Thu, Oct 26 Fall Fling & Food Drive (through Saturday)
What: A free oyster roast will be held Thursday from 57 p.m., with music by the Train Wrecks. On Friday, music will be provided by Theo. Saturday is SpookFest, with children’s activities, including crafts, face painting and a palm reader at 4 p.m. Costume contests for adults and pets will be judged at 9 p.m. A haunted cemetery will be available all three days. When: Oct. 26, 27 and 28. Where: Queeny’s To Go-Go, corner of Habersham and 33rd. Cost: A jar of peanut butter to support Second Harvest Food Bank. Info: 443-0888.
Week at a Glance compiled by Linda Sickler
What: The Savannah Actors Theatre presents a hairraising play written by horror maven Clive Barker. Ages 16 and up. Prizes given for especially clever costumes. When: Oct. 26, 27, 28 and 31 and Nov. 2, 3 and 4. All performances are at 8 p.m. Where: The Ark Theatre, 703D Louisville Rd. in the old Seaboard Freight Station. Cost: $10 general admission. Info: 232-6080 or mail@savannahactorstheatre.org.
Fri, oct 27 Fall Moon Riverfest (through Sunday)
What: More than 35 arts and crafts booths, food and drink. Proceeds will benefit Community Healthcare Center. When: Oct. 27 from noon to 10 p.m. Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: River Street.
Halloween Hike (through Saturday)
What: A fun, not-so-scary walk through Oatland Island’s nature trail to meet the Friendly Forest Critters, Mother Earth and Mother Goose. Treats will be passed out. When: Oct. 27 and 28 from 4-9 p.m. Where: Oatland Island Education Center. Cost: $5 per child. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Info: 8983980 or www.oatlandisland.org.
Jaycees Haunted House continues
What: An annual fundraiser. When: Oct. 27, 28 and 31 from 6-9 p.m. Where: 101 Atlas St. From Derenne, turn onto Habersham towards Kensington Park, right onto Varn Street, right onto Atlas. Cost: $7 adults and $3 children under 12. $1 discount if you bring a canned, non-perishable food item.
Campground Celebration
What: Hot dogs and S’mores to celebrate the City of Tybee Island’s purchase of the River’s End Campground & RV Park. An oral history will be presented
What: Eight-day festival features more than 50 films selected from more than 600 entries. When: Oct. 28 through Nov. 4. Where: Trustees Theater, 216 E. Broughton St. Info: 525-5050 or www.scad.edu/filmfest.
Landings Art Association Sidewalk Show
What: The work of more than 40 artists will be presented. When: Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Skidaway Village Walk.
Cricket in Savannah What: Are you a diehard cricket fan? Do you play cricket or want to learn how to play? Whether you are a pro or just interested in learning about the game that has enthralled sports fans around the world, this new cricket league may be just the thing you’ve been looking for. An organizational meeting will be held in the hopes that Savannah soon will have its own competitive team. When: Saturday, Oct. 28 at 10 a.m. Where: McDonald’s restaurant at Abercorn Common, at Abercorn and White Bluff. Cost: Free. Info: 404783-7261 or harmitbedi@yahoo.com. and there will be a hay ride for children. When: Oct. 27 from 6-8 p.m. Where: River’s End Campground on Tybee Island.
Beach Institute Lecture Series
What: Tina McElroy Ansa, novelist, filmmaker, and journalist. Reception follows. When: Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. Where: Beach Institute, 502 E. Harris St. Cost: Free. Info: 234-8000.
Haunted Garrison@Ft. King George
What: This event is for all ages and proceeds will benefit the Garrison of Fort King George. When: Oct. 27 and 28 at 7 p.m. Where: Fort King George Historic Site in Darien. Cost: $3. Info: 912-437-4770.
Dreadful Pestilence (through Saturday)
What: Living history program tells the story of the 1820 Savannah yellow fever epidemic. Not appropriate for children under 8. When: Oct. 27 and 28 at 7:30 and 8:45 p.m. Where: 324 E. State St. Cost: $10 in advance for adults, $5 in advance for ages 8-17 and $15 at the time of the performance. Info: 236-8097 or jcredle@savbusiness.net.
Project Improv (through Saturday)
What: Savannah Actor’s Theatre will present new live comedy every Friday and Saturday night through October. Ages 16 and up. When: Oct. 27 and 28, beginning at 10 p.m. Where: Savannah Actor’s Theatre, 703 Louisville Rd., Suite D. Cost: $5. Info: 232-6080.
What: Halloween Adventure features videos and educational activities. Boo at the Beach Night Hike looks for nocturnal animals. Reservations required. When: Halloween Adventure is Oct. 28 noon-5 p.m. Night Hike is Oct. 28, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Tybee Island Marine Science Center. Cost: Children up to age 12 wearing costumes will be admitted free with paid adult admission of $4. Info: 786-5917.
PALS Pet Halloween Costume Contest
What: Pets dressed in their Howl-o-ween best are judged in this costume contest for pets that benefits the Pet Assistance League of Savannah. When: Oct. 28 at 2 p.m. Registration begins at 1 p.m. Rain date Oct. 29. Where: Case Veterinary Hospital, 111 Eisenhower Dr. Park behind Toys-R-Us. Cost: Entry fee is $5 per pet. Spectators are admitted free. Info: 352-3081.
Diwali Festival of Lights
What: The India Association of Savannah is celebrating the Diwali Festival with food and fun. When: Oct. 28 6-10 p.m. Where: SSU Student Center. Info: Deepika Paul at 898-9060.
Sun, Oct 29 Shalom Y’all Jewish Food Festival
What: Sponsored by Congregation Mickve Israel. A wide variety of ethnic Jewish foods will be available for purchase. When: Oct. 29 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Forsyth Park. Cost: Free. Info: www.mickveisrael.org.
Latino Heritage Family Sunday
What: A tribute to Latino culture and a celebration of Mexico’s Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. At 3 p.m., the group Mesteno will present Mexican Norteno music. When: Oct. 29 from 2-5 p.m. Where: Telfair Academy of Arts & Sciences. Cost: Free.
Mon, Oct 30 Free Week at the Jepson Center begins
What: View the special exhibitions at the Jepson and experience the ArtZeum, an interactive exhibit for children, with hands-on activities. When: Oct. 30 through Nov. 5. Where: Jepson Center for the Arts.
Tue, Oct 31 GSU Presents Jesus Christ, Superstar
What: Popular musical from the ‘70s. When: Oct. 31 at 7:30 p.m. Where: Georgia Southern’s Performing Arts Center in Statesboro. Cost: $45. Info: 1-866-PAC-ARTS. w
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Clive Barker’s Crazyface continues
Savannah Film Festival begins
Boo at the Beach
SSU’s Shango Diaspora (thru Sun.)
What: A contemporary play with music and dance about a young woman who embarks on a journey seeking the love of Shango, the God of Thunder. When: Oct. 26, 27 and 28 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 29 at 3 p.m. Where: SSU’s Kennedy Fine Arts auditorium. Cost: $5 public and $2 for students.
Sat, Oct 28