Another cool, dry day is upon us, with temperatures in the low 70s. Celebrate the arrival of autumn (finally) by getting out of the house, for some music, some theater, and a lesson in making your own glass pumpkin.
‘SCHOOL OF ROCK’ AT THE FOX THEATRE
You will be astonished at these 10 and 11-year-old musicians, who really play their instruments onstage, in this delightful theatrical adaptation of the classic Jack Black movie. Merritt David Janes plays the washed-up wannabe rock star who becomes a substitute teacher and shows the kids how to unleash and "Stick it to the Man": 7:30 p.m., $44 and up; Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree Street, Atlanta; 404-881-2100; www.foxtheatre.org/
MAKE A GLASS PUMPKIN AT DECATUR GLASSBLOWING
The pumpkin class at Decatur Glassblowing includes safety instructions, a demonstration and assistance making a pumpkin ornament to take home after it cools for 48 hours. Kids, age 10 to 17, need a parent. This is a beginning level course, so no experience in glassblowing is needed. 5 p.m.; $55; 250 Freeman St., Decatur; 404-849-0301; www.decaturglassblowing.com/
LISA STANSFIELD AT CENTER STAGE THEATRE
The soul and dance music queen from Manchester, England comes to Midtown Atlanta. 8 p.m. $35 advance; $40 day of show; 1374 West Peachtree St.; 404-885-1365; www.centerstage-atlanta.com/
Check the weather before you head out.
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