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Christian Singles Dance, a smoke-, alcohol- and drug-free event for those ages 40 and over, is each Saturday night at the Ballroom Dance Center in Evans. Dance lessons start at 7 p.m., and the dance begins at 8 p.m. No partners needed. $8, members; $10, guests. Visit christiandances.org. Belly Dance Class is every Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Euchee Creek Branch Library. Pre-registration required. Call 706-556-0594 or visit ecgrl.org. Augusta International Folk Dance Club meets Tuesday nights from 7:309:30 p.m. at the Augusta Ballet Studio on 2941 Walton Way. No partners needed. First visit free. Call 706-399-2477.
Theater “Beware What You Ask of a Fairy,” a Storyland Theatre production, shows for schools on Thursday-Friday, October 25-26, at 9:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. A Saturday matinee is October 27 at 3 p.m. School shows, $4.50 with teachers and chaperones free; matinee, $6. Call 706-736-3455 or visit storylandtheatre.org. “House of 1000 Corpses, a Misfit Theatre Group production, shows Friday, October 26, at Sector 7G, with doors open at 8 p.m. and the show beginning at 9 p.m. $13. Visit sector7gaugusta.com. “Night Chills: Tales of Terror by Edgar Allen Poe,” a production of the Aiken Community Playhouse Youth Wing, shows October 26-27 at 8 p.m. and October 27 at 3 p.m. $20, adults; $17, seniors; $12, students; $7, children under 12. Call 803-648-1438 or visit acp1011.com. Black Cat Ball, including a DJ, food, drinks, a costume contest and more, is Saturday, October 27, at 9 p.m. at Le Chat Noir. $10. Call 706-722-3322 or visit lcnaugusta.com. Professor Witchcock’s Spooktacular Illusions & Sideshow is Monday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m. at the Aiken Visitors Center and Train Museum. $40. Call 803-293-7846 or visit aikenis.com. Theatrical Magic: An Evening of One Acts is Thursday, November 1, at
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7:30 p.m. at ASU’s Maxwell Theatre. $10, general public; $7, seniors; $5, children, students, faculty and staff. Call 706-667-4100 or visit aug.edu. Spencer’s Theatre of Illusion, presented by the Aiken Performing Arts Group, is Thursday, November 1, at 8 p.m. at the URS Performing Arts Center in Aiken. $40; $20, students. Call 803-648-1438 or visit apagonline.com. Quickies, Le Chat Noir Theatre’s short play festival, is seeking original scripts by local authors. Writers must reside within the CSRA and scripts should be shorts of 5-15 pages and one-acts of 15-30 pages. Writers may submit up to three scripts. Submission deadline is December 31 for the festival, which will be held in April. Email scripts and a cover sheet with contact information to info@lcnaugusta.com.
Flix “The Skin I Live In” shows Monday, October 29, at 7 p.m. at 170 University Hall as part of the ASU Film Series. $3. Call 706-667-4100 or visit aug. edu. “Ansel Adams: American Experience” shows Tuesday, October 30, at 6:30 p.m. at the Headquarters Branch Library. Free. Call 706-821-2600 or visit ecgrl.org.
Special Events Trick or Treat So Others Can Eat is Thursday, October 25, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Patriots Park Gym. Admission is a can of food. Call 706-312-7194 or visit columbiacountyga.gov. Beer Tasting is Friday, October 26, from 5-8 p.m. at Wine World in North Augusta. $5, with $2 rebate upon purchase of any of the six featured beers. Call 803-279-9522 or visit wineworldsc.com. Wine and Spirits Dinner is Friday, October 26, from 6:30-10 p.m. at North Augusta’s Living History Park. $50, with pre-registration required. Call 803-279-7560 or visit colonialtimes.us.
Last Saturday at the Park: Everything Pumpkins is Saturday, October 27, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at North Augusta’s Living History Park. It includes interactive displays of Colonial times living and the park’s annual scarecrow contest display. Call 803-279-7560 or visit colonialtimes.us. Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee is Saturday, October 27, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in downtown North Augusta and features arts and crafts vendors, a children’s costume contest, performances, a barbecue cookoff and more. Visit northaugusta.net. Fall Festival is Saturday, October 27, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Martinez Baptist Church and features live gospel music, holiday and other craft items and more. Call 706-726-4085. Spirits of Hallowed Eve, family friendly guided tours among ghosts in a Colonial setting, is Saturday, October 27, from 6-10 p.m. at North Augusta’s Living History Park. Pre-registration required. $5 per family. Call 803-441-8956 or email pam@colonialtimes.us. Annual Christian Haitian Outreach Celebration is Sunday, October 28, at 3 p.m. at Paine College’s Gilbert-Lambuth Memorial Chapel. The celebration will also honor CHO’s founder, Eleanor “Mom” Workman. Visit paine.edu or choinc.org. Explore Gravestone Symbols and Tour Magnolia Cemetery, a genealogy program, is Wednesday, October 31, at 2 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call 706-826-1511 or visit ecgrl.org. The Western Carolina State Fair continues through Saturday, October 27, at the Aiken Fairgrounds. Hours are Monday-Friday from 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from noon. Activities include a ride and games midway, exhibits, a rodeo, demolition derby and more. Advanced admission and ride tickets are on sale now and admissions specials are available daily at the gate. Visit westerncarolinastatefair.com. The Columbia County Fair will be held November 1-10 at the fairgrounds across from Patriots Park. Hours are Monday-Thursday, 5-11 p.m.;
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