The Goldstars Album Release Party In Chicago For “The Halloween Album”!
In just under two weeks – CHICAGO! Come on out to Phyllis’ Musical Inn (1800 W Division St) Friday, Oct 30th and help The Goldstars (good ol’ fashioned Chicago garage/rock/punk) celebrate the release of “The Halloween Album”! WSG: MarsVenusMoon
COSTUME PARTY!! Best Halloween costume wins a fun prize!
This album has been made possible by an Individual Artists Program (IAP) grant from the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE).
Listen to The Goldstars’ Halloween Album at https://notnoise.co/link/the-goldstars-the-halloween-album!
Music starts @ 8PM sharp!
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SAM: The Soul of Halloween at the Music Box Theatre, October 15th
9:00 pm on October 15th at the Music Box Theatre – get info and tickets at https://musicboxtheatre.com/films-and-events/trick-r-treat!
Director Michael Dougherty in person for a post-film Q&A!
Equally funny and frightening, Trick ‘r Treat captures the spirit of Halloween through four intertwined stories set on the same block. Horny virgins, homicidal school principals, crotchety old men, nosy kids, and a sack-hooded hellraiser named Sam rub shoulders on All Hallows Eve, occasionally running afoul of the night’s traditions. This loving homage to such anthologies as Tales from the Crypt boasts superb production values and a solid cast including Anna Paquin, Brian Cox and Dylan Baker. – American Cinematheque
Preceded by “Season’s Greetings” (Dir. Michael Dougherty, 1996, 4 min, DCP)
On a late Halloween night, a young trick-or-treater on the hunt for candy discovers the dangers of staying out past midnight. Written and directed by Michael Dougherty (Trick ‘r Treat, Krampus, Godzilla: King of the Monsters), “Season’s Greetings” is the original animated short film that introduced the world to Sam, the mysterious trick-or-treater who would later become a modern horror icon. Created using traditional hand-drawn animation methods, the film unfolds like a dark holiday fable: playful, eerie, and quietly unforgiving. Now restored in 4K with remastered 5.1 audio for its 30th Anniversary, “Season’s Greetings” preserves the charm of its original 16mm presentation while inviting audiences to experience Sam as he first appeared.
Leave a Comment Go to Post...Chicago Vampire Ball 2026
FULL DETAILS & TICKETS: https://chicagovampball.com
On Oct 9th, 2026, enjoy Chicago’s wildest night of bloody, live entertainment featuring the Chicago Vampire Queen / King Competition and a live DJ afterparty event! One vampire candidate will become the Chicago Vampire Queen or King and your vote can make it happen!
Event patrons enjoy…
- The Chicago Vampire Queen / King competition, featuring Bunny Belladonna, Secret Mermaid, Winona Biter, Sebastian Cox and Sin Ryder!
- $ 200 Patron Costume Contest for the best dressed vampire!
- Burlesque entertainment by the sultry vamps of BimBamBoom!
- Live entertainment by Aerial Destinations!
- Retro vampire films & Horror Film Trailers!
- Unlock mysteries with live tarot card readings!
- Fully staffed impact play space in a hidden location , hosted by Untethered Kink!
- Live bat appearances by our friends at the Flying Fox Conservation Fund!
- Nyotaimori stations, offering both sweet and savory options, served atop submissive human servants.
- Live-model blacklight bodypainting display by Chicago, superstar artist, Kiki Painmaker!
- Live tarot card readings by Mistress of Mystery, Mazurka Wojciechowska!
- Ghost Poems transmitted by Rathumus Le’Sange!
- Full bar service throughout the event.
And other Dark Delights! (Check back for regular entertainment updates!)
General Admission ticket includes your admission to the event and one vote for Vampire Queen. Additional votes may be purchased at the bar or via a secret accomplice!
Vampire attire is required. Fangs will be checked. No weapons of any kind permitted onsite (even as costume accessories). No flames of any kind are permitted onsite. Patrons who touch others without clear consent will be banned without a refund.
All attendees must be 21 or older .
No refunds for any reason. Tickets may be transferred to other guests at no fee.
Leave a Comment Go to Post...Flirtations & Fangs: A Comedy Event for the Halloween Season
Celebrate a Night of Love and Vampires with Improvised Jane Austen!
This October, Improvised Jane Austen swaps Darcy for Dracula! It’s time to celebrate the scariest season of all. Even the refined Jane Austen enjoyed sitting down with a spooky gothic novel (think Twilight, but with even MORE melodrama). Improvised Jane Austen presents Flirtations and Fangs, an improvised regency rom-com with everyone’s favorite love interest: vampires. Experience gothic elements blended with Jane Austen’s signature romantic comedy and social satire. Join us for a witty evening of fright with a little extra bite!
“…countless laughs…whimsical homage to the illustrious author.” — Chicago Reader
Improvised Jane Austen is a comedic ensemble that creates unscripted performances using Jane Austen’s tropes, themes, and language to craft a satirical romantic comedy set in Regency-era England. Playing in Austen’s world, Improvised Jane Austen’s stories delight 21st century audiences with a modern sense and sensibility. Come for the humor (and horror), stay for the heart!
“…[They] took it, owned it and created some really funny and touching moments … an evening of silliness and indulgence … make running amok look like delicious fun.” –PerformInk Chicago
Improvised Jane Austen currently performs Saturday nights at 6:00 pm at iO Theater. Since the group’s founding 15+ years ago, Improvised Jane Austen has performed throughout Chicago at theaters, festivals, and on the road at events such as C2E2, Detroit Women of Comedy Festival, Last Word Comedy Festival, The Floodwater Comedy Festival, and as the headliner at the SteelStacks Improv Comedy Festival. Throughout the show’s run, Improvised Jane Austen has been Chicago Reader Recommended, named a PerformInk Critics’ Pick, voted Best sketch/improv troupe 2019 in the Reader’s Best of Chicago, and was featured on WTTW playlist, in Time Out, the Chicago Tribune and on a their list of what to do on Valentine’s Day, on WGN’s Daytime Chicago in 2024 and 2026 and on CBS News Chicago.
“…Improvised Jane Austen is one of the strongest improv troupes in the city. They have the ability to use Austen’s 19th century wit and sarcasm and make it recognizable for a 21st-century audience.” –Scapi Magazine
- Web – http://improvisedjaneausten.com
- Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/improvisedjaneausten
- Twitter – https://twitter.com/improvausten
- Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/improvausten/
When: 6:00 pm every Saturday evening, October 3rd through October 31st
Where: iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642
Tickets: $20 | ioimprov.com | Event: https://www.crowdwork.com/e/improvised-jane-austen
Leave a Comment Go to Post...ANTON SUCKS to Make World Premiere at Chicago’s Annoyance Theater
Anton Sucks, an award-winning, unproduced screenplay by Gabe Ozaki, is coming to life on stage this fall at the Annoyance Theater. The screenplay, a raunchy, queer, gothic, punk-rock romp with a coming-of-age beating heart, earned the Underrepresented Voices Award from the 2025 Cinestory Feature Retreat Contest.
The story follows a pubescent vampire who discovers he can only drink the blood of a romantic partner, and his crush on a village boy that forces him to question his desire to live up to his conservative father’s expectations. Fans of What We Do In The Shadows, The Addams Family, Call Me By Your Name, or even Shrek will find lots to love on this stage.
‘I’m ecstatic beyond words to have the opportunity to finally share this world with an audience. It’s undoubtedly absurd, but also sneakily tender. Plus, our cast is an absolute riot and I can’t wait to watch the fun that they’re having onstage bleed into the crowd,’ Ozaki states.
Adapted for the stage by Ozaki and his fellow producer and director, Hannah Eisendrath, this production takes a more comedic approach to the screenplay given the Annoyance’s reputation as a tour de force comedy theater. Rounding out the producing team is Izacc Quisling, an experienced marketing, creative direction, and PR professional.
‘I’ve never worked on something that sells itself so easily. The show has heart, jokes, and a story we can all find a piece of ourselves in. Anton may suck, but this show really sinks its teeth in.’
Gabe Ozaki stars as Anton, alongside an ensemble of Chicago comedy talent: Hannah Rose Kramer, William Rushman, Zo Rolack, Cameron Cai, Danny Sabo, Sam Neel, Avery Thompson, Tim Merkle, and Fran Bixby will all hit the Annoyance Mainstage this October to make audiences laugh…until they die!
Get your tickets now at https://theannoyance.thundertix.com/events/270517
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