SATURDAY 10/28

RECORD SALE--Today is the last Saturday of October, meaning today is also the day for LSDJ's record sale at Groovetech. With free admission and DJs spinning all day, you can pick up a hot stack of wax from your favorite hiphop, breakbeat, soul, and new-wave artists. Groovetech, 1417 10th Ave, 860-7715, noon-6 pm, free.

DAY OF THE DEAD--Face painting, a costume parade, and a special altar dedicated to departed loved ones are just some of the fun attractions at this year's celebration of Dia de los Muertos. Visitors are encouraged to bring flowers and photographs of departed loved ones to contribute to the altar. Happy Medium School, 620 20th Ave S, 368-0954, 7-9 pm, $3.

BAZAAR--Been craving piroshki and borscht? Get your fill of those and other Russian treats along with crafts, books, and music today and tomorrow at the Russian Orthodox Church Bazaar at that beautiful Capitol Hill church with the brightly painted blue-and-yellow spires. St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral, 1714 13th Ave, 322-9387, noon-5 pm, free.

TUESDAY 10/31

COSTUME PARTY--Broadway Grill's awkwardly named 10th Annual Halloween Outrageous Costume Contest & Party will host more than 500 people along with local celebrities such as John Curley, Connie Thompson, Jim Castillo, and KUBE's Tari Free. The grand prize for most outrageous costume is a week-long trip for two to Mexico. Broadway Grill, 314 Broadway E, 328-7000, 7 pm, free.

WEDNESDAY 11/1

LE RESISTANCE--The Seattle chapter of Refuse & Resist! holds meetings every Wednesday for people interested in defeating the "national agenda of repression and cruelty, poverty and punishment." The meetings are open to anyone who wants to "accept responsibility for the future." Caffe Vita, 1100 E Pike, 648-0603, 7 pm.