HALLOWEEN EVENTS
All Hallow’s Eve DJ Dancing, Burlesque show, acrobats and more. 9 p.m. Fri. DNA Lounge, 375 11th St., S.F. (415) 6261409. www.dnalounge.com.
Another Hole in the Head SF Indiefest presents a horror, sci-fi, dark fantasy and exploitation cinema film festival featuring emergeing and established filmmakers. Nov. 6-16. See website for schedule. New People Cinema, 1746 Post St., S.F. (415) 552-6680. www.sfindie.com.
The Birds Blue Panther Productions and Symmetry Theatre Company present Conor McPherson’s adaptation of the Daphne Du Maurier story that was the basis of the Alfred Hitchcock horror film. Through November 6. $25-$35. Pardee Home, 672 11th Street, Oakland. (415) 377-0457. www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/2627486.
Boo! 2 days of music with Yellow Claw, Ephwurd, Audien, Valentino Khan, Joyryde, Tough Love, Shotek, Kshmr, Zomboy, Ghastly, Dr. Fresch, Antelz. 5 p.m. Fri. and Sat. $70 single day; $115-$135 2-day. Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, 99 Grove St., S.F. www.apeconcerts.com.
Boo! Bark, Brews + Bites Pets and their humans celebrate Halloween with paw painting, a pet psychic, photo booths, treats, restaurant specials and more. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. Free. Jack London Square, Oakland. (510) 645-9292. www.jacklondonsquare.com.
BootieSF: Halloween Booootie Costume contest, DJ mashups and more. 9 p.m. Sat. $20-$40. DNA Lounge, 375 11th St., S.F. (415) 626-1409. www.dnalounge.com.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Live! Joss Whedon’s cult sci-fi sensation gets a drag makeover just in time for Halloween. Through Oct. 31. $25. Oasis, 298 11th St., S.F. www.sfoasis.com
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari A screening of the 1920 silent horror film with live music by Stephen Prutsman and the Telegraph Quartet as well as a slapstick film. 8 p.m. Sat. $18.-$22. S.F. Live Arts at St. Cyprian’s Church, 2097 Turk St., S.F. (415) 454-5238. noevalleymusicseries.com.
City Nights Halloween DJ dancing, costume contest with prizes and more. 9 p.m. Sat. $29 and up. City Nights, 715 Harrison St., S.F. www.eventbrite.com/e/city-nights-hallo ween-2016-tickets-283005
62745. Club 1994 Halloween Party The the Love-makers play hits of the ‘90s. 9 p.m. Sat. $25. Rickshaw Stop, 155 Fell St., S.F. (415) 861-2011. www.rickshawstop.com.
Creatures of the Night-Life The Academy teams with the Bay Area Science Festival for a Halloween-themed adultsonly after-hours event. Costumes encouraged 6-10 p.m. Thurs. $10-$12. Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park, S.F. (415) 379-8000. www.calacademy.org.
Dance Fridays Halloween Three rooms of Salsa, Bachata, Zouk, costume contest, live music by Avance and more. 7:30 p.m. Fri. $10 and up. 550 Barneveld, S.F. www.meetup.com/salsacrazy/events/234657734.
Dia de los Muertos Celebration Special activities for children four and under featuring performances by Teatro Familia Aztlan as well as crafts and more. Noon-4 p.m. Next Sun. Free with museum admission. Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose, 180 Woz Way, San Jose. www.cdm.org.
Dia de los Muertos Concert and Halloween Party Kinky, Ruben Albarran, La Misa Negra, Bang Data perform. 8 p.m. Mon. $35-$60. The Regency Ballroom, 1300 Van Ness Ave., S.F. www.theregencyballroom.com.
The Empire Horror Story DJ dancing, costume party. 9 p.m. Sat. $20-$25. Empire Room, 555 Golden Gate Ave., S.F. www.theempireroomsf.com/ empire-horror-story.
Erotic Hotel Halloween Ball DJ dancing, laser and lighting effects, witchcraft inspired cocktails and more. 9:30 p.m. Sat. 9:30 p.m. Next Sun. $25 single; group discounts. Holiday Inn, 1500 Van Ness Ave., S.F. www.eventbrite.com/e/ erotic-hotel-halloweenball-2016-tickets-27509925929.
Fear Un-Scripted Theater presents an evening of improvised horror based on audience suggestions. 8 p.m. Fri. through next Sun. $10-$20. 533 Sutter St., S.F. (415) 332-8738. www. un-scripted.com.
Foreverland’s Thriller Halloween Ball Foreverland and Planet Booty perform. 9 p.m. Fri. $22. Bimbo’s 365 Club, 1025 Columbus Ave., S.F. (415) 474-0365. www.bimbos365club.com.
Ghosts of 2016 Halloween
Spooktacular Victor Little’s Big Hit and Soluzion perform. 9 p.m. Sat. $15. Boom Boom Room, 1601 Fillmore St., S.F. (415) 673-8000. www.boomboomblues.com.
Grin Reapers Horror fiction read by comedians with spooky music, costume contest, treats and more featuring Diane Amos, Rhoda Bodzin, Michael Bossier, Debi Durst, Will Durst and many more. 8 p.m. Sat. $20-$30. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. (415) 3839600. www.throckmortontheatre.org.
Halloween Hoopla Yerba Buena Gardens Festival presents interactive performances and games for kids under 10 and their adults, and the return of the Yerba Buena Pumpkin Patch. Noon-2 p.m. Next Sun. Free. Children’s Garden, Yerba Buena Gardens, 799 Howard St., S.F. (415) 543-1718. www.ybgfestival.org.
Halloween International Ball DJ dancing in several rooms, samba dancers, drummers, costume contests and more. 9 p.m. Fri. $30 and up. W Hotel, 181 3rd St., S.F. (415) 260-9920. www.aykutevents.com/halloween.
Halloween Massive: Vixens
& Villians DJ dancing in multiple rooms, light show, costume contest, glow sticks and more. 9 p.m. Sat. $24.95 and up. Park Centeral Hotel, 50 3rd. St., S.F. www.halloweenmassive.com.
Halloween PubCrawl Three days of pub crawls on the streets of S.F. See website for details and locations. Fri., Sat. and Oct. 31. $10 and up. pubcrawls.com/halloween-pubcrawl-san-francisco.php.
Halloween Trek on Mount
Diablo Liz Watson leads a leisurely three-mile walk to search for creatures that roam the mountain as darkness settles in. Reservations required. 5-7 p.m. Sat. $6 per car. Mitchell Canyon Picnic Area, 96 Mitchell Canyon Rd., Walnut Creek. www.mdia.org.
Heaven Versus Hell Outdoor “Patio of Death,” DJ dancing, light show, multiple bars and dance floors and more. 10 p.m. Oct. 31. Free-$10. Holy Cow Nightclub, 1535 Folsom St., S.F. www.eventbrite.com/e/heaven-vs-hell-halloween-partyat-holy-cow-halloween-nighttickets-28346627526.
Hot Glass Cold Beer Glassblowing demonstrations, craft beer, live music and a costume contest. 6-10 p.m. Sat. $35$65. Public Glass, 1750 Armstrong Ave., S.F. www.publicglass.org.
Hyphy Halloween Sage the Gemini, Mike Will Made-It, P-Lo and DJ Esco perform. 8 p.m. Sat. $39.50-$50. The Warfield, 982 Market St., S.F. (888) 929-7849. www.thewarfieldtheatre.com.
Insane Halloween DJ dancing in multiple rooms, light show and props, costumes required. 9 p.m. Sat. $15 and up. Luxx Events Space, 514 Jesse St., S.F. www.eventbrite.com/e/insane-halloween-downtownsan-francisco-tickets19263391322.
Eric Lindell’s Creature Feature Freak Show Halloween Ball Lindell and Hellbender perform. 9 p.m. Fri. Great American Music Hall, 859 O’Farrell St., S.F. (415) 8850750. www.slimspresents.com .
Mega International Ball DJ dancing in various rooms, go-go dancers, stilt walkers, drummers, costume contests and more. 9 p.m. Sat. $30-$70. Westin St. Francis Hotel, 335 Powell St., S.F. (415) 2609920. www.aykutevents.com/halloween.
Monster Mash Halloween Party and Beer Release Costume party, taco bar, karaoke and tastings of Oakdale Pumpkin Ale. 5-10 p.m. Sat. Free with RSVP. Laughing Monk Brewing, 1439A Egbert Ave., S.F. (760) 583-6693. www.facebook.com/ events/195883284157600.
Music From the Underworld Susan Rawcliffe, sculptor and scholar, Meso-American style flutes and ocarinas. “Pahoehoe” With Pet the Tiger invented instrument collective. David Samas, music composition. 8 p.m. next Sun. $8-$10. Center for New Music, 55 Taylor St., S.F. (415) 275-2466. www.centerfornewmusic.com.
Nosferatu A screening of the 1922 silent horror classic with live organ accompaniment by Dorothy Papadakos. 7 and 9 p.m. Fri. $15-$20. Grace Cathedral, 1100 California St., S.F. www.gracecathedral.org/events/the-silent-film-classicnosferatu.
Nothing’s Wrong: Pre Halloween Party Stand-up comedy from Land Smith Abbinate, Aviva Siegal, Ben Kolina and Christopher John as well as live music from Some Special Moves. 7 p.m. Today. $8.50. Second Act, 1727 Haight St., S.F. (415) 668-3994. www.eventbrite.com/e/nothings-wrong-pre-halloweenparty-tickets28414578770.
Oakland Ballet: Luna Mexiacana A Day of the Dead performance, costume contest, live mariachi band, food vendors and more. 7 p.m. Nov. 1. $17. Paramount Theatre, 2025 Broadway, Oakland. www.oaklandballet.org.
Pong-o-ween Multiple bars, VIP lounge, outdoor patio, ping pong tables, DJ dancing and more. 8 p.m. Sat. $20 and up. 690 Folsom St., S.F. sanfrancisco.wearespin.com/happenings/pong-o-ween.
Presidio Dialogues: Musical Séance with Jill Tracy and
Paul Mercer Music is channeled from items brought in by the audience. Please bring an object of personal significance to the show. 6 p.m. Thurs. Free. Presidio Officer’s Club, 50 Moraga Ave., S.F. (415) 5614400. www.presidio.gov.
The Rocky Horror Show Ray of Light Theatre presents Richard O’Brien’s cult classic about an unsuspecting couple who get lured into the clutches of extravagent aliens. Wed.Nov. 5. $25-$40. Victoria Theatre, 2961 16th St., S.F. rayoflighttheatre.com.
Rogue Halloween 2016 DJ dancing, costume contest with prizes and more. 9 p.m. Sat. $10 and up. Rogue Night Club, 1500 Broadway, S.F. (415) 346-7683. clubzone.com/events/rougehalloween-2016.
San Francisco Glass Pumpkin Patch Handblown pumpkins, gourds, leaves flowers and more; glassblowing demonstrations; workshops and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Today. Hayes Valley Artworks, 456 Laguna St., S.F. www.publicglass.org. Scary Movie Night “Halloween,” 8 p.m. Today. Free; “Halloween II,” 8 p.m. Next Sun. Free. Club Amnesia, 853 Valencia St., S.F. (415) 970-0012. www.amnesiathebar.com.
ScreamGate Haunted House A harrowing haunted house experience not suitable for children under 12. Through Oct. 31. $20-$25. Stonestown Galleria behind Macy’s, 3251 20th Ave., S.F. www.screamgate.com.
Secret of the Cursed Chapel Cursed Rooms transform’s Fort Mason’s chapel into an interactive haunted mystery. Thurs. through Nov. 6. $28. Fort Mason, S.F. (415) 746-9267. www.comeoutandplaysf.org.
Spooked at the Strand ACT’s annual costume party with special performances by A.C.T.’s Master of Fine Arts students, cocktail reception, dancing, dessert bar and more. 6 p.m. Thurs. $50 and up. The Strand Theater, 1127 Market St., S.F. (415) 749-2228. www.actsf.org.
Shocktoberfest 17: Pyramid of Freaks Thrillpeddlers present their 17th annual extravaganza of terror and titillation featuring an assortment of Grand Guignol horror theater and black comedies plays. Through Nov. 19. $30$35. The Hypnodrome, 575 10th St., S.F. (415) 377-4202. hypnodrome.org.
Terror-rama 2: Prom Night Horror-host Sindie Chopper introduces audiences to a double bill of horror plays — “Purity” by Claire Ann Rice and “Sexy Vampire Academy” by Anthony R. Miller. Ends Sat. $25-$30. Piano-Fight, 144 Taylor St., S.F. www.awesometheatre.org
Titanic Masquerade Halloween Party Cruise Bay views, hosted bar, DJ dancing and more. 7:30 p.m. check-in; 8:30 p.m. boarding. Sat. $125 and up. Fume Blanc Commodore, Pier 40, S.F. (415) 573-0740. http://bit.ly/2e4OMqW.
A Tupac Halloween “All Eyez On Me” star Demetrius Shipp Jr. hosts a Halloween party with costume contest, DJ dancing, drinks and more. 8 p.m. Sat. $50-$500. The Marsh Berkeley, 2120 Allston Way, Berkeley. (415) 282-3055. www.themarsh.org.
Winchester Mystery House Halloween Tour Tour the mystery house by candlelight. Through Oct. 31. $35-$49. (408) 247-2000. 525 S Winchester Blvd., San Jose. winchestermysteryhouse.com.