Do the Monster Mash: Halloween Parties in Washington
By
Gwendolyn Purdom
Published Tuesday, October 06, 2009
The days of filling a pillowcase with Reese’s are long gone, but luckily for grown-up Washingtonians, the area has no shortage of Halloween tricks and treats. Here’s our roundup of area Halloween celebrations and costume parties guaranteed to get partygoers in the bewitching mood.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24
International Club of DC’s Masquerade Ball
For a classy take on a costume party, try the International Club of DC’s Sixth Anniversary Gala and Masquerade Ball. The evening will include music, wine, food, and dancing in the grand ballroom of the National Museum of Women in the Arts. Guests are encouraged to dress in black tie or, better yet, “period formal attire from the 1800s, 1900s, and Renaissance era.” In true international spirit, the evening will feature classical Viennese waltzes, Brazilian salsa, and merengue. An elaborate dessert buffet is also on the agenda. Tickets are $90 to $155; buy them here. Event begins at 7.
Zombie Walk at the Quarry House Tavern
The Silver Spring Zombie Walk will kick off at Quarry House Tavern at 7:30. Zombie wannabes can stalk the Silver Spring streets until the march concludes at the AFI Silver Theatre for a showing of Shaun of the Dead at 10. After the screening, the undead will keep things lively at McGinty’s Public House.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30
Night of the Living Zoo
Costumed guests at the National Zoo’s first adult Halloween bash can enjoy palm readers, fire eaters, and illusionists while taking in the zoo by moonlight. The band Soulive, along with the Shady Horns and Nigel Hall, will provide the soundtrack for activities such as dancing, a costume contest, food, and a full selection of “potions” for purchase from the party’s sponsor Magic Hat. Tickets are $15 for Friends of the National Zoo members, $25 for nonmembers; 8 to midnight.
Colombian Halloween at Ultra Bar
The third floor of Ultra Bar (911 F St., NW; 202-638-4663) will serve up Halloween with a twist with its Colombian Halloween. The costume party will be Columbian-themed, with flags and Latin music all night. Admission is $20. 9 PM to 3 AM.
Rock & Roll Hotel Costume Party
Be a rocker for Halloween at the Rock & Roll Hotel's party featuring performances by Captured! by Robots, Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt, Bonjour, and Ganesh! Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door. 8 PM.
Palace of Wonders Nightmare on H Street Burlesque Show
Is it just us or has Halloween gotten a lot raunchier as we’ve gotten older? Palace of Wonders proves it with a holiday-themed burlesque show. Doors open at 6. Tickets are $20.
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The best place for singles to go is the Professionals in the City annual Halloween party and huge costumed four minute dating. It is at kstreet lounge at 1301 K Street NW in D.C. on October 31 at 7 p.m. The details are at http://www.prosinthecity.com/index.cfm?CityId=1&action=events#Event8571.
Posted by: Ashley Weinstein, Oct 26, 2009 08:54:50 AM
Ofrenda - Art for the Dead
Halloween, Saturday, October 31
Free Admission, Cash Bar at Masked Ball
The Torpedo Factory Art Center and Art Outlet present this spectacular Halloween celebration in the Mexican Day of the Dead tradition.
→ Art Reception: 3 - 7pm
View an exhibit of local artists’ Day of the Dead shrines, altars, and artwork. The exhibit will be on display until November 3.
→ Ofrenda Parade: 7 - 7:45pm
Come in your costumes, and bring puppets, shrines, and noise makers. Parade starts at Market Square. Parade route flyer:
http://www.torpedofactory.org/fall-at-the-factory.htm#aftd
→ Masked Ball: 7:30pm - 12am
Live music, belly dancing, silk trapeze performances and more! Guests are also invited to contribute to the artist-made public altar.
Full schedule:
http://www.torpedofactory.org/fall-at-the-factory.htm#aftd
Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314
703-838-4565
www.torpedofactory.org
Posted by: Claire, Oct 26, 2009 07:48:29 AM
Host-DC Presents Halloween Recess...Play, Dance, Party, & Stay at Sheraton National!
As featured in The Washington Post and many other media outlets. Dress up in your favorite costume and come be a kid again and experience the Washington DC area’s first game night party and ice cream social for adults. Enjoy games, drinks, dancing, a live dj, and free ice cream in a fun and relaxed atmosphere at Recess...the only place where you can drink like an adult and play like a kid!
Date: Saturday October 31st 2009
Time: 9pm - 2am
For more info visit WWW.HOST-DC.COM
Enter discount code "spooky" at checkout for $5 off your ticket price.
Posted by: Host-DC, Oct 24, 2009 09:41:43 PM
Maté Lounge is hosting Halloween Eve for a Cause
30 October 2009 7-11 p.m.
OPEN BAR shocktails and horror d’oeuvres 7-9 p.m.
Trick-or-treats by Gifford’s Ice Cream and a Magician!
Best Costume prizes include one night stay at the Willard Hotel
$20 donation benefits TaYa - Talent Youth Association in their efforts to provide access to sanitary water and facilities to a primary school in Ethiopia.
RSVP and questions to: Anna@latinconcepts.com
Posted by: LatinConcepts, Oct 22, 2009 08:59:12 AM
@Embassy Fan - We’ve just updated this post with info about this year’s Embassy Row Trick or Treat. Check it out, and thanks for reading!
Posted by: Emily at Washingtonian.com, Oct 14, 2009 12:22:12 PM
Don’t forget about DogCentric’s Spooktacular Canine Happy Hour and Costume Contest! The event is a fundraiser for the Washington Animal Rescue League and will be held on Tuesday, October 27 at Tommy Joe’s Restaurant in Bethesda from 6:30-8:30pm.
The entrance fee is $10 at the door. All proceeds will go directly to the League. There will be great prizes for the winners of the doggy costume-contest and the raffles! The costume contest will start at 7:30pm. Dog treats and water will be provided for dogs. Humans can enjoy happy hour specials on drinks and food.
This event will be rain or shine. There will be outdoor heaters if the weather is chilly. Dogs must be kept on a leash (no retractables please!), up-to-date on vaccinations and well-socialized. Humans must be over 21.
Enjoy the costume contest, raffle, prizes and dog treats all while helping homeless animals!!
To RSVP email us at bark@dogcentric.com. For more information on the Washington Animal Rescue League, visit www.warl.org.
Tommy Joe’s is located at 4714 Montgomery Ln. Bethesda, MD 20814 (neat the intersection of Montgomery Lane and Wisconsin Ave.)
For a flyer of the event, go to http://www.dogcentric.com/Halloween.pdf
Posted by: Marisa Landau, Oct 14, 2009 07:52:54 AM
Does anyone know if trick-or-treating will still be happening on Embassy Row this year, even though Halloween is a Saturday? If so, can some veterans give some tips as to the best time to go, etc.? I have googled till my fingers hurt and have found no info about a 2009 event. Thanks!
Posted by: Embassy Fan, Oct 12, 2009 09:17:58 PM
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