The Harbor Theatre

“The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” is the epic final installment of J. R. R. Tolkien's “The Hobbit” trilogy. Having reclaimed their homeland from the dragon Smaug, the company (Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf, Thorin Oakenshield and the Company of Dwarves) unwittingly unleashed a deadly force into the world. Enraged, Smaug rains his fiery wrath down upon the men, women and children of Lake-town.

Obsessed above all else with his reclaimed treasure, Thorin sacrifices friendship and honor to hoard it as Bilbo’s frantic attempts to make him see reason drive the hobbit toward a desperate and dangerous choice.

Wizard Gandalf learns their great enemy Sauron has sent legions of Orcs in a stealth attack upon the Lonely Mountain. As darkness converges on their escalating conflict, the races of dwarves, elves and men must decide — unite or be destroyed. Bilbo finds himself fighting for his life, and the lives of his friends, as the future of Middle-earth hangs in the balance.

Directed by Peter Jackson, the film features an all-star cast including Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, Cate Blanchett, Christopher Lee and Orlando Bloom. Show dates: Dec. 24, 25, 26 and 27 at 7 p.m.; at 2 and 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 28.

The Harbor Theatre is located at 185 Townsend Avenue in Boothbay Harbor. It is open Wednesday through Sunday through the winter. For more information, call 207-633-0438 or visit www.harbortheatre.net.

Lincoln Theater

“The Theory of Everything,” nominated for four Golden Globe Awards, including Best Motion Picture, brings to life the story of Stephen Hawking and his wife, Jane Wilde.

Together, they defy impossible odds, breaking new ground in medicine and science, and achieving more than they could ever have dreamed. Plays at 2 and 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 26, Sunday, Dec. 28, Wednesday, Dec. 31 and at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 27.

Second annual Holiday Guitar Night Eric Lugosch and Stephen Bennett perform on Saturday, Dec. 27 at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free for youth 18 and under, $22/adults, $20/theater members. The theater is closed Dec. 24-25 for the Christmas holiday.

The Lincoln Theater is located at 2 Theater Street in Damariscotta. For more information, call 207-563-3424 or visit www.atthelincoln.net.