Tuesday, 29th, 5:30-7:30pm

Wednesday, 30th, 5:30-7:30pm

Add a little handmade haunting to your Halloween!

Perfect for all skill levels, this fun pottery workshop will guide you through creating and glazing your own spooky cottage, complete with a tiny ceramic ghost companion.

Taught by Diane Howell, make it creepy, cozy, whimsical, or somewhere in between with details that make it completely your own.

$30/1 Student/All 4 Class Sessions. Ages 12+.

Materials provided. Students under the age of 12 are welcome to register but MUST be accompanied by an adult. Pick-up date: October 7th.

REGISTRATION CLOSED

Friday, October 2nd, 5:30-7:30pm

Join us for the gallery reception of Make Do, an exhibition by Portland-based visual artist Justin Jude Carroll.

Working in acrylic paint, mixed media, and collage, Carroll creates layered compositions of marks, text, color, and recurring wave forms that reveal and obscure what lies beneath. His work is deeply informed by his recovery from a traumatic brain injury in 2015, which changed his experience of perception, language, and meaning-making.

Through abstraction and experimentation, Make Do explores the tension between clarity and uncertainty, inviting viewers to piece together their own meaning from what emerges. Carroll’s work has been exhibited throughout the Pacific Northwest and is held in private and corporate collections across the country.

FREE. RSVP Recommended.

Friday, October 2nd, 7pm

GRAC is honored to welcome acclaimed author, poet, and speaker Kaitlin Curtice for a free evening of conversation and reflection.

An enrolled citizen of the Potawatomi Nation and a Christian, Curtice brings a unique perspective to the intersections of Indigenous spirituality, faith, identity, community, and decolonization. In What the World Needs Now, she invites us to look inward, ask meaningful questions of ourselves and the world around us, and consider how curiosity, connection, and the restoration of relationships can help us move toward a more just and compassionate future.

This is an evening to listen, reflect, question, and imagine what we might create when we choose to reconnect, with ourselves, with one another, with our communities, and with the world we share.

FREE. Sponsored by Dr. Ellen Roberts and Dr. Edward Roberts and The Nancy Clay Bryant Mission.

Saturday, October 3rd, 7pm-Midnight

GRAC is getting loud!

Join us for our first-ever Backporch Battle of the Bands event – an outdoor night of live music, with musicians going head-to-head for cash prizes and crowd glory! Winners are decided by crowd vote. Bigfoot Burgers and Lemon Daddy food trucks will be on-site, along with GRAC’s cash bar, featuring specialty cocktails inspired by Tab Caudill and Mantra Lounge!

When the competition wraps up we’ll keep the music going with special performances by Kentucky singer-songwriter, Tab Caudill, followed by a full set from central KY art punk band Mantra Lounge to close out the night!

Come for the competition. Stay for the music. Leave with a new favorite band!

$10 all-day entry. 18+ only.
Doors: 6:30PM | Competition: 7:00PM
No outside food or drink permitted.

Saturday, October 10th, 7pm

Experience an unforgettable evening with acclaimed Kentucky poet Kathleen Driskell as she shares powerful poetry, personal stories, and reflections on the creative process. In an intimate setting, you'll have the chance to connect with one of Kentucky's most celebrated literary voices and experience the transformative power of the spoken word.

Whether you're a lifelong poetry lover or simply enjoy meaningful conversation and storytelling, this promises to be a memorable evening.

$10 General Admission.

$25 VIP Pre-reception with wine & appetizers.

Thursday, October 15th, 6-9pm

DuBois Community Center

Whether you're stepping onto the dance floor for the first time or you've been dancing for years, this FREE monthly event has something for everyone.

Start the evening with beginner-friendly instruction, build your skills with intermediate and advanced dances, then stay for open dancing and clogging.

No partner or experience needed, just come ready to move, have fun, and enjoy a great night of music and community.

Join us every third Thursday from 6–9 PM!

FREE. All ages. Supported by a grant from CHI Saint Joseph Health.

Friday, October 16th, 6pm

Sip, paint, and unwind! No experience needed, just bring your creativity and enjoy a fun, guided painting session with your favorite drink.

As part of our America 250 celebration, this quarter's Paint & Sip is inspired by American Gothic (1930), one of the most recognizable paintings in American art, with a SPOOKY twist!

We'll guide you through creating your own interpretation, so whether you've painted for years or have never picked up a brush, you'll be right at home.

$30/Single, $50/Couple, $75/Group of 4.

Ages 16+.

Includes one drink voucher per attendee. Non-alcoholic beverages available. Please bring a valid 21+ ID if planning to purchase adult beverages. Outside food and beverage are not permitted.

Tuesday, October 20th, 5:30-7:30pm

Wednesday, October 21st, 5:30-7:30pm

Celebrate the season with a little fall crafting! In this hands-on Basket Weaving Class, you’ll learn traditional weaving techniques as you create your own harvest basket, complete with a decorative handle. For all skill levels, this cozy workshop will leave you with a beautiful, functional basket ready to fill with apples, autumn décor, or your favorite fall finds.

$35/1 Student/Both Class Sessions.

Ages 12+. Materials provided. Students under the age of 12 are welcome to register but MUST be accompanied by an adult.

Friday, October 23rd, 7pm

Saturday, October 24th, 2pm*

Saturday, October 24th, 7pm

Sunday, October 25th, 2pm

Join us for Frankenstein, a gripping stage adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic novel by local playwright Bo List. Victor Frankenstein’s quest to create life takes a horrifying turn when he abandons the creature he has made. Rejected by his creator and scorned by the world, the creature’s search for belonging becomes a quest for revenge, setting Victor and his creation on a tragic path shaped by ambition, isolation, and the consequences of playing God.

Experience this iconic story brought to life on stage—and, in the spirit of the season, Halloween costumes are welcome!

$16/Person.

Generously sponsored by Jacob’s Discount Warehouse.

Parental Discretion Advised: Ages 12+ recommended for gore, violence, & mature themes. No children under 5.

*Pay-What-You-Can tickets can only be purchased at the door for the 2pm show on Saturday, October 24th and are subject to availability.

Wednesday, October 28th, 6-8pm

Wednesday, November 18th, 6-8pm

Join us for Broadway Tap Dance, a fun, low-pressure class perfect for beginners and anyone looking to brush up on their tap skills. Throughout this three-session class, students will learn the basics of tap dance, proper warm-up techniques, weight placement, rhythm, coordination, and other foundational skills. Students will put what they’ve learned into action by learning a Broadway-style tap combination.

Tap Shoes: Bring your own tap shoes if you have them! We will have a limited number of spare pairs available in various sizes. If you need to purchase a pair, check out our Amazon Tap Shoe List for options ranging from affordable beginner shoes if you just want to give tap a try to higher-quality pairs if you’re ready to invest.

$75/1 Student/All 3 Class Sessions.

Arts for All Pricing available. Ages 13+.

REGISTRATION CLOSED

Thursday, October 29th, 6-8pm

Bring a friend or the whole family and join us for a special visit with former Kentucky Poet Laureate Frank X Walker! Hear Walker read his book, A is for Affrilachia, and share how our heritage lives on through the stories we tell, inherit, and pass down. Afterward, meet the author and get your copy of the book signed!

FREE

Sponsored by Association for Teaching Black History in Kentucky

Friday, October 30th, 8-11pm

GRAC is throwing an adults-only Halloween party, and you’re invited!

Grab your friends, throw on your best costume, and join us for a night of karaoke, dancing, drinks, and Halloween fun. We’ll have a cash bar, a costume contest, and plenty of chances to take over the karaoke mic or hit the dance floor.

Plus, Jay’s Doodle Booth will be there creating live doodles available for purchase throughout the night!

Come dressed to impress—or scare—and celebrate Halloween with us at GRAC!

$15/Person. Ages 21+. No outside food or drink permitted.

Saturday, November 7th, 12-1:30pm

Curious about sourdough and what makes it different from other breads? Join us and learn the basics of this traditional baking method, including how fermentation works and some of the potential health benefits of sourdough. You’ll learn how to feed and care for an established starter, sample different sourdough treats, take home recipes, and leave with your very own starter so you can keep the goodness going at home.

FREE. Supported by a grant from CHI Saint Joseph Health.

Pre-registration required. Limited spots available.

Thursday, November 19th, 6-9pm

DuBois Community Center

Whether you're stepping onto the dance floor for the first time or you've been dancing for years, this FREE monthly event has something for everyone.

Start the evening with beginner-friendly instruction, build your skills with intermediate and advanced dances, then stay for open dancing and clogging.

No partner or experience needed, just come ready to move, have fun, and enjoy a great night of music and community.

Join us every third Thursday from 6–9 PM!

FREE. All ages. Supported by a grant from CHI Saint Joseph Health.