See a Dickens’ classic with a hometown twist or Charm City through the eyes of a journalist, watch entertaining videos of cats, go to a Christmas album release concert or cheer on the Mids in their football showdown with Army.

— John Coffren

Ongoing: ‘A Christmas Carol’

See the Charles Dickens holiday classic with a change in location from Victorian London to 19th century Baltimore in “A Christmas Carol” at the Chesapeake Shakespeare Co., 7 S. Calvert S. Gregory Burgess plays Ebenezer Scrooge in the 10th-year performance by the CSC. This weekend’s dates and times are Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday 2 p.m. Ticket prices start at $31. chesapeakeshakespeare.com/shows-tickets/christmascarol/

Through Dec. 23

Ongoing: ‘You Have No Idea’

See Baltimore through the eyes of a celebrated journalist Dan Rodricks in Baltimore, “You Have No Idea,” at the Baltimore Museum of Art Meyerhoff Auditorium, 10 Art Museum Drive. Rodricks draws on over four decades of reporting at The Baltimore Sun and the interesting residents interviewed over those years. Tickets cost $35 for general admission and $30 for BMA members. Friday (Dec. 13) at 7:30 p.m. artbma.org/event/dan-rodricks-in-baltimore-you-have-no-idea/

Friday

Friday: Cat Video Fest

Cat lovers can enjoy 70 minutes of feline shenanigans at the Cat Video Fest in The Theater at the Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. The highlight reel comprises submissions, animation, music videos, memes and more. The event is partnered with Rise Above Sanctuary, an animal rescue. Tickets cost $15, $10 for members. creativealliance.org/event/cat-video-fest-2/

Friday 7:30 p.m.

Friday: Mariah Bonner

Multi-talented Baltimore native Mariah Bonner will bring some holiday cheer with her Christmas Album Release Concert at An die Musik Live!, 409 N. Charles St. Ticket prices are $35 in-person and a compact disk, $25 in-person without a CD, $10 for full-time students, $20 for CD and $15 for streaming. Donations are welcome. instantseats.com/?fuseaction=home.artist&VenueID=321&artistid=37375

Friday 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Saturday: Army vs. Navy

Cheer on the Midshipmen at the annual Army-Navy college football game at Northwest Stadium, 1600 Ring Road, Landover. The Mids (8-3, 6-2 American Athletic Conference) lead the all-time series 62-55-7. The Black Knights (10-1, 8-0) have only lost to Notre Dame, 49-14, on Nov. 23. Ticket prices start at $445. navysports.com/sports/football/schedule/2024

Saturday 3 p.m.