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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.
Minder Binder's715 S. McClintock Dr., Tempe
Live music with Saint Dog from Suburban Noize, Dark Side Immortals, and Bag of Hammers. Costume contest for prizes with drink specials all night long. 8 p.m to 2 a.m. $7 cover. Call 480-966-1911.
Misty's
4301 N. 7th Ave.
Costume contest at midnight with $100 prizes in three different categories. DJ Shannon spins hip-hop, and there will be ghoulish shot specials throughout the night. 9 p.m. to close. No cover. Call 602-265-3233.
The Monastery
4114 N. 28th St.
Pumpkin-carving contest at 8 p.m., and drink specials like $1 Jell-O shots. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 602-840-7510.
The Monastery Mesa
4810 E. Mckellips Rd., Mesa
Halloween costume party with contests and prizes, live music and drink specials. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-474-4477.
The Monastery Too
8011 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria
Costume contest with prizes, live music from Claire's Trick, and drink specials all night long. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 623-412-7782.
Nasty's
3108 E. McDowell Rd.
Costume competition with prizes and various drink specials throughout the night. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 602-267-8707.
O'Kelley's Sports Bar & Grill
2120 W. Guadalupe Rd., Mesa
Costume contest with prizes for first, second and third place. Live music with 68 Guns. 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-756-6069.
Pat Murphy's Pub and Grill
3215 E. Thomas Rd.
Live music from Desert Voodoo, costume competition for cash prizes, and drink specials all night. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 602-522-0669.
Pattie's First Avenue Lounge
7220 E. 1st Ave., Scottsdale
Spooktacular costume party with games, drink specials throughout the evening, and outrageous costume competition for prizes. 8 p.m. to midnight. No cover. Call 480-990-0103.
Pookie's Cafe & Bar
4540 N. 7th St.
Alternative Halloween Madness continues with the Halloween Bash featuring contests for best in drag, best non-drag costume, and best performance with cash and bar prizes. Hosted by the Dancing Diva Devina. 9:30 p.m. Free. Call 602-277-2121.
Prankster's Gar & Brill
1024 E. Broadway Rd., Tempe
Costume competition for gift certificates and other prizes, live music, and drink deals on Witches Brew, shot specials, as well as half-price drinks for last call. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-967-8875.
Rhythm Room
1019 E. Indian School Rd.
Spend the day before Halloween partying with the Big Pete Pearson Blues Band and competing in a costume contest. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. $6. Call 602-265-4842.
Rio Salado Brewing Co. Salt River Saloon
605 S. Mill Ave., Tempe
Costume contests, live music by Ultamaxx, and drink specials. 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. $3. Call 480-829-1590.
The Rockin' Horse
7043 E. McDowell Rd., Scottsdale
Drink specials all night and $100 bar credit for the "Ghouliest Gal." No cover. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 480-874-1112.
Rodeo Nights
4029 N. 33rd Ave.
Amble on down for free country and western dance lessons from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Playgirl centerfolds from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., and a chance at a costume contest with a $1,500 grand prize. 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 602-279-3800.
Rosie McCaffrey's Irish Pub
906 E. Camelback Rd.
Costume contest with $100 cash prize for first place announced at midnight, live music by the Rocket 88's, prize giveaways and drink specials all night long. 9 p.m to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 602-241-1916.
R.T. O'Sullivan's Sports Bar
1010 W. Southern Ave., Mesa
Pimp 'N Ho Ball, with $200 in prizes for best costume, $2 U-Call-Its for the ladies and various games and door prizes. 9 p.m. to close. No cover. Call 480-844-1290.
Sail Inn
26 S. Farmer Ave., Tempe
Halloween bash with costume contests for prizes and cash, drink specials like $3.50 32-ounce domestic pitchers and $3 well drinks. Live music from Bad Shoe, Shrink, and DJ The Mantis Claw. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 480-921-1775 for cover.
Salty Señorita
3636 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale
Salty's Spooktacular Weekend starts with a Halloween Eve party. Costume contests with categories for best male, best female, and best couple (each wins $100). Participants must register with hostess. Winner is announced at 11 p.m. Must be present to win. Pumpkin ring toss and pumpkin basketball from 6 to 10 p.m. $2 can Witches Brew beer, $5 Mummy Margaritas. 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 480-946-SALTY (7258).
The Sets
93 E. Southern Ave., Tempe
The Edge Halloween Bash Concert with Lit, Denver Harbor, Greeley Estates, Cold Fusion, Redfield, and more. Ages 16 and up. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. $15. Call 480-829-1822.
Shepherds
3114 E. Cactus Rd.
Definitely keep your eyes on the prizes at this bash, as costume contests (with categories for males, females, and couples alike), mummy wrapping and Fear Factor-like games, and mystery prize drawings for treasures like a mini-chopper and gift certificates can get you the goods by the end of the night. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 602-482-0751.
Skippers Lounge
6124 N. 43rd Ave., Glendale