Some events require advance registration or reservations; please call ahead to confirm your plans.
Freaky Friday Party Four psychics will perform private readings as part of the Celtic festival of Samhain. a 8 PM, Weather Mark Tavern, 1503 S. Michigan, 312-588-0230, $10 suggested donation, all-ages until 10:30 PM.
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Halloween Pumpkin Express The Chicago Park District presents “kid friendly inflatables,” face painting, and pumpkin decorating for the ankle biters. a 11 AM-2 PM, Kosciuszko Park, 2732 N. Avers, 312-742-7546, $5.
State Street Halloween Happening Parade Kids can march in their costumes, then enjoy trick-or-treating and other events as part of Chicagoween (see below). a Noon, State & Randolph, 312-744-3315. F
Carpenters’ Halloween A parody of John Carpenter’s film Halloween set to the Carpenters’ pop hits from the 70s. a Tue-Wed 10/23-10/31, 8 PM, Mary’s Attic at Hamburger Mary’s, 5400 N. Clark, myspace.com/scootyjojo, $10.
Dia de los Muertos: A New Beginning Annual Day of the Dead show highlighting works expressing a “new beginning.” a Through 12/16: Tue-Sun 10 AM-5 PM, National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W. 19th, 312-738-1503, nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org. F
The Rocky Horror Show Steve Hiltebrand directs the play that inspired the 1975 film. a Through 12/2: Fri 11 PM, Sat 4 and 11 PM, Sun 7:30 PM, Mon and Wed 7:30 PM, also Tue 10/30, 7:30 PM, Mercury Theater, 3745 N. Southport, 773-325-1700, $30-$42.50, $5 off Mon-Wed 10/29-10/31 for theatergoers wearing costumes, 17+.
