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Pumpkin Park children's event with pumpkin decorating (and prizes for the best), giveaways, and Halloween movies. A treat buffet with cupcakes, candy and ice cream will be available, giving your kids a head start on their sugar rush. Noon to 5 p.m. $5 for a pumpkin, game card and treat bag. Call 480-538-8956.

Mill Avenue Masquerade

Mill Ave., Tempe

The Mill Avenue Masquerade makes its return to Tempe as attendees are offered the chance to participate in a massive battle of the bars costume contest, with the grand prize of a trip for two to San Diego to see Avril Lavigne in concert in November. Costumed contestants engage in semifinal competitions in nine Mill Avenue bars -- Big Bang, Hooters, The Library, McDuffy's Tempe, Fat Tuesday, Owl's Nest, Rula Bula, Rio Salado Brewing Co.-Salt River Saloon, and Margarita Rocks -- starting at 8 p.m., with individual winners moving on to the final round at 10 p.m. at Margarita Rocks. Smaller prizes will also be awarded in the participating bars. Times and cover prices vary. Call 800-283-6734.

Ritz-Carlton Phoenix

2401 E. Camelback Rd.

Masquerade tea party featuring an English-style afternoon tea, complete with finger sandwiches, scones and French pastries. The lights will be dimmed to create a spooky atmosphere, and attendees are encouraged to wear masks. Prizes will be awarded for the most creative. Noon. $29 per person. Call 602-468-0700.

The Teeter House

622 E. Adams St.

Halloween Masquerade High Tea with a costume party reception with light buffet, and live music. Celebrates the Teeter House's fifth anniversary. 3 to 6 p.m. $5. Call 602-252-4682.

Bars and Clubs

Thursday, October 28:

ACME Roadhouse

855 S. Rural Rd., Tempe

SMACME @ ACME with an S&M fashion show at midnight, $3 Skyy and Heinekens until midnight, and music by DJ J.Alan. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call for cover. Call 480-517-1818.

Amsterdam

718 N. Central Ave.

Halloween Weekend 2004 starts with Divas starring Chantelle Douglas and Friends, and "Let's Make a Deal" costume contest and game show (with $100 first prize) following. 9:30 p.m. Call 602-258-6122.

Devil House

829 S. Rural Rd., Tempe

Pre-Halloween Celebration with costume contest for $50 bar tab; drink specials include $2 Bud/Bud Light and $3 Jack and Cokes. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call for cover. Call 480-517-1188.

Frank & Lupe's

4121 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale

Día de los Muertos celebration with live music, food and drink specials, and a Day of the Dead art show. 4:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Also runs Friday, October 29, 4:30 p.m. to 2 a.m., and Saturday, October 30, 4:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 480-990-9844.

Monkey Pants Pantless Spookfest

3223 S. Mill Ave., Tempe

Ghoulish goldfish racing and live music by Kendizzle and the Gravy Makers. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Free. Call 480-377-8100.

Pookie's Cafe & Bar

4540 N. 7th St.

Alternative Halloween Madness continues with Supermodel Soiree with Claudia B and Evelyn Edwards, talent search contest with cash and bar prizes. 9:30 p.m. Free. Call 602-277-2121.

Sugar Daddy's

3102 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale

Pumpkin-carving event, Sugar's will supply the pumpkins and the carving equipment, and you supply the talent. Live music with Big Pete Pearson from 9:30 p.m. to close. Regular and late-night menu served until 2 a.m. $3 domestic, $3.50 imports, $4 calls, and $5 wells (served in a pint glass). 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. $2 cover. Call 480-970-6556.

Friday, October 29:

ACME Roadhouse

855 S. Rural Rd., Tempe

Moulin Rouge party hosted by Sanjna and Jenny, with prizes for sexiest costume and best dressed, and $3 drink specials all night long. 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call for cover. Call 480-517-1818.

Anna's Southwest Grill at Arizona Golf Resort

425 S. Power Rd., Mesa

Halloween dinner party, costume contest with prizes for Best Dressed Couple and Best Dressed Individual. $12.95 dinner includes appetizer, entree, and all food. Drink specials all night long and live music from Bill Fuschillo from 5 to 11 p.m. Runs both Friday, October 29, and Saturday, October 30. Call 480-832-3202.

Apollo's

5749 N. 7th St.

The "Best Least Dressed" costume contest for prizes is the highlight of the night, plus "Gay Scaryoke," drink specials and prize giveaways all night long. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Call 602-277-9373.

Aunt Chilada's

Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort

7330 N. Dreamy Draw Pkwy.

Chill out at Aunt Chilada's costume party with entertainment by Wild Angels from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., prizes and drink specials. 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Free. Call 602-331-1700.

Baja Tilly's Cantina

1123 W. Broadway Rd., Tempe

Whoop it up with costume contest for cash prizes, and a live remote by Mega 104.3. DJ Jerry spins his tunes, and Straight Up starts playing at 9 p.m., as well as $3 Bloody Marys and macabre $3 Bloody Brain Shots. $8 cover after 7 p.m., ladies get in free until 9 p.m. Call 480-968-4437.

The Big Bang

501 S. Mill Ave., Tempe

Rock 'n' roll sing-along with dueling pianos, Halloween costume contest, and drink specials all night. Friday, October 29, and Saturday, October 30, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday, October 31, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. $6 ($3 with costume). Call 480-557-5595

Bobby McGee's

8501 N. 27th Ave.

Spooktacular Halloween Monster Mash Bash, costume contest at midnight with $50 cash prize. Cheap drinks (like Bloddy Redrum Jell-O shots) from 4 to 8 p.m. Show up early to avoid "scary" line -- dress in costume to get in the fastest. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 602-995-5382.

Cash Inn Country

2140 E. McDowell Rd.

Sisterzz Twisted don their drag king costumes for a special show. Drink specials all night long. 8 p.m. Call 602-244-9943.

Encounters

3037 W. Clarendon Ave.

Halloween party with the opening round of cash prize costume contest and a DJ spinning the latest tunes. 8 p.m. Club memberships are $35 for single men, $15 for couples, and free for single ladies. Call 602-230-9680.

Flicka's Baja Cantina

2003 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale

Halloween party, costume contest with cash prizes, and live music with the Disco Pimps. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-945-3618.

HGM's Sports Grill

7103 E. McDowell Rd., in Papago Plaza, Scottsdale

Costume contest and prizes for first, second and third place winners (with the top prize worth $400), karaoke, dancing, and live entertainment by Big Brothers Entertainment. Breakfast will be served until 4 a.m. Starts at 9 p.m. No cover. Call 480-945-3890.

Hollywood Alley

2610 W. Baseline Rd., Mesa

"Dress Up You Freaks" live show with Dixie Witch, Blanche Davidian, Amplified Heat, and The Sons of Serro. 21-and-over show. 8:30 p.m. $6. Call 480-820-7117.

Johnny Gee's

7200 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler

Superhero Theme Party, with DJ music and drink specials. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. 480-961-3080.

Lagerfields

12601 N. Paradise Village Pkwy. West

Kick off the Allhallow's Eve Costumed Up Party Weekend by dressing up and singing karaoke, with great giveaways and prizes. 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. 602-765-0059.

Mason Jar

2303 E. Indian School Rd.

Halloween show with Motive, Terror in the Aisles, And The Hero Fails, Rising Pain, and more. All ages, bar with ID. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. $8. Call 602-954-0455.

Mill Avenue Cue Club

607 S. Mill Ave., Tempe

Dress up costume party, drink and shot specials all night featuring Sam Adams and Red Bull. 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-966-0068.

M3 Bar & Lounge

2623 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale

Black Vodka promotions, giveaways, live DJ music, and $2 U-Call-Its if you're in costume. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-423-7087.

Pookie's Cafe & Bar

4540 N. 7th St.

Alternative Halloween Madness continues as Victoria London crowns the best in amateur drag competition, with cash and bar prizes. 9:30 p.m. Free. Call 602-277-2121.

The Sets

93 E. Southern Ave., Tempe

www.thesets.com

Trash City Presents Halloween Havoc, with live music from The Strand, Radiance, Smee, and the Cover Up. Halo network gaming, tarot card readers, dream interpreters, piercing, tattoo, belly dancers, prizes for best costume, and more. 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. $10. Call 602-953-2728.

Slap Shots

7941 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale

Halloween weekend party, Scariest Costume Contest for cash and prizes, live music with Ten Years Gone, Miller Lite promotion from 9 to 11 p.m., and shot specials. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 623-939-6261.

Tinseltown Tavern

2017 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale

Midnight costume contest for $100 cash prize and scary karaoke from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Drink specials include $5 martini madness and $7.50 bucket of beer from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-945-MARX (6279).

Wet Willy's Baja Cantina

16041 N. Arrowhead Fountain Center Dr., Peoria

Halloween costume contest at 10 p.m. for prizes ($1,000 for first, and prize packages for second and third). Drink specials include $3 Mummy Margaritas, $3 bottled beer from tub, and shot specials throughout the evening. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 623-486-9500.

Saturday, October 30:

All Starz Sports Bar & Grill

4929 W. Chandler Blvd., Ste. 12, Chandler

Halloween party and costume contest with prizes ($100 for first place, and gift certificates for runners-up) with music by DJ Robert starting at 9 p.m. Drink specials include $2 well drinks, $2 tootsie rolls, $2 voodoo cocktails, and $3 Oktoberfest beer. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 480-785-7827.

Anderson's Fifth Estate

6820 E. 5th Ave., Scottsdale

Retro Halloween, costume contest with cash prizes and 2-for-1 drinks until 10 p.m. Live remote by MIX 96.9 DJs Greg and Little John. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 480-994-4168.

Apollo's

5749 N. 7th St.

The Halloween fun continues with a costume contest for cash prizes, plus "Gay Scaryoke" and drink specials all night long. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Call 602-277-9373.

Arizona Joe's

417 S. Winchester Rd., Apache Junction

Halloween party, costume contest with cash prizes for first, second and third place winners (judging at midnight). Live music from Western Electric Band featuring Brant Hopkins, and drink specials like $2 Cuervo shots and $2 Kamikazes. No cover. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 480-983-6115.

At Painted Mountain

6210 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa

Halloween party, costume contest with cash prizes, karaoke and drink specials until close. 7 to 11 p.m. Call 480-832-0158.

Axis/Radius

7340 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale

The decadence of the Ghost Ball Block Party, presented in conjunction with Suede, descends on downtown Scottsdale with live entertainment by '80s cover group Fast Times, metal cover band Metal Ikon, and four DJs. Costume contest where Best Overall Costume will win $2,000, and both Best Group and the Sexiest Costume will nab $500 each. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 480-970-1112 for prices.

Baja Red's Cantina

5122 E. McDowell Rd.

Halloween Costume Party with movie stars as its theme, goblin stew, witchy-poo brew, karaoke, and prizes. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 602-286-9251 for cover.

Baja Tilly's Cantina

1123 W. Broadway Rd., Tempe

Halloween party with live music by Straight Up and DJ Luv1, as well as $3 Jack Daniel's and $3 Cuervo Gold shots. Call 480-968-4437 for hours and cover.

The Bar

1212 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe

Blues Women & Friends Festival benefit for Every Nation's Child/UNICEF with live music by Uvon, Carey Slade, Mary Godfrey, Gypsy and One Class Act, BlueZone, Kari M. with the Garage Band All-Stars and more. Costume contest (with cash for first place, and a bar credit for second place), karaoke, raffles and giveaways of items from the UNICEF shop and gift certificates from local restaurants, $3 Black Vodkas, and $5 large pitchers. Live music runs from 2 to 8 p.m., and karaoke goes from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-446-7468.

Barcelona (Scottsdale)

15440 Greenway-Hayden Loop, Scottsdale

Veuve Clicquot Champagne Party with a costume competition at 9 p.m. with $3,000 in cash and prizes, live music and dancing until 2 a.m., half-price champagne all day, and everyone in costume gets a free glass of Veuve Clicquot. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover for women, but men pay $10 after 9 p.m. Call 480-603-0370.

Bar Nun

4142 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix

Revelers and merrymakers who come dressed in costume get a discount, but everyone can take advantage of specials on crazy Halloween drinks like the Haunted Martini (made from Black Vodka and dry ice). Even the wait staff will be dressing up. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. No cover. Call 480-706-5564.

Bikini Lounge

1502 Grand Ave.

Celebrate at this downtown Phoenix landmark with costume and apple-bobbing contests for prizes, Westinis, and drink specials all night long. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 602-252-0472.

Blooze

12014 N. 32nd St.

Costume competition ($50 first prize, second and third prizes TBA) and live music by Angry Jon. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 602-788-4574.

The Boathouse

5394 S. Lakeshore Dr., Tempe

Costume party and contest with prizes and drink specials. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-820-0660.

Bobby McGee's

8501 N. 27th Ave.

Spooktacular Halloween Monster Mash Bash, costume contest at midnight with $100 cash prize. Cheap drinks (like Bloddy Redrum Jell-O shots) from 4 to 8 p.m. Show up early to avoid "scary" line -- dress in costume to get in the fastest. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 602-995-5382.

BS West

7125 E. 5th Ave., Scottsdale

Fabulous Halloween party with drag show contest where the winner gets to represent the bar for a year. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. $20. Call 480-945-9028.

Cabana's

6810 E. 5th Ave., Scottsdale

South of the Border Halloween with penny drinks all night, bobbing for beers, and costume contest for a trip anywhere in the 50 states. Music by DJ Stylez. $20 for men and $10 for the ladies. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 480-421-9055.

Cactus Club

650 W. Apache Trail, Apache Junction

Costume contest with prizes, free food, and drink specials ($1.75 bottled domestic beers and well drinks, and 75-cent domestic tap beers). 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 480-982-1148.

Cactus Jack's Bar & Grill

4747 E. Elliot Rd., Ahwatukee

Try your luck in the single-elimination "broomstick" pool tournament, pumpkin bobbing, or costume contest (all for prizes), or sample $2 Coronas and $1 Jell-O shots. Call 480-893-6630 for cover and hours.

Cave Creek Coffee Company & Wine Bar

6033 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek

Special Halloween music show with folk artist Eliza Gilkyson. 8 p.m. $18. Call 480-488-0603.

Champions

330 S. Gilbert Rd., Mesa

Dart tournament at 2 p.m., karaoke, and a costume contest at 9 p.m. for prizes. Closes at 2 a.m. Call 480-649-1650.

Charlie's

727 W. Camelback Rd.

Cowboy up with costume contests for cash prizes, drink specials all night long, and a performance by Pussy LeHoot and Friends. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 602-265-0224.

Char's Has the Blues

4631 N. 7th Ave.

Halloween party with the ladies of Sistah Blue. 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Call for cover. Call 602-230-0205.

Club Central

3110 N. Central Ave.

Cruise down Phoenix's main drag for a costume contest for cash prizes, live music downstairs, and a DJ spinning upstairs. Drink specials all night long. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 602-200-8121.

The Clubhouse

1320 E. Broadway Rd., Tempe

Halloween Freakness Ball with live music from Arvin's Gardens, Fred Green, Bullet Up, Bailey's Window, Forgotten Lifestyles, Jason Society, Miso, Bullet Train to Moscow, Dimonet, Ember Coast, and more. Live body suspensions and cheek piercings by Body Art Tattoo. Huge costume contest for prizes with categories including best overall, most creative, freakiest, and sexiest. Toni & Guy Hair Salon will present a freaky-hair runway show, and there will be prize giveaways from the Horse & Hound and The Clubhouse, plus J ger and Bud specials all day. First 100 people in the door get entered into door prize raffle. All ages, bar with ID. 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. $8 21-and-over, $10 under 21. Call 480-968-3238.

Club Rio

430 N. Scottsdale Rd., Tempe

Halloween Monster Bash until 2 a.m. with giant costume contest for $1,000 in cash prizes, and KISS 104.7 in the house. 21-and-over only. Call 480-894-0533 for cover.

Cocomo Joe's

28244 N. Tatum Blvd., Cave Creek

Costume contest for prizes and live music by One Way Ticket. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-538-8008.

Coyote Hill Bar & Grill

12417 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale

Howl at the moon with a costume contest with cash prizes ($100 for first place, $50 for second place, $25 for third) and $2 Coronas from midnight until 2 a.m. No cover. Call 623-536-7711.

Crabby Don's

3861 E. Baseline Rd., Gilbert

Live music by Shovelhead, Hall 13, and more, with food and drink specials all night long. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 480-558-7540 for cover.

Craiger's Restaurant & Lounge

5400 N. 59th Ave., Glendale

Second annual Halloween costume contest with cash prizes, giveaways, live music by the rockin' funky blues of Thomas Oliver and the Kick Band, and drink specials all night long. 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 623-934-8071.

Cruisin' 7th

3702 N. 7th St.

If you lose out at this bar's talent contest at 10 p.m. (where the winner gets his own show night), try to save face by overcoming the competition in the costume contest at midnight. First prize is $100; second prize is $25, two free drinks and a bottle of champagne; and third prize is a bottle of champagne. If you still lose out, don't worry: There are drink specials all night long. Call 602-212-9888.

Deja Vu

6025 N. 27th Ave.

Halloween party with cash prizes for best costume. Live music from DJ Mag. 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 602-246-2939.

Devil's Martini North

10825 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale

Halloween Madness, costume contest where best costume wins a trip to Las Vegas and best devil costume wins a VIP dinner party in a private cabana. DJ music. 5 p.m to 2 a.m. $10 cover after 10 p.m. Call 480-348-1666.

Devil's Martini Old Town

4175 N. Goldwater Blvd., Scottsdale

Pimp N' Ho Masquerade with DJ music. 8 p.m to 2 a.m. $10 cover for guys after 10 p.m. Call 480-947-7171.

The Doghouse Bar

1241 E. Broadway Rd., Ste. 17, Mesa

Halloween costume contest, live band, emcee, wet tee-shirt contest and drink specials. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-833-6042.

Dos Gringos

4209 N. Craftsman Court, Scottsdale

Habla español? You might just have to if you attend this weekendlong costume bash. On Halloween a drawing will be held for the best costume, and the winner gets a cruise to Mexico for two. All beers are $3. Full menu until 2 a.m. Saturday, October 30, and Sunday, October 31. 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-423-3800.

Dos Gringos Trailer Park

1001 E. 8th St., Tempe

This "Trailer Park of Horrors" will be the site of a costume contest on Halloween, with a trip to Mexico up for grabs. Drink specials are $2 Coronas, $3 Gringoritas, and $3 Donkey Punch. Full menu until 2 a.m. Saturday, October 30, and Sunday, October 31. 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. 480-968-7879.

Drift Polynesian Restaurant & Tiki Lounge

4341 N. 75th St., Scottsdale

Second annual Pirate 'n' Wench Extravaganza, costume contest at 12:30 a.m. (winner gets $2,500 RejuvaLift makeover). 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Party is free, but donations of clothing and canned goods are appreciated. Call 480-949-8454.

Drivers Sport Grill

14175 W. Indian School Rd., Goodyear

Sixth annual Halloween bash, with karaoke, costume contest and prizes. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 623-536-8571

The Dubliner Irish Pub & Restaurant

3841 E. Thunderbird Rd.

Costume party with costume contest at 10 p.m. Participants must go on stage and describe the alternate identity to the audience, which decides the winner (first place gets $100). Live music from Traveller. Runs until 2 a.m. Call 602-867-0984 for cover.

Dwntwn Club

702 N. Central Ave.

Costume party with drink specials. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 602-258-8343 for cover.

Earl's Tin Palace

15784 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale

Halloween party with reverse happy hour from 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 480-607-1941 for cover.

Eddie Matney's

2398 E. Camelback Rd.

Halloween Costume Party in the bar. Live entertainment, prize giveaways, and lots of drink specials. 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. No cover. Call 602-957-3214.

Emerald Lounge

1514 N. 7th Ave.

Come dressed as your favorite smutty character for the Smut Muffin CD release party with special guest Meat Whistle. 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 602-256-9705 for cover.

Encounters

3037 W. Clarendon Ave.

Halloween party with the opening round of cash prize costume contest and a DJ spinning the latest tunes. 8 p.m. Club memberships are $35 for single men, $15 for couples, and free for single ladies. Call 602-230-9680.

Famous Sam's

940 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler

Monster mash with costume contests, a horror house, live music and dancing. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-812-1177.

Famous Sam's

2860 E. Main St., Mesa

Halloween contest (with a grand prize of a three-day, two-night vacation package) and Scaryoke. Runs until 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-924-1305.

Fat Cats

915 Grand Ave.

Costume competition with $50 first prize. Drink specials like $1 Poison Shots. 9 p.m. to close. No cover. Call 602-252-0988.

Fibber Magee's

1989 W. Elliot Rd., Chandler

Costume party with live music from the Keltic Kowboys, $4 Guinness pints, $3 Smithwicks and Harp pints, costume contest, prizes and giveaways. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-722-9434.

1st Round Draft Sports Grill

1520 W. Warner Rd., Gilbert

Hey, sporto, try to win this tavern's costume contest ($100 for first place, $50 for second place, $25 gift certificate for third) decided at midnight, or the pumpkin-carving contest ($25 for first place, $15 for second place, $10 gift certificate for third). Drink specials include $2 Bloody Marys and $2 Bloody Brains Shot. Karaoke is also at 9 p.m. No cover. Call 480-497-2445.

Flip Flops Island Grill House

222 E. University Dr., Tempe

Buccaneer Bash with a pirate theme, costume contest with $1,200 total in cash prizes for categories for most creative, sexiest and best overall. Detroit's DJ Dr. Chill spins, with $2 drink specials. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-967-7744.

George & Dragon Restaurant

4230 S. 48th St.

Costume contest with cash prizes ($150 for first place, $100 for second place, and $50 for third). Drink specials all night long. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 602-470-0018

Graham Central Station

7850 S. Priest Dr., Tempe

Halloween festivities include $2,500, winner-take-all costume contest (chosen on audience applause), 25-cent well, wine and longnecks from 6 to 9 p.m. No cover with costume before 8:30 p.m., open until 2 a.m. Call 480-496-4336.

Hollywood Alley

2610 W. Baseline Rd., Mesa

Get that adrenaline going for the Metal Monsters Moshfest 2004/CD release party for 454, with Rebirth, Trench, and Slip Mickey. Special guest appearances and giveaways. $5 cover. Call 480-820-7117.

Icehouse

429 W. Jackson St.

Masquerade Entertainment presents Halloween 2004, a gigantic festival and indoor dance party, with performances by Pat Hodges, DJ Mike Duretto, Liquid 360, and many local performers. Hosted by Phaedra the Latin Pheline. Costume contest with the chance to strut your stuff on a 50-foot-long lighted runway for cash prizes, and a massive light show. Time TBA. Tickets are $15 presale, $20 at the door. Call 602-257-8929.

Iguana Mack's

1371 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler

Third annual Halloween Bash, costume contest with cash prizes, $2 Sols, $3.50 Witches Brew, $3.50 Cuervo Gold margaritas. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover if wearing costume. Call 480-899-6735.

Jet Lag Lounge

7908 E. Chaparral Rd., Ste. 102, Scottsdale

Halloween extravaganza, with costume and dance contests (both for prizes), drinks, dinner, and live music with Randy Thomas from 7 p.m. to midnight. No cover. Call 480-941-9144.

Jillian's at Desert Ridge Market Place

21001 N. Tatum Blvd.

Night of Demons, where you can dress as your favorite horror-film hero. DJ music, cash prizes, and drink specials. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 480-538-8956.

Joe's Grotto

13825 N. 32nd St.

Live music with Fred Green, Evolocity, Supersternal Notch, and Dog Will Hunt. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. $5. Call 602-992-1007.

Johnny Gee's

7200 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler