• “Christmas with C. S. Lewis,” a show in which British actor David Payne portrays the “Chronicles of Narnia” author and shares anecdotes about his friendship with J. R. R. Tolkien and subsequent embrace of Christianity, is at 2 and 7: 30 p. m. Dec. 5 and 6 at Marin Center’s Showcase Theater at 20 Avenue of the Flags in San Rafael. Admission is $64 to $75. Go to tickets. marincenter. org. • Dan Hoyle performs his new solo show, “Takes All Kinds,” described as “stories of American democracy in these tumultuous times,” at 7: 30 p. m. Dec. 6 at the Throckmorton Theatre at 142 Throckmorton Ave. in Mill Valley. Admission is $26 to $43. Go to throckmortontheatre. org. • Marin Theatre partners with Muttville Senior Dog Rescue to present the West Coast premiere of “The Gift of Nothing,” a musical based on Patrick McDonnell’s beloved 2005 holiday children’s book and starring characters from McDonnell’s “Mutts” comic strip, next month. It begins with a preview performance at 6 p. m. Dec. 13 before opening at 1 p. m. Dec. 14. The show runs through Dec. 23 at 397 Miller Ave. in Mill Valley. Admission is $25 to $44 for all shows. Go to marintheatre. org.
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