'80s Halloween Dance Party — Wake me up before you go-go to this 1980s-themed Halloween party. All treats, no tricks. Free event with specialty spooky-themed drinks. 9 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. Mixwells Northside, 3935 Spring Grove Ave., Northside, facebook.com/MixwellsBar.
Leather Halloween at Mixwells — Mixwells is mixing drag shows, leather and Halloween. Dress in your best Halloween costume or leather to walk the stage in the costume contest or just sit back, relax and enjoy the show. Performances by Tara Newone, Stixen Stones, Aura Tannen, Jessica Marie Jones and Katrina Reelfish. Enjoy the Leather Ladies Harness and Suit Drag Show while sipping on scary good drinks at the bar. Doors open at 8 p.m. but the show starts at 11 p.m. 8 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18. Free to attend. Mixwells Northside, 3935 Spring Grove Ave., Northside, facebook.com/MixwellsBar.
Zombie Ball, the Dance of the UnDead — Dress as the UnDead while you perform your best Monster Mash at Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum. Enjoy live music in the Pyramid House, BOO-zy cocktails and a horror-themed buffet. Ticket packages include something for every UnDead guest — even designated drivers. 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. $30-$100. Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum, 1763 Hamilton Cleves Road., Hamilton, facebook.com/pyramidhillsculpturepark.
Art After Dark: Tormented Souls — The Cincinnati Art Museum celebrates Halloween with an evening of dancing, cocktails and devilish fun. Take a docent-led tour of Treasures of the Spanish World, catch a dance performance from Pones, listen to music from DJ AB, check out views of the planets and stars with the Cincinnati Observatory and enjoy food and specialty drinks for purchase. 5-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25. Free admission. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams, facebook.com/cincinnatiartmuseum.
Rhinegeist Halloween Party — Creep it real at Rhinegeist’s annual Halloween Party. With killer entertainment from DJ Matty “The Joker” Joy and DJ SKG all night. Snap a photo in your clever or sexy costume in the photo booth or show it off for the costume contest. Scary, couple and character costumes will all be judged. Or conjure up some friends to win the group costume contest. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25. Rhinegeist, 1910 Elm St. Over-the-Rhine, facebook.com/rhinegeist.
Halloweekend 2019 — Give 'em pumpkin to talk about in your scary or sexy costume at this year’s Halloweekend. The sexiest party-goer will be crowned Friday night, but Saturday’s three winners will win over $1,000 cash. VIP starts at $300. 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25; Saturday Oct. 26. $5-$15. Energy Nightclub. 700 W. Pete Rose Way, Downtown, facebook.com/EnergyCincy.
Night Circus: Witchcraft — Prepare to be amazed at this one-of-a-kind cirque show with a dark twist. Featuring beautiful and mysterious aerial and dance acts, tarot card readings, vendors, a scary good afterparty and more. General admission includes the show, access to vendors and more entertainment and the afterparty. There is a VIP experience for two guests that includes everything general admission offers plus a table for two near the stage, two drinks per person and sponsored goodies. 7-11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25. $25-$100. The Woodward Theater, 1404 Main St., Over-the-Rhine, facebook.com/TheWoodwardTheater.
The Wu-Funk Halloween Party — Where my ghouls at? Revel OTR is having the funkiest dance party in Cincy. Get spooky with it at this “Wu-Tang Clan meets Parliament Funkadelic dance party.” DJ Rare Groove is playing all night. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25. Free admission. Revel OTR Urban Winery, 111 E. 12th St., Over-the-Rhine, facebook.com/RevelOTR.
Halloween Bar Crawl — Put on your creepiest costume for this spooky bar crawl. Visit a long list of Cincinnati bars in Over-the-Rhine and The Banks, including Galla Park, Scene, Treehouse Patio Bar and more. Ticket purchase includes cover charges, a color-changing cup and afterparties. The best costume wins a prize. 3-11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. $14.99-$39.99. Various Locations in Over-the-Rhine and The Banks, facebook.com/BarCrawlLive.
Cosplayoween — If you’ve got it, haunt it. Tickets will be handed to every member of your creepy crew as you enter. Each ticket is a “vote.” Whoever has the most at 11 p.m. is the Cosplayoween champion. Drink, play and be scary! 8 p.m.- 2:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. 16-Bit Bar+Arcade, 1331 Walnut St., Over-the-Rhine, facebook.com/16BitBar.
Halloween Masquerade Ball — Trick-or-tequila! Lift your spirits at this masquerade ball. It features two floors of DJs and cash prizes for the best costume. Only 21+ zombies allowed. 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. Free admission. Mount Adams Pavilion, 949 Pavilion St., Mount Adams, facebook.com/mountadamspavilion.
Rock & Roll Costume Ball at The Comet — It’s time to get spooky at the Rock & Roll Costume Ball, where the proceeds go to Lighthouse Youth & Family Services. Dress in your best costume with hopes to be the winner of a killer costume contest. Listen to a variety of music; the line-up includes Fycus, Starlight Park, Abertooth Lincoln, IN2ITIV3, Spacer and Fast Eddy. Music starts at 9 p.m. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. Free; Donations strongly encouraged to support Lighthouse Youth & Family Services. The Comet, 4579 Hamilton Ave., Northside, facebook.com/TheCometCincinnati.
HorrorHound’s Halloween Bash — Come as you aren’t. HorrorHound is taking over the Northside Tavern to give you a killer night filled with horror-influenced live music featuring The Big Bad, The Epidemic! and The Jimmy Psycho Experiment. Prizes for best-dressed will be announced throughout the night. It's free! Life is gourd. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. Free admission. Northside Tavern, 4163 Hamilton Ave., Northside, facebook.com/northsidetavern.
Toxic: Underground — UNDGND is teaming up with Oddfellows to give you a spooky underground experience with a splash of sensory overload. Neon lights, live music from DJ G9 and spooky drinks. 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. $10. Oddfellows Liquor Bar, 2014 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, facebook.com/OddfellowsCincinnati.
Secret Garden Redux: The Upside Down at 21c — Things are getting strange at the 21c for a spooky Secret Garden party in the Upside Down. Travel back in time to the summer of 1985 and step inside the world of Stranger Things with projections from C. Jacqueline Wood, music from DJs Northside Nick and PXVCE, ’80s-style dance performances from Heroes Rise and DANCEFIX and free makeup application from local professionals. Costumes are highly encouraged; a judged costume contest will take place with prizes for winners. Cash bar. Must be 21+. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. Free; $10 suggested donation for ACLUOhio and the Art Academy of Cincinnati. 21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati, 609 Walnut St., Downtown, facebook.com/21cCincinnati.
Rosedale Manor Halloween Party — If you’re dying to have fun this Halloween, shake your boo-ty at Rosedale Manor, which is reverting back to the “Kenton County Infirmary” (as their arched entryway reads) for one night only. Blood clot shots are only $3. Costume contest begins at 11 p.m. 9 a.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. Rosedale OTR, 208 E. 12th St., Over-the-Rhine, facebook.com/RosedaleOTR.
Birdcage Halloween Costume Party — Yes, Hallow-queen! Conjure up your best costume and get sheet-faced because DJ Patrick B will be spinning some spooky tracks all night long.10 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. Free admission. The Birdcage, 927 Race St., Downtown, facebook.com/BirdcageCincy.
Hotel Covington Annual Halloween Party — Storm Hotel Covington! This party features two creepy cocktails and a walk-up window open all night. Grab your alien pals, gear up in your coolest costume and dance to live music from DJ Future Boy. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. $15-$20. Hotel Covington. 638 Madison Ave., Covington, facebook.com/TheHotelCovington.
Midwest Black Speculative Fiction Alliance's Halloween Skate Party — Party likes it's 1978 with the Midwest BSFA this Halloween. Dust off your old skates and groove the night away dressed as your fave character from "The Wiz". While costumes aren't mandatory, they're highly encouraged. There's no place like...the skating rink, right Dorthy? 6:30- 9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28. $7 advance; $10 at the door (includes skate rental). 3211 Lina Place, White Oak, events.eventzilla.net/e/midwest-bsfa-halloween-skate-party-2138763481.
Tin Roof’s Halloween Night — Boo-yah! Tin Roof is ditching cover fees on Halloween. Atlanta-based band The Jump Cut will play killer tunes all night. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 31. Free admission. Cinci Tin Roof, 160 E. Freedom Way, The Banks, facebook.com/tinroofcincinnati.
Oakley Masquerade — Have a fang-tastic Halloween at 20th Century Theater. This masquerade party features a haunted nightclub, national and local beers, wine, costume contests and a photo booth. VIP tables available. Net proceeds go to Save the Animals Foundation. 8 p.m.-midnight Friday, Nov. 1. $50-$75. 20th Century Theater, 3021 Madison Ave., Oakley, facebook.com/OakleyMasquerade.
