Deep in a Dream of You--with poet and performance artist David Cale. At the Institute of Contemporary Art Theater, 266-5152 or 266-5153. At 8 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Significant Others: Dances for Family, Friends and Lovers--a dance performance exploring relationships and emotions. At the C. Walsh Theater at Suffolk University at 55 Temple St. in Boston. Tickets are $12.50, $10.50 for students. Call 859-9445. At 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and at 3 p.m. on Sunday.

The Three Sisters--by Anton Chekhov, performed by the Brandeis University Arts Department. In the Laurie Theater at Brandeis University. Call 736-3400. At 8 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday; at 3 and 7 p.m. on Sunday; and at 8 p.m. on Wednesday.

Brandeis Playwrights Festival--a collection of one-acts performed by the Brandeis University Arts Department. In the Springold Theater Center at Brandeis University. Call 736-3400. At 8 p.m. on Wednesday.

Forever Plaid--by Stuart Ross. In the Terrace Room in the Boston Park Plaza Hotel at 64 Arlington St. Tickets are $22.50 and $27.50. Call 357-8384. Tuesdays through Sundays at 8 p.m.