It’s one week out from Halloween and you still haven’t picked out that group costume, figured out where to go, and stressed-binged on all that drugstore candy meant for Trick-Or-Treaters. Never fear! We have the ultimate hook-up for spooktacular parties, concerts, costume contests, so you can rest easy and party hard this Halloweekend thru the big day itself.
Note: We handpicked the businesses we love to participate in this Halloween roundup. The businesses then paid a small fee to be included in the list. The proceeds go towards the operation of your beloved neighborhood website.
Dawn of the Hologram at Wonderville (Oct. 24, 7:30pm)
When: Thursday, October 24, 7:30pm
Where: Wonderville, 1186 Broadway, Brooklyn
RSVP: HERE
Description: When there’s no more room in hell, the holograms will walk to Wonderville…. Spooky tunes spun by kid psychic and Dein Lenz. Holograms provided by our friends at Looking Glass Factory. Learn more at look.glass
Not So Spooky Halloween at Divine Bar (Oct. 25)
When: Friday, October 25, bar opens at 3pm
Where: Divine Bar, 896 Broadway, Brooklyn
Description: Tired of loud Halloween parties and crowded bars? Maybe there’ll be others dressed in costume, but also maybe not! One thing’s for sure, you definitely won’t need ear plugs!
Night of the Living Code at Wonderville (Oct. 25, 7:30pm)
when: Friday, October 25, 7:30pm
Where: Wonderville, 1186 Broadway, Brooklyn
RSVP: Here
Description: Cower in the presence of spooky live coded music, cursed visuals, and the software of the damned at Livecode. NYC’s Halloween show
Featuring: GG_Gina & Melody Loveless, KoalaTokki, Zach Krall & f00f.live, Sarah Groff Hennigh-Palermo & Andrew Cotter
the skint’s Wet Haunt American Summer Halloween Party at Littlefield (Oct. 25, 10:30pm)
when: Friday, October 25 at
where: Littlefield, 635 Sackett Street
How Much: $7 in advanced, $10 at the door
Description: We know what you did last summer. But we also know what you didn’t do: celebrate Halloween. Sure, most folks would tell you Halloween is a fall holiday. But pumpkin spice lattes aren’t nearly as scary as bug juice. And since this year we’re feeling the seasonal creep, we’re going to keep things hot and sweaty for just a little longer with the skint’s Wet Haunt American Summer Halloween Party. Join us for a spooky dance party celebrating things that go bunk in the night. Featuring music spun by DJs Brendan & Bianca, a photo booth, spiked drink specials, a costume contest, and 100 pounds of free candy. And as for the dress code: It’s Halloween, so anything goes. Dress as a zombie lifeguard, a talking can of vegetables, Fleabag, a broken L train, 30-50 feral hogs. Best looks can win a prize in our costume contest!
Rubulad Presents The Island of Doctor Moreau (Oct. 26, 8:30pm)
When: Saturday, October 26, 8:30pm
Where: TBD Warehouse in Brooklyn
Tickets: $15 in advance or before 9pm; $20 otherwise
Description: Rubulad Proudly Presents: The Island of Dr Moreau!with live music by: Funkrust Brass Band, Art Gray Noizz Quintet, Hard Nips, The Yeah Tones, with your creepy M.C. Tanya Solomon and exotic Go-Go by Anna Copa Cabannayour DJs: Dave the Spazz (WFMU), Pork Chop, and more! plus: Pukey Projections by The Sperm Whale, Mike Flaherty’s Art Hell, Death Drawing with B. Maggie, Evil Octopus Balls by Yoko nips, and much, much more!8:30 pm doors; 9:00 pm show. It’s a Halloween party – wear a costume! Happy Halloween from your Rubulad!!!
Cobra Club’s Annual Zombie Prom (Oct. 26, 9:00pm)
When: Saturday, October 26, 9:00pm
Where: Cobra Club, 6 Wyckoff Avenue, Brooklyn (Between Troutman & Jefferson)
RSVP: Here
Description: It’s time again for our infamous ZOMBIE PROM!! DJs The Dutchman, Kings of Karaoke, Photo booth, and more!! NO COVER!!
Pet Semetary at Dromedary Bar (Oct. 26, 9:00pm)
When: Saturday, October 26, 9pm
Where: Dromedary Bar, 266 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn
RSVP: Here
Description: Step into our graveyard and walk amongst the non-living creatures. Cemetery theme inspired by Stephan King’s Pet Semetary. Come as your favorite zombie animal, adorable pet or anything you want. Come to impress to win the cash prize for best costume. Exotico tequila will be sponsoring the event and @iluvdadrock will be spinning classic punk and all other hits for you to wriggle around to. Festivities start at 9pm and go till 4am
Rock is Dead IV – The Halloween Show at Unit J (Oct. 26, 9:30pm)
When: Saturday, October 26, 9:30pm
Where: Unit J, 338 Moffat St. Unit J, Brooklyn
Tickets: $12 – Advance , $15 – At-The-Door
Description: 9:30PM: Doors
Open 10PM: Olu Bliss
11PM: That Feeling When as “HALLoween & OATS” Spooky-pop renditions of Hall & Oats music12AM: MAMA JUKE as “The B52Gees” Ghostly versions of songs by The B52’s, Bee Gees, and The Fugees joined by Olu Bliss1AM: SUPER JAM TICKETS FOR UNIT J BUSHWICK:$10 – Early Bird$12 – Advance $15 – Door
$1 best of the 80s/90s raffle prizes
ABCirque and Play: Halloween Edition at The Muse (Oct. 27, 3:30pm)
When: Sunday, October 27, 3:30pm
When: The Muse, 350 Moffat St., Brooklyn
Tickets: Early bird pricing:
$45: Parent and child pair
$30: Each additional child or adult per family unit
$25: Adults Only – just show
Door pricing:
$55: Parent and child pair
$45: Each additional child or adult per family unit
Description: Dress up in your best Halloween costume and watch NYC’s finest circus troupe, ABCirque, juggle, flip, and fly high with aerial acrobatics! But that’s not all; stick around afterwards because then it’ll be YOUR turn to take center-ring! 45 minutes of show-time followed by 45 minutes of play-time with the pro’s: take a swing in an aerial hammock, hula-hoop your heart out, juggle everything in sight, and then pose with the stars for the photographic proof you need to show off to your friends!This is it, kids: you get to SEE IT then TRY IT! Stretch those wings; this is your BIG chance to fly away with the circus (just in time to head home for dinner with the fam, of course)! Feature Cast: Ivory Fox, Chris Delgado, Alisa Mae, Emily Dawn, Medea
Doors: 3:30pmShow: 4:00pm
Try-It Stations: 4:45-5:30pm
MASK4MASC at Littlefield (October 30, 10:00)
When: Wednesday, October 30, 10pm
Where: Littlefield, 635 Sackett Street
Tickets: $10 -$12
Description: Welcome, foolish mortal, to MASK4MASC, an annual evening of Halloween festivities and haunting performances because nothing is scarier this spooky season than toxic masculinity. Be sure to come in your best-costumed attire, for the best dressed will win a trophy and anyone not in costume will be shamed! Featuring a DJ set by Juli Fosforo and performances by Baby Pink Starr, Juno Who, Polly Esther, Roachcock, Venatrix, and Venus Celestina.
Wax on Tap’s Soul O’Ween at Kings County Brewers Collective (Oct. 31, 7:00pm)
When: Thursday, October 31, 7:30pm
Where: Kings County Brewers Collective, 381 Troutman St, Brooklyn
Description: Get your costume and get ready to BOOgie! We’re partying w/ DJ’s Lil’ Jerk & Terry Dactyl. Staying open ’till midnight. Plenty of candy and even a costume contest. Winner chosen 10:45pm! Lots of dark beers and zombies on draft.
The Occasionalists Present: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Oct. 31, 7:00pm)
When: Thursday, October 31, 7pm
Where: Littlefield, 635 Sackett Street
Tickets: $12 – $15
Description: Two complete live karaoke sets! Costume contest! Film clips and more! Don’t miss The Occasionalists present their Fifth Annual Rocky Horror Picture Show Revue and Live Karaoke Halloween Extravaganza. All proceeds will benefit The Center for Anti-Violence Education (CAE). Come early to sign up to sing your favorite Rocky Horror song with the band.
Doors: 7:00pm Show: 8:00pm
Trikoteca at Starr Bar (October 31, 8:00pm)
When: Thursday, October 31, 8pm
Where: Starr Bar, 214 Starr Street
Cover: $10 before 10pm
Description: TRIKOTECA! A Bushwick Halloween Dance Party+Costume Contest! SPOOKY PSYCHEDELIC DISCO CUMBIA PUNK SURF FIESTA!
?Costume contest hosted by Chiqui Bella and Señor Melendez
?Winner gets a $200 tattoo by one of Las Sister Streets (@bubalu.tattoos & @loly.roots) + Peace & Rhythm merch + More!!!
? Record Release Party by Locobeach – psychedelic disco cumbia
? Live performances by Infames – punk,surf pilgram beat
? Special Guests DJ Bongohead and Andujar
? Local Barrio Collective artist.
$10 before 10PM • Starr Bar • 214 Starr St. • Doors at 8:00, Party till’ lateBrought to you by Adrian is Hungry , Barrio Collective & Peace & Rhythm
The Ridgewood Slaughterhouse – Haunted House at The Deep End (Ongoing thru Nov. 1)
When: Tuesdays-Sundays thru Friday, November 1. Haunted House is open 8pm-1am (Tues-Sat), and 6pm-11pm (Sun)
Where: The Deep End, 1080 Wyckoff Ave, Queens
Tickets: $15 regular / $30 skip the line + free drink
Description: The Ridgewood Slaugherhouse, one of NYC’s most terrifying Haunted Houses, is opening its doors Friday October 18th through Friday November 1st. Come experience true horror as you try to escape this fun, interactive haunted attraction with your friends and family! Enter if you dare…
Scary-oke at Pine Box Rock Shop (Nov. 2, 10:00pm)
When: Saturday, November 2 at 10pm
Where: Pine Box Rock Shop,12 Grattan St, Brooklyn
RSVP: Here
Description: Come in your Halloween best and sing a song that matches your costume. Are you a Grimace who belts Purple Rain? Or a Zombie who croons Creep? You could walk away with $200 CASH. Warm up those pipes with $4 pumpkin ales.We are so excited to announce this year’s celebrity judges:
New York State Senator and Chair of the Committee on Women’s Health: Julia Salazar
Owner and CEO of Bushwick Daily: Alec Meeker
Host of Pine Box Rock Shop’s Names & Faces variety show: Nancy Nogood
Cover graphic from Tenor
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