The Creative Alliance at the Patterson hosts this annual parade through Patterson Park. (Handout)
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Halloween annually affords tricks and treats, and this year is no different. Survey the harvest moon-lit horizon for a sneak peek at haunted happenings taking place for the holiday.
danceRINK presents Dracula, Oct. 28-Nov. 1
Translating the 1938 radio adaptation of Bram Stoker's horror classic into a theatrical performance piece sounds difficult, but danceRINK attempts just that. Tickets cost $20, and start times vary.
If you go: See danceRINK at Theatre Project, 45 West Preston St. Call 410-752-8558 or go to theatreproject.org.
The Bruiser's Ball Monster Prom, Oct. 30
Hollowboy's '80s goth rock influence sets a macabre, yet danceable, tone for the Charm City Roller Girls' Halloween party. Attendees are encouraged to cross scary monster costumes with throwback prom outfits for a chance to be crowned king or queen. Admission costs $10.
If you go: The Ottobar is located at 2549 Howard St. Call 410-662-0069 or go to theottobar.com.
Egg Babies Halloween Horror, Oct. 30
The wildly popular cover band hatches a terrifying set list for the pre-Halloween show. In addition to an Egg Babies performance, the $8 admission price includes a set by The Mike Roy Show, featuring J. Roddy Walston and members of The Business, and a listening party for Gary B & the Notions' latest, "A New Twist & Shout."
If you go: Metro Gallery is located at 1700 N. Charles St. Go to themetrogallery.net.
Death Expo, Oct. 31
This morbid affair pairs an audience participation murder mystery with real-life undertakers, coffin-makers, grave diggers and more. The group says a $15 ticket is all it takes to "put the 'fun' back in 'funeral.'"
If you go: Riverside Stage is located at 1530 Battery Ave. Call 410-837-0971 or go to musicalartiststheatre.com.
Gilded Lily Burlesque: Campfire Carnage, Oct. 31
The Gilded Lily Burlesque troupe shares campfire stories that are simultaneously frightening and provocative. Tickets cost $10, and the audience is encouraged to arrive in costume. The more suggestive, the better.
If you go: Load of Fun is located at 120 W. North Ave. Go to loadoffun.net.
Halloween in Fells Point, Oct. 31
Baltimore's popular nightlife destinations will all be teeming with ghosts and ghouls on Halloween night, but Fells Point becomes a bubbling cauldron of costumed revelers for the holiday. As in years past, expect the hordes to spill out of the bars and onto Broadway Square.
If you go: Broadway Square is located at the intersection of Broadway and Thames Street.
The Legwarmers Halloween Show, Oct. 31
Folks looking for a more obvious theme to the evening's festivities should consider The Legwarmers show. Fans of the '80s cover band typically dress in decade-appropriate attire, but on Halloween even casual Cyndi Lauper fans will be elbow-deep in dangling, neon, plastic bracelets. Tickets cost $15, and doors open at 8 p.m. This is a 21 and over show.
If you go: Rams Head Live! is located at 20 Market Place. Call 410-244-1131 or go to ramsheadlive.com.
Magooby's Halloween Party, Oct. 31
To a certain extent, Magooby's offers a Halloween alternative. Stand-up comedy is quite a contrast to scarier Halloween fare. The party is by no means a total escape. If the funniest costume contest isn't enough encouragement to dress the part, consider that admission drops from $12 to $4 for those who dress in costume.
If you go: Magooby's Joke House is located at 9306 Harford Road. Call 410-356-1010 or go to magoobys.com.
danceRINK presents Dracula, Oct. 28-Nov. 1
Translating the 1938 radio adaptation of Bram Stoker's horror classic into a theatrical performance piece sounds difficult, but danceRINK attempts just that. Tickets cost $20, and start times vary.
If you go: See danceRINK at Theatre Project, 45 West Preston St. Call 410-752-8558 or go to theatreproject.org.
The Bruiser's Ball Monster Prom, Oct. 30
Hollowboy's '80s goth rock influence sets a macabre, yet danceable, tone for the Charm City Roller Girls' Halloween party. Attendees are encouraged to cross scary monster costumes with throwback prom outfits for a chance to be crowned king or queen. Admission costs $10.
If you go: The Ottobar is located at 2549 Howard St. Call 410-662-0069 or go to theottobar.com.
Egg Babies Halloween Horror, Oct. 30
The wildly popular cover band hatches a terrifying set list for the pre-Halloween show. In addition to an Egg Babies performance, the $8 admission price includes a set by The Mike Roy Show, featuring J. Roddy Walston and members of The Business, and a listening party for Gary B & the Notions' latest, "A New Twist & Shout."
If you go: Metro Gallery is located at 1700 N. Charles St. Go to themetrogallery.net.
Death Expo, Oct. 31
This morbid affair pairs an audience participation murder mystery with real-life undertakers, coffin-makers, grave diggers and more. The group says a $15 ticket is all it takes to "put the 'fun' back in 'funeral.'"
If you go: Riverside Stage is located at 1530 Battery Ave. Call 410-837-0971 or go to musicalartiststheatre.com.
Gilded Lily Burlesque: Campfire Carnage, Oct. 31
The Gilded Lily Burlesque troupe shares campfire stories that are simultaneously frightening and provocative. Tickets cost $10, and the audience is encouraged to arrive in costume. The more suggestive, the better.
If you go: Load of Fun is located at 120 W. North Ave. Go to loadoffun.net.
Halloween in Fells Point, Oct. 31
Baltimore's popular nightlife destinations will all be teeming with ghosts and ghouls on Halloween night, but Fells Point becomes a bubbling cauldron of costumed revelers for the holiday. As in years past, expect the hordes to spill out of the bars and onto Broadway Square.
If you go: Broadway Square is located at the intersection of Broadway and Thames Street.
The Legwarmers Halloween Show, Oct. 31
Folks looking for a more obvious theme to the evening's festivities should consider The Legwarmers show. Fans of the '80s cover band typically dress in decade-appropriate attire, but on Halloween even casual Cyndi Lauper fans will be elbow-deep in dangling, neon, plastic bracelets. Tickets cost $15, and doors open at 8 p.m. This is a 21 and over show.
If you go: Rams Head Live! is located at 20 Market Place. Call 410-244-1131 or go to ramsheadlive.com.
Magooby's Halloween Party, Oct. 31
To a certain extent, Magooby's offers a Halloween alternative. Stand-up comedy is quite a contrast to scarier Halloween fare. The party is by no means a total escape. If the funniest costume contest isn't enough encouragement to dress the part, consider that admission drops from $12 to $4 for those who dress in costume.
If you go: Magooby's Joke House is located at 9306 Harford Road. Call 410-356-1010 or go to magoobys.com.
