• The mash. The monster mash. Good Natured is hosting its own Monster Mash event with live music from three alternative bands and a costume contest for attendees. It’s all going down starting at 6 p.m. Friday, and tickets are $5 at the door. Details here. 
  • Go emo. Channel all of your teen angst and emo vibes, pull on your fishnet tights, paint your fingernails black and head to DaDa Gastropub Friday night for Emo Night. The 18+ event will feature live music, costume contests and themed drinks. Details here. 
  • Hit the bars. Once the kids have gotten their treats, it’s time for the grown ups to get theirs. Rough Cut Social is hosting a Halloween bar crawl Friday and Saturday night with creepy cocktails, a couple drinks included in the ticket price, exclusive drink specials and even an official badge to indicate you’re part of the crawl. Details here.
  • It’s just a jump to the left. Good Night Theatre Collective is staging its own take on cult classic the Rocky Horror Show. See the show you know in a way you’ve never seen before with performances Thursday through Saturday. Details and tickets here.
  • Listen to spooky stories. The Premiere Playhouse is hosting a Halloween Stories event Friday night at the Rock Island Building downtown. You can hear local performers read works by local writers and enjoy all of the theatrical spook. Learn more here.
  • Get a little macabre. DaDa Gastropub is promising a night of cocktails, cuisine and curious company during its Tim Burton-themed cocktail dinner Thursday evening. Start with a Mad Hatter cocktail hour at 6 p.m. followed by a four-course meal with paired drinks. Details and tickets here.
  • Listen to bluegrass. Not into the spooky vibes? I've got you. Keep things chill and bluegrass-y with The Cloverfold and Elsa Rae at Club David Saturday night. Details here.