NUTCRACKER LITE

The holidays typically bring on many variations of “Nutcracker,” and most are gone, but here’s your chance to take the youngsters to see a condensed presentation at the Germantown Performing Arts Center. The Children’s Ballet Theater features professionals, teens and children in this production directed by Mary Van Dyke. 2:30 p.m. 1801 Exeter. Tickets: $31. More information at gpacweb.com and balletchildren.com.