Halloween events

Color Parties' Halloween Masquerade Party

Purgatorio
Glamour and horror meet at this pop-up haunted-house–nightclub hybrid from the proprietors of the notorious nightclub the Box. Expect twisted variety acts, creepy exhibits and—more than likely—scantily clad women. 268 W 47th St at Eighth Ave (enterpurgatorio.com); Oct 15-31, $39.99–$79.99. BUY TICKETS

Sugar Shack Burlesque’s Something Wicked This Way Comes: A Pre-Halloween Go-Go Getdown
This giant dance party with live burlesque performances also features DJ McBoing Boing, MC Donny Vomit, a go-go contest, “makeout minute” and raffles. Arrive early to ensure that you’ll have a great view of the stage. Public Assembly, 70 North 6th St between Wythe and Kent Aves, Williamsburg, Brooklyn (718-384-4586, publicassemblynyc.com); Oct 26 at 10pm, $10

Halloween on the Hudson
Take to the high seas (or the choppy river, at least) on Halloween eve for costumed revelry, plenty of dancing and a great view of the Statue of Liberty. Mention TONY for a 50-percent discount. Pier 40, W Houston St at West St (212-987-9200); Oct 30 at 8pm, $20

No Name Movement’s Second Annual Devils Night
Dress in costume or all black to kick off Halloween weekend, while DJ Father Jeff of Ward 6 and DJ Arsenal spin electro, goth and synth tracks all night. Jekyll & Hyde, 91 Seventh Ave South between W 4th and Barrow Sts (nonamenyc.ning.com); Oct 30 at 10pm, $10 before midnight

Wine & Spirits: A Haunted Tasting
No, the goal is not to drink till you see your dead Aunt Millie. Psychic medium (and wine-shop owner) Craig McManus will host a tasting of his favorite wines, all the while telling stories of haunted New York and doing a few readings. Astor Center, 399 Lafayette St at E. 4th St (212-674-7501, astorcenternyc.com); Oct 31 at 6:30pm, $55

Color Parties’ Halloween Masquerade Party
Body-painted lads and lasses will tend the open bar at this wild night, with live music and DJs providing the dance tunes. The most creative, scariest and sexiest costumed guests will split $1,000 in cash prizes. Bring a can of food to donate to the NYC “Go Orange” Food Bank, and the party sponsors will match it with $1. La Venue at Terminal Stores, 608 W 28th St at Eleventh Ave (colorparties.com); Oct 31 at 9pm, $10–$60

The Dwindling Party
Break out your black crinoline for Dances of Vice’s Edward Gorey–themed Halloween fete. Musical performances include a 24-piece rock outfit and vintage-jazz band the Scarring Party, known for its dark edge and the song “No More Room in Hell.” A dance troupe will act out murder mysteries, and a fashion show will show off the best in ruffled style. 303 Bond Street Theater, 303 Bond St at Union St, Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn (dancesofvice.com); Oct 31 at 9pm, $20

All-Girl Blondie Tribute
The Pretty Babies, a brand new all-female tribute band, makes its debut by covering the classic LP Parallel Lines in its entirety. Sure, it’s not exactly a spooky event, but dressing up like Debbie Harry is completely acceptable. Lakeside Lounge, 162 Ave B between 10th and 11th Sts (212-529-8463, lakesidelounge.com); Oct 31 11pm, free

Shescape Presents the Flaming Halloween Bash
Sorry, dudes—this one’s strictly for the ladies. The promise of go-go dancers, a scandalous costume contest and dance hits from DJ JenRG may inspire males to attempt a little cross-dressing escapade, but we wouldn’t recommend it. I Tre Merli, 463 West Broadway between Houston and Prince Sts (212-254-8699, shescape.com); Oct 31 at 11pm, $15

Bamboo 52 Halloween Bash
This is yet another Halloween party, featuring saketinis at the Hell’s Kitchen sushi spot. Come for the drink specials or, if you’re particularly proud of your outfit, $1,000 in costume prizes. Bamboo 52, 344 W 52nd St between Eighth and Ninth Aves (212-957-2222, bamboo52nyc.com); Oct 31 at 10pm, free

The Greatest Halloween Party Ever V: The Annihilation of Oz
It’s hard to resist a party with a ball pit. The kids’- stuff-for-grown-ups theme also includes various Oz-related novelties like a fighting tree see-saw, Dorothy’s demolished bedroom and an aggressive “no costume, no entry” policy. Free beer from 8 to 9pm; free pierogies from 8 to 10pm. Warsaw at the Polish National Home, 261 Driggs Ave at Eckford St, Greenpoint, Brooklyn (718-387-0505, warsawconcerts.com); Oct 31 8pm, $20

The Black Cat Masquerade
How did Halloween go down in the 1920s? Find out when Wit’s End and the Dorothy Parker Society throw a flapper-style fete complete with toe-tapping jazz, vintage evening wear and speakeasy references galore. The night pulls double duty as a launch party for Zelda: The Magazine of the Vintage Nouveau, a publication pitched at aficionados of early-20th-century arts and culture. Turns out costume parties don’t have to be classless. Flute Midtown, 205 W 54th St at Seventh Ave (212-265-5169, flutebar.com); Oct 31 at 7pm, $15

BadAss! Burlesque Halloween Night
The theme at this special edition of BadAss! Burlesque is “Living Dead Girls,” so expect plenty of provocation from the host, the World Famous *BoB*, and her brothel of burlesque performers. Live music comes courtesy of rock band Vulgaras. Arlene’s Grocery, 95 Stanton St between Ludlow and Orchard Sts (212-995-1652, arlenesgrocery.net); Nov 1 midnight, $15

Marathon Ghost Tours
On the day of the ING New York City Marathon, Ghosts of New York offers five themed walks throughout the city, starting every two and a half hours between noon and 9:30pm. Pay $25 in advance to join as many of the tours as you want, or just show up for a single walk for $20. Ghosts of New York, venues vary (ghostsofny.com). Nov 1, times vary; $20–25

Masquerade on the Hudson
After the parade, spend the late hours of Halloween on the Hudson, enjoying a dinner buffet and DJs spinning on both levels of the boat. Whoever sports the best costume will return to land $200 richer. Aboard the Queen of Hearts, Pier 40, W Houston St at West St (212-662-2006, clubtogetherinspirit@yahoo.com); Nov 1 at 12:30am, $35–$50

Halloween Pet Costume Party
Dress up Scruffy and Fifi and head over to Animal Fair magazine’s Annual Halloween Pet Costume Party. Dress code includes dog cuffs, headpieces and attachable accessories. The best-dressed canine wins, and there’s some fierce competition. Past contenders include a golden dachshund as Britney Spears and a three-legged Chihuahua as Larry Flynt. M2 Ultra Lounge, 30 W 28th St between Broadway and Sixth Ave (212-752-4842, yappy@animalfair.com). Oct 26 at 7pm; standing $40, seated $100, tables with bottle service.

Society of Illustrators’ Halloween Party
The Society of Illustrators host their annual Halloween dance party and costume contest where bartenders serve up Halloween-themed cocktails and $2 beers. Society of Illustrators, 128 E 63rd St between Park and Lexington Aves (212-838-2560, societyofillustrators.org). Oct 30 at 7 m, $25.

Halloween Eve Masquerade
Don a mask with elegant evening attire and spend the night before Halloween in a 1920s-inspired masquerade at the Green Building on Union, a century-old warehouse lit up by candles and chandeliers. While Michael Arenella sings through a vintage microphone and his tuxedo-dressed Dreamland Orchestra plays, snack on hors d’oeuvres and sip on cocktails mixed by the renowned bartenders of Carroll Garden’s Court & Spark. The Green Building on Union, 450 Union St between Bond and Nevins Sts, Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn (646-201-6624, dreamlandorchestra.com). Oct 30at 9pm, $20.

Cabrito’s Costume Party
Head over to Cabrito’s on Halloween night for authentic Mexican tacos—filled with chorizo or pork—and high-quality tequila. In honor of the event, the restaurant opens a second bar to make sure there’s plenty of alcohol to go around. The person with the best costume wins free booze and a gift certificate. Cabrito, 50 Carmine St between Bedford and Bleecker Sts (212-929-5050, cabritonyc.com). Oct 31 at 6pm, $5.

BOO-SKI
Ukrainian East Village Restaurant hosts a drag-queen Halloween event with dancing, games and costume contests. High-profile queen Linda Simpson hosts the event alongside Violet Temper and Sylvia London. A sexy vibe penetrates the event with music by DJ Tommy Hotpants and party room decor brought to you by a “team of flaming homosexuals.” Ukrainian East Village Restaurant, 140 Second Ave between St. Mark’s Pl and E 9th St (212-614-3283). Oct 31 at 9pm, $10.

Cosplay Halloween
Reuse your cosplay costume from the New York Anime Festival at Japanese-Brazilian restaurant and cocktail bar Sushi Samba 7, where you could win $1,000 in the costume contest. Even if you don’t win, you can still score with dessert and cocktail specials: the chocolate grave ($10) with crème brûlée foam and berries; and the spiced–kabocha-squash martini ($12). Sushi Samba 7, 87 Seventh Ave South at Barrow St (212-691-7885, sushisamba.com). Oct 31 at 6pm, free.

Halloween on Mars
Meet like-minded geeks on Halloween at the kitschy outer-space-themed venue Mars 2112. Costumes are required, and despite the goofy decor, this is an adults-only event. Drinks specials are red shots of vodka ($10) and Martian-tinis ($14). Guess they have a different concept of specials on Mars. Mars 2112, 1633 Broadway at 50th St (212-489-2112, halloweenonmars.com). Oct 31 at 9pm, $30.