Christmas Eve is tough for private investigator Cactus O’Riley. She is trying to lure her secretary Fred away from his protective mother, dodging the affections of Deputy D.A. Windsor, and considering closing her business. She doesn’t need the added aggravation of two fugitives who burst into her office looking for justice and a dead detective named Jake Marley. Christmas turns into a dickens of a holiday as Cactus solves mysteries and takes a second chance on love and sleuthing. Comedy, mystery and romance converge in this charming contemporary Christmas tale where goodwill and justice triumph.

Southside Theatre Guild in downtown Fairburn will present the comedy “A Christmas Cactus” for two weekends, Dec. 3 -13. Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday begin at 8 p.m. and our Sunday matinees will begin at 2 p.m.. Mystery and romance will accompany your laughter. Tickets $12-$15. For more info or to make your reservations, visit www.STGplays.com or call 770-969-0956.