TUSK CALENDAR: Who's playing and what's happening
LOCAL MUSIC
THURSDAY
Gov't Mule: 8 p.m., $35, Druid City Music Hall, 1307 University Blvd., on the Strip. www.druidcitymusichall.com.
FRIDAY
Mozart and Friends: 7 p.m., Moody Concert Hall, UA campus. Harp quintet performed by Harvest Arts. Tickets $5 to $20, through eventbrite.com. www.harvestartsllc.com.
The Stews, Wheelers, The Mammoths: 8 p.m., $15 and up, Druid City Music Hall, 1307 University Blvd., on the Strip. www.druidcitymusichall.com
Kyle Clark, Elvis tribute artist: 8-10 p.m., VFW Post 6022, 7001 University Blvd., Cottondale. Tickets $25 VIP; $15 general. 205-826-2420.
Sweet Tea Trio: 9 p.m., Hunt Club Honky Tonk Bar and Grill, 2209 Fourth St., downtown Tuscaloosa.
MONDAY
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra's 2022-2023 season opener, "Symphonic Spectacular": 7 p.m., Moody Concert Hall, UA campus. Repertoire includes Rossini's "Overture to Guillaume Tell," Gabriela Lena Frank's "Three Latin American Dances," Williams' "With Malice toward None from 'Lincoln' " featuring Eric Yates on trumpet, and Saint-Saens' "Symphony No. 3," featuring Amir Zaheri on organ. Tickets are $30; students admitted free. www.tsoonline.org.
WEDNESDAY
Mary J. Blige, Ella Mai, Queen Naija: 8 p.m., BJCC Arena, Birmingham. Tickets, $89.50 and up, through www.ticketmaster.com. www.bjcc.org.
LOCAL EVENTS
FRIDAY
Jacqueline Trimble book reading and signing: 5-6:30 p.m., Ernest and Hadley Booksellers, 1928 Seventh St., downtown Tuscaloosa. Celebrating Trimble's latest book of poetry: "How to Survive the Apocalypse," which examines the many apocalypses African Americans have weathered, advising that those who wish to avoid annihilation should “live by rage and joy and turpentine.” Trimble reimagines the sonnet and the parable, producing poems of ironic indictment and joyous celebration. www.ernestandhadleybooks.com.
Stand Up 4 Rachel: 6-9 p.m., $40, Jalapeno's, 601 Rice Mine Road N. Comedy show featuring local comics, as a benfit for the Rachel Williams Foundation, supporting those affected by Transverse Myelitis.
Mr. Chen's Comedy Night: 9 p.m., Mr. Chen's, 514 14th St., Tuscaloosa, in Parkview Plaza. Hosted by Stand-Up Tuscaloosa.
SATURDAY
Alabama vs. Vanderbilt: 6:30 p.m., Bryant-Denny Stadium. Televised by SEC Network; livestream on FuboTV.
SUNDAY
Druid City Pride Week kick-off, featuring band Poseidon: 4-6 p.m., Icon Tuscaloosa, 516 Greensboro Ave., downtown Tuscaloosa.
MONDAY
This Could Be You: Comedy show with open-mic, 8-11 p.m., Black Warrior Brewing Co., 2216 University Blvd., Tuscaloosa. Signup at 7:30. Hosted by Stand-Up Tuscaloosa and Compton Smith.
TUESDAY
Christopher Dana Lynn book launch, for "Transcendental Medication -- The Evolution of Mind, Culture, and Healing": 5:30 p.m., Ernest and Hadley Booksellers, 1928 Seventh St., downtown Tuscaloosa. Lynn theorizes about why human consciousness is limited. In the process, he's studied speaking in tongues, fireside relaxation, self-deception, human co-evolution with mind-altering drugs and alcohol, from Pentecostalism to weed. www.ernestandhadleybooks.com.
Druid City Pride presents “To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything! Julie Newmar” (1995): 7 p.m., no charge, Decades Pub and Grub, 2314 Fourth St., downtown Tuscaloosa.
WEDNESDAY
Skate Night with Druid City Pride and Druid City Dames: 6 p.m., all ages, free admission, $5 skate rental, Super Skate, 5900 McFarland Blvd. E., Tuscaloosa. Rainbow attire not required.
UPCOMING
SEPT. 30-OCT. 31: The Horror Tuscaloosa, Second year for the haunted house with two themed experiences, 5477 Skyland Blvd. E., Cottondale. Tickets $25 and up, and admissions each night will be limited. Hours will be 7 p.m.-midnight Fridays and Saturdays, Sept. 30-Oct. 29, and 7-10 p.m. Oct. 20, 27, 30 and 31. www.thehorrortuscaloosa.com. Jobs available for crew and customer service positions; see www.thehorrortuscaloosa.com/jobs.
OCT. 1: Fall on the Farm, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., craft festival and pumpkin patch, Wilderwood Farm, 12611 Coyote Trail, Ralph. Admission $7; children 1 and under free. Craft vendors, hay ride, bouncy house, farm animals, craft demonstrations, farm craft and farm games. Extra charge for pumpkins and horse or pony rides. Email wilderwoodfarm@gmail.com. www.wilderwoodfarm.com.
OCT. 1-2: Pumpkin Patch, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., The Townes of North River. More details TBA.
OCT. 2: Seventh Annual Druid City Pride Festival, 1-6 p.m., Government Plaza, presented by Mercedes-Benz U.S. International. Comedian Matteo Lane headlines, with other entertainers and musicians performing. Host will be 33/40 news reporter Stoney Sharp. Children's area, and pets are welcome. www.druidcitypride.org/pride.
OCT. 8: Halloween Ghost Hunt/Paranormal Investigation, 7-11 p.m., $50, Drish House, 2300 17th St., Tuscaloosa. Hosted by TV's "The Southern Ghost Girls," with Lesley Ann Hyde. For more, email lesleyhyde7480@gmail.com, or visit www.southernghostgirls.com.
OCT. 13: Whiskey Myers, Read Southall Band, 7 p.m., Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. Tickets through www.ticketmaster.com, or at the Amp box office, for $65, $55, $35 and $25, plus fees. www.tuscaloosaamphitheater.com.
OCT. 15-16: 51st Annual Kentuck Festival of the Arts, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 15, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 16, Kentuck Park, Northport. www.kentuck.org.
OCT. 19: Travis Tritt, Chris Janson, War Hippies, 7 p.m., Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. Tickets through www.ticketmaster.com, or the Amp box office for $125, $99.50, $79.50, $59.50, $39.50 and $29.50, plus fees. www.tuscaloosaamphitheater.com.
OCT. 21: Chicago, 8 p.m., Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. Tickets through www.ticketmaster.com, or the Amp box office, for $99.50, $85, $65 and $35, plus fees. www.tuscaloosaamphitheater.com.
OCT. 25: Sixth Annual Tech or Treat, 6-8 pm., Gateway Innovation and Discovery Center, 2614 University Blvd. E, Alberta. Free community event for children and families, similar to trunk or treat, with participants collecting candy at each table, where STEM opportunities and introductions will be available. Booth spaces are still open for organizations; to register, see www.tuscaloosa.com/techortreat. Free and open to all ages; children must be accompanied by an adult. www.tuscaloosagateway.com.
OCT. 28: Harvest Jam, 5:30-8:30 p.m., $5, on the Midtown Village Green, 1800 McFarland Blvd. E., Tuscaloosa. Craft beer tasting presented by Adams Beverages, live music, pumpkin patch, pop-up vendors, and other activities. Donations from the pumpkin patch and craft-beer tasting will benefit Child Abuse Prevention Services. Tickets through www.eventbrite.com.
OCT. 28: Trek Tuscaloosa Ride, 6-8 p.m., 1800 McFarland Blvd. E., #418, Tuscaloosa. Casual no-drop ride hosted by Trek Bicycle Tuscaloosa, followed with tricks and treats at the after party. Helmets are required, and lights are encouraged.
OCT. 29: Pink Box Burlesque's 15th Annual "Rocky Horror Picture Show," 8 p.m., Bama Theatre. Tickets sold out. Doors at 7, costume contest at 8, show with shadow cast on stage at 8:30. www.pinkboxburlesque.com.
OCT. 30: Skate-O-Ween, 2 p.m., games and prizes, Super Skate, 5900 McFarland Blvd. E., Tuscaloosa.
OCT. 31: Halloween Carnival, 6-8 p.m., games and treats for children, Snow Hinton Park, 1000 Hargrove Road E. Hosted by the Tuscaloosa Police Department
NOV. 4: Turnpike Troubadours, Muscadine Bloodline, Them Dirty Roses, 7 p.m., Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. Tickets through www.ticketmaster.com, or at the Amp box office on Jack Warner Parkway, $89.50 for the general admission pit, with reserved seats at $89.50, $75, $65 and $45. www.tuscaloosaamphitheater.com.
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