A grizzly masquerade, a tribute to Prince and a Howl-O-Ween party that cant be missed. The weekend guide is here!
Friday: October 29th
Flask Lounge | 9:00 PM – Close | House of the Dead
FxD Music Presents: The House of the Dead, a 21+ costume party at Flask. Hosted by Superstar Freddy and Max Felker with music from DJ Safe and special guests.
Geno’s Rock Club | 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM | The Grizzly Masquerade
The Grizzly Masquerade is a rock and roll Halloween party featuring comedy, a live emcee, costume contest, and loud, local rock! Our evening will be hosted by comedian Ian Stuart and feature the live music of Twin Grizzly, The Unscarred, and Division North. Come dressed in your best disguise, visit our photographer in the photo booth, and follow the live online photo stream featuring all of your fellow masqueraders. We’ll have prizes for the best costumes. Whether yours is spooky, funny, or just plain disturbing, we want to see it!
Doubting Gravity | 10:00 PM – 1:00 AM | Ri Ra
Doubting Gravity isn’t your average rock group.
Fusing together an array of influences, ranging from pop arrangements, folk inspired lyrics and straight up rock and roll, they have managed to put together a setlist that holds a nostalgic feel of 90’s alternative rock combined with a pop song formula.
The Goth Ball | 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM | Aura | Tickets
The Halloween Goth Ball, No theme, just Halloween! Costume contest at midnight! DJs Sawtooth and Gabriel spin goth/industrial/Halloween music!
Saturday: October 30th
Dub Apocalypse | 7:00 PM – Close | The Thirsty Pig | Tickets
Dub Apocalypse is an instrumental dub reggae band from Boston,MA.They have created their own unique sound that fuses the militant toughness of Sly and Robbie, and Scientist productions, with a balanced twin guitar attack, explosive Coltrane inspired sax and a healthy dose of improvisation. The band plays a mix of classic Jamaican tunes and dub plates from the 70s and early 80s mixed with their own compositions.
Purple Brainz 8 | 9:00 PM – Close | Aura | Tickets
Prince is arguably one of the most well known musicians on the planet. Almost everyone knows at least one song by the legendary artist. Join everyone at Aura for a Halloween tribute to the man himself. Purple Brainz is going to have everyone singing and dancing all night long!
The Bar and Bites | 9:30 PM – 12:30 PM | Disco of the Dead
Come and BOO-GIE with everyone at the Bar and Bites on Exchange Street for our first annual Halloween bash, Disco of the Dead. Featuring Hot Radio Maine’s Jay-C and Ryan Deelon playing all of your favorite dance music mixed with some Halloween surprises! GO-GO by the disco diva herself TEALL!
Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias | 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Cross Arena | Tickets
Gabriel Jesús Iglesias, also known as Fluffy, is an American comedian and actor. He is known for his specials, “I’m Not Fat… I’m Fluffy” and “Hot & Fluffy”.
G-raveyard Gala | 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM | Citrus
The CITRUS “G-raveyard Gala” with best costume contest, half priced Dark & Stormy’s, and spooky ambiance come get your freaky on late into the night!
Nightmare on Hanover Street | 9:00 PM – Close | The Yard
Portland’s biggest international Halloween costume party with your host Big Lyd! We’ve got live music all night long. FREE entry with a costume, $10 entry with no costume.
Sunday: October 31st
Bravo Maine | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Croissant and Chocolate Croissant Workshop
Do you love croissants? Do you want to learn how to make them yourself? Join us for a workshop where we will teach you the art of making these delicious pastries. You’ll get hands-on experience in shaping, rolling, and baking the dough into croissant shapes. Once they are baked, enjoy eating your creations!
Yappy Hour | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Three of Strong Spirits
Three of Strong Spirits is not just dog friendly, we’re giving them free drinks! Our puppy mocktails, or pup-tails, are made fresh, and are free on Sundays for all good doggos. Don’t feel left out, our draft cocktails are $1 off! We’ll be joined this week by the Paddy Wagon Food Truck.
Buckcherry & Hinder | 8:00 PM – Close | Aura | Tickets
Buckcherry is an American rock band from Anaheim, California, You may know their big hits “Crazy B*tch” and “Everything” Alongside the band Hinder whos smash hit “Lips of an Angel”
Goodfire Brewing | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Pittie Posse’s Howl-o-ween Party
We’ll have pups-in-costume, and swag for purchase. More details to come! Goodfire Brewing is donating $1 per draft pour – enjoy a drink for the dogs
