The 10: World-class ballet, ghosts, dinosaurs, and more coming up this week in Montgomery
Whether you're looking for dance, drinks, dinosaurs, and more, we've got you covered in The 10 for the week of Oct. 17-23.
Kyiv City Ballet brings 'Swan Lake' to MPAC
The U.S. premiere tour of the Kyiv City Ballet continues Tuesday with "Swan Lake" at the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. show range from $27 to $62, and are available online at mpaconline.org/events. However, buyers can get $5 off tickets by using the code MGMB at Ticketmaster.
You could win $10,000 at Beat The Odds Casino Night
Wynlakes Golf and Country Club, 7900 Wynlakes Blvd, Montgomery is hosting the Beat the Odds Casino Night and Drawdown on Thursday 5-9 p.m. It's a fundraiser for the Cancer Wellness Foundation of Central Alabama. They'll have real casino tables, complete with dealers for blackjack and other card games, as well as a craps table, roulette wheel, and slot machines. There's also live music and a buffet. They're going to be giving away prizes like a pair of Iron Bowl tickets, getaways, electronics, Henig Furs vest, and more. There's a Big 5 auction. Whoever gets the winning drawdown ticket gets $10,000. General admission tickets are $125 and are available online at bit.ly/3dcz9R5.
Come to Wind Creek for the Main Street Wetumpka Wine Pull
An evening of beautiful views and food and wine pairings from Fire Steakhouse awaits guests at the Main Street Wetumpka Wine Pull on Thursday, 6-8:30 p.m. at Wind Creek Wetumpka's Penthouse Suite. Each pair of attendees will “pull” a bottle of wine and receive two signature wine glasses. Every ticket will be entered into a drawing for prizes. Main Street Wetumpka members get 2 tickets for $100. For non-members, it's two for $150, or $75 for single. They're available online at bigtickets.com/events/main-street-wetumpka/winepull2022.
Sip & Salt Soak Workshop at Shoppes at EastChase
Here's a chance to sit back and relax, while making something to take home to sit back and relax in. Aqualime Skincare is presenting a Sip & Salt Soak Workshop Thursday at The Shoppes at EastChase in Montgomery. It's in the workshop space next to Men's Warehouse. While you craft a personalized 8 oz. salt bath soak, you'll also enjoy light refreshments, fall-themed sips, complimentary EastChase swag, a Sephora MUA pop-up, complimentary hand massages, and a chance to win a Sephora giveaway. Tickets are $40. You can get them online at aqualimeskincare.com/products/sip-salt-soak-workshop.
Jurassic Quest dinosaurs back in Montgomery
Three days of prehistoric awesomeness is returning to Montgomery this weekend with the return of Jurassic Quest on Friday 1-8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., and Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Renaissance Montgomery Convention Center in downtown Montgomery. See life-size dinosaurs, including the Spinosaurus and T-Rex. You can discover ancient ocean dwellers, including a 50-foot megalodon. Kids can also ride a dino, explore bounce houses, create a dino craft, dig for fossils, meet baby dinos, and walk with dinosaurs. Standard admission tickets for kids and adults are $22. Ages 65 and up get in for $19. For kids 2-10, they have a kids unlimited admission for $37, which includes unlimited access to stationary and walking dinosaur rides, fossil dig, and inflatables. Get tickets online at jurassicquest.com/upcoming-events. Select a day and an entry time. All guests 2 and older must have a ticket.
Halloween Roaring ‘20s Murder Mystery Event at The Fitz
From 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, the Fitzgerald Museum is partnering with the Southern Ghost Girls to bring back their murder-mystery dinner event at the one-time home of F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, 919 Felder Ave., Montgomery. Play your part while mingling with the guests. Can you catch the killer? Tickets cost $80 for each night and include beverages and hors d'oeuvres. For a separate fee of $45, the Ghost Girls will lead a Halloween Ghost Hunt/Paranormal Investigation at the Fitz each night at 10 p.m. Links to purchase tickets available at https://www.thefitzgeraldmuseum.org/events/2022/10/21/ghost-girls-murder-mystery-and-ghost-hunt. Learn more at www.southernghostgirls.com
Oktoberfest at Messiah Lutheran Church
Come one, come all to a Saturday afternoon packed with Oktoberfest fun at Messiah Lutheran Church, 6670 Vaughn Road, Montgomery, 2-6 p.m. It's free to get in and enjoy the music of the John Bull Trio. They'll also have both German and American food, pet adoptions, a used book sale, a treasure room, a beer garden, arts & crafts, a community marketplace, raffles, and a children's play area.
Car Show & Concert on Saturday
There's a car show with live music and food vendors on Saturday at C Thomas Ventures, 3360 Selma Highway, Montgomery. CB Racing is presenting a car show from noon to 5 p.m. For the Fall Music Festival from 7-11:30 p.m., there are special performances by Trew The Star, F.P.J., Johnboy, and more. Parking is available at MLK Elementary, and shuttle service will be provided. Registration to be part of the car show is $30. Tickets are $10 for the car show only, $20 for the concert (or $30 for both). Kids 12 and under get in free. Get them online at eventbrite.com/e/car-show-concert-tickets-401342485177
Pride celebration at Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts
Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts and Montgomery Pride United are offering a free afternoon of art and celebration on Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the museum, One Museum Drive in Blount Cultural Park. There will be demonstrating artists and performances from Montgomery Pride United, as well as, artmaking in the studios and tours of the permanent collection highlighting LGBTQ artists.
Royal Comedy 2022 on Saturday
There's an amazing night of Royal Comedy ahead on Saturday at the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre. Four comics are bringing their acts: Henry Welch, Bruce Bruce, Sommore, and Lavell Crawford. Catch the show at 9 p.m. Tickets are $99, $75, and $59.
Contact Montgomery Advertiser reporter Shannon Heupel at sheupel@gannett.com.
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