San Francisco Chronicle - (Sunday)
For adults
Terror Vault The city’s premier haunted attraction doesn’t disappoint when it comes to an utterly terrifying experience. The 45minute tour immerses you in chapter after chapter of the city’s secret prison.
Oct. 10Nov. 3. $62. Old Mint, 88 Fifth St., S.F. www.intothedarksf.com
The Speakeasy: All Hallows’ Eve For five nights, characters from the Speakeasy will turn the Palace Theater into a haunted house party, with seances, tarot card readings, magic acts, vaudeville, costume contests and more. Like at all Speakeasy events, the event will be a cellphone free space.
Oct. 25Nov. 2. $90. Palace Theater, 644 Broadway, S.F. www.boxcartheatre.org
Halloween Costume Boat Party Sunset Sound System presents a night of DJ sets and costume extravaganzas on the water. DJ sets from Wajatta, Jamaica Suk, JBird, Galen and more.
5:3011 p.m. Sun., Oct. 27. $65$80. Pier 3, Hornblower Landing, The Embarcadero, S.F. www.residentadvisor.net
Alcatraz What’s spookier than Alcatraz? Not much. The tour will go through the cell block, gun gallery, the prison’s hospital, its psych ward, and more. It includes roundtrip ferry transportation, live boat narration and a variety of special programming. Inmate costumes are recommended, though not required.
5:30 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 31. More location details and ticket information through website. Alcatraz. www.urbandiversion. com
Awesöme Orchestra at the Exploratorium Enjoy symphonic sounds from the Bay Area’s allvolunteer orchestra — or sign up to play along — in a special Halloween performance at After Dark.
6:309:30 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 31. Exploratorium, Pier 15, S.F. www.exploratorium. edu
The Stud The famed SoMA bar is bringing Halloween nightmares to the dark with DJ sets from Keenan Orr, Rich King, Jillian Gnarling and more.
8 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 31. $5$10. The Stud, 399 Ninth St., S.F. www.studsf.com
Punch Line Laugh at a lineup of Bay Area comics for a special Halloween edition of the weekly showcase.
810 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 31. Punch Line Comedy Club, 444 Battery St., S.F.
A Club Called Rhonda Halloween Drag Me to Hell is 13 floors and three stages of music and Halloween debauchery hosted by performer Juanita More. Event features all inclusive cocktails and food.
8 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 31. $100$175. Virgin Hotel S.F., 250 Fourth St. www.thegreat northernsf.com
Dance O’Ween at 16th Street BART Join the giant dancing circle at 16th Street BART Plaza and roam around the Mission for a haunted and active celebration of Halloween.
8:30 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 31. 16th Street Mission BART Station. www.facebook. com/events/441717223145547/
Starry Plough Murder Ballads Bash A killer annual Starry Plough bash featuring tunes of death, misery, despair and murder by nine bands. Performances from the Happy Clams, Three Drink Circus, Macerator and more.
8:30 p.m. Sat., Nov. 2. $10. Starry Plough Pub, 3101 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. www.thestarryplough.com
Public Works ESG, an artfunk ensemble from the South Bronx, will be ringing in Halloween with a show at Public Works. The band was formed by three sisters in the late ’70s and always gives energetic live shows.
9 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 31. $15$20. Public Works SF, 161 Erie St., S.F. www.bigneon. com
The New Parish Compton rapper DJ Quik will be performing at the New Parish as part of a show called “The Quik and the Dead,” which will also feature a costume contest and other Halloween activities.
9 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 31. $30$55. The New Parish, 1743 San Pablo Ave., Oakland. www.thenewparish.com
Halcyon Jessica Phillippe a.k.a. J. Philip (Dirtybird) will be DJing at Halcyon Hocus Pocus on Halloween night. Expect a highenergy set with electrifying visuals.
10 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 31. $10$30. Halcyon, 314 11th St., S.F. www.halcyonsf.com