Looking for something fun to do with the family or some friends this weekend? TAP has you covered with a list of local events in the CSRA to keep anybody entertained.
Oct. 6
- Augusta University’s Brew-N-Que: Starting Friday, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., the Summerville Alumni Society will be hosting the 20th annual Brew-N-Que at the D. Douglas Barnard Jr. Amphitheater on the Summerville Campus. Tickets for the event, located at Augusta’s 2500 Walton Way, will be sold for $20 in advance and $25 at the door, with kids’ tickets selling for $10 for those ages 10 and under. The Brew-N-Que will act as a kickoff for the community’s Parents and Family Weekend with a number of activities taking place, including: live music, inflatables, face painting, an evening firework show and more. Events proceeds will benefit undergraduate student scholarships at Augusta University. To purchase advance tickets, please visit: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/vPQWFw?vid=119kd4
- Pasta Festival – Take part in Augusta’s 40th annual Pasta Festival happening all day Friday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic School, located at 811 Telfair St. For $12 a plate, locals can enjoy pasta from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch and again from 4:30 to 8 p.m. for dinner. Each plate includes traditional spaghetti with either meatballs or sausage, a tossed salad, bread roll and a drink choice of tea or water. Presented by the Italian American Club of the CSRA, Italian pastries and desserts will also be available for purchase.
- eXtreme Theater Games – Occurring every first Friday of the month, Le Chat Noir will be hosting Schrodinger’s Cat’s eXtreme Theater Game shows at 8 and 10 p.m. Taking place at 304 8th St., enjoy a night of improvised comedy presented by an Augusta improv comedy group known as Schrodinger’s Cat. Grab a drink, take and seat and laugh with performers on improvised scenes and theater games that will leave audiences smiling. Shows contain adult content and last almost two hours each with general admission tickets selling for about $21. To purchase tickets for either show, please visit: https://www.simpletix.com/e/extreme-theatre-games-by-schrodingers-cat-tickets-144037.
- Greek Culture – Partake in a weekend long Greek Festival at Augusta’s Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, starting Friday morning and continuing on through Sunday evening. Located at 953 Telfair St., the celebration will include TVs for football fans, as well as authentic Greek music, foods, desserts, vendors and dancing. For interested parties, a blood drive will also be held on Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. to honor breast cancer awareness month. Enjoy traditional Baklava, savory gyros and feta fries from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. For a complete menu, visit: https://www.holytrinityaugusta.org/greek-festival.
Oct. 7
- 5K Dental Dash – On Saturday morning, from 8 to 11 a.m., the Dental College of Georgia will be hosting a 5K Dental Dash at the Augusta Canal Lake Olmstead Trailhead, near Lake Olmstead Stadium. Located at 2 Milledge Road, in Augusta, the event will benefit the Give a Smile program, a student-led organization committed to transforming lives through improved healthcare. The mission of the Give a Smile program is to bridge the gap between financial limitations and proper dental care to ensure that every patient at the Dental College of Georgia receives “the treatment they deserve,” according to an email from Augusta University. To register for the run or donate, please visit: https://www.augusta.edu/giving/dentaldash.
“Prevention is the best. Flossing and brushing your teeth are important,” said Prajakta Shreeram Kulkarni, assistant professor at the Dental College of Georgia. “Going to see a dentist at least once every six months is important, and a lot of people can’t afford that this bridges the gap for them and gives them an opportunity to seek oral care.”
- Comedy Night at Augusta University – Prepare to be delighted as Augusta University celebrates a night of laughter with guest comedian and magician John Cassidy on Saturday night from 7 to 9 p.m. Enjoy an interactive experience during the show and a meet and greet with Cassidy following his performance at the Maxwell Theatre, located on AU’s Summerville Campus at 2500 Walton Way. Free entry is available for AU students and general admission tickets are selling for $7 to $12, depending on various listed discounts. To purchase tickets, please visit: https://augusta.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1642&r=3be354eb7cb944ad9c8ce84449a570e8.
- Fall Festival – Presented by Cold Creek Nurseries, located at 398 Hitchcock Parkway, in Aiken, S.C., a Fall Festival will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Embracing the harvest season, event entry is free and will feature various family-friendly activities, such as live music from the Gavin Reilly Band, pettable baby goats from Goat Daddy’s Farm, pumpkin painting for $6, food vendors and more. For more information about Cold Creek Nurseries, please visit: https://www.coldcreek.net.
- Oliver Hardy Festival – Hosted by the Harlem Museum and the Home of the Laurel and Hardy Museum, Georgia’s Harlem city is ramping up for its 34th annual Oliver Hardy Festival on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Located at 135 North Louisville St., the event will honor famous comedian Oliver Hardy and is expecting around 35,000 participants to attend the festival. The festival will feature a parade, craft and food vendors as well as various forms of entertainment. For more information, please visit: https://harlemga.org/bc-oliverhardysteering/page/oliver-hardy-festival.
- Youth Event – Bring the kids out for a free Youth Empowerment event by Sheabutter Empowerment at Dyess Park, found at 902 James Brown Blvd. From noon to 4 p.m., school supplies will be given away, while crafts, speakers and more are highlighted for the afternoon. Hoping to bring families together, free drinks and food will also be provided at the outdoor gathering for attending children. To reserve a free spot, and sign up for the event at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/youth-empowerment-event-tickets-705016111167?aff=oddtdtcreator.
