All Hallow's Eve
By Wayne Harada
Advertiser Entertainment Writer
It's a monsterfeast of a weekend ahead ... a signal that Halloween is nearing. (It's on Monday, in case you're still in the dungeon.)
Time to bring out the beast in you. Be spooked. Be scared. Be adventurous.
Put on your fangs, cloak yourself in black and experience a Campy Horror Night tonight as ArtafterDark unfolds at the Honolulu Academy of Arts. This is how the arts crowd celebrates.
Haunting grounds are creeping up all over the island — from Kahala to Kane'ohe, from Wahiawa to Wai'anae. So hop on your broom — and explore.
Some events, including a cluster of wee-set costume contests, are strictly for keiki.
But beware: Because the bewitching season has become such a treat for adults, many attractions are unsuitable for the young. That's the case with spooky stuff going on in local clubs.
Safe fun? Try Treat Street, Monday at the Bishop Museum — family-aimed festivities organized by University of Hawai'i architecture students.
Want to scream? The Scare Factory III, under way at Windward Mall, has theme rooms that include animatronic and live monsters. You can squeal, you can howl, you can moan.
Of course, Halloween can be simply tradition — just stay home with your bucket of treats and await the trick-or-treatsters.
But if you're thirsty for scares and more, this list might help.
Bulleted events indicate admission is $5 or less, or free. Full-price admission is listed; * denotes discounts (or free) for students, seniors, military, members, children and/or advance purchases. Call venue for details.
28|FRIDAY
HAUNTED HOUSES
Scare Factory III, with 10 theme rooms, 6-10 p.m., Windward Mall; continues noon-10 p.m. Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday and 6-10 p.m. Monday; $6*. 235-1143.
FAMILY TIES
PARTY
ARTafterDARK: Campy Horror Night, with DJ Mark Chittom, tarot card reading, palm reading and face painting, 6-9 p.m., Honolulu Academy of Arts; $7*. 532-6091.
ADULTS ONLY
Thriller, Halloween dance show with the Derek Daniels Party Favor Dancers, 9 p.m., Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.
A Pre-Halloween Fiesta, costume contest, Mexican/salsa music, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Panama Hattie's; 18 and older; $8. 285-0072.
Salsa Caliente Pre-Halloween Spook-tacular, with salsa lessons and Son Caribe, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Carnaval Las Palmas, Restaurant Row; 21 and older; $10*. 533-0129.
Inferno Paradiso, with costume contest, Ursula 1000, J-Boogie and Malente, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., NextDoor and thirtyninehotel; 21 and older; $25*. 599-2552, www.whoisnextdoor.com.
Rock Stars and Groupie Gnars, with DJs Goodvybes and Jedi, 10 p.m.2 a.m., Hard Rock Cafe; 18 and older; $15*. 955-7383.
Dungeon 12-Year Anniversary, pre-Halloween party, 10 p.m.-3 a.m., Galaxy Nightclub; 18 and older. www.honoluluclublife.com.
FUNDRAISER
Halloween Gone Wild! Boogie Nights, The Gift Foundation of Hawaii's fundraiser, 6:30 p.m., Pacific Club; sold out. thegiftfoundationofhawaii.org.
ALTERNATIVES
Fall Family Camp, swimming, archery, hiking, kayaking, arts and crafts, today-Sunday, YMCA Camp Erdman; $85*. Register: 637-4615, ext. 23.
NEIGHBOR ISLANDS
Vegas Casino Night, with DJ Michael Fong, costume contest and casino, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Hapa's Night Club, Maui; $25*. (877) 242-4900.
29|SATURDAY
HAUNTED HOUSES
Scare Factory III, with 10 theme rooms, noon-10 p.m., Windward Mall; continues noon-6 p.m. Sunday and 6-10 p.m. Monday; $6*. 235-1143.
FAMILY TIES
STORYTELLING
DANCE
PARTIES
Halloween Bash 2005 and Costume Contest, pumpkin painting, hay-wagon rides, entertainment, petting zoo, ghost stories, 4-9 p.m., The Stables at Turtle Bay Resort; $15*. 293-6000.
A Pre-Halloween Bash Latin Style, with Tommy Valentine y Sus Amigos and costume contest, 7 p.m.-midnight, United Puerto Rican Association Social Hall; $12*. 285-0072.
ADULTS ONLY
Halloween Dance and Costume Contest, with Parents Without Partners, 7-11 p.m., Fleet Reserve, Nimitz and Valkenberg; $20*. 258-9504, 735-2401.
Super Hero Halloween, with DJ Kee and Friends, costume contest, 8 p.m., Mercury; $35. dinnergirls andboyshawaii@gmail.com.
Halloween Dancehall Vibes, with King Black Super Power, DJs Konchus, Papa Smee and Scotch Bonnet, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Don Ho's Island Grill; 21 and older; $10*. 528-0807.
Halloween Weekend, with DJ Greg Caz, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., NextDoor; 21 and older; $15*. www.whoisnextdoor.com.
Heaven and Hell Halloween Celebration, with DJs Mix Master B, Stealth and Mr. Choc, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Wonder Lounge at the Wonderland, W Honolulu; 21 and older. 922-3734.
Skyline, '80s prom Halloween party, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Hanohano Room; 21 and older; $20* presale. 921-4600.
Halloween All Voodoo Eve, 9 p.m.4 a.m., Pipeline Cafe; 21 and older. 589-1999.
Halloween, with The Ghost Band, 9:30 p.m., Kainoa's Sports Bar; 21 and older. 637-7787.
Pre-Halloween Bash, with Mastermind Entertainment, 9:30 p.m., Phillip Paolo's. Admission: $10. 585-8142.
4 Big Hairy Monster Ball Halloween Party, with Liquid Amber, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Esprit Lounge; 21 and older; $5. 922-4422.
Noche Reventon Pre-Halloween Spook-tacular, with DJs Homie and MeroMero, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Carnaval Las Palmas, Restaurant Row; 21 and older; $8*. 533-0129.
Pre-Halloween Weekend, with costume contest, DJs Xntrik, Wuan and Winnie, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Breakers Restaurant, Hale'iwa; 18 and older; $10. 637-9898.
Monster Bash, with Terry Mullan, DJ Morgan, DJ Aleks, IKON and Mike Middleton and Audiolab Crew, 10 p.m.-5 a.m., Ultrazone, Renaissance Ilikai Hotel; $20*. 479-9054, 864-4392.
ANIMAL LOVERS
FUNDRAISER
Trick or Trees — Sustaining the Enchanted Forest, The Outdoor Circle's annual fundraiser with silent and live auctions and entertainment, 5:30 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tapa Ballroom; $150. 593-0300.
NEIGHBOR ISLANDS
30|SUNDAY
HAUNTED HOUSE
Scare Factory III, with 10 theme rooms, noon-6 p.m., Windward Mall; continues 6-10 p.m. Monday; $6*. 235-1143.
FAMILY TIES
PARTY
Halloween Dodgeball Tournament, co-ed dodgeball tournament, barbecue and DJs BTF, GDog, SubZero and Gary O, noon, Kaimana Beach; $60 per team (spectators free). 230-7428.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
ADULTS ONLY
Noche Carnaval Pre-Halloween Spook-tacular, with Picante, 9 p.m.-midnight, Carnaval Las Palmas, Restaurant Row; 21 and older; $10*. 533-0129.
ANIMAL LOVERS
31|MONDAY
HALLOWEEN
HAUNTED HOUSES
Scare Factory III, with 10 theme rooms, 6-10 p.m., Windward Mall; $6*. 235-1143.
ADULTS ONLY
Hulaween 2005: The Way We Were ... In the '80s, with retro costume contest, MC Derek Daniels and DJ Maxxx, 6 p.m., Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.
Halloween Party, with costume contest, poolside party 6-10 p.m., Maharaja Ultra Lounge afterparty 10 p.m.-4 a.m., Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort. 923-7252.
Halloween: The Dark Knight, with DJ Regina, costume contests and Viva Tropicana, 8 p.m.-4 a.m., Fusion Waikiki; $12*. 924-2422.
Villains Halloween, with costume contest and DJs KSM and Byron the Fur, 8 p.m.-4 a.m., Wave Waikiki; 21 and older; $15 presale. 941-0424, ext. 12.
Mental Monday Freak Show, with Plumpus, Buddhist Priest, Morbid Hunger, Cirque of Hawaii, 9 p.m., Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; 21 and older; $20. 521-2900.
Halloween Party, with Analog, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Tropics in Kailua; 21 and older. 262-3343.
Sexy Halloween Party, with fashion show, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Zen Nightclub, 1217 Hopaka St. 479-6006.
Halloween Party, with costume contest and DJ D-Box, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Bobby G's, International Market Place. 926-7066.
Halloween Party, with costume contest and DJ, 10 p.m., Dave & Buster's; 18 and older; $10*. 589-2215.
The Afterlife: Heaven and Hell, with DJs Paolo Mojo, Jimmy James, Archangel and others, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 21 and older; $15. 538-3808.
Halloween Havoc, with costume contest, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., Pipeline Cafe; 18 and older; $15*. 589-1999.
FAMILY TIES
Reach Wayne Harada at wharada@honoluluadvertiser.com.