Date: October 24th 2014

Hello lovelies,

Just one day more, and we'll be partying with you at our 6th Annual Masquerade Macabre Halloween celebration. Our performer list has nearly doubled since you've last seen the invite, so see below for all the fun stuff being added.

Our location is just three blocks from the Jefferson L train stop. Please note that we've shifted the doors opening to 8pm. That gives you an hour to get through the door/coatcheck/bar lines and be ready to dance with our first band at 9pm. As always, tickets are going fast, but we guarantee door ticket availability, especially if you come early or late.

Cheers,

Gemini & Scorpio makers of themed costume events with live entertainment http://www.geminiandscorpio.com

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Gemini & Scorpio cordially request your presence at

Sixth Annual Masquerade Macabre

Saturday, Oct 25, 8pm-4am, $20* adv / $25* door / $15 after 12am, 21+ (25+ recommended) Light Space, 1115 Flushing Ave, 3 blocks from Jefferson stop on the L Official site & details: http://www.geminiandscorpio.com/events.html Tickets now on sale: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/204213 FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/542002112610606/ Twitter: @gemini_scorpio / #MasqMacabre

A marvellous and mysterious event...a Halloween celebration of the extravagant and the grotesque...an all-night spectacle of atmosphere, costumery and diverse entertainments...an explosion of live music, dancing, circus arts, and late-night revelry, snake-charmed into an absinthe-fueled early-morning speakeasy.

Featuring live, 9pm-12am: back from over a year of touring his hit circus show LIMBO, circus composer Sxip Shirey with a handpicked Jank! band. French brass band Radio Kaizman, rocking their special blend of hip hop, New Orleans brass and Latin rhythms. Bloody burlesque by Minx Arcana. Fire sorcery by Tara McManus. Aerial artistry by Emelie Sandberg. Demonic dance floor by G&S favorites Joro Boro and DJ Shakey 12am-3am, slinking into sexy lounge mode after with DJ Reaganomics. Frighteningly accurate fortunes told by witchy mistress Marcy Currier. Dark visuals by VJ Fuzzy Bastard. Haunted forest lounge. Absinthe and other mind-altering potions by The House of St Eve (yes, t.h.o.s.e. cocktails).

*An additional $30 gets you a commemorative Masquerade Macabre hip flask engraved with the monster hybrid Victorian couple from the event flyer.

Costumes required: Inspiration: macabre carnival, aberrations of nature, cabinet of curiosities, dark Victoriana, evil funhouse, steampunk, Jan Svankmaier & Brothers Quay films, Freaks, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. Think dark & creepy. Or dark & funny. Or whatever your Halloween costume happens to be. But if we have to ask, it's not a costume.

Press: "Live music, dancing, absinthe and the dark arts" - The New York Times. "Late-night absinthe-fueled revelry, with dancing, circus arts, and a Victorian-inspired dress code." - The Village Voice. "Expect off-the-wall antics" - Huffington Post. "Denizens of the night...down absinthe until the sun rises." - TimeOut New York. "Absinthe-fueled debauchery." - Paper. "Vintage-inspired spectacle." - New York Press. "This quintessential New York experience, a costume-required masquerade ball, offers a cornucopia of pleasures guaranteed to keep you going all night (and morning) long." - Flavorpill. "Collection of artists who revel in all things exotic, sensual and creative." - Examiner

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SHOP: Manhattan Vintage Clothing Show & Sale http://manhattanvintage.com The show features New York's greatest collection of vintage clothing and antique textiles from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Discover high styles from the last century that inspire today's fashion trends. Over 90 of the country's top vintage clothing and antique textile dealers under one roof. (Fri 1pm-8pm, Sat 11am-6pm, Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W 18th St, $15 online/$20 door)

THEATER: The Dinner Party: A Whodunnit Cabaret http://www.galapagosartspace.com/dinnerparty An immersive performance experience based on the movie CLUE. It is a campy rendition of this beloved film using a fusion of performing arts such as dance, acting, singing, circus arts and burlesque to tell the story. The format is not a variety show, but a cohesive story told through various performance mediums. (Fri/Sat, Galapagos Art Space, 16 Main St, Dumbo, BK, 8pm, $15-$30 + 2 drink min)

FEST: 11th Annual Garment District Arts Festival http://garmentdistrictnyc.com/plan-your-visit/events/ A three day celebration of the art and artists of The Garment District. Over 90 artists open their doors and invite you in to view their work. (Fri/Sat, see site for details, FREE)

THEATER: Snow White and the 7 Bottoms http://www.theatre80.net/event/60b80c1fd7875d8a81b05072ea5c29a2/Snow-White-and-the-7-Bottoms All your fairy tale dreams come true in this all new musical adventure set in uncircumcised Germany. Get ready for another twisted trip through the sick yet sparkling world of Boston's foremost comedic troupe, The Gold Dust Orphans. Featuring all new songs and dances, buttloads of fabulous costumes and gorgeous sets. Warning: This is an ADULT parody, do NOT bring your children. (Fri/Sat 10:30pm/Sun 3pm, Theater 80, 80 St Marks St, $tbd)

FEST: Queensboro Dance Festival http://www.queensborodancefestival.com The festival features 24 Queens-based choreographers and celebrates dance talent in the borough, bringing together the Queens dance community for 7 evenings of events and performances. Participants hail from neighborhoods including Fresh Meadows, Flushing, Jackson Heights, Woodside, Astoria, Forest Hills, and Long Island City. The festival begins with a kick-off preview party for choreographers and public to mingle. Meet a few special guests from the Queens arts community, check out a video preview of the week's performances, and of course, dance. Kickoff party is free for participants and festival pass holders, $10 general public. See website for full schedule. (Fri-Sun, The Secret Theatre, 44-02 23rd Street, LIC, various times, $15 adv/$18 door/$35 festival pass)

FILM/PUPPETS: Puppets on Film Festival http://www.bam.org/film/2014/puppets-on-film The festival returns by popular demand for another collection of films that showcase puppets as you've never seen them before. Come explore worlds of fantasy, myth, and magic with programs for puppet fans of all ages featuring innovative short films, special guests, workshops and more. Featuring The Dark Crystal Fan Fest; this one-night-only celebration features a screening of the film, appearances by Brian and Wendy Froud, the New York premiere of Toby Froud's acclaimed new short film Lessons Learned, a reading by Dark Crystal Author Quest winner J. M. Lee, and much more. Fans are encouraged to wear their favorite costumes. Festival films include The Thing, Muppets Most Wanted, Iam Big Bird, Return of the Jedi, more. See website for schedule and details. (Fri-Sun, BAM Rose Cinemas, Peter Jay Sharp Building, 30 Lafayette Ave, BK, $14/$9 Cinema Club Members/$10 stu & sen)

SOCIAL DANCE: 4th Annual Empire City Swings Weekend http://www.empirecityswing.com Three days and two nights of workshops, performances, social dance with live music, and competition. See website for complete schedule. (Fri-Sun, multiple locations, see site for details, $25-$125)

THEATER: Moldavia-On-Hudson http://monsterpiecetheatercollective.blogspot.com/2014/10/moldavia-on-hudson-wheredeath-imitates_15.html Mixing the genres of macabre and farce, this production resurrects the spirit of live theatre by giving its audience a peek inside the life and times of the bizarre residents of 19th century America's most twisted town. It is comprised of five comedic vignettes based upon obscure short stories by classic Gothic authors: Edgar Allan Poe- The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether (1845); Ambrose Bierce- A Watcher by the Dead (1890); Hans Christian Andersen- The Shadow (1847); Sir Arthur Conan Doyle- The Brown Hand (1899); & HP Lovecraft- The Thing on the Doorstep (1937). (Fri-Sat 8pm/Sat-Sun 2pm, Roy Arias Studios and Theaters, 300 W 43rd St, $20)

HALLOWEEN: The Gravesend Inn http://gravesendinn.org A haunted hotel. Produced by Theatreworks, City Tech's resident theatrical troupe with design, construction, and operating support provided by students and faculty of the College's nationally unique Entertainment Technology Department, this theme-park-quality Halloween attraction has been thrilling children and adults alike since 1999. (Fri/Sat, Thu-Sat next week, Voorhees Theatre, 186 Jay St, BK, $8/$5 students)

HALLOWEEN: Candlelight Ghost Tours http://merchantshouse.org/calendar Recent restoration work 'stirred things up' again, so there are lots of new reports of especially strange experiences to share this year. You are invited to venture into the shadows of history to see the house where eight family members died and hear the newest tales of inexplicable occurrences from the people who actually experienced them. (Fri-Sat/Tue-Thu, Merchant's House Museum, 29 East Fourth St, Tours are 50 minutes and begin on the half hour from 6:30pm to 9:30pm, $15-$45)

PUPPETS: Salt of the Earth http://www.bam.org/theater/2014/salt-of-the-earth A thousand pounds of salt become a punishing Middle Eastern desert, plastic tanks barrel down paper streets, and a faceless, nameless puppet emerges a rebel hero in this work directed by Israeli-born artist Zvi Sahar and PuppetCinema/HaZira Performance Art Arena. Performances continue through Saturday 11/1. (Tue-Thu, BAM Fisher, 321 Ashland Pl, BK, 7:30pm, $20)

FILM: Industrial Terror http://anthologyfilmarchives.org/film_screenings/series/43330 A subversive tour of Middle America stretching between two poles of marginal cinema. Some filmmakers are associated with storied industrial firms like Centron, Encyclopaedia Britannica, Wexler Films, and Jam Handy. Others were self-employed commercial mavericks. This will be the first time many of the industrial/educational films screen in a cinematic context, and almost certainly the first time nearly all have been paired with their directors' features. (Fri-next Fri 10/31, Anthology Film Archives, 32 Second Ave, See website for schedule, $10/$8 Essential Cinema, Stu & Sen/$6 members & under 12)

FEST: New York City Cider Week http://ciderweeknyc.com/events The week celebrates craft cider by increasing its presence in top restaurants, bars, and retail shops across New York City. Cider-centric tastings, dinners, classes and more taking throughout the city. (Fri thru next Sun 11/2, See Website for details)

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VARIETY: For Ferguson: A Benefit Performance https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/home?studioid=23947 An evening of aerial, dance, and poetry to raise funds in response to the tragic events in Ferguson, MO in August 2014. 100% of ticket sales will benefit the Michael Brown Memorial Fund. Participating performers include: Above and Beyond Dance; Kiebpoli Calnek/Black*Acrobat; Juanita Cardenas; Tomomi Imai; David McManamon; Nicki Miller; Movement of the People Dance Company; Ed Toney; musicians Neg Mawon, Fanfan, Main Douce, and Zila; and emcee David King. (The Muse, 32D S 1st St, BK, 7:30 door/8pm show, $15 adv/$20 door)

WORD: Stargazing & Lecture Series - "Stripping Stars" http://outreach.astro.columbia.edu These monthly lectures are at a public level followed by stargazing with telescopes (weather permitting). Scientists will lead a discussion separating science fact from fiction. (Pupin Hall at Columbia University, 7pm lecture/7:30pm discussion & observing, FREE)

WORD/PARTY: Morbid Anatomy Day of the Dead/Dia de Los Muertos Party http://morbidanatomy.bigcartel.com/product/morbid-anatomy-dia-de-los-muertos-party An annual costume party featuring an illustrated Lecture by Dr. Andrew Chesnut, music, costumes, calavera makeup, tequila, traditional altar, sugar skulls, death piñata, DJ in Residence Friese Undine, and more. (The Morbid Anatomy Museum, 424 Third Ave, BK, 8pm, $25/$15 Museum Members)

ART: Urban Folk Art 4th Annual Group Halloween Show http://www.urbanfolkart.com/news.html A great and diverse lineup of artists from multiple backgrounds will showcase their art. With music by in-house DJ, Bishop. Refreshments will be served. Featuring a long list of maniac pumpkin carvers. (Urban Folk Art Gallery, 101 Smith St, BK, 7pm, FREE)

BURLESQUE: The Pink Room: David Lynch Burlesque: Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me Burlesque http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/880648 One of The Pink Room's most popular shows is being revisited to get you in the mood for Halloween so get your best Log Lady or Agent Cooper costume out. Hosted by Schaffer the Darklord as Agent Gordon Cole. Performances by: Amelia Bareparts, Apathy Angel, Bunny Buxom, Granny Fluffer, Matt Knife, Nasty Canasta, Francine "The Lucid Dream" and go-go by Seedy Edie. (The Parkside Lounge, 317 E Houston St, 9:45 door/10pm show, $15 adv/$20 door + 2 drink min, 21+)

PERFORMANCE: Distorted Halloween http://www.westbankcafe.com/beechman_theatre.html The drag queens from the long running hit Distorted Diznee turn their twisted imaginations on Halloween. This horror-driven 70-minute spook-tacular features dance numbers, comedy, dazzling costumes and lip-syncing "ladies" -- complete with odes to Thriller, Hocus Pocus, Rocky Horror and much more. Hosted by Bootsie LeFaris starring Pixie Aventura, Brenda Dharling, and Bob The Drag Queen. (Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 West 42nd St, 10pm, $20 + $15 food/bev min)

PERFORMANCE: Rocky Horror Shows Shows Shows http://theculturewhore.com/post/100845325255/tonight-a-queer-deconstruction-of-everyones You've never seen Rocky Horror like this. These wild and untamed things bring you a Science Fiction/Double Feature straight from the planet Transsexual. With Boywolf, Carolyn Gilliam, Charlene, Chris Of Hour, Chris Tyler Show Choir, Crimson Kitty, Lady Simon, Lucy Balls, Manifestany Squirts, Mark Dome, Merry Cherry, Rift Royalty, Untitled Queen, and Bunny Michael. (Mister Rogers, 231 Rogers Ave, BK, 11pm-7am, $10 adv/$15 door, 21+)

COMEDY: Dracula...Entirely From Memory http://www.magnettheater.com/shows/43812-Entirely-From-Memory-Dracula Ten Bones Theatre Company salutes Halloween the only way they know how, by forcing seven actors to recreate the story of "Dracula" entirely from memory. There are only three rules: Performers must incorporate lines written by the audience. Performers must incorporate any sound effect played by the tech booth. One lucky audience member will be given a horn that they can honk three times. Once honked, the actors must create a scene that has no business being in the story of Batman but makes perfect sense given where they are in the story. (Magnet Theater, 254 West 29th St, 11:30pm, $7)

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BIKE: 20th Annual Tour de Bronx and Costume Ride http://www.ilovethebronx.com/index.php/events/tour-de-bronx New York State's largest free bicycling event. Since the ride happens the Sunday before Halloween its a wonderful chance to ride in costume. It is a tour, not a race. The pace is leisurely & there are lots of stops for free refreshments. See Bronx historic districts, diverse neighborhoods, beautiful waterfront vistas and great greenways from the best possible vantage point - your bicycle. Ride on the Sheridan Expressway, closed to traffic especially for Tour de Bronx riders. End-of-ride festival at the New York Botanical Garden. There is a 25 mile and 40 mile route to choose from. See website for details. (Yankee Stadium, The Grand Concourse & East 161 Street, BX, 9am-3pm, FREE)

FOOD: 2014 Havemeyer Sugar Sweets Festival http://www.cityreliquary.org/2014-havemeyer-sugar-sweets-festival New Yorkers of all ages will pig out at the city's biggest celebration of New York's bakers and sweet-makers. The heart of the Festival is the Civic Bake Sale, a sweet-tooth smorgasbord featuring treats donated by everyone from humble home chefs to top-tier pros and landmark New York bakeries. (The City Reliquary, 370 Metopolitan Ave, BK, 10am-4pm, $5-$10 sug don)

HALLOWEEN: The 24th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade http://www.tompkinssquaredogrun.com/halloween Pooches let their alter-egos shine, putting on some of the cutest and most creative costumes you've ever seen. CNN calls it "the largest dog costume parade in the world" with hundreds of dogs in costumes and thousands of spectators. This year's parade will be sponsored by Purina Beggin' with contestants competing for thousands of dollars in prizes. A parade of all contestants and spectators will follow after Best In Show is announced. (Tompkins Square Park, 12-3pm, FREE/sugg donation $5)

HALLOWEEN: Dog Costume & Trick Contest http://www.dog-e-dog.org Bring your pups dressed in costumes to Dog-E-Dog's 2nd Annual "Howl-O-Ween" . Contests, a raffle, pet portraits, music and more. Humans are encouraged to wear costumes too. Also accepting all sorts of toys, treats, food, blankets for BARC so please bring them down. (McCarren Park Dog Run, Driggs Ave, BK, 1-4pm, FREE)

PARTICIPATORY: 6th Annual Thrill The World http://thrilltheworldnyc.com/event-registration/?ee=35 An annual worldwide attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the Largest Simultaneous Dance of Michael Jackson's "Thriller." While celebrating we also raise money and awareness for local charities. (West 10th Street Pavilion, Coney Island, 3-8pm, $5 registration fee)

OPENING/PARTY: MF Gallery's 12th Annual Halloween Art SHow http://www.mfgallery.net/H12/H12.html Featuring over a dozen international artists who love this holiday and are excited to share some Halloween spirit through their art. This year's show will include Halloween Art by: Byron Basett, Ken Carrano, Mickey Creeps, Mike Cruz, GooN (a.k.a. Dave Burke), Curt Harbits, Rosalind Ivens, Moses Jaen, Don Lee Ferguson, Enrico Macchiavello, Drew Maillard, Greg Maillard, Angie Mason, Johannah O’Donnell, Sara Ray, Frank Russo, Martina Secondo Russo, Chad Savage, Bob Scott, Lawrence Van Abbema, "Crazy" Glenn Wernig and many others. There will be beer, candy and horror movie projections throughout the evening. Costumes highly encouraged. (MF Gallery, 213 Bond St, Gowanus, BK, 7-10pm, FREE)

MUSIC: Holly Jolloween 24-Hour Drone Festival https://www.facebook.com/events/1480688132213781 A 24-hour wall of sound in the loft space behind the main venue. Every performance will overlap with the set before and after, so that there will not be a second of silence for the duration of the day. Droning continues through Sunday at 7pm. See website for long list of artistis. (Death By Audio, 49 S 2nd St, BK, 7pm, FREE/$10 with CMJ badge)

PARTY: Wit's End: Sixth Annual Black Cat Masquerade http://clubwitsend.com Drink Prohibition era cocktails and dance to live hot jazz from Gelber and Manning and celebrate Halloween in Jazz Age style. Come in your finest jazz age or vintage inspired attire or costume to celebrate in style with live hot jazz and specialty cocktails in an authentic 1920s speakeasy. Hostess burlesque showgirl Kita St Cyr. Dress code: Jacket and tie, vintage or vintage-inspired, Jazz Age, evening wear, cocktail attire, costume, and of course, seasonal 1920s, 30s. Free dance lesson at 8:30pm. (Flute Midtown, 205 W 54th St Bsmt 1, 8pm, $15)

MUSIC: Electric Imaginary http://asiasociety.org/new-york/events/live-disruptions-nam-june-paik Composer, multimedia artist, and writer Paul D. Miller aka DJ Spooky, and guest artists perform this virtual cello quartet/installation based on Charlotte Moorman's collaborations with Nam June Paik in his early multimedia experiments. This new interpretation of Nam June Paik's work includes live and pre-recorded video footage. The evening will also feature selections from Seoul Counterpoint. (Asia Society, 725 Park Ave, 8pm, $25/$22 stu & sen/$22 members)

THEATER: Common Nonsense http://dixonplace.org/performances/common-nonsense A circus show about a distracted mother who is subject to the whims of the gods as she traverses fantastical circus circumstances in search of her lost child. The first full-length production by Loki Circus Theater made up of a stellar group of veteran circus performers versed in aerial, acrobatics, music, contemporary dance, and narrative. (Dixon Pl, 161 Chrystie St, 10pm, $12 adv/$15 door/$10 stu & sen)

PARTY: Ward McAllister's Cocktails in the Catacombs http://www.atlasobscura.com/events/mcallister-cocktails-in-the-catacombs New York Obscura Society cordially invites you to join them as they pay tribute to Samuel Ward McAllister with an exclusive evening of live music and libations within the cemetery's catacombs. Hosted by the legendary Dandy Wellington and His Band with an open cocktail bar featuring Hendrick's Gin, this is an autumnal celebration you don't want to miss. Cocktail attire is encouraged; keep in mind that the catacombs can be quite chilly at night. Sensible footwear and a flashlight is recommended. No late entry; gates are locked at 10:30pm. 21+ (Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th St, BK, 10pm, $80)

MUSIC: Ghost Quartet Album Release, Benefit and Costume Party http://www.thebushwickstarr.org Celebrate the release of the Ghost Quartet album with free food and drink from, generous sponsors, dancing with DJ Coerced Confession, and a costumes contest. Costumes encouraged but not obligatory. Sliding scale, pay-what-you-can. (The Bushwick Starr, 207 Starr St, BK, 10pm, $10-$50 pay-what-you-can)

MUSIC: THE BUDOS BAND Record Release Show http://www.thewicknyc.com/event/618459-budos-band-brooklyn Known for their jazz- and soul-inflected afro-beat sound, Daptone Records standouts The Budos Band describe their style as "Afro-soul," a name that harkens back to the heavy, polyrhythmic Ethiopian groups whom the band fell in love with. Having scalded listeners' ears with sonic lava on Budos I and stung them with venomous frequencies on Budos II, The Budos Band delivers on their promise to spread the epidemic of "Budos Fever" far and wide with the release of The Budos Band III. 21 and Over - ID Required (The Wick, 260 Meserole St, BK, 11pm, $20 adv/$22 door)

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SHOP: Epic Costume + Studio Sale https://www.facebook.com/events/1491714561079361 The Ladies of C. Spot and Wardrobe Breakdown invite you to an autumn sale for amazing deals on: clothing for men & women, costumes of all sorts, accessories, art supplies, and random treasures. bloody mary + mimosa bar and brunch-like snacks. Fashion advice from resident Stylist, the lady AL herself of Wardrobe Breakdown, Hair Art and Feathers by Dana Divine, Photo Booth with the very talented Michael Leviton and costumes and wearable art by C. Spot Designs. (C. Spot/Fairyland, 10 Evans St, Dumbo, BK, 12-6pm, FREE)

MUSIC: The Third Annual Brooklyn Bluegrass Bash http://www.thebellhouseny.com/event/697711-third-annual-brooklyn-brooklyn A benefit concert presented by by Arts at Old First for the ceiling restoration campaign of historic Old First Reformed Church of Park Slope. Featuring: David Bromberg with Mark Cosgrove, Bruce Molsky, Tony Trischka & Michael Daves, Darol Anger, Joe K. Walsh & Grant Gordy, and Haas/Kowert/Tice, With Emcee Peter Sarsgaard. (The Bell House, 149 7th St, BK, 2pm doors/3pm show, $50/$35 children 12 & under/$60 door/$150 VIP)

MUSIC: Mathias Kunzli Playground Album Release http://www.publictheater.org/en/Tickets/Calendar/PlayDetailsCollection/Joes-Pub/2014/M/Mathias-Kunzli--Playground-Album-Release-w-special-guest-Sxip-Shirey Multi-disciplined drummer/percussionist Mathias Kunzli is celebrating the release of his album "Playground" - a live recording of an all-improvised solo show. Kunzli creates music from the heart. Through his improvisations he invites his audience on a journey between dreamy sound scapes and heavy hitting beats. With special guest Sxip Shirey. (Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St, 9pm doors/9:30show, $14 adv/$18 door)

WORD/PARTY: The Poetry Brothel 7th Annual Masquerade http://www.thepoetrybrothel.com/events.html Don the appropriate accoutrements, and be admitted into a world of visual, lyrical, and spiritual enchantments. Locally distilled absinthe, fortunes told, face and body painting, and entertainment from acclaimed poet, Deborah Landau, house band, The Hot Club of Flatbush, burlesque queens, Rosabelle Selavy and Kat PussnBoots Kimmitz and resident mentalist Matthew Cooper. (Back Room, 102 Norfolk St, 8pm-12am, $30 gen/$75 VIP)

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WORD: Halloween Scream n' Greet https://www.facebook.com/events/319018758284759 The New York 19th Century Society would like to welcome you to their first Halloween themed meetup. Enjoy a reading of "The Sounds of Madness," an adaptation of three Edgar Allen Poe Short stories with the voice talents of: Michael Schlapp, Noah Wesley Parks, Charlotte Raines, Leanna Renee Hieber, and Azure D. Osborne-Lee. With the spookiest madame, Ashley Rogers. Second reading by novelist and occultist, Kenneth Toglia, reading 'The Banshee of Paradise Park', a Gothic historical-fiction story set in 'the poor man's Coney Island', the Fort George Amusement Park in upper Manhattan. Dressing up is encouraged, but not required. Enter through the black gate, up the stairs and through the door. (Museum of the American Gangster, 78 St Mark's Pl, 2nd For, 5pm-8pm, FREE)

FILM/WORD: Screening & Live Event: An Evening with George Clinton and Cosmic Slop http://www.movingimage.us/visit/calendar/2014/10/27/detail/an-evening-with-george-clinton-and-cosmic-slop A screening of the groundbreaking cult-favorite TV special Cosmic Slop, which was hosted by Clinton, a book signing, and a conversation with George Clinton moderated by James Mtume. (Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35 Ave, QN, 6:30pm signing/7:30pm film, $20/$20 members)

SHOP: Thrift On https://www.facebook.com/events/1491351234450483 The world famous original clothing swap party. Bring in your old clothes and stuff to donate to rummage tables; take home items free from piles of booty. Previously Owned prizes, contests and funny stuff. DJ Shakey and special guests spin second-hand records and amuse you. This event is not for vintage clothing store "pickers", flea marketers, or resellers of any kind. (Botanica Bar, 47 East Houston St, 9pm-1am, FREE)

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FOOD: 2nd Annual Original Sin Heirloom Apple Tasting http://www.bierkraft.com Gidon Coll, founder of Original Sin Cider, has an orchard in upstate NY where he grows 80 varieties of heirloom, cider and modern day varieties of apples. Attendees will also sample ciders from Original Sin as well as unique ciders from throughout the country. (Bierkraft, 191 5th Ave, BK, 7pm, FREE)

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VARIETY: Puppet Parlor of Earthly Delights http://www.here.org/shows/detail/1558 A Special Halloween edition of The Parlor will feature Basil Twist, Lake Simons, Sxip Shirey, Patti Bradshaw, Heather Litteer, Caroline Borderies, and more. (Wed/Thu, HERE, 145 Sixth Ave, 7pm, $20)

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PERFORMANCE: The Fairy Queen http://www.thecottoncandymachine.com/events/show/the-fairy-queen A one night only benefit drag extravaganza. Come, all ye sassy songsters and fabulous queens, for a night of revelry – a Halloween benefit celebration with music, dancing, champagne, raffle prizes, glitter, and more. Costumes and masks are encouraged. (The Cotton Candy Machine, 235 South 1st St, BK 7:30pm, $20-$100)

THEATER: My Life Among the Serial Killers http://vanderbiltrepublic.com Did you you ever want to get lost at Film Biz Recycling? At night? With serial killers among you? This voltaic, immersive theatre piece threads through the psyche of killers, victims, and family members, as we search for a space to envision a healthy, safer world. This piece is presented in a cycle, with guests having the option to see one, two, or three unique performances each evening. Performances continue Fridays and Saturdays through 11/8. (Film Biz Recycling, 540 President St, BK, 7pm, $40/$50/$60)

THEATER: Consider This... https://www.facebook.com/events/1467956200158930 Theater Grottesco takes us on a 60 minute romp through the pre-history of Western theater, from Greek Tragedy to Commedia dell'Arte, Clown, Buffon, masks and more. Enjoy the irreverence of one of the United States' most creative theatrical ensembles while they share the philosophy and the many theatrical styles that make up their fantastically imaginative original plays. (Irondale Ensemble Project, 85 S Oxford St, Fort Greene, BK, 7:30pm, $15)

WORD: Monsters on the Brain: A Natural History of Horror
http://morbidanatomy.bigcartel.com/product/monsters-on-the-brain-a-natural-history-of-horror In illustrated lecture Professor Stephen Asma–author of On Monsters–will use horror as an interdisciplinary bridge between humanities and scientific methodologies —a kind of case study for triangulating philosophy, psychology and biology. Recent research into the neuroscience of fear and cognition will be applied to some of the perennial monsters of our imagination. Copies of his books will also be available for sale and signing at the event. (Morbid Anatomy Museum, 424A 3rd Ave, Gowanus, BK, 8pm, $8)

MUSIC: The Tiger Lillies http://www.stannswarehouse.org/current_season.php?show_id=97 Songs of Horror and Havoc. The wondrously wicked cabaret icons return for an exclusive Halloween performance of deranged hits and new favorites. Nothing short of an international cult phenomenon, the Lillies fuse the spirit of punk with the passion of Left-Bank Paris and the savagery of Dickensian underculture. For deliriously demented adults and brave teens 13+. Performances continue through Sat 11/1. (St. Ann's Warehouse, 29 Jay St, Dumbo, BK, 8pm, $30+)

PARTY: 2014 HallowMEME Costume Party: NYC http://www.eventbrite.com/e/2014-hallowmeme-costume-party-nyc-tickets-13111054517 Join Forced Meme Productions at the annual event Mashable describes as "what happens when you let the Internet party IRL." An evening of dancing, drinking, nerding out and out-nerding. Take a twirl in the photobooth and impress the esteemed panel of internet experts who will be sizing up your costumes for the competitive costume contest. RSVP required. (The Bell House, 149 7th St, Gowanus, BK, 8:30pm, FREE)

BURLESQUE: Club Fiend - An Excelsior Burlesque Tribute to the Misfits http://www.excelsiorburlesque.com A night of horrifying burlesque the night before Halloween with an edgy twist: paying homage to the anti-heros of horror punk, The Misfits. Every performer is a passionate fan of these musical pioneers, and the night is sure to be one of dark, creepy, sexy rock that you don't need to be a Misfits fan to appreciate. With Ruby Solitaire, Dangrrr Doll, Beelzebabe, Clara Coquette, Taylor Sweet, Gemini Blitz. Hosted by Moe Cheezmo. Gogo by Apathy Angel. $10 door if in Misfits gear or Halloween Costume; (Parkside Lounge, 317 E Houston St, 9pm, $10 adv/$15 VIP adv/$15 day of)

VARIETY: Radical Vaudeville http://www.radicalvaudeville.com/future.html With your host Gabrielle St. Evensen; Bathtub Jen and the Henchmen - Music, crime, anarchy; Charlotte Lily Gaspard's Midnight Radio Show - Shadow Puppet Theater; Dave Konig- 3x Emmy Award Winning Comedian; Eric Schmalenberger - wtf and more; John S. Hall - That Fucking Guy and Ray Brown - Poetry/Music; Kevin Townley - stories, comedy, fabulousness; "Kid Lucky" Terry Lewis - Beat Rhymer, Vocal acrobat; Louisa Bradshaw - music, and Paranormal Wacktivity - Improv. With House Performers: Amanda - feral clown ambience; Francis "Faceboy" Hall - spreads his filth; and Patrick "The Mangina" Bucklew - weird films. (The Kraine Theatre, 85 East 4th St, 10:30pm, $12)

VARIETY: Surf Reality Presents RADICAL VAUDEVILLE http://www.radicalvaudeville.com/future.html Celebrate Halloween Eve with beautiful freaks courting chaos and exorcising personal demons with the usual R-V chaos. Hosted by candy-coated subversive Gabrielle St. Evensen with Bathtub Jen and the Henchmen-Music/crime/anarchy; Charlotte Lily Gaspard's Midnight Radio Show-Shadow Puppet Theater; Dave Konig-3x Emmy Award Winning Comedian; Eric Schmalenberger-performance art; Faceboy-Brings his filth; John S. Hall aka "That Fucking Guy" and Ray Brown-Poetry&Music; Kevin Townley-stories, comedy&fabulousness; Patrick "The Mangina" Bucklew-film; Terry "Kid Lucky" Lewis-Beat Rhymer, Vocal acrobat; Louisa Bradshaw-stories; Paranormal Wacktivity-Improv; and Amanda the feral clowning stage kitten will terrorize the entire night. [G&S note: mention Gemini and Scorpio to get in for $10.] (The Kraine Theatre, 85 East 4th St, 10:30pm, $12)

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DANCE: Perro y Sangre http://www.smarttix.com/show.aspx?showcode=PER16 A thrilling blend of music, drama, flamenco and sex. Young Ernest Hemingway finds himself on the porch in the small village of Baeza, Spain, where he is told the story of a Bully and his vicious dog who terrorize the village. The Bully's wife captivates Hemingway with her gypsy lure as she weaves her story of greed and seduction. (thru 10/25, Teatro La TEA, The Clemente 2nd fl, 107 Suffolk St, Thu-Sat 8pm/Sun 2:30pm, $25 adv/$32 door)

THEATER: The Uncanny Valley http://www.catf-nyc.org http://www.59e59.org/moreinfo.php?showid=182 RobotThespian: http://www.engineeredarts.co.uk/robothespian Meet Julian - one body part at a time - the product of a life extension laboratory. Claire, a neuroscientist, is tasked with teaching him to be human. This mesmerizing examination of the future, sparks an ethical and social debate about the consequences of creation. This spellbinding and deeply satisfying new play travels to the ethical heart of humankind's bid to outrace mortality. How far are we willing to go to forget, while insisting on never being forgotten? [G&S note: use code SKINT for $15 tickets.] (thru 10/26, 59E59 Theater, 59 East 59th St bet Madison and Park, $20-35)

FEST: Radiotheatre's 6Th Annual H.P. Lovecraft Festival http://www.radiotheatrenyc.com Now in its 10th Season, RadioTheatre will present in repertory the cult horror classics: "The Dunwich Horror", "The Shadow Over Innsmouth", "The Call Of Cthulhu", "The Beast In The Moonlight", "From Beyond", "The Moon Pool", "The Statement Of Randolph Carter", and "Dagon", live, onstage, complete with award-winning sound design and original orchestral scores. Plus, the best films from 20 years of the HP Lovecraft Film Festival in Portland, OR shown Tuesdays october 7-28. Live performances continues through 10/12. See website for details. (thru 10/28, Kraine Theater, 85 E 4th St, 7:30pm, $18 live show/$9 film fest)

BODY: Lola Star's Dreamland Roller Disco http://www.dreamlandrollerrink.com/events Lola Star is putting a fabulous new spin of her wildly successful Dreamland Roller Rink and bringing the magic, glitz and glamour of Coney Island to Lakeside in Prospect Park. Skaters have flocked to Dreamland's themed skate parties dressed in glittering 80s roller disco attire to be dazzled the best roller disco DJs in the country, fabulous skate dance contests, roller dance lessons, and a dazzling array of fabulous burlesque and carnival arts performers. Costumes that embody the glitz and glam of the1980's are strongly encouraged at all Dreamland Roller Disco Parties. Admission includes skate rental. See website for complete list of upcoming themed nights. (Fri thru Oct, Lakeside Center, Prospect Park, 171 East Drive, BK, 8pm-10:30pm, $15)

FILM: See It Big. Horror http://www.movingimage.us/films/2014/10/24/detail/see-it-big-horror/ Horror is the most primal of all movie genres, the one that most viscerally employs the darkness of the movie theater, the spectacle of shocking sights and sounds, and the collective shrieks and screams of the audience. From Nosferatu (1922) to Poltergeist (1982), this is a Halloween selection of six timeless horror films. The series opens with The Exorcist, a tribute to makeup artist Dick Smith, who revolutionized horror-movie makeup and inspired generations of makeup artists. (thru 10/31, Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35 Ave, Astoria, Qns, $12/film)

MUSIC: Ghost Quartet http://www.thebushwickstarr.org/index.html Award-winning composer Dave Malloy reunites with Great Comet stars Brent Arnold, Brittain Ashford, and Gelsey Bell for a song cycle about love, death, and whiskey. An interwoven tale spanning seven centuries, with a treehouse astronomer, a murderous sister, and the ghost of Thelonious Monk. Special post-show album release Halloween benefit party on 10/25. Party tickets will be available at the box office that night, $10-$50 sliding scale. (Wed-Sat, thru 11/1, The Bushwick Starr, 207 Starr St, BK, 8pm, $18)

ART: The Oldest Living Things in the World http://pioneerworks.org/exhibitions Since 2004, Rachel Sussman has been researching, working with scientists, and traveling the world to photograph continuously living organisms 2,000 years old and older: The Oldest Living Things in the World. The work spans disciplines, continents, and millennia: it's part art and part science, embodies an innate environmentalism in the face of climate change, and is underscored by an existential incursion into Deep Time. She begins at 'year zero,' and looks back from there, exploring the living past in the fleeting present. (Wed-Sun thru 11/2, Pioneer Works, Center for Art and Innovation, 159 Pioneer St, BK, FREE)

ART: The Robotic Church https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-robotic-church-tickets-13213727615 The Robotic Church is a site-specific installation and performance created by Chico MacMurtrie and Amorphic Robot Works. During this 45-minute performance featuring 42 pneumatic and motorized automata, MacMurtrie transforms the former Norwegian Seaman's Church into a potent allegory about the human condition, evolution and nature. (show thru 11/2, Amorphic Robot Works studio, 111 Pioneer St, BK, $15/$12 students)

VARIETY: Dead End Dummy http://www.coneyisland.com/dead-end-dummy-dick-d-zigun Written by Dick Zigun and directed by Trav S.D. this show explores the uniquely American art form of Vaudeville, following Max Morinsky, an aging ventriloquist, who, upon the death of vaudeville, sets out to kill Thomas Edison. The work itself temporarily revives vaudeville, enlivening ventriloquism and melodrama as it follows Max on his descent into madness. The cast features Scott Baker as Max; Poor Baby Bree as Sara; Douglas MacKrell as Edison; Becca Bernard as Beethoven (and musical director) Trav S.D. as "the D.J."; and Rhiannon Schaefer and Arianna Geneson as "The Shadows." See website for exact performance days (thru 11/2, Sideshows By The Seashore, 1208 Surf Ave, 8pm/Sundays 4pm, $15)

THEATER/PARTICIPATE: Play/Date http://www.playdateny.com An immersive and voyeuristic theatrical experience set throughout a three level nightclub and lounge on the LES. During the performance, the lines between reality and fiction are blurred, as guests move through the bar, lounge and mezzanine – following scenes as they move or constructing their own adventure. Love at first sight, blind dates, late night hook-ups, and ugly breaks-ups unfold in this one-of-a-kind theatrical event comprised of short plays inspired by the New York dating scene. Cruise the characters and grab drinks with a DJ providing the score as you choose what to watch and which love story (or fling) to follow. USE CODE: 3LD FOR $20 OFF TICKET PRICE. (Sun-Wed thru 11/05, Fat Baby, 112 Rivington St, 8pm $55 gen adm/$75 table/$95 "friends with benefits" VIP)

ART: Strange Visitors http://afanyc.com/travis-louie AFA of SoHo opens a solo exhibition of new, original work by Travis Louie. The oil paintings and liquid graphite drawings of Travis Louie depict formal portraits of individuals marked by abnormality. The subdued tones and soft hues of his palate create an old-world atmosphere, often complimented by familiar emblems of popular eras spanning from Victorian to Vaudevillian. (thru 11/11, Mon-Sat 10am-7pm/Sun 11am-6pm, AFA SoHo NYC, 54 Greene St, FREE)

THEATER: Peer Gynt http://thehivenyc.wix.com/thehive The Hive NYC's re-imagined production, directed by Oded Be'eri, employs an original score, dance and a diverse ensemble of actors to tell the epic story of Man and his search for Himself. From raucous troll kingdoms, to the sensuous Mid East, this colorful production is sure to be a one-of-a-kind adventure. See website for schedule. (thru 11/12, The Hive NYC, 20 Cook St, BK, 7:30 doors/8pm show, $18/$10 stu)

EXHIBIT: Exposed: A History of Lingerie http://www.fitnyc.edu/22187.asp An exhibition that traces developments in intimate apparel from the 18th century to the present. Exposed features over 70 of the most delicate, luxurious, and immaculately crafted objects from the museum's permanent collection, many of which have never before been shown. Each piece illustrates key developments in fashion, such as changes in silhouette, shifting ideals of propriety, and advancements in technology. (thru 11/15, tue-fri 12pm-8pm/Sat 10am-5pm, FIT, 27th St & 7th Av, FREE)

THEATER: Buzz http://buzztheplay.com This site-specific production follows the efforts of a pregnant woman and her playwright boyfriend to rid their apartment of the flies infesting the outside world. Funny and harrowing, it's a fast-paced story of love and art in a time of global warming. (Wed-Sun through 11/22, Gemini & Scorpio Loft, address provided with ticket purchase, BK, 8pm, $25)

ART: A Brief History of New York: Selections from A History of New York in 101 Objects http://bit.ly/1qQe4cl Featuring objects from the New-York Historical Society collection, this exhibition will assemble some choices, which together constitute a unique history of New York. By turns provocative, iconic, and ironic, and winnowed from hundreds of possibilities, selections share the criteria of having played some transformative role in the city's history. The city also can be described by far more ubiquitous objects that are no less unique to its DNA. The bubblegum pink Spaldeen ball, a staple of urban street games. The bagel, an unquestionably New York City food. Graffiti. The (now-extinct) subway token. The black-and-white cookie, which Roberts believes "democratically says New York," because of its popularity at subway bakeries and elite establishments alike. Indeed, the selections themselves constitute a democracy of objects that taken together capture the monumental drama as well as the everyday spirit of an extraordinary city. (thru 11/30, New York Historical Society, 170 Centra l Park West, FREE)

FEST: BAM Next Wave Festival http://www.bam.org/programs/2014/next-wave-festival New York's most comprehensive and daring survey of avant-garde music, theater, opera and dance. Among this year's highlights, Shakespeare's sonnets staged by Next Wave mainstay Robert Wilson and the Berliner Ensemble, with a score by Rufus Wainwright; Beckett plays from the Royal Court Theater and Mighty Mouth, a revival of Tony Kushner's Angels in America (both parts 1 and 2) by Dutch director Ivo van Hove and his Tonneelgroep Amsterdam; music from Philip Glass, Meredith Monk and Vijay Iyer; and new dance pieces from Benjamin Millepied, William Forsythe and Justin Peck. Expect intriguing work from emerging avant-garde talents, with plenty of artist talks worked into the stew. (thru 12/20, Brooklyn Academy of Music, 30 Lafayette Ave, see site for details)

ART: Krys Fox's Solo Art Exhibition "STYX and STONES" https://www.facebook.com/events/366935433455488 Krys Fox's STYX SERIES obtains it's inspiration from two sources; first from Greek mythology and the rituals surrounding the River Styx. In the myth, the dead would have coins placed over their eyes as payment for Charon the Ferryman to deliver them across the River Styx to the afterlife. (thru 12/22, The Chelsea Eye Art Gallery, 57 West 19th St, 6pm-9pm, FREE)

ART/FILM: Plymptoons: Short Films and Drawings by Bill Plympton http://bit.ly/1m0ZAr7 In the gently surreal, endlessly inventive cartoons of Bill Plympton, the artist's unique imagination can be felt in every frame. Plympton is an independent filmmaker in the truest sense of the word; he personally draws and colors the cels for every frame of his films. Nearly 40 original drawings by Plympton from his films offer a view into his creative process, and there will be continuous screenings of an hour-long selection of Plympton's best short films. (thru 01/04/2015, Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35 Ave, QNS, $12/$9 Sen & Stud/$6 children under 12)

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