This week

Volunteers needed, Dahlonega. Volunteers needed for Sammy Blues Band, construction and "Bus Stop." Call to set up an appointment. Holly Theater, 69 W. Main St., Dahlonega. 706-864-3759 or boxoffice@hollytheater.com.

Dance lecture, Gainesville. James Frazier will lecture about "The Radical Act of Being." 2:30 p.m. today, Thurmond-McRae Lecture Hall, Brenau University, 625 Academy St., Gainesville.

"Romeo and Juliet," Atlanta. Today-Feb. 28: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 6:30 p.m. Sundays; 10 a.m. most Tuesdays and Wednesdays, The New American Shakespeare Tavern, 499 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. $12-$32. 404-874-5299.

"The Beaux Stratagem," Gainesville. Gainesville Theatre Alliance. Preview, 7:30 p.m. Monday; shows 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Feb. 12 and 16-20; 2:30 p.m. Feb. 14 and 20, Hosch Theatre, John S. Burd Performing Arts Center, Brenau University, 420 Academy St., Gainesville. $16-$18; $14-$16 seniors age 65 and older, $10-$12 students and children. 678-717-3624.

"Bus Stop," Dahlonega. 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11-14, 18-21 and 25-28, Holly Theater, 69 W. Main St., Dahlonega. $18; $17 seniors; $12 students. 706-864-3759.

Upcoming 

"Miss Firecracker Contest," Gainesville. Gainesville High School drama department. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23-25, The Ware House, Gainesville High School, 830 Century Place, Gainesville. Tickets sold days of play at GHS. $5. ghstheatre@bellsouth.net.

Ongoing

"Oh Poe is Me!" Valentine's Weekend, Atlanta. Tales of Edgar Allen Poe told with puppets, part of the Center for Puppetry Arts' New Directions Series. Through Feb. 21 with special museum after-dark performances Feb. 11-14. 11 a.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 5 p.m. Sundays (evening performances only Feb. 11-14). Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St., Atlanta. 404-873-3089.