Obviously, with Halloween falling on this Saturday, there are a zillion Halloween themed events happening this weekend in Toronto. Here are some of our picks for Halloween festivities that aren’t your run-of-the-mill costume party, for October 30-November 1.
Rocky Horror Picture Show with the Toronto Shadow Cast
Shadow casts started organically back in the day and are still going strong with cult classics like the Rocky Horror Picture Show. Watch the timeless flick with real people who act out the movie as it plays and add their own quips throughout.
When to go: Friday and Saturday 7 and 10:30 pm
Where at? Bloor Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor St. W
Tickets: $13.27
Scream Whistle Halloween Bash
Steam Whistle Brewing is throwing a Halloween bash with live DJs and beer. Costumes are recommended.
When to go: Friday or Saturday, 9 pm
Where at? Steam Whistle Brewing, 255 Bremner Blvd.
Tickets: $35
Back in the Day Fresh Prince of Bel-Air ’90s Halloween
In West Philadelphia… Drag out your hammer pants, hi-tops and crimping iron for a Halloween party that’s themed with the second-most outrageous decade (you know that title belongs to the ’80s) and one of the coolest shows ever made. Bottle service options include the Carlton Banks, the Ashley Banks and the Jazzy Jeff. Tracks from the ’90s will be spinning all night.
When to go: Saturday, 10 pm
Where at? 99 Sudbury
Tickets: $30
Ghost Hole 7
This annual Halloween-time event invites artists to investigate portions of the Jam Factory that are normally blocked off from public access and become mediums for the night to create installations that are Halloween-themed. Proceeds go toward artists’ fees and artist-run organizations in Toronto.
When to go: Saturday, 8 pm
Where at? The Jam Factory, 2 Matilda St.
Tickets: check website