HALLOWEEN EVENTS Wednesday 10/25 DIA DE LOS MUERTOS Mexican Day of ...
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS
Mexican Day of the Dead celebration feat. traditional dishes eaten during this holiday; Mosaico, 175 Madison Ave. (betw. 33rd & 34th Sts.), 212-213-4700; 7 a.m.-6 p.m. [through 10/31].
EERIE ENTERTAINMENT
Writer Cassandra Danz lectures on "Know & Grow Your Poisonous Plants" & horticulturist Deirdre Larkin discusses "Forked Roots & Poison Berries: Plants, Magic & Witchcraft" for Halloween celebration at the NY Horticultural Society, 128 W. 58th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 718-757-0915, ext.213; 7-9, $10.
Thursday 10/26
ANNE RICE
Vampire veteran along w/The New York Times' Bill Goldstein speak on her latest installment of The Vampire Chronicles; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-996-1100; 8, $20.
Friday 10/27
HALLOWEEN
John Carpenter's 1978 slasher screens tonight via brand-new, remastered print; Two Boots Theater, 155 E. 3rd St. (Ave. A), 212-777-2668; call for times & prices.
THE HALLOWEEN CRITICAL MASS
Dress as your favorite scary character & ride (bicyclists & skaters) through the city, Zapatista Halloween Critical Mass party follows; meet on steps at Union Sq., 14th St. (B'way), 212-802-8222, 7, free.
KING MANOR
Flashlight tour sure to awaken spirits, haunting sounds & possibly even the "Mad Scientist" who lives supposedly lives here-reccommended for those 7 & up; King Manor Museum, Jamaica Ave. (153rd St.), 718-206-0545; by appointment only, call for price [through Sun.].
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE'S HAUNTED SHIP
The Faux-Real Theater's fourth annual Shakespearean haunted house, an interactive show comprised of words & works by Shakespeare; South St. Seaport Museum, 207 Front St. (Fulton St.), 212-269-4TIX or 212-981-8250; Weds.-Tues. at 5, 7 & 9, $15, $10 child.
Saturday 10/28
BLACK SUNDAY
Mario Bravo's 1960 horror flick screens just in time for Halloween; American Museum of the Moving Image, 35th Ave. (36th St.), Astoria, 718-784-4520; 6:30, free w/mus. adm. [repeats Sun.].
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIVISION'S HALLOWEEN BASH
Fifth annual open bar & buffet ball helps fund research for Crohn's disease; Penthouse Duplex at Rihga Royal Hotel, 151 W. 54th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-679-1570; 9-1 a.m., $85, $75 adv.
CRYPT CRAWL
Creep by candlelight throughout the Cathedral's crypt as guide Thomas Fedorek tells about origins of Halloween as the Celtic New Year; the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Ave., 2nd Fl. (110th St.), 212-932-7347; 10:30, 1 & 3 p.m., $5.
GREENWICH VILLAGE GHOSTS GALORE
Walking tour of supernatural sites incl. Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire of 1911, Hanging Elm, an apartment haunted by Mark Twain's ghost & many more; 212-265-2663 for meeting place; 1:30, $5.
HALLOGREEN.COM
Costume fundraiser for Nader feat. DJs, costume contest, video installations & short films; www.hallogreen.com or email rsvp@hallogreen.com for info; 10-4 a.m., $20 contrib.
HALLOWEEN IN GREENWICH VILLAGE
Walking tour visits notorious accident scenes, burial sites, cemeteries & "the famous hanging tree," tour concludes w/high tea at Washington Sq. Hotel's C3 Restaurant & Lounge; meet at Washington Sq. Hotel, 103 Waverly Pl. (University Pl.), 212-254-1200; 1:30-3:30, $20 incl. tea.
HALLOWEEN HAUNTED WALK & CARNIVAL
Meet the Grim Reaper during Prospect Park's haunted woods walk & carnival feat. full-size mausoleum & goblins, as well as miniature golf, football, soccer & your favorite American foods; Prospect Park, 16th St. (Prospect Pk.), Bklyn., 718-965-6505; Sat. 12-3, free.
HUGE HALLOWEEN DRESS UP YARD SALE
Find all your costume needs here, benefits Mama Donna's Tea Garden; Vanderbilt Ave. (Sterling Pl.), Bklyn., 718-857-2247; Sat. 10-6 [repeats. Sun.].
KILLGORE II: BLOOD FOR KILLGORE
Upright Citizen's Brigade performs original play in which entire cast is killed then saved by Satan; UCB Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 8, 10 & 12 a.m.; $10.
MEAN, GREEN, SCARY QUEEN!
Kurfew's annual HalloQueen party encourages those who don't know the difference between makeup & "cakeup" to take a walk down the runway in hopes of winning "Ms. Scariest Thing" contest, $1000 in prizes awarded; Tunnel, 220 12th Ave. (27th St.), 212-388-9263 or 888-4-KURFEW; 11, $25, $10 st.
PROCESSION OF GHOULS
Eerie sounds & spooky spirits take over the Cathedral while enormous monsters, ghosts & Bela Lugosi parade around the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Ave., 2nd Fl. (110th St.), 212-662-2133; 7 & 10, $12, $6 st./s.c.
VEGGIE SINGLES HALLOWEEN PARTY
Meet single vegans & vegetarians at meat-free dance party w/live music?costumes optional; Grand Ballroom, 939 8th Ave., #207 (betw. 55th & 56th Sts.), 718-437-0190; 7:30-11:30, $15 incl. snacks & beverages.
Sunday 10/29
DAY OF THE DEAD CELEBRATION
Honor your ancestors & loved ones w/candlelight procession, workshops, music, raffle & offerings at American Indian Community House, 404 Lafayette St. (betw. Astor Pl. & E. 4th St.), 212-598-0100; 1-4.
HALLOWEEN EVE
In Greenwood Cemetery w/guide Roberta Halporn; meet at 25th St. entrance (5th Ave.), 718-788-8500 ext.401; 11 a.m., $6, $5 st. & s.c.
HALLOWEEN STORIES
Listen to haunting stories while visiting the ghost soldier at Old Stone House, pictures available for $2; J.J. Byrne Park, Park Slope, 4th Ave. (3rd St.), 718-768-3195; 2:30, $3, $2 kids.
MENSA HALLOWEEN PARTY
Join "Hunters of the Dark" for spooky fun; Soldiers', Sailors' & Airmen Club, 283 Lexington Ave. (betw. 36th & 37th Sts.), 914-332-1901; 7:15-10, $7.50.
PSYCHO
Hitchcock's 1960 thriller starring Anthony Perkins & Janet Leigh screens at Void, 16 Mercer St. (Howard St.), 212-941-6492; 8, free.
PUMPKIN CARVING
Third annual East Village tradition w/music by DJs Jareck, Ruiner & Skellington, all pumpkins on display 'til they rot, supplies provided; Raven, 194 Ave. A (betw. 12th & 13th Sts.), 212-529-4712; 8.
SCARY NIGHT BOAT CRUISE
Liquid Sound Lounge hosts night of music by Halcyon's Oliver Vernon, Walter from Dance Tracks, as well as DJs Nickodemus, Aou, Chris Topher, Ray Velasquez, & Jeannie Hopper; Pier 63, 24th St. (West Side H'way), 212-631-3617 or 800-965-4827 for adv. tkts.; 6, $25.
Monday 10/30
HALLOWEEN TASTING
Feat. wines of Casillero di Diablo at Astor Wines & Spirits, 12 Astor Pl. (Lafayette St.), 212-674-7500; 5-8, free.
Tuesday 10/31
BEWITCHING BARS
Walking tour of West Village haunts incl. White Horse Tavern still occupied by Dylan Thomas (who died there after a drinking binge in 1953); 212-265-2663 for meeting place; 5, $5.
CHELSEA HALLOWEEN PARTY
After the parade drop by for some dancing w/DJs Gary Love & Ruben "Chino" Chez?costume contest w/$500 cash prize at midnight; Club Demerara, 215 W. 28th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-491-3696; 8, $15, $10 w/invite, $8 w/costume.
GOLDEN SILENTS
Perfect Halloween treat for film nerds: Nosferatu, A Symphony of Horror (1922) with live accompaniment by Alloy Orchestra; Walter Reade Theater at Lincoln Center, 165 W. 65th St. (B'way), 212-875-5600; 4, 7 & 9:30, $9, $4.50 s.c.
HALLOWEEN COSTUME BALL
Annual village tradition w/rock bands, fire eaters, cabaret, theater & an assortment of food provided by local restaurants?costume or formal attire required; Theater for a New City, 155 1st Ave. (10th St.), 212-254-1109; 4, $15.
HALLOWEEN DOUBLE FEATURE
Georges Franju's Eyes Without A Face (7); Jacques Tourneur's Cat People (9); Anthology Film Archives, 32 2nd Ave. (2nd St.), 212-505-5110; call for prices.
HALLOWEEN PARTY TO DEFEAT BUSH
And Lazio & the Ultra Right takes place at The Unity Center, 235 W. 23rd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-369-3079; 7-11, $7, $5 w/Bush or Lazio mask.
MANHATTAN HALLOWEEN PARADE
Twenty-seventh annual parade up 6th Ave. feat. freaks, anti-Guiliani propaganda, floats, drag queens, bands (Squirrel Nut Zippers) & lots of surprises; from Spring St.-23rd St., 6 p.m., free.
PUMPKIN PIE SHOW'S ANNUAL HALLOWEEN SPECIAL
Five stories written & performed by Clay McLeod Chapman plus original songs by One Ringo Zero; Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-802-9350; 10:30, $15, $10 st.
WE KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST HALLOWEEN
Annual fright night benefits the Kristen Ann Car fund?two-hour open bar (8:30-10:30) & costume party; Venue, 505 Columbus Ave. (betw. 84th & 85th Sts.), 212-579-9463; 8:30, $35, $30 w/costume.