THEATER

In the new Hipp holiday play, “This Wonderful Life,” actor Christopher Swan plays Jimmy Stewart’s George Bailey, Clarence the Angel — and 29 other characters from the film “It’s a Wonderful Life.” The one-man show is rotating with “A Christmas Carol” on the Hipp’s mainstage through Dec. 19.

“This Wonderful Life”: 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sundays, Hippodrome State Theatre. Tickets: $12-$30, kids get free admission to both productions through Dec. 6 with a paying adult and one non-perishable food item or unwrapped, new toy.

MUSIC

On Tuesday, the Falala Cappella Concert at the University of Florida’s Orange & Brew will feature UF’s three a cappella groups, No Southern Accent, The Staff and Sedoctaves.

Falala Cappella Holiday Concert: 7-10 p.m. Tuesday, Orange & Brew, UF Campus. Free

The Gainesville Chamber Orchestra’s Holiday Chamber Concert, “Bach Home for the Holidays,” will feature Johann Sebastian Bach’s Brandenburg Concerti Nos. 5 and 6 and other works including a holiday singalong with Hannukah piece.

“Bach Home for the Holidays”: 7 p.m. Thursday, Thomas Center for the Arts. Tickets: $20, $15 students and seniors.

CELEBRATIONS

The annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday will feature caroling, musical performances, appearances by Santa Claus and Ebenezer Scrooge, and refreshments with carriage rides available.

Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Thomas Center. Free.