Fri 30th – macrobert, Stirling

PUSS IN BOOTS (U)One of the Shrek films’ best loved characters get his own spin-off as the animated cat is haunted by best friend Humpty Dumpty's seeming betrayal, and looks for a way to clear his name. Showing at 2pm. Also Sat at 11am and Mon-Thurs at 2pm.

Fri 30th – macrobert, Stirling

MY WEEK WITH MARILYN (15)Events behind the scenes as Marilyn Monroe travels to England for film work with Laurence Olivier in this drama starring Kenneth Branagh and Michelle Williams. Showing at 7.30pm. Also Sat at 2pm

Fri 30th – Vue, Stirling

MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: GHOST PROTOCOL (12A)Latest fast action spy drama starring Tom Cruise, this time with secret agent Ethan Hunt trying to prevent nuclear Armageddon despite having no official backing for his mission. Showing daily at 11.30am, 1pm, 2.30pm, 3.45pm, 5.30pm, 6.30pm, 7.45pm, 8.30pm, 9.30pm (except Sat) and 10.40pm (except Sat and Sun).

Fri 30th – Vue, Stirling

THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO (18)Hollywood remake of the first part of the hit Millennium trilogy, with a computer hacker hired to investigate the death of a girl whose uncle is convinced it wasn’t an accident. Starring Daniel Craig. Showing daily at 1pm, 4.40pm, 5.45pm, 6.45pm, 8pm, 9pm (except Sat) and 10pm (except Sat and Sun).

Fri 30th – Vue, Stirling

SHERLOCK HOLMES: A GAME OF SHADOWS (12A)Robert Downey Jr returns as a souped-up version of the Victorian sleuth, caught up in a spate of anarchist bombings and on the trail of arch enemy Moriarty. Showing daily at 1.30pm, 4.20pm, 4.50pm, 7.30pm and 10.20pm (except Sat and Sun).

Fri 30th – Vue, Stirling

ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: CHIPWRECKED (U)Playing around while aboard a cruise ship the animated favourites end up overboard and marooned in a tropical paradise that turns out to be not as deserted as it seemed. Showing daily at 11am (except Sun), noon, 2.15pm, 3.40pm and 4.30pm with extra show Fri-Wed at 1.20pm.

Fri 30th – Vue, Stirling

PUSS IN BOOTS (U)See above for details. 3D screenings daily at 10.40am (except Sun). 2D screenings daily at 10.10am (except Sun), 12.30pm and 2.40pm.

Fri 30th – Vue, Stirling

HAPPY FEET TWO (U)In this animated sequel the penguins discover a new threat to their home that will take everyone working together to save them from. Showing daily at 10.20am (except Sun) and 12.50pm.

Fri 30th – Vue, Stirling

ARTHUR CHRISTMAS (U)Santa's youngest son wants to restore the North Pole holiday spirit, but faces a brother who runs the place with military precision. Showing daily at 10.50am (except Sun), 11.45am, 2pm and 4.15pm.

Fri 30th – Vue, Stirling

NEW YEAR’S EVE (12A)A group of singletons looking for love in the Big Apple are hoping to find it before the clock strikes midnight. Showing daily at 3.30pm, 6.20pm, 9.20pm (except Sat, at 8.50pm instead). Note Sun and Tues shows at 6.20pm are subtitled.

Fri 30th – Vue, Stirling

JOHNNY ENGLISH REBORN (U)The bumbling secret agent returns, attempting to prevent the Chinese premier being taken out by international assassins. Showing daily except Sun at 10.30am. Kids Club screening.

Wed 4th – macrobert, Stirling

TAKE SHELTER (15)When a young man starts to have visions of the end of the world he is forced to contemplate whether they’re true or if he is simply losing his mind. Showing at 7.30pm. Also Thurs, same time.

Thurs 5th – Vue, Stirling

THE THREE MUSKETEERS (12A)New version of the swashbuckling classic as the heroes unite to stop a villainous cardinal and a beautiful double agent from seizing the French throne. 1pm. Senior screening.

Fri 30th – macrobert, Stirling

JACKIE AND THE BEANSTALKPanto mayhem is back as the town of Stirling Stella is in crisis when Fairy Mary Christmas’s wand is stolen by the evil Giant Sleigh-Stacks, robbing the pantosphere of its Christmas Spirit - and only one cash-strapped family is able to help. 2pm and 7.30pm and various times daily to Jan 7th. See www.macrobert.org/panto for ticket details.

Sun 1st – Balquhidder Village Hall

NEW YEAR DANCEWith music from the Stuart McKeown Ceilidh Band. 9pm-1am. Tickets £8 at door/ £7.50 in advance, with tickets available from John McNaughton on 01877 384232 or Dunwhinny’s Coffee Shop, Bridge St, Callander.

Fri 30th – Smith Art Gallery and Museum, Stirling

CHRISTMAS TINGLESShow and sale of craft items, ideal for Christmas gifts. Until Jan 8th.

Fri 30th – Smith Art Gallery and Museum, Stirling

SPIRIT OF THE CELTTextile art from Scottish, Welsh and Irish groups, inspired by Celtic mythology. Until Jan 8th.

Sat 31st – Stirling Smith Pewter Gallery, Spittal Street, Stirling

NEISH PEWTER COLLECTIONWorld-leading collection of pewter objects from across the centuries. Gallery open 1-4pm.