THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED.When: Friday, 6 p.m.-10 p.m.Where: 100 N. Front St.Put on your blue and gold and come out to the street festival for food, music, fun and more.
Fall is finally in the air, and this October weekend brings the extravaganza of Albany State University’s homecoming and an early taste of Halloween.
When: Friday, starts at 8 p.m.Where: Albany Civic Center, 100 W. Oglethorpe Blvd.Get ready for an uproarious evening of laughter at the highly anticipated Festival of Laughs, coming to Albany Civic Center at 8 p.m. on Oct. 13. The show features a star-studded lineup of renowned comedians, including Sommore, Lavell Crawford, Guy Torry, Tony Roberts and Special K. With their perfect blend of humor and charm, these world-class comedians each bring their own unique comedic style that offers something for everyone.Admission: $59-$125.
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When: Saturday, starts at 6 p.m.Where: Albany Municipal Auditorium, 200 N. Jackson St.The Newsboys are returning to Albany for a high-energy Christian rock show on Saturday. Newsboys are one of the biggest bands in Christian music history, having sold more than 10 million records across 23 recordings and garnering boundless accolades.Admission: $19.99-$124.99.
When: Friday, starts at 8 p.m.Where: Theatre Albany, 514 Pine Ave.The Good Life Social Club is sponsoring a spectacular and Halloween-themed costume dance party, with food, drinks, music and a costume contest.. Ages 21-plus.Admission $27.50.For tickets and more information, go to: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35737/production/1179458?performanceId=11360742.
When: 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday show starts at 8:30 p.m.Where: Dawson Main Street Theatre, 152 N. Main St., Dawson.Get ready to be thrilled by this hilarious twist on the classic Frankenstein story. Our talented actors will have you rolling in the aisles with their witty performances.Admission: $35.For more information, go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dawsons-main-street-dinner-theatres-comedy-production-of-frankenstein-slept-here-tickets-730523634857.
Alan has been a reporter for 30 years, including at The Moultrie Observer, Thomasville Times-Enterprise and The Albany Herald. His favorite book is “Catch-22,” and he has an Australian shepherd/American bulldog mix named Maxwell.
