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Five Spots to Haunt on Halloween Night

Good job this weekend. Your deft handling of mugs of spiked cider, at least two Tan Moms and binders full of women is to be commended. But now: the big show. Halloween night. We think these various melees are most worthy of your talents.

Ringmasters. Pretty Clowns. Neon.
CIRCUS FREAKIN’

Ringmasters. Pretty Clowns. Neon.

The weird thing about you and circus clowns: you find them a little sexy. Of course, you’re probably thinking about the ones at the Wit. (We hope.) But if you also have a thing for long-legged dancing ringmasters, DJs and a free Cuvée after-party, you’re really in luck.

Oct 31, 9pm-2am, no cover, Roof on the Wit, 201 N State St, 27th Fl, reserve at 312-239-9502

Ghouls, Ghouls, Ghouls...
FEMMES FATALES

Ghouls, Ghouls, Ghouls...

You’re at a masquerade in a gilded ballroom, surrounded by beautiful women. You’re drinking a martini. Now, if Stanley Kubrick were filming you, it would be Eyes Wide Shut. If he’s not, you’re probably at the Drake’s costume ball with cash prizes and canapés. You don’t seem disappointed.

A Date with Jamie Lee Curtis
BABYSITTER’S CLUB

A Date with Jamie Lee Curtis

Halloween was made for scary movies. That’s why they made a movie called Halloween. It’s also why this dark little labyrinthine cocktailing lair is screening it. They’re also offering $5 movie theater candy and popcorn and half-price cocktails to costume wearers, because they’re just nice.

Oct 31, 10pm, no cover, Ada Street, 1664 N Ada St, 773-697-7069

All the Ghosts of Flappers Past
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All the Ghosts of Flappers Past

Frontier’s crazy party will offer two hours of complimentary booze, a swinging jazz combo, secret passwords and prizes for best gangster costume, best flapper and best all-around costume. So if you have your grandpa’s haunted pinstripe suit, this is really a great place to wear it.

Indeed, the Freaks Come Out at Night
MONSTER MASHING

Indeed, the Freaks Come Out at Night

Some creatures stay out until dawn. When daylight hits, they crawl into their tombs. Either that, or they go get burritos. Anyhoo: gothy Late Bar is hosting a wild 4am party with free haunted photo booths, goofy dance songs, caramel-apple martinis and gratis candy. Hey, goths like candy, too.

Oct 31, 10pm-4am, no cover, Late Bar, 3534 W Belmont Ave, 773-267-5283

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