Friday, October 28
Greetings, Buzzworthy readers!
The weekend for which we’ve all been pining has arrived, but has yet to deliver an answer to the ever-present question, “Why is Halloween such a popular party weekend?”
The world may never know. Either way, prepare yourself for non-stop events night after night.
If you’re looking for general haunted house information, start with , and if you’re stuck finding a last-minute costume, feel free to email me for garb ideas.
From Buzzworthy to you, have a safe Halloween weekend!
Fetish, freaks, fun galore. Friday
After fifteen years, the Boulder Theater knows how to throw a good party.
Tonight, they welcome Erotica Ball XV, featuring performance art, interactive art installations, and live music.
Costumes are absolutely, totally required, and the more extravagant, the better. The Erotica Ball is for adults only, and this year’s theme is “Reve Risque,” a unique and engaging event celebrating erotic fantasies and dreams.
Focusing on the sensual and erotic, if this is your niche, you best be getting ready for the prom.
What: Erotica Ball XV
Where: Boulder Theater, 2034 14th Street, 9 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Cost: $75
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Alterna-ween. Saturday
Andenken Gallery will be the haunting host of the Bride of Monster Bash.
With a $200 costume contest in place, prepare yourself for an evening of leg wrestling facilitated by everyone’s favoritie Magicyclops, a screening of “The Bride of Reanimator,” and a performance by The Skulls, a full-costume Misfits tribute band.
The Monster Bash is open to all ages, but will have alcohol provided for those of legal drinking capacity and snacks and stuff for everyone.
Get your freak on?
What: Bride of Monster Bash
Where: Andenken Gallery, 2110 Market Street, 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $10
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They did the mash (ups). Saturday
Bring Your Own Records!
And Costumes!
Bar Bar’s solid BYOR night just got spookier.
Breakdown Book Collective wants you to bring your own vinyl three-song set to beat to and enjoy Bar Bar’s affordable drinks and off-the-beaten-path atmosphere.
In the midnight hour, you’re encouraged to cry more, more, more.
What: Bar Bar’s Monster Mash BYOR costume party
Where: 21st & Champa, 10 p.m.
Cost: free
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Swallow-ween! Saturday
After you kindly retrieve your mind from the gutter (you cheeky, cheeky monkey), find thyself surrounded by our acoustic community at Swallow Hill’s version of Halloween!
Featuring performances by The Reals, Zebra Junction & Armando Zuppa, don’t forget your costume and enjoy your first beer free, courtesy of Breckenridge Brewery.
Costumes encourage. Jamming required.
What: Swallow-ween!
Where: 71 East Yale, 8 p.m.
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Party on Sunday! Sunday
Haven’t had enough?
Mynt Mojito Lounge has a name for throwing a good Halloween party. This year’s Enchanted Forest theme will surround you with fairies, sprites, nymphs (nymphos?) and spirits of the fluid kind.
You can enjoy their happy hour drink specials all night ($3 Mojitos and select martinis, $2.50 select beers), but take it easy, friend. Don’t you have to work in the morning?
What: Enchanted Forest at Mynt Mojito Lounge
Where: 1424 Market Street, 7 p.m.
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After the Factor. Monday
Rough weekend?
So, that band, you know, the one you keep hearing about, or the one you keep telling everyone about, is playing in Boulder on Halloween night!
is bursting with buzz, and will play a one-night show at Boulder’s Fox theater.
If you enjoy good music, check them out and head up the turnpike. Costumes and festive attire are strongly encouraged!
See you there!
What: My Morning Jacket at Fox Theater
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