Halloween Spooktacular

Greetings, creatures of the night. Crawl out of your cave and join us for the second part of a two-night all-ages Halloween Spooktacular event at Redwood Raks in Arcata. Spooktacular Gala Show: An Evening of Halloween-themed dance performances featuring bellydance by: Ya Habibi, Shoshanna, Megz and more. A haunting fire dance show with: Nightshade Serenade, Circus of the Elements, and special guests. And a Monster Mash costume exhibition with prizes. $10 at door, $8 in costume

Circus of the Elements (YouTube)

what: Spooktacular Gala Show
date: Saturday, Oct 27
time: 8pm
venue: Redwood Raks
phone: 707-616-6876
cost: $8/10

All Species Ball

All Species Ball 2012: A Costume and Masquerade Extravaganza is a benefit for the Northcoast Environmental Center at the Arcata Playhouse. Dance the night away with music by Kindred Spirits, Sour Mash Hug Band, and Missing Link DJs Matt 'n Adam. This is a pre-Halloween party to celebrate All Species, so come dressed as your favorite animal, plant, fungi, microorganism, or a species of your imagination. Costume prizes will be awarded by SCRAP Humboldt, Treats and beverages will be available thanks to Mad River Brewing Co., Moonstone Crossing Winery, and Arise Bakery. The evening will also feature random Creature Theater by Synapsis. More information available at NEC. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Tickets available at The Works, Missing Link Records, and at the NEC

Sour Mash Hug Band (YouTube)

what: All Species Ball 2012
date: Thursday, Oct 25
time: 7pm
venue: Arcata Playhouse
phone: 707-822-1575
cost: $10/12