HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS IN NYC

What: Halloween Movie Marathon

If you want a cheap scare that doesnt involve water birth or getting drunk in Canarsie, check out some freaky flicks at the Brooklyn Lyceum where they will be screening classic horror movies like Dracula, Night of the Living Dead and the Rocky Horror Picture show on two 25-foot projection screens.
Where: Brooklyn Lyceum, 227 Fourth Ave., at President St., Park Slope, Brooklyn; 718-857-4816.
When: 7:30 p.m. (Dracula), 9 p.m. (Night of the Living Dead), 10 p.m. (Warriors), and 10:30 p.m. (Rocky Horror), October 31, 2009

Damage: $5 each

(pictures courtesy wired new york)

What: Critical Mass Ride and After-Party

This months ride starts at Union Square and costumes are encouraged. The after party starts at Surreal Estate, with dance music by the Rude Mechanical Orchestra, an activist marching band that covers Le Tigre and Beyoncé. You heard me. Food, complements of the Critical mass “diving team”. For the lay men, “dumpster diving”…so uh yeah, maybe have a bite before you head out.
Where: Union Square Park North (ride); Surreal Estate, 15 Thames St., nr. Morgan Ave., Williamsburg, Brooklyn; (after party). Organized by Time’s Up!, 212-802-8222.
When: 7 p.m. (ride), 8 p.m. (party), October 31, 2009
Damage: Free ride, party is $9.99.

What: Crystal Stilts, Religious Knives, Vivian Girls, Wooden Ships

Megapromoter Todd P. is somehow involved in this party at Lombardy Street featuring eerie atmospheric rockers Crystal Stilts and not so spooky Vivian Girls. A good mix of intense performances, a killer rooftop patio overlooking the Midtown skyline, the Greenpoint industrial district and the Kosciusko Bridge, and no neighbors. Hopefully as the fun a crowd as the acoustic BBQ. Just too bad the “White Diamonds“ wont be there to share some more candy with us…

Where: 171 Lombardy Street, Greenpoint, Brooklyn

When: 8:00 p.m October 31, 2009

Damage: TBA

What: A Witches Night Out

A female fronted showcase featuring Straphangers, S.M.U.T.,  Mongrel Bitch, Chesty Malone and the Slice ‘Em Ups, High Teen Boogie, I.C.U., Kissy Kamikaze.

Where: Otto’s Shrunken Head 538 E. 14th Street, New York, NY

When: 8 p.m. October 24th, 2009

Damage: Free

What: Sunshine Theater Midnight Movies

The 1970’s cinematic phenomenon of Midnight movies continues on Houston Street with Midnight screenings this month of cult films like Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice, The Lost Boys and Wes Cravens A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors. We are still in debate as to who scares us more, Freddy, The two Coreys, or Michael Keaton in a starring role. Whatever you do, dont fall asleep.

Where: Sunshine Theater, 143 Houston Street, New York, NY

When: Midnight

Beetlejuice · Oct 16 & 17
The Lost Boys · Oct 23 & 24
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors · October 30 & 31, 2009

Damage: $9.99

What: MetroPCs Masquerade at Hammerstein Ballroom

Weezer headlines MetroPCs Masquerade at Hammerstein Ballroom presented by 101.9 RXP, along with Brooklyn’s Mat and Kim. Weeeeeez

Where: Hammerstein Ballroom, New York, NY

When: 8:00 p.m. October 31, 2009

Damage: $37.50, for sale here

Other notables…

What: MF Gallery’s “7th Annual Halloween Art Show”

Horror-inspired Pop Art with an underground edge, including  “zomb-o-lanterns”. Opening night will be a real treat with a Halloween Costume Party and punk rock / heavy metal dj. Come in costume and get FREE BEER ALL night!

Where: 213 Bond Street, Brooklyn, NY

When: Opening night October 24, 2009 7-10 p.m.

Damage:Free

and of course…

What: The Village Halloween Parade

There is a reason this parade is one of the most photogenic events in the world. Check out some pics from last years parade here.

Where: 6th avenue, New York, NY from 23rd to Canal

When: October 31, 2009 Halloween Night

Damage: Free