FRIDAY, OCT. 30
More than 30 artists from around the United States and abroad have created works of art in clay for the exhibit titled “Taboo: Sexuality and Identity in Ceramics,” the purpose of which is to provoke thought and stimulate conversation while demonstrating the ability of ceramic art to have a relevant voice in the social and political discussions of our time. Running now through Oct. 31, Signature Gallery, www.thesignatureshop.com
SATURDAY, OCT. 31
This Halloween, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra has something for everyone on the spookiest Saturday of the year, including the first Family Concert of the 2015-16 season, Halloween Hijinks, at 2 p.m. in Atlanta Symphony Hall. Tonight, the Orchestra will perform Danny Elfman’s Music from the Films of Tim Burton, at 8 p.m. in Atlanta Symphony Hall, www.atlantasymphony.com Actor’s Express opens Steve Yockey’s new play “The Thrush & the Woodpecker,” a suspense thriller offering mystery, power and theatricality. The world premiere will be directed by Melissa Foulger. The show runs in rotating repertory with Yockey’s play “Blackberry Winter,” After two sold-out seasons, Serenbe Playhouse is proud to revive ‘The Sleepy Hollow Experience’ in new thrilling (and bonechilling) ways, directed by openly gay artistic director Brian Clowdus. For its third season, the show will be more barbaric than ever, taking the tale of Ichabod, Katrina, and Brom Bones to new heights. Through Nov. 8 with an 8 p.m. show tonight, www.serenbeplayhouse.com (Publicity photo) opening next week. Through Nov. 15. 8 p.m. tonight, www.actors-express.com
SUNDAY, NOV. 1
Deanne spins and keeps the dance crowd happy, 3 a.m., Xion Atlanta, www.facebook.com/Xion-162659260451683 Newnan Theatre Company’s version of “Dracula” closes tonight, 7 p.m., www.newmantheatre.org
MONDAY, NOV. 2
Join Ruth Messinger of American Jewish World Service, civil rights leader Mandy Carter and community members for a dialogue on LGBT rights around the South and around the world, sponsored by the LGBT Institute, Center for Civil and Human Rights, 6:30–9 p.m., www.civilandhumanrights.org Monday night is the Pride kickball after night event at Blake’s at 7:30 p.m., followed by trivia at 10 with weekly guest hosts, www.blakesontheparkatlanta.com Trans and Friends is a youth-focused group for trans people, people questioning their own gender, and aspiring allies. Charis provides a facilitated space to discuss gender, relevant resources and activism around social issues. This is a project of the Feminist Outlawz and is co-sponsored by Charis Circle’s Strong Families, Whole Children. Donations are accepted. 7–8:30 p.m., www.charisbooksandmore.com
TUESDAY, NOV. 3
Broadway Across America brings the Tony-winning “Cinderella” to the Fox Theatre, 7:30 p.m., through Nov. 8, www.foxtheatre.org
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 4
It’s Amateur Night every Wednesday at 9 p.m. at BJ Roosters, 2043 Cheshire Bridge Road, Atlanta, Ga. 30324
THURSDAY, NOV. 5
SAGE Atlanta hosts its weekly social hour and potluck, 10 a.m., Phillip Rush Center, www.rushcenteratl.org Faces Lounge in Marietta’s new All Star Cabaret is every Thursday at 10:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. with the likes of Heather Daniels and Coco Chanelle, 138 Powers Ferry Road, Marietta, Ga. 30060