THEATER
Celebrate Halloween at Dad’s Garage. On Friday at 8 p.m., there’s Murder, She Improvised! Conjuring the House of Usher, a mystery “whodunnit” show with cursed objects. On both Friday or Saturday night at 10:30 p.m., Vavianna Vardot’s Famous Sex Party Presents Halloween at The Mansion, a comedic burlesque variety show with Amber Nash — plus a costume contest. Tickets start at $25.
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For family-friendly Halloween fare, visit the Center for Puppetry Arts for a performance of The Headless Horseman of Sleepy, Silly Hollow on Saturday or Sunday — then join the fourth annual Halloween dance party and trick-or-treating event, better known as Monster Mash, Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Tickets are $29 for both the performance and admission to the party.
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Dracula: The Failings of Men ends on Tuesday evening, also known as Halloween night, at the Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse. Produced by Havoc Movement and written for the stage by Havoc’s own Benedetto Robinson, this production, directed by Jake Guinn, earned a rave review from ArtsATL writer Rachel Garbus, who praised its “visceral, immersive storytelling,” sturdy cast and abundance of bloody fun. Tickets are $30, with discounts available.
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This is the final weekend to enjoy Home, I’m Darling at Synchronicity Theatre, written by British playwright Laura Wade. ArtsATL reviewer Alexis Hauk writes that the show “mines the dark comedy in this kind of scenario for all it’s worth [with] nice jabs at our ongoing glorification of nostalgia.” Hauk also praises the “snazzy sound design by Dan Bauman and pitch-perfect scenic design by Dustin Pettegrew,” a charming cast and Artistic Director Rachel May’s direction. Tickets start at $36.
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MUSIC
Rock legend Graham Nash returns to Atlanta Friday and Saturday for two shows at the Variety Playhouse. Nash was a founding member of The Hollies and Crosby Still and Nash (and sometimes Young). This tour is called…
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