This week

"James & the Giant Peach," Gainesville. 7 p.m. today-Saturday, Chestatee High School, 3005 Sardis Road, Gainesville. $6; $5 with donation of two canned goods. 770-532-1162.

"A Biddy Full Christmas," Clarkesville. Friday-Saturday, Habersham Community Theatre, 1370 Washington St., Clarkesville. $13. 706-839-1315.  

"How the Grinch Stole Christmas!," Chestnut Mountain. Holiday dessert theater. 7 p.m. Friday, Chestnut Mountain Presbyterian Church, 4675 Winder Highway, Chestnut Mountain. $3; $10 per family; free for age 4 and younger. 770-967-3440, ext. 118 or jessmroth@gmail.com.

One Act Play Competition and Showcase, Sautee. Submit original one act plays by Tuesday. Winners will be chosen for a staged reading. Contact the Sautee Nacoochee Center for requirements. 706-878-3300 or tedgar@snca.org.

Upcoming

"Narnia," Flowery Branch. Fifth Row Center. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17-19, 3:30 p.m. Dec. 20; "Brunch in Narnia," 10:30 a.m. Dec. 19, The Springs Church, 6553 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch. Brunch $25, make reservations by Dec. 12. Show $10 adults, $8 children. 678-357-7359 or 5throwcenter@gmail.com.

"Holy Scrooge," Flowery Branch. 6 p.m. Dec. 20, New Beginning Baptist Church, 4403 Ga. 53, Flowery Branch. 770-654-6579.

Ongoing

Christmas Canteen 2009, Lawrenceville. 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 20, Aurora Theatre, 128 Pike St., Lawrenceville. $14-$30. 678-226-6222.