October 28, 2009

Music

Halloween 2009

Notable Halloween Parties and Events

by Megan Seling

Friday, October 30

Get Your Freak On

I Heart Models presents a costume party hosted by Jenny Lee and Kimberly Ann. With $500 cash prizes for best costumes and music by DJ Chinky Eye. Ibiza, 528 Second Ave, www.iheartmodels.com, 9 pm, no cover for women.

All Hallow's Eve: A Masquerade

With music from Naha Army, circus acts, and fire performances. Chapel, 1600 Melrose Ave, 447-4180, 9 pm, $7.

Pre-Halloween Party

Come celebrate Halloween early in the haunted grotto of the Rendezvous with music by surprise guests and DJ Chris Cab. Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave, 441-5823, 9 pm, free.

Degenerate Art Ensemble's Sonic Tales

Time Out NY describes it as "whimsically disturbing performance art"! With music and performances by Jeffrey Huston, Joshua Kohl, Trinidad Martinez, Marissa Niederhauser, and Haruko Nishimura. Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave, 877-STG-4TIX, 8 pm, $20.

Rat City Rollergirls' Zombie Dance Party

With food specials, horror-movie trailers, a live DJ, and more. Feedback Lounge, 6451 California Ave SW, 453-3259, 8 pm, suggested donation.

Zombie Apocalypse!

With performances by Mad Rad, Champagne Champagne, and DJ Swervewon. War Room, 722 E Pike, 328-7666, 9 pm, $10.

Devil's Night at Trinity

Hosted by Masuimi Max as Vampira and presented by 106.1 KISS FM and Lovers. Trinity, 111 Yesler Way, 447-4140, 9 pm.

Devil's Night at Showbox Sodo

With live performances by Aiden, Moneta, Monsters Scare You!, and Girl On Fire. Cash prizes for best costumes. Showbox Sodo, 1700 First Ave S, 652-0444, 7 pm, $15, all ages.

The Seattle Symphony Presents Psycho

The Seattle Symphony plays the score to Hitchcock's Psycho while the film plays on the big screen. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St, 215-4747, 8 pm, $38-$99.

Saturday, October 31

Cain Morehead's Art Show

City Market's sandwich-board artist is turning his one-night art show into a costume party with pumpkin carving and prizes for best costumes. Prizes include a portrait by Morehead himself. Vermillion, 1508 11th Ave, 709-9797, 6 pm, free.

Zero Gravity Circus at the Zoo Tavern

Nefarious Jones and Zero Gravity Circus play the Zoo Tavern's Halloween party. Be warned, the bar's cash only. Eastlake Zoo Tavern, 2301 Eastlake Ave E, 329-3277, 8 pm, $2.

A Bollywood Halloween

With performances by Yatra and DJ Aanshul, and over $500 in prizes for best costume. First 50 ladies get in free. Crocodile, 2200 Second Ave, www.bollygrooves.blogspot.com, 9 pm, $12 adv/$15 DOS.

Degenerate Art Ensemble's Sonic Tales

Time Out NY describes it as "Whimsically disturbing performance art"! With music and performances by Jeffrey Huston, Joshua Kohl, Trinidad Martinez, Marissa Niederhauser, and Haruko Nishimura. Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave, 877-STG-4TIX, 8 pm, $20.

Teatro ZinZombie: A Macabre Ball

With drink specials, dancing, and prizes for best costumes! Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St, 802-0015, 5 pm.

Halloween Party at Bandits

With horror films and the famous "Kill the Keg" happy hour that starts at 11 pm. Bandits Bar, 159 Denny Way, 443-5447, 8 pm, free.

Halloween Dance Party

With music by DJ Dark Justice and prizes for best costumes. Cha Cha Lounge, 1013 E Pike St, 322-0703, 8 pm, free.

Unicornucopia

With a performance by the Can Can Castaways and an "epic dance party" with prizes for best mythical creature/character costumes! The Can Can, 94 Pike St, www.thecancan.com, performances at 7:30 and 10:30 pm, $10.

I Spit Fire On Your Grave: A Costume Ball

With live music by Goondocks, Jonny Sonic, and People Within. Spitfire, 2219 Fourth Ave, 9 pm, free.

Chapel's Halloween Bash

With music by Darwin and Tigerbeat, featuring circus acts and fire performances. Chapel, 1600 Melrose Ave, 447-4180, 9 pm, free.

Halloween Bloodfest 2009

With a costume contest and "scaryoke" all night. Waterwheel Lounge, 7034 15th Ave NW, 784-5701, 8 pm, free.

Costumes & Cocktails

STIR Martini + Raw Bar present this Halloween party with music by DJ MSW~Output, tarot card readings by Liz Hyatt, and $6.66 cocktail specials. Prizes for best costumes. STIR Martini + Raw Bar, 10500 NE Eight St, Bellevue, 646-7847, 8 pm, free.

The Official Capitol Hill Halloween Party

To follow the 500 Pine party back in August, House of Hands brings more excitement to the Havana parking lot with three bars and music by Truckasauras, Introcut, Sean Cee, TigerBeat, Turk, KliK, Xben, and more. Havana parking lot, 1010 E Pike St, www.brown papertickets.com, 8 pm, $10 adv/$15 DOS.

Love Sex Fear Death Release Party

To celebrate the recent release of Love Sex Fear Death—a book about the infamous Process Church—Feral House, Process Media, and Sound@One present "a simulation of an actual Process Church 'Sabbath Assembly' ritual." With music performances, a film showing, and Q&A with the audience. Fremont Abbey, 4272 Fremont Ave N, www.fremontabbey.org, 7 pm, $12 adv/$15 DOS.

Halloween at Neumos

With live performances by Atlas Sound, Broadcast, and the Selmanaires. Neumos, 925 E Pike St, 800-992-TIXX, 8 pm, $13.50.

Halloween Party at the Mix

With music by the Led Zeppelin Experience and No Quarter. Mix Lounge, 6006 12th Ave, 767-0280, 8 pm, $5.

The Seattle Symphony Presents Psycho

The Seattle Symphony plays the score to Hitchcock's Psycho while the film plays on the big screen. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St, 215-4747, 8 pm, $38-$99.

Yo, Son! Halloween Party

With music by DJ Fourcolorzack, Nostalgia B, and Spinja. $1,000 in cash prizes for best costumes. War Room, 722 E Pike St, 328-7666, 8 pm.

Halloween at Chop Suey

Chop Suey hosts live music from Fascination Street (a Cure tribute band) and Leaders of Men (a Joy Division tribute band). With DJ Randy Travis. Chop Suey, 1325 E Madison St, 324-8005, 9 pm, $8 adv/$10 DOS.

Halloween at the Tractor Tavern

Celebrate Halloween with Halloqueen, a Queen tribute band, and 70 Proof. Tractor Tavern, 5213 Ballard Ave NW, 789-3599, 9:30 pm, $8.

Halloween at the High Dive

With live music from Staxx Brothers, Big High, and Blackstonz. High Dive, 513 N 36th St, 632-0212, 9 pm, $10 adv/$12 DOS.

USC's Freaknight

United State of Consciousness presents the 13th annual Freaknight with Ferry Corsten, Ayoji, Eddie Halliwell, Dirty Phonics, Deekline & Wizard, and many more, plus a $2,009 costume contest. WaMu Theater, 800 Occidental Ave, 888-221-7491, 7 pm, $50 adv/$60 DOS, 16+.

Hillside Harvest Feast

BottleNeck Lounge and Skillet present the third annual Hillside Harvest Feast with seasonal beer and burgers featuring famous Skillet bacon jam. Food service starts at 4 pm, but drinks are served all night, with costume contests at 6 pm and midnight. BottleNeck Lounge, 2328 E Madison St, 323-1098, 3 pm, free.

Carnival: A Costume Ball

With music by DJ Quest, "painted ladies," and a champagne room, plus a $500 grand prize for best costume. Ibiza, 528 Second Ave, 9 pm, $10.

Highway to Black

All-female AC/DC cover band Hell's Belles perform Highway to Hell and Back in Black in their entirety, with giveaways and costume contests between sets. Rockport Bar & Grill, 4209 SW Alaska St, 935-5838, 8 pm, $15.

Space City Mixer's Ultimate Halloween Bash

With live music by Cool-Ade and over $4,000 in prizes for best costumes in categories such as Sexiest, Most Elaborate, Best Group Costume, and Most Clever. Showbox at the Market, 1426 First Ave, www.halloweenseattle.com, 8 pm, $35.

Halloween Cocktail Party

The Corson Building's cocktail party has snacks (included with admission) and a cash bar. The Corson Building, 5609 Corson Ave S, 762-3330, 5 pm, $10.

Bonza Bash Halloween 2009

With music by DJ Solitude and DJ Tamm, and over $5,000 worth of prizes for best costumes. W Hotel, 1112 Fourth Ave, 264-6060, 8:30 pm, $40.

Halloween Party at the Local Vine

Come to the Local Vine's brothel-themed Halloween dressed as your favorite madame or john and be entered (ha!) to win prizes. The Local Vine, 2520 Second Ave, 441-6000, 7 pm, free.

Halloween 2009 at the Jewelbox

Thrones, Amber Asylum, ?Alos, Kawabata Makoto (of Acid Mothers Temple, with specials guests Kinski), and Sugar Skulls. Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave, 441-5823, 8 pm, $13 with costume/$15 without.

Halloween at the Sunset

Two parties tonight! The early show, starting at 6:30 pm, features music by Dewi Sant and the Daredevil Christopher Wright. The late show, starting at 10 pm, is a Halloween costume party with music by the Dudley Manlove Quartet. Sunset Tavern, 5433 Ballard Ave NW, 784-4880, 6:30 pm, $6, 10 pm, $10 adv/$12 DOS.

The Lost Boys Quote-a-Long

Watch The Lost Boys at Central Cinema and no one will tell you to be quiet as you yell out your favorite lines! Admission includes goodie bags with vampire teeth and more. Central Cinema, 1411 21st Ave, 686-MOVI, 9:30 pm, $8.

Halloween at Piecora's

With music by Lady Krishna's Peppermint Lounge and Music for Animals. Prizes for best costumes. Piecora's, 1401 E Madison St, 322-9411, 8 pm, $6.

Le Freak Halloween Party

With music by DJs Amateur Youth, Blu, Julia, and Teenburger, plus prizes for best costume and a zombie dance-off! Wildrose, 1021 E Pike St, 324-9210, 9 pm, $5.

Halloween at Broadway Grill

The grand prize for best costume is a trip to Maui! Broadway Grill, 314 Broadway E, 328-7000, 8 pm, free.

Halloween at La Spiga

For $35, get a five-course mystery menu, and best costume wins a gift certificate for a dinner for six. La Spiga, 1429 12th Ave, 323-8881, 5 pm, $35 ($60 with wine pairing).

Halloween at Conor Byrne's

With music by Soul Deluxe and Soul Senate. Conor Byrne's, 5140 Ballard Ave, 784-3640, 9 pm, $8.

Halloween Costume Concert

With music by Shambala, a Three Dog Night tribute band, and prizes for best costumes, including a weekend getaway at the Point at Westport Harbor. The Admiral Theater, 2343 California Ave, 938-0785, 8 pm, $8 for children under 12, $12.50 for adults, $15 DOS, all ages.

Come As You Aren't

The Skylark hosts their third annual Halloween battle of the bands. Local bands including Chris Mess, M. Bison, the Riffbrokers, Helen Chance, and Mountain Kids Fantasy pay tribute to legends including Frank Sinatra, Black Sabbath, David Bowie, the Band, and DEVO. The best performance takes home the Golden Cowbell. Skylark Cafe & Club, 3803 Delridge Way SW, 935-2111, 8 pm, free.

Studio Seven's Costume Contest

With live music by Genes Addiction (KISS cover band), Dirty Hollywood (Mötley Crüe cover band), Shroud of Desolation, and Devil's Food. Cash prizes for best costume! Studio Seven, 110 S Horton St, 286-1312, 8:30 pm, $10.

Juice at the Baltic Room

This KEXP-sponsored Halloween Party features music by Darek Mazzone. Baltic Room, 1207 Pine St, 625-4444, 9 pm, $10.

Halloween at El Corazón

El Corazón hosts two shows—the first starts at 7 pm and features live music by Emilie Autumn, and the second starts at 10 pm and features performances by Chuck Ragan of Hot Water music, Jim Ward of Sparta, Austin and Bob Lucas, and more. El Corazón, 109 Eastlake Ave E, www.ticketswest.com, 6 pm, $25 adv/$28 DOS, 10 pm, $13 adv/$15 DOS, both all ages.

Halloween at Highway 99

With live music by Lee Oskar & the Living Dead. Highway 99 Blues Club, 1414 Alaskan Way, 382-2171, 9 pm, $15.

Halloween at Jazz Alley

With two performances by Esperanza Spalding. Jazz Alley, 2033 Sixth Ave, 441-9729, 7:30 and 10 pm, $25.50.

Night of the Moth

With electronic music by Deru, Phidelity, Michael Manahan, Manos, and more. Club Motor, 1950 First Ave S, 623-3230, 10 pm, $13, 18+.

Halloween at Showbox Sodo

With performances by Floater and Counterfist. Showbox Sodo, 1700 First Ave S, 652-0444, 9 pm, $12 adv/$15 DOS.

The Dreaming: An Erotic Haunted House

The Little Red Studio presents two performances of The Dreaming tonight, followed by a costume party at 9:30. Little Red Studio, 400 Dexter Ave N, 328-4758, 7 and 8:30 pm, $15, 18+.

All Hallows' Eve Fright Night

Wear a costume and get VIP admission to Little Darlings. $100 prize for best costume, with fetish shows at midnight and 1 am. Little Darlings, 2027 Westlake Ave, 623-0183, 9 pm.

Nightmare on Gilligan's Island

With $1,000 in cash prizes for best costumes! Tiki Bob's Cantina, 166 S King St, 382-8454, 9 pm, free.

Jagermeister's Official Halloween Bash

With music from DJ Risk One, costume contests, and giveaways. Last Supper Club, 124 S Washington St, 748-9975, 9 pm, $10—$20.

COLUMBIA CITY Costume Contests

From 3:30 to 6 pm, Geraldine's Counter holds an all-ages costume contest, then at 10:30 pm the 21-plus edition happens at Lottie's Lounge. Geraldine's Counter, 4872 Rainier Ave S, 723-2080, 3:30 pm, free, all ages; Lottie's Lounge, 4900 Rainier Ave S, 725-0519, 10:30 pm, free.

Altered States of Funk's Halloween Bash

For one night only, Altered States of Funk appear as Count Funkulove & the Nasty Corpsestra. Nectar, 412 N 36th St, 632-2020, 9 pm, $10.

Costume Party at Trinity

With music by GUY and VSOP, Jason LeMaitre, and guest DJs. With $1,000 cash prize for best costume! Trinity, 111 Yesler Way, 447-4140, 9 pm, $15.

Halloween at the Cuff

With guest DJ Kimberley Sand and a costume contest at midnight (the grand prize is $1,000). The Cuff, 1533 13th Ave, 323-1525, 9 pm.