Mo DeBree, 5 p.m. at downtown Capital Ale House Music Hall; at 10 p.m. Chris Ayer with Shane Cooley Daughtry, Theory of a Deadman and Cavo, 7:30 p.m. at John Paul Jones Arena (C’ville)  David Wilcox and Phil Keaggy, 8 p.m. at The National

OPENING WEDNESDAYTITLESTARSRATINGSUMMARY Old Dogs—PGJohn Travolta and Robin Williams star as buddies and business partners who suddenly find themselves taking care of 7-year-old twins. The film co-stars Bernie Mac in his last role. 1:28.Ninja Assassin—RA trained assassin waits to get his revenge against a mysterious organization that executed his friend. 1:39.

Box office leaders         1. 2012 $65.2 Total: $65.2, one week Locations: 3,404   2. Disney’s A Christmas Carol $22.3 Total: $63.3, two weeks Locations: 3,683

VIRGINIA BEACH The aquatic life of Virginia past, present and maybe-could-have-been gets a fancy new home Saturday when the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center unveils its “Restless Planet” renovation. 

It’s getting close to Tacky Lights tour time, so if you’re lighting up this 20th anniversary year, let us know. E-mail us at with your street address, name, contact phone number (not for publication) and a description of your lights and special features. We’re selective, so the benchmark is 40,000 lights or more. (But seriously, who’s counting?) You can also send photos and video via e-mail.

Cult classics, such as Ed Wood’s films and “Showgirls,“ are often defined by their flaws as much as their merits. “Boondock Saints,“ the 1999 film that achieved cult status on DVD and now has spawned a sequel, certainly had plenty of flaws. It was a ridiculously over-the-top action film about a pair of Irish-American twins who set out with guns and some reckless and boozy bravado to rid Boston of criminals and Mafia.

If you love the Lipizzaner horses, thank Gen. George S. Patton.  The majestic animals that dance in synchronization, leap as if flying and perform other stunning gymnastic feats were again on the verge of destruction and extinction last century.

Considering I had to ask what special teams were when joining a Fantasy Football league, it’s ironic that I like sports bars.  There’s just something about hanging out with energetic fans, cheering on their favorite teams and engaging in the pleasures of all things fried.  I wouldn’t be surprised if a “Go, Redskins!“ escaped my lips during the World Series, so I usually focus my energies on the menu.

Still going   African American Repertory Theatre, Gottwald Playhouse, Richmond CenterStage, 600 E. Grace St., 355-2187. “Mahalia,“ $38. Through Nov. 22.  Firehouse Theatre Project, 1609 W. Broad St., 355-2001. “This Is How It Goes,“ $10-$25. Through Nov. 21.

If you’re thinking of letting someone else handle this year’s Thanksgiving meal, it’s time to contemplate your options and make a reservation.  Some choices:  Homemades by Suzanne is accepting orders for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner through Nov. 20. The meal, at $24.95 per person, includes cranberry and Mandarin orange salad, roasted or sliced turkey, sliced country ham, herb stuffing, whipped sweet potato casserole, homemade rolls and apple cranberry bread pudding, among other items.

See you later: Leaving tomorrow are “Amelia,“ “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs,“ “Funny People,“ “Motherhood” and “Zombieland.“  Second run: “Night at the Museum: Smithsonian” will begin and “Inglourious Basterds” will continue at 7:15 and 9:30 p.m., respectively, Saturday at the Byrd. Matinees for “Night at the Museum: Smithsonian” will be Saturday and Sunday at 4:30 p.m. There are no shows tomorrow.  Movieland features: Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick star in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” in this week’s Insomnia Theater offering, tomorrow and Saturday at 11:30 p.m. Gregory Peck and Robert Duvall star in “To Kill a Mockingbird” for the Movies and Mimosas feature, Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m.  Features at the Byrd: The Byrd Theatre and the Equine Rescue League present: “National Velvet” tomorrow at 7:15 and 9:30 p.m. Admission is $10 and includes popcorn. Proceeds benefit preservation of the Byrd and the goals of the Equine Rescue League. Special Independent premiere screening: “Mantra” at 2 p.m. Sunday. The Byrd Theatre Classic Matinees presents: “North by Northwest” at 2 p.m. Nov. 19. Cost: $7 (includes popcorn).—Trudy Knight

Colbie Caillat will headline the Q94 and Lite 98 Christmas show at The National on Dec. 8 at 8 p.m.  The singer, who performed with Jason Mraz on the hit “Lucky,“ is enjoying the success of her second album, “Breakthrough.“ It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard album chart in September.

Adigitally remastered version of The Rolling Stones’ “Live at the Max” concert is available on DVD and Blu-ray. The release celebrates the 20th anniversary of the band’s “Steel Wheels” tour; the film was the first feature-length IMAX film ever shot.  . . .  On Tuesday, Fuse will air a John Mayer concert live from the Beacon Theatre in New York. The show coincides with the release of his fourth studio album, “Battle Studies,“ also out that day.  . . .  A new Beatles documentary, “The Beatles on Record,“ will premiere on The History Channel at 10 p.m. Nov. 25. The special explores how the guys developed as musicians and songwriters.  . . .  Katy Perry makes her “MTV Unplugged” debut on MTV.com at 6 a.m. Monday. The clips are a preview of her album of the same name that arrives Tuesday. Included in Perry’s “Unplugged” session are acoustic versions of hits “I Kissed a Girl” and “Waking Up in Vegas,“ plus the new “Brick by Brick” and a cover of Fountains of Wayne’s “Hackensack.“