Halloween Happenings
Hermann-Grima House Celebrates "Sacred to the Memory": Mid-19th Century Mourning Customs & Rituals
Mid-October to early November
Hermann-Grima House, 820 St Louis St, New Orleans, 525-5661
The historic 1831 Hermann-Grima home will be draped in black for their annual Halloween/All Saints Day morning event where guests experience 19th century Creole ritual funeral customs. The parlor will be staged for a funeral with a coffin, draped mirrors, and a black wreath, as it once was for one the homes earlier residents.
2009 Chamber of Horrors
Open every Friday and Saturday night in October 7:30 till midnight
702 East Airline Hwy. ,LaPlace
The Chamber of Horrors is a professional haunted attraction located in LaPlace full of traditional “creepy” special effects and animatronics. This buzz-worthy Halloween attraction brings studio quality sound and live creatures ready to scare the wits out of you together in gruesome harmony. The self guided tour follows long dimly lit hallways into rooms full of elaborate cinema style horror display. For more information visit www.chamberofhorrors.org .
2009 House of Shock
Opened: October 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30, 31
319 Butterworth St. Jefferson, (Underneath the Huey P. Long Bridge east bank) 734-SHOCK
In their 16th year, The House of Shock brings new rooms, themes, characters, and horrifying adventures to their annual cult-like pilgrimage. As one of the most infamous haunted attractions in the world The House of Shock boasts a multi-media stage show featuring incredible choreography, live actors, stunts, music, video, state of the art lighting, pneumatic effects and killer pyrotechnics. Of course with Pantera’s Phil Anselmo holding his version of a haunted family reunion of friends that include members of metal bands disguised and shocking guests, don’t be too surprised if Gene Simmons of Kiss pops up to scare the kiddies to death this year. As always, an entertainment stage with live freak shows and music will be performing nightly along with Hell’s Kitchen serving up crowd favorite’s like "Devil Dogs" and "Possesed Popcorn." For those that feel like they may need a dose of "Liquid Courage" a full service bar is available along with plenty of House of Shock exclusive merchandise. Tickets are on sale from 7 p.m.-11 p.m. open nights only. The house opens at 8 p.m. and Tickets are $20, & $50 for the pass the line VIP DOA status that includes a morgue bag (sack) full of goodies and coupons. For more information visit www.houseofshock.com .
The Haunted Mortuary Haunted House
Open: Oct. 22-31, Nov. 1, 6,7,13, & 14
4800 Canal Street, New Orleans
Enter at your own risk into a place which is truly haunted with real life paranormal visitors. As you tour three flights full of freight beware of your surroundings as that sudden cold feeling brushing across your back may be much more than just an actor or prop. The legend of the mortuary states that over 100 years ago a dead body came in that wasn’t dead at all, but instead a vampire whose blood was drained. The mortician began experimenting and the horrific jorney begins. This is a professional Haunted Attraction from PSX Worldwide Audiovisual Technologies that blends together high tech animatronics with visual effects, delivering “in your face” horror. Tickets are $20, $30 VIP "Skip The Line". For more information visit http://www.themortuary.net/main.htm .
KIDS HALLOWEEN EVENTS
Ghosts in the Oaks
Friday, October 23
Storyland in City Park
Enjoy this fun-filled annual event at City Park’s Storyland where your favorite little goblin can have a great time making crafts, enjoying all the great amusement rides, listen to friendly ghost stories, take a walk in a pumpkin patch, get their face-painted, trick-or-treat, and more! For more information and to purchase tickets visit www.friendsofcitypark.com .
Halloween Hobgoblin Tea at the Ritz-Carlton New Orleans
Saturday, October 31, 10:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.
Ritz-Carlton New Orleans, Lobby Lounge, 921 Canal St., 524-1331
Children and their parents are encouraged to dress up for this ghoulishly good time. With the assistance of the hotel’s chefs, children can create their own one-of-a-kind cookies, cupcakes and candies. The cost is $39 non-inclusive of tax and gratuity (per Adult or Child) and reservations are required.
Boo at the Zoo
October 23-25, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm www.auduboninstitute.org
The Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine Street, 861-2537
This annual extravaganza features games, trick-or-treating, a haunted house, the Zoo's Ghost Train and more! A limited number of tickets will be sold for each night, giving visitors the opportunity to experience Boo at the Zoo in a more relaxed atmosphere. Boo at the Zoo is a HOWLING good time! No outside food and beverages allowed.
Cystic Fibrosis Presents Unmask the Cure 2009!
Friday, October 23, 8 p.m.-11 p.m.
The Metropolitan, 310 Andrew Higgins Drive, 568-1702
Costume for a cause and enjoy an evening of devilish fun with delightful spirits provided by Glazers, yummy treats and finger food to nibble on, monster mashing beats from DJ WIXX, a costume contest, and more. Guest will receive raffle tickets for drawings throughout the evening and see the latest fashions from Ropa. Advance tickets are $30, $35 at door.
Boo Carré Halloween & Harvest Festival
October 23, 24 & 25
French Quarter
Enjoy live music, pumpkins, harvest fashion shows, and even a pumpkin procession.
Friday, October 23 5-8 p.m.
Farmers Market: 5-7 p.m. 101 Runners (Mardi Gras Indian Funk) ,7-8 p.m. Man-Witch,
8-midnight Literary Legends costume party fundraiser for Tennessee Williams Festival at The Gazebo Café ($10 cover) Music by Flowtribe, costume contests and spooky performances.
Saturday, October 24, 12-6 p.m.
At Dutch Alley: 11 a.m. Jazz funeral procession with Tornado Brass Band; 12 p.m.Vampire Film Festival Scavenger Hunt www.vampirefilmfestival.com; 12-6 p.m. Trick-or-treating, costume contests, spooky characters, book signings, face-painting and haunted activities for kids of all ages. Ghostly Gallivant Tours with Friends of the Cabildo 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Farmers' Market: Pumpkin carvings, harvest foods, harvest fashion shows and live music; 2-4 p.m. Christian Serpas & Ghost Town, 4:30-6 p.m. Big Chief Bo Dollis Jr. & The Wild Magnolias.
Sunday, October 25
Dutch Alley: 12-6 p.m. Trick-or-treating, costume contests, spooky characters, book signings, face-painting and haunted activities for kids of all ages. Farmers' Market: Pumpkin carvings, harvest foods, harvest fashion shows and live music; 12-1:30 p.m. Solar Heat, 2-4 p.m. OOM-PA-PA! with Miss Claudia & Her Bier Gartens, 4-5:30 p.m. Amanda Shaw, 6:00 p.m. The Pumpkin Procession with brass band, wagons, horses, and hayrides to carry pumpkins from Farmers' Market to light at steps at Washington Artillery Park.
Ghostly Gallivant presented by the Friends of the Cabildo
October 24 & 25, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
1850 House, 523 St. Ann, Jackson Square
Meet ghoulish gents and shady ladies on a haunting and hilarious tour of the French Quarter. For tickets visit www.friendsofthecabildo.org or call 523-3939.
The Haunted History Tours
7 Days a Week
Haunted History Tours, 97 Fontainebleau Dr., 861-2727
Haunted History Tours is New Orleans' oldest, largest, and most renowned walking tour company. Established in 1994 and often considered the pioneers of the walking tour industry, Haunted History tours has appeared on more television programs and interviewed by more print media than any other tour company in New Orleans. Haunted History Tours is the only tour company to produce and publish its own book on haunted locations in New Orleans and its surrounding areas just in case you’re interested in a haunted read. For more information visit www.hauntedhistorytours.com.
Krewe of Boo Parade & Costume Expose’
Saturday, October 24
French Quarter/Warehouse District
The Krewe of Boo is back this year parading a week earlier though due to the Voodoo Music Experience, and bringing horror down the street of New Orleans till the end at Blaine Kern’s Eastbank Port of New Orleans Mardi Gras World where the frightful Costume Expose’ will take place. Tickets to attend the Costume Expose’ are $100 and can be purchased at www.kreweofboo.org.
JPAS presents JPAS THRILLS THE WORLD!
Saturday, October 24, 11AM-9PM
Zephyrs Stadium, Airline Drive, Metairie
Be part of the world-wide simultaneous dance of Michael Jackson's Thriller with proceeds benefiting the New JPAS Jam & Jive Show Choir. Zombies and Ghouls of all ages needed and JPAS invites you to be part of the world-wide phenomenon, THRILL THE WORLD - the largest simultaneous dance of Michael Jackson's Thriller. The Official THRILL THE WORLD dance of Michael Jackson's Thriller will be at 7:30PM exactly. Bring your most ghoulish garb and learn the moves to get down to Thriller in time to be part of the Official THRILL THE WORLD dance that will happen at the same time in cities across the globe! JPAS THRILLS THE WORLD will also have fun family activities and chances to win prizes throughout the day and a "Zombie Prom" with music by DJ Seannie D immediately following the Official Thriller dance. All ages are welcome! Admission for all ages the day of the event is $12 per person. Parking is $1 per vehicle. VIP admission is available for $50, which includes registration in the official THRILL THE WORLD DANCE, all-day access to a Zephyrs stadium suite with food, drinks and the best views of the field for the Official THRILL THE WORLD dance! To Register for JPAS Thrills the World or for general information and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.jpasthrills.org.
The Metropolitan Presents “Haunted Halloween Bash”
Saturday, October 24, 9PM
The Metropolitan Nightclub, 310 Andrew Higgins Drive, 568-1702 www.themetropolitannightclub.com
Keeping with tradition The Metropolitan will celebrate Halloween 2009 the weekend before Halloween and the night of Halloween. That’s right, this year we will be throwing two Halloween bashes, so you get twice the debauchery this year. Headlining the night will be DJ SPIDER out of Los Angeles. Currently Spider is one of the most in demand DJ's in the US. He has toured nightclubs in Japan, Europe and Canada as well as constantly being on tour in the US. Current and past residencies include some of the most highly acclaimed venues in the country, such as Pure in Las Vegas! Metropolitan Residents DJ Digital & DJ Kemistry will be pumping up the middle room all night with their high-energy eclectic sets of up front music. Long time residents Ronnie Roux and DJ Wixx will be on the 1s and 2s in the Metro’s Big Room playing their unique blend of old school techno, top 40s, and hip hop. For VIP Reservations call 810-8471.
Richard O'Brien'S Rocky Horror Show
October 23-November 7,
Times: Friday 7:30 pm; Saturday at 7:30 pm & 10:00 pm
www.jpas.org
Westwego Performing Arts Theatre, 177 Sala Avenue in Westwego
(504) 885-2000 ext. 205
That sweet transvestite and his motley crew are taking over the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre just in time for Halloween! Complete with sass from the audience and an array of other audience participation props, this deliberately kitschy rock 'n' roll sci-fi Gothic is more fun than ever! Starring Lara Grice and Richard Hutton and Directed by Jerry Lee Leighton. (No child tickets will be sold due to content).
Dancer Halloween Costume Party at Visions Men’s Club
Wednesday, October 28, 8 p.m.
Vision’s Mens Club, 4000 Downman Rd., 240-0069 www.visionsmensclub.com
The Vision’s dancers creativity will be flowing as they will be wearing what some may believe to be dental floss…But they say it’s a costume. The audience will get to partake in the judging by deciding what dancer will be the 2009Costume Party winner, so come out and vote.
Bucktown All-Stars Halloween Party at Rock 'n' Bowl
Friday, October 30, 9:30 p.m.
Rock n’ Bowl, 3000 S. Carrollton Avenue
Trick-or-Treat dress rehearsal, at least that's what dem All-Stars are callin' it this year, so get those costumes and babysitters ready. The All-Stars will be bringing down the haunted house! Prizes (free booze) will be awarded to the scariest (or sexiest) couples in costumes!
LES TEMPS DES VAMPIRES 2009 Presents True Blood & Gold Ball
Friday, October 30
Republic NO, 828 S. Peters St., 528-8282
Tickets: ARVLFC members are $20, public price $30 Ages 18+
The True Blood & Gold Ball will feature special guests Charlene Harris author of the Sookie Stackhouse Novels (HBO True Blood Series), Gabrielle Faust, Saints of Ruin, Marc Gunn, and Kinky Tuscaderos. Costumes, creative attire or elegant eveningwear is strongly encouraged.
Wicked Winter Wonderland
Friday, October 30,
www.halloweenneworleans.com
Generations Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Drive, 581-4367
Come join us for The "Wicked Winter Wonderland" at Generations Hall. At this popular dance club in the Warehouse district, DJ Seth Cooper will warm you up with his hot smile and tunes, but get ready to dance through a blizzard! Hot wintery go go boys and girls. Host lounge for hosts and patrons.
The Second Annual Anba Dlo Festival-Waterline 2009 Presented by The New Orleans Hope and Heritage Project and The New Orleans Healing Center
Friday, October 30, 5:00 pm to 4:00 am
N O Healing Center ,2372 St Claude Ave. , 948-9961, www.neworleanshealingcenter.org
Waterline 2009 is a 21+ costume event, featuring free drinks, a costume parade and contest, outdoor live music stage, DJs and a dance floor, Trance/Spiritual music room, fire dancers and acrobats and a Faculty Art exhibit, along with many other activities. An interactive community festival, Anba Dlo celebrates the multicultural and artistic heritage of New Orleans through such mediums as sculpture, visual art, body painting, crafts, music, dance, acrobatics and costume. All activities of Anba Dlo are centered on an onsite water sculpture created from Katrina debris and assembled by local artists and community members that will be unveiled at midnight during the Anba Dlo event. In addition to the costume party, Anba Dlo will also feature a costume parade and the Faculty Collective Art exhibit. The parade, starts at 6:30 pm at Markey Park led by The Radical Faeries, as it makes its way through the festive streets of New Orleans to the New Orleans Healing Center. Make sure you dress for the party, water-themed costumes such as mermaids and other ocean creatures are suggested! Admission for the event is $15.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 31
A Midsummer Night’s SCREAM!
www.halloweenneworleans.com
Mardi Gras World, Blain Kern's Mardi Gras World, 1380 Port of New Orleans Place, 361-7821
Come join us for "A Midsummer Night's SCREAM" at Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World. This brand new location on the East Bank of the Mississippi will promise to be a night to remember. Rarely happening on Halloween night, this costume extravaganza and DJ Roland Belmares-led dance party is bound to be full of Halloween treats (and tricks!) The official Halloween New Orleans Costume Contest will take place at 11pm and the midnight show is sure to thrill! Amazing Host lounge! Note: the theme of Saturday implies Shakespeare but word on the street is dark and scary, it’s Halloween! Feel free to buck the system but remember you must be in costume to attend.
Krewe of MOM's Halloween Ball “Voodoo Mambeaux!”
The Howlin’ Wolf, 907 S. Peters St., 522-WOLF
Tickets: $25
The evening’s entertainment includes Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk, Johnny Sketch & The Dirty Notes, and Derrick Freeman's Smokers World. Costumes are a must to attend and the winner of the costume contest gets to become a MOM’s member. It's the only way to get in the Krewe of MOM. The winner will receive 8 invitations to the Mardi Gras Ball and they don't have to pay dues until the following year.
Jim Monaghan’s 13th Annual Halloween Parade
Molly’s in the Market, 1107 Decatur St.
This Annual Halloween Parade through the FQ begins in front of Molly’s at the Market at 7:30 p.m. Led by The Storyville Stompers and Kazoozie Floozies, costumed riders in horse-drawn carriages go up and down the Quarter streets tossing treats.
Official Voodoo After-Party featuring Joe Goddard & Alexis Taylor (Hot Chip) DJ Set with King Britt
Republic NO, 828 South Peters St. 528-8282 www.republicnola.com .
Tickets: $22
Hot Chip's sound is a unique blend of pop, indie, and dance and includes hit singles "Over and Over" and "Ready for the Floor". Front men and vocalists Joe Goddard & Alexis Taylor have also experienced great success as a DJ duo, known for spinning a wide array of high-energy tunes that keep people dancing all night, often including old and new Hot Chip material, indie and dance remixes, and the duo's favorite tracks in every sub-genre of danceable music.
Presented by Republic and Winter Circle Productions.
The Metropolitan Presents “Halloween 2.0”
Saturday, October 31, 9PM
The Metropolitan Nightclub, 310 Andrew Higgins Drive, 568-1702 www.themetropolitannightclub.com
The undead awaken with DJ Fashen, Metropolitan residents DJ Digital & DJ Kemistry, Ronnie Roux , DJ Wixx, & Shaun P. For VIP Reservations call 810-8471.
Monkey Hill Bar “Halloween Night Invite”
6100 Magazine St., 899-4800
Enjoy an evening with Luther Kent & Trick Bag for only $10.
Pat O’Brien’s Halloween Costume Contest
718 St. Peter Street, 525-4823
The goblins will be in full force in the Quarter and Pat O’Brien’s annual Costume Contest on the Main Bar usually starts around 9pm. Cash Prizes for Sexiest, Funniest, scariest and best overall.
Gattuso’s Neighborhood Bar & Restaurant Halloween Bash
435 Huey P Long Ave, Gretna, 368-1114 www.gattusosdeli.com
Gattuso’s Annual Halloween Bash is benefiting Backstage at the Post, Gretna’s Cultural Arts Center, located at the old post office. There will be giveaways for a raffle, and all proceeds will benefit the center.
Irvin Mayfiel’d Jazz Playhouse Halloween Celebration
Royal Sonesta, 300 Bourbon St., 553-2299
Enjoy a Halloween Celebration with Purple Disrespect.
The Bombay Club
830 Conti St., 586-0972, www.thebombayclub.com
This party features Johnny Angel & Swingin Demons from 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
Ampersand’s Halloween Night
1100 Tulane Ave., 587-3737 www.clubampersand.com
This party features Darude, DJ Heather, Tony Faline, Jen Lasher, Trent Cantrelle SkyHi, Marshall Monica, Beverly Skillz, Reed Tribou, Hot Pink Delorean, Dj Vladymyr, Noah D, KJ Sawka, Dj Javier Drada, and Paul B from 10 p.m.- 4 a.m. Tickets are $15.
Maple Leaf Bar
8316 Oak St., 866-9359
Enjoy a haunting time with Jon Cleary and his new musical project featuring James Singleton, Doug Belote with special guest Donald Harrison. Tickets are $12.
Finn’s Big Halloween Bash
3701 Banks St. 486-9080
Come & get a bloody Guinness and some ghoulish nibbles! The DJ goes on at 8 p.m. with the Costume Contest starting at 10 p.m. There will be loads of prizes and special Malibuween promos.
Halloween Howl
Kerry’s Irish Pub, 331 Decatur St. 286-5862 www.kerryirishpub.com
This special bash features Rites of Passage and other ghoulish goodies!
Latin Haunts
OHM, 135 St. Charles Ave. 587-1330 www.ohm-lounge.com
This Haunted Bash highlights the Latin rhythms and sound with Latin Night.
Bruno’s Halloween Party
Bruno’s Tavern, 7538 Maple St., 861-7615 www.brunostavern.com
This bash includes drink specials, special appearances, and a Costume Contest with prizes!
Mid City Monsters' Ball!
Bank St. Bar, 4401 Banks St., 486-0258
This annual ball features entertainment by Juice along with a Costume Contest, 10pm- till.
Halloween with The Iguanas at Snug Harbor
Snug Harbor, 626 Frenchman St., 949-0696
Enjoy a performance Halloween Night from N.O. Original The Iguanas, 8 & 10 pm shows.
Blue Nile’s Halloween Concert
Blue Nile 532 Frenchmen, 948-BLUE
Washboard Chaz Blues Trio performs at 7pm, then at 10 p.m. Blue Nile features Mike Dillon's Go-Go Jungle with Gravity A and Dr. Gonzeaux performing upstairs.
New Orleans Original Daiquiri’s Halloween Bash
Corner of Vets & Severn, 837-8474
This FREE bash features The Topcats starting at 9 p.m. and a Costume Contest.
Twist of Lime Halloween Bash
Twist of Lime, 2820 Lime St., Metairie, 455-7775
This bash features drink specials and a Costume Contest with prizes from 10p.m. till.
Halloween Bash at Balcony Music Club
Balcony Music Club, 504 Esplanade Ave., 599-7770
This bash features Pat Casey at 7p.m., Louisiana Hellbenders at 10:30 p.m. and Franklin IV at 1:30 a.m., along with many spooktacular treats.
Halloween with Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Tipitina’s, 501 Napoleon Ave. 895-TIPS www.tipitinas.com
Tickets: $25
Troy Trombone “Shorty” & Orleans Avenue hits Tipitina’s Uptown to perform a non-stop rocking set.
Tipitina’s French Quarter Halloween
233 N. Peters St. 566-7095
Celebrate Halloween in the French Quarter with the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, and Brother Jocephus & The Love Revival Revolution Orchestra. Tickets are only $20.
One Eyed Jack’s Halloween Night
One Eyed Jacks, 615 Toulouse St.
Enjoy an entertaining evening with Quintron, Miss Pussycat plus The Buttons and Super Nice Brothers .