste. 104, Pearland. 832-243-5925. www.forgottenangels.org  

Dec. 16-18: “Christmas Belles”

Pearl Theater presents a Southern-style holiday production, where a church Christmas program spins out of control in this comic farce about squabbling sisters, family secrets, a surly Santa, a vengeful sheep and a reluctant Elvis impersonator. 8 p.m. (Fri. and Sat.), 3 p.m. (Sun.), 7:30 p.m. (Tue.). $14 (students and seniors), $16 (adults), pay what you can night (Tue.). Pearl Theater, 14803 Park Almeda Drive, Houston. 832- 459-4674. www.pearl-theater.com  

Dec. 17: Santa & Mrs. Claus and the Courageous Band

Presented by Big Horn BBQ, the event includes a Christmas-themed stage with Santa and Mrs. Claus ready to hear children’s Christmas wishes and take photos. Courageous Band is performing Christmas music as well. 6-9 p.m. Free. Big Horn BBQ, 2300 Smith Ranch Road, Pearland. 281-741-3289. www.bighorn-bbq.com