From the author of the slightly dark, slightly irreverent collection of poems, Zombie Haiku, comes a collection of new (also dark and irreverent) haikus, Vampire Haiku. Cincinnati native Ryan Mecum’s latest book follows the life of William Butten, a Mayflower-voyager-turned-vampire, through defining moments in American history in haiku format. Butten spends his three centuries recounting adventures and experiences and lamenting for Katherine, the beautiful vampire who transformed him. 7 p.m. at Joseph-Beth.  

Dear Maija, I’m in a fantasy baseball league with a coworker and a bunch of his weird family members and their friends. Last year my buddy won a football league that most of these same dudes were in and nobody paid him the league fees.  

Celebrate this eighth annual furry Halloween event by dressing your dog as his/her favorite superhero. The parade starts at 1:15 p.m. at Goebel Park and continues down the Sixth Street Promenade. Prizes will be given for Best Original Costume, Best Store Bought Costume and Best Theme Costume. But even if your pooch doesn’t win, every pup gets a goodie bag with the $5 registration (which benefits the Kenton County Animal Shelter). Along with the parade, there will be a vet panel, food, drinks and games. All dogs must have proof of rabies vaccination and be on a leash  

The relatively newly formed The Guitars are no exception to the idea that Cincinnati's music scene is incestuous. Each member is currently involved in another project: Matt Ayers is in Brothers and Sisters, Mark Van Patten plays in the Mt. Pleasant String Band and Motorcycle Tapedeck (which includes The Guitars' Russell Morris) and Kane Kitchen is in a yet-to-be-named group with Dan Majesky from Black Charlemagne.  

Dear Maija, I went to the city’s bike planning meeting last week, and I was really excited about the possibility of Cincinnati giving me a chance to ride to work without having a Biggie-sized Coke thrown against my back every day.  

As part of Covington’s Full Spectrum series, the World Music Fest is back and bigger than over. With over 40 acts and 150 performers in seven venues, this weekend promises to celebrate diverse cultures through music, dance and art. Venues include Chez Nora, Leapin Lizard, Artisans Enterprise Center and more all over Covington. Friday-Sunday.  

Dear Maija, I recently started drinking Hudy Delight because I think it's really novel to drink beer that was made in Cincinnati. I also think it's great that Burger is back in production even though it tastes like it has nickels in it. Anyway, I'm a little bit disappointed in Hudy after seeing their latest commercial.  

Lunch doesn’t get cheaper than 60 cents, and to celebrate their 60th anniversary, Skyline is throwing a party from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Fountain Square with 60-cent Coneys. Skyline will also be announcing the winner of the Skyline For Life Sweepstakes, a person who may eventually get sick of Coneys. And there will also be a variety of entertainment ranging from jugglers to marching bands and Coney cut-outs for you to take your picture with.  

Dear Maija, A couple of my bros got a hold of a state-used ID printing machine and are about to make mass money selling fakes to other kids at UC. Would you judge me if I got my Cancun money doing this?  

To celebrate the Saturday opening of 'Secrets of Egypt, Lost Egypt,' the Museum Center at Union Terminal is throwing Pharaohfest. Accommpanying a slew of activities is free live music from locals The Sundresses, The Kentucky Struts, Eclipse and Mia Carruthers & the Retros.