5. Friday, Oct. 7 and Saturday, Oct. 8, head over to Blue Note for the Roots and Rock Festival. Local bands such as 500 Miles to Memphis and Straw Boss (whom I love) are kickin’ out the jams. Cover is $6 both nights.

4. Do the time warp again at midnight Saturday, Oct. 8 at the Esquire Theater. “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” is screening.

3. The Shadowbox Cabaret closes their zany comedy show