Opening

Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen The Latin Ballet of Virginia presents the Latin American holiday tale “The Legend of the Poinsettia” with music and dance Jan. 5-6 at 8 p.m. and Jan. 6-7 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15-$20. 2880 Mountain Road. 379-2555.

Ongoing

Barksdale Theatre The Barksdale Theatre presents the classic musical “Mame” at 8 p.m. Through Jan. 28. Tickets are $34-$38. 1601 Willow Lawn Drive. Call 282-2620 or visit www.barksdalerichmond.org.

Barksdale Theatre at Hanover Tavern The tavern presents the comedy “Over the River and Through the Woods” at 8 p.m. Through Jan. 7. Tickets are $34-$38. 13181 Hanover Courthouse Road. Call 282-2620 or visit www.barksdalerichmond.org.

Mystery Dinner Playhouse The dinner theater presents “Fashion to Die For!” a four-course fashion industry murder mystery, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. in the Best Western Governor’s Inn. Through Feb. 17. Tickets are $36.95. 9826 Midlothian Turnpike. Call 649-2583 or visit www.mysterydinner.com.

Swift Creek Mill Theatre “Forever Plaid,” a holiday musical, Thursdays-Saturdays at 8 p.m. with some matinees. Through Jan. 20. Tickets are $28.50-$41.25. 17401 Jefferson Davis Highway. Call 748-5203 or visit www.swiftcreekmill.com. S