2007 Halloween Guide

Bohemeo's
708 Telephone Rd., 713-923-4277, www.halloweenfilmfest.org

The 4th Annual Houston Halloween Film Festival is a grassroots short-film festival and costume party. Like Dr. Frankenstein said, "It's alive! It's alive!" 7 p.m. to1 a.m. $15 entry includes food and drinks.

Byzantio Cafe Bar
403 W. Gray, 713-520-6896

Costume contest with cash prizes.

Cadillac Bar
1802 Shepherd, 713-862-2020

Halloween Fiesta with a Halloween costume contest, happy hour drink specials, live DJ and dancing. The fun starts at 5 p.m.

Coaches Sports Bar & Grill
17460 Northwest Fwy., 713-446-7773
www.coachesjv.com

Halloween costume bash with $500 in cash and prizes, with drink specials and a DJ.

Doubletree Intercontinental
Derrick's Saloon, 15747 John F. Kennedy Blvd., 281-848-4000 www.bbwpartysite.com/Houston­TxBBWHalloween.html

This annual HoustonTxBBW Halloween Bash will have you shaking your booty all night long. Fabulous door prizes, costume contest and DJ Sweety Sexxy will help make the night complete. 9 p.m. $10 before October 15; $13 afterward. Rooms start at $72 plus tax.

Fitzgerald's
2706 White Oak, 713-862-3838, www.fitzlive.com

The '80s are back, whether you like it or not. Why not embrace it and celebrate Retro Prom at this almost 30-year-old rock club? The night will feature a combination of live music and DJ sets with hit songs from the '60s, '70s, '80s and '90s on the Main Stage. Don't feel like reliving your high-school musical? Then party at the Lounge Stage with Japanese comic action punk artists The Peelander-z. After the musical performance, The Cold Front will feature ice sculptures and chainsaws.

G.R.A.B. Bar
809 Pierce, 713-655-0707

This club has a history of going all out when it comes to Halloween, and 2007 is no exception. All month long, G.R.A.B. will have drink specials and play horror movies, but today will be extra fun with the Bloody Pirate Party. DJs Audio 3, BMC, Suraj K, Cheesy Cracka Collective and Whitey will work the turntables. 9 p.m. $5.

Grasshopper
506 Main, 713-222-1442

Wear a costume and get in free today. Bring your friends, at least five, and receive an exclusive champagne special.

Hot Dog Shop
6405 Brittmoore Rd., 713-937-8039,
www.hotdogshop.net

Boogie all night to the Curtis King Band. Not only will this dog be a rockin', but there will also be a costume contest.

Hue
202 Tuam, 713-522-9393

3rd Annual Lingerie Costume soiree featuring DJ Turbulence and DJ Kleen­cut. Cash and prizes for the best lady (un)dressed in lace.

JP Hops House
2317 S. Highway 6, 281-496-0623,
www.jphopshouse.com

The Shake Russell Band will be entertaining during this 6th Annual Halloween Costume Party. Expect nothing but good beer and good times.

Lucky's Pub
801 St. Emanuel at Rusk, 713-522-2010
www.luckyspub.com

The Pimp 'n' Ho Prostitute Ball has become infamous for a night of much drink and even more eye candy. Live music, DJs and $4,000 in cash and prizes. 8 p.m. to2 a.m. $15 in advance; $20 at the door.

Mezzanine Lounge & Sports Bar
2200 Southwest Fwy., 713-528-6399,
www.mezzaninelounge.com

All weekend long, this lounge will be scaring up the season. Today is Superfreak Saturday, with drink and food specials, extreme karaoke and a costume contest.

Mike's Ultimate Sports Bar
8670 Hwy. 6 N., 281-855-1194, www.mikesultimate.com

This all-day Day of the Dead Festival Party will include a bike and roadster car show, fajita cook-off and costume contest. While chowing down and gazing at the vehicles, enjoy music by the Nationals and Strange Brew. 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

Mix Karaoke
Inside Franky's Pizza, 13151 Bissonnet, 281-564-0500,
www.mixkaraokelounge.com

Costume contest with $500 worth of prizes. The winner will be announced at midnight. 21 and up.

Mosaic
530 Texas, 713-236-1100

You know a party called "Bond Girls Are Forever" will be a good time.

NEXT night+club
2020 McKinney, 713-221-8833, www.spoiledboyz.net

HERO, the 3rd Annual Halloween After-Party. Is that Kryptonite in your pants, or do you just want to keep partying? Dress as your favorite super hero and experience music by LA Remix artist/DJ Dawna Montell. The Incredibles will meet you at the door, and they'll have a CD give-away. This party actually takes place in the early hours of Sunday morning, from 3 a.m. to 8 a.m. Advance tickets available at M2M Fashion (3200 Montrose Blvd., 713-521-0804).

Numbers
300 Westheimer, 713-526-6551, www.numbersnightclub.com

This Houston institution likes to celebrate the season all weekend long. It starts Saturday with SINth night's Halloween edition. Hear your favorite Numbers Classics with a twist of bloody Synth! No cover.

Penthouse Club
2618 Winrock, 713-974-2100

Costume contest, prizes, free buffet until 9 p.m., drink specials and, of course, scantily clad maidens. 7 p.m. Free in costume.

Rich's
2401 San Jacinto, 713-759-9606,
www.richs-houston.com

A Halloween Bash sponsored by Dare Ware and hosted by Anita Bump is sure to have plenty of eye candy. Plasma screen giveaway for best costume.

Rocbar
530 Texas Ave., 713-236-1100

Do the Monster Mash with Mohawk Steve and the Swingers.

Status Lounge
2404 San Jacinto St., 713-659-5400

Today this club is turning into a full haunted house and hosting Midtown Massacre. $1,000 costume contest. $10 to $20.