Tennessee ceramic artist Nancy Jacobsohn is known for her animal masks, such as this ceramic rabbit rendering ($645). On Saturday, Oct. 29, she’ll lead a Halloween Mask-Making Workshop for five participants at River Gallery. Observers are welcome to track their progress throughout the day.Contributed PhotoChesley Bonnesell (portrayed by Madison Smith) hides in a barn as aliens try to get inside in the Back Alley Productions version of “The War of the Worlds,” a stage adaptation based on the H.G. Wells novel.Contributed PhotoAudrey Moore is Morticia and Jason Ross is Gomez in “The Addams Family,” playing through Saturday, Nov. 12, at Cumberland County Playhouse in Crossville, Tenn.TODAY-SATURDAY, OCT. 27-29
‘ “Dracula”: Artistic Civic Theatre, 907 Gaston St., Dalton, Ga. Stage adaptation of Bram Stoker’s vampire novel, 8 p.m. today, 8 p.m. and midnight Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday. $11-$15 (discounts for members). 706-278-4796.
TODAY & MONDAY, OCT. 27 & 31
‘ “Carnival of Souls”: The screening of this spooky 1962 cult classic will include humorous commentary from the RiffTrax crew, live from the Belcourt Theatre in Nashville, 8 p.m. today at East Ridge 18, 5080 South Terrace, and Hamilton Place 8, 2000 Hamilton Place Blvd. Rebroadcast at 7:30 p.m. Monday. www.fathomevents.com.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, OCT. 28-29
‘”War of the Worlds”: Back Alley Productions will present final performances of a stage adaptation of H.G. Wells’ novel about an alien invasion this weekend at Mars Theatre, 117 N. Chattanooga St. in LaFayette, Ga. Be advised that the production includes strobe lighting and fog for those sensitive to such special effects. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and there’s a special midnight showing Friday when all seats are $10. Show up in costume for the midnight show and can get free unlimited popcorn. Admission for the other shows is $15 adults, $12 students and seniors. www.backalleyproductions.org, 706-996-8350.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, OCT. 28-30
‘ “The Addams Family”: Cumberland County Playhouse, 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. In this marvelously macabre musical comedy, the first family of fright is put to the test when outsiders come to dinner. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday (all times Central). Four more shows are scheduled, Nov. 1, 5, 8 and 11. 931-484-5000, ccplayhouse.com.
‘ “Dracula”: Lee University’s Dixon Center, 1053 Church St. NE, Cleveland, Tenn. Lee Theatre’s production of Nathan Jeffrey’s adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic horror tale, recommended for ages 12 and older, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Also playing next weekend: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3-5. $10 adults, $7 children and seniors. www.leeuniversity/edu/theatre.