INTOWN ATLANTA
Don’t Miss
Oct. 30
Alt rock outfit done good, Weezer, comes to town promoting its latest disc, "Hurley." 8 p.m. $43.35-$63.90. Chastain Park Amphitheater, 4469 Stella Drive, Atlanta. 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.
Live Music
Oct. 31
The bouncy, ska-influenced 311 offers fans a treat by playing its "Music" album in its entirety. 8 p.m. $72.30. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.
Arts & Theater
Through Oct. 31
Ages 16 and older can get in the Halloween spirit with "The Ghastly Dreadfuls: Demi-Omnibus," an evening of paranormal puppetry and terrifying tunage. 8 p.m. Oct. 29 and 30. 5 p.m. Oct. 31. $15-$25. Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. N.W., Atlanta. 404-873-3391, www.puppet.org.
Kids & Family
Oct. 31
Celebrate the Mexican holiday with music, food and storytelling at the Day of the Dead Festival. Noon-5 p.m. Free. Atlanta History Center, 130 West Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta. 404-814-4000, www.atlantahistorycenter.com.
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Oct. 30
Bring the family and the family dog to Howl-o-Ween featuring pumpkin decorating, trick-or-treating, and kid and dog costume contests. Noon-6 p.m. Free. Atlantic Station, at the corner of Market and 17th streets. 404-733-1221, www.atlanticstation.com.
DEKALB
Live Music
Oct. 30
Rock out to the high energy Celtic music of Emerald Rose. 7:30 p.m. $12.76-$15. Academy Theatre, 119 Center St., Avondale Estates. 404-474-8332, www.academytheatre.org.
Arts & Theater
Through Oct. 31
Charles Busch's campy comedy "Vampire Lesbians of Sodom" takes a bite out of the bloodsucking genre. 10:30 p.m. Oct. 29 and 30. 5 and 8 p.m. Oct. 31. $17-$23. Onstage Atlanta, 2597 North Decatur Road, Decatur. 404-897-1802, www.onstageatlanta.tix.com.
Kids & Family
Oct. 29
See real mummies, slurp on a Jake's Ice Cream shake, watch old mummy cartoons and "Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy" at Mummies and Milkshakes. 6-9:30 p.m. $5; free for members. Emory University Quadrangle, 1518 Clifton Road, Atlanta. 404-727-0519, www.carlos.emory.edu/calendar.
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Oct. 29
Author and Huffington Post blogger Philip Goldberg discusses his new book, "American Veda." 7:30 p.m. Free. Vedanta Center of Atlanta, 2331 Brockett Road, Tucker. 770-938-6673, www.vedanta-atlanta.org.
FULTON & SOUTHSIDE
Don’t Miss
Oct. 31
A polo match, hay rides and complimentary desserts, wine and cheeses highlight the Polo Match & Autumn Fête presented by Tomorrow's Luminaries. Noon-5 p.m. $40. Chukkar Farm and Polo Club, 1140 Liberty Grove Road, Alpharetta. 770-664-1533, www.tomorrowsluminaries.org/get-involved/polo.
Live Music
Oct. 29
Singer-songwriter Sam Thacker will likely play tunes from his 2009 release "Lines." 10:30 p.m. Free. Atkins Park Tavern, 2840 Atlanta Road, Smyrna. 770-435-1887, www.atkinspark.com.
Arts & Theater
Oct. 31
Dancing Monkey Cabaret performs the Halloween-themed and vaudeville-inspired "Night of the Living Monkeys." 7 p.m. $15. Kudzu Playhouse, 10743 Alpharetta Highway, Roswell. 770-594-1020, www.kudzuplayhouse.org.
Kids & Family
Oct. 29 and 30
Autrey Mill Nature Preserve invites kids to its Spooky Mill event for trick-or-treating, games, a tame haunted house and more. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 29 for preschoolers. 6-9 p.m. Oct. 29 and 30. Free with ticketed attractions. Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek. 678-366-3511, www.autreymill.org.
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Oct. 30
The Avenue Fall Festival & Trick-or-Treating event boasts face painting, balloon art and more. 3-5 p.m. Free. The Avenue Peachtree City, 239 City Circle, Peachtree City. 770-486-6587, www.peachtreecity.shoptheavenue.com.
COBB & CHEROKEE
Don’t Miss
Oct. 30
The Cherokee County Interact Club and Rotary Club host the Mini-Golf Fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy, which includes a brunch buffet, medals for winners, mini-golf and goody bags for kids. $15; family of four $50. 10 a.m.-noon. Monster Mini-Golf, 2505 Chastain Meadows Parkway, Marietta. 770-423-2212, www.cherokeeinteractclub.com.
Live Music
Oct. 29
Rock-N-Horror Music Show is a costume party featuring live music by Prime. 8 p.m. $18. The Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 N. Park Square, Marietta. 770-293-0080, www.earlsmithstrand.org.
Arts & Theater
Nov. 5-20
"Joined at the Head" finds an author visiting her old high school flame and his wife. $12.50-$20. Stellar Cellar at St. James' Episcopal Church, 161 Church St., Marietta. 770-218-9669, http://stjames-marietta.episcopalatlanta.org.
Kids & Family
Oct. 29 and 30
A visit to Berry Patch Farms includes a hayride to the pumpkin patch, a petting zoo and more. 3:30-7 p.m Oct. 29. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 30. Free. Berry Patch Farms, 786 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock. 770-926-0561, www.berrypatchfarms.net.
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Oct. 30
The Down on the Farm Fall Festival includes a host of activities including mechanical steer roping, hay rides, face and hair spray painting, and more. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Summit Baptist Church, 4310 Moon Station Lane, Acworth. 770-975-4595, www.summitchurch.org.
GWINNETT
Don’t Miss
Through Oct. 31, and Nov. 5 and 6
Netherworld Haunted House remains one of the hottest haunts in the nation. 7 p.m.-midnight Fridays-Saturdays. 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays and Nov. 5 and 6. $22-$27. Netherworld Haunted House, 6624 Dawson Blvd., Norcross. 404-608-2484, www.fearworld.com.
Live Music
Oct. 31
The Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra & Chorus scares up some classics for its Halloween Spooktacular. 3:30 p.m. $17.90-$31. Performing Arts Center at Gwinnett Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.
Kids & Family
Oct. 30
Kids kick up their heels with games, snacks and crafts at the Spooktacular Dance and Play Party. 2:30-4 p.m. for ages 3-5. 4-5:30 p.m. for ages 6-10. $12. Bogan Park Community Recreation Center, 2723 N. Bogan Road, Buford. 770-614-2060, www.gwinnettcounty.com.
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Oct. 30
Watch Georgia battle Florida on big screens at the Bud Light Battle Bash featuring live music from Stevie Wayne & Friends. Noon. $6.80. Wild Bill's, 2075 Market St., Duluth. 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.
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