Upcoming

■ “It’s a Wonderful Life” by OnStage Atlanta Theatre Company. Opens tonight (sold out) through Dec. 23. 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 3 p.m.Sundays, 7 p.m. Dec. 22 and 23. $18-24. 3041 N. Decatur Road, Scottdale. Based on the film by Frank Capra, this play is adapted by James W. Rogers and directed by Cathe Hall Payne. Tickets: 404-8971802, OnStageAtlanta.tix.com. OnStageAtlanta.com

■ “Up on the Housetop” with The Reminiscents. 7 p.m. Dec. 16. $10 in advance, $15 at the door. OnStage Atlanta Theatre Company, 3041 N. Decatur Road, Scottdale. Youth performers at OnStage Atlanta team up with the company’s older members for this presentation filled with Christmas songs, yuletide tales and a visit by a “very special guest” from the North Pole. Tickets: 404-897-1802, OnStageAtlanta. tix.com. OnStageAtlanta.com

■ “Home for the Holidays.” 7 p.m. Dec. 17. $20 in advance, $25 at the door. OnStage Atlanta Theatre Company, 3041 N. Decatur Road, Scottdale. Hosted by Olivia Ivey and Paul Tate, this cabaret will present Christmas classics. Tickets: 404-897-1802, OnStageAtlanta. tix.com. OnStageAtlanta.com

■ Christmas in Avondale: A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols. 7 p.m. Dec. 15. Avondale Estates First Baptist Church, 47 Covington Road, Avondale Estates. The 55-voice First Baptist Church Avondale Estates Chancel Choir and Chamber Orchestra will present this event. Modeled on the traditional British Service. The Chancel Choir and Orchestra will be directed by R. Mark Green, the Minister of Music at First Baptist Church since 2006. afbc.com

■ Live Nativity. 6-7:30 p.m. Dec. 19. Saint Luke’s Presbyterian Church, 1978 Mt. Vernon Road, Dunwoody. Gather around the star-lit stable, and experience the sights and sounds of Bethlehem. Visit animals and enjoy hot chocolate, cookies and Christmas music. facebook.com/ events/426735948222676