Dances of Universal Peace--joins hands with you in simple, joyous circle dances honoring the sacred traditions of the world in the First Church in Cambridge at 11 Garden St. Call 522-0800 or 776-5767. Friday at 7:45 p.m.

William Shakespeare's Hamlet--performed by Ferryman Productions at the C. Walsh Theatre at Suffolk University at 55 Temple St. in Boston. Call 354-8692. Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m.

Lake People--this new comedy by Eliza Wyatt is performed by Theatre in Process at the Leland Center at 541 Tremont St. Call 232-8673. Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.

The Three Sisters--presented by the Brandeis Theater Arts Department in the Laurie Theater at Brandeis University. Call 736-4207. Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., and Sundy at 3 and 7 p.m.

Brandeis Playwrights Festival--a collection of one-acts by Brandeis playwrites presented by the Brandeis Theater Arts Department at the Springold Theater Center at Brandeis University. Call 736-3402. Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 3 and 7 p.m.

Israeli/Jewish-American Dance Festival--presents "The Good Jew?", a Dance Umbrella performance in the Emerson Majestic Theatre at 219 Tremont St. in Boston. Call 491-7377. Tuesday and Wednesday at 8 p.m.

Sojourner Truth--with Kathryn Woods at the Old South Meeting House on 310 Washington St. Call 482-6439. Thursday at 7 p.m.

The Impresario and I1 maestro di cappella--two one-act operas presented by Banchetto Musicale at Jordan Hall. Call 864-5988. Friday at 8 p.m.