This week

"The Elephant Man," Demorest. The Piedmont College Theatre Department. 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, Mainstage Theatre, Swanson Center for the Performing Arts and Communications, 165 Central Ave., Demorest. $10; $5 students and seniors, free for Piedmont faculty, staff and students. 706-778-3000, ext. 1355. Not for children.

"The Briar Patch: Tales of Joel Chandler Harris," Gainesville. WonderQuest: Gainesville Theatre Alliance for Young Audiences. 7:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday and Oct. 8; 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Pearce Auditorium, Brenau University, 500 Centennial Circle, Gainesville. $10-$12 adults and seniors, $7-$8 students and children. 678-717-3624 or www.gainesvilletheatrealliance.org.

Joel Chandler Harris discussion, Gainesville.. 1-2 p.m. Sunday, Pearce Auditorium, Brenau University, 500 Centennial Circle, Gainesville. Free. 678-717-3624 or www.gainesvilletheatrealliance.org.

Ongoing

Tuesday Night (Mystery) Club, Alto. Murder mystery. 6 p.m. second Tuesday of each month, St. Thomas Anglican Church, 1636 Mud Creek Road, Alto. 706-754-8165.\

"See How They Run," Clarkesville. 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday, Habersham Community Theater, 1370 Washington St., Clarkesville. $13 adults, $8 children and full-time students. 706-839-1315.

"Ruthless! The Musical," Oakwood. The Spartan Players. 7 p.m. Tuesday-Oct. 7, West Hall High School Theatre, 5500 McEver Road, Oakwood. $7 adults, $5 students and seniors. 770-967-9826, ext. 350.