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Barack Obama and Me
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Live-Action Role-Players Get Boffed in Amtgard (5)
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Why won't Mexicans vote for a black man?
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The Muscle Men
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By David Mamet
2007 Halloween Guide
Continued from page 4
Published: October 25, 2007Hallowe'en Helmet with special guests Burning Brides & Totimoshi. 8 p.m. $15.
Mezzanine Lounge & Sports Bar
2200 Southwest Fwy., 713-528-6399,
www.mezzaninelounge.com
Party on All Hallow's Eve with drink and food specials. Extreme karaoke starts at 9:30 p.m.
Montrose Crawl
Meet-up begins at 7 o'clock at Agora, 1712 Westheimer, www.montrosecrawl.com
This crawl will move from bar to bar between Dunlavy and Montrose on Westheimer. First get your costume on, then get your drink on as the Crawl goes. Prizes will be awarded for the best outfits.
Numbers
300 Westheimer, 713-526-6551, www.numbersnightclub.com
The legendary Hollow's Eve tradition. Costume contest at midnight with cash prizes. DJ Wes Wallace and uninterrupted music and videos all night. 9 p.m.
Rouge
812 Westheimer, 713-520-7955,
www.rougehouston.com
Halloween masquerade before a four-course dinner. $75 includes cover charge. Reservations required.
Sammy's
2016 Main, 713-751-3101
www.sammysat2016main.com
Sammy's is known as one of the better live music venues downtown, and this Hallows' Eve is no different. At the club's second annual Halloween Party, hear disco band Le Freak. Pre-party is at El Patio.8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Rudyard's
2010 Waugh, 713-521-0521, rudyards.s425.sureserver.com
Halloween party with costume contest and drink specials.
Scout Bar
18307 Egret Bay Blvd.,281-335-0002,
www.scoutbar.com
Halloween party featuring Erase the Virus with Lights Over Roswell and Prototype 13. Doors open at 8 p.m. $5, 21 and up; $10, 18 and up.
Toyota Center
1510 Polk, 866-446-8849,
www.houstontoyotacenter.com
Jennifer Lopez has gone from P. Diddy to Ben Affleck to embracing her Latina self with current husband Marc Anthony. Today they'll perform in Spanish and English. 7:30 p.m. $39.50 to $150.
November 1
Bohemeo's
708 Telephone Rd., 713-923-4277
The Mexican holiday Day of the Dead is a time to honor all those who have died. Today enjoy this celebration with great artwork to go along. "Los Colores de la Vida y Muerte" will include artists Armando Castelan, CUTTHROAT and Christian Jesus Navarrete, with live performances by DJ Breejock/Lord Mysterioso, Jesus "El Guero" Romero, The Umbrella Man, and special guest Mark Pinon. Exhibition runs October 22 to November 7.
November 2
Aztecas Margarita Bar and Grill
2207 Richmond, 713-526-1702,
www.aztecasbarandgrill.com
The Day of The Dead is a time to celebrate, and the party is just too big for one day. Enjoy drink specials and promotions all weekend long.
November 3
Aztecas Margarita Bar and Grill
2207 Richmond, 713-526-1702,
www.aztecasbarandgrill.com
The Day of The Dead is a time to celebrate, and the party is just too big for one day. Enjoy drink specials and promotions all weekend long.
Lawndale Art Center
4912 Main, 713-528-5858, www.lawndaleartcenter.org
For 20 years, Lawndale has asked artists to contribute retablos, Mexican traditional tin devotional paintings, for their Annual Day of the Dead events. This year they have submissions from nationally known artists such as Bale Creek Allen, The Art Guys, Dixie Friend Gay, Joe Havel, Sharon Kopriva, David McGee, Jesús Moroles and Al Souza. More than 300 retablos will be on display and available for auction at Lawndale's gala, along with fun-filled family activities all day. Noon to 4 p.m.
Costumes and Decorations
Arne's Warehouse Store
2830 Hicks St., 713-869-8321
From costumes to candy, you'll find everything for the holiday in this two-story warehouse.
Bedrock City Comic Co.
Multiple Locations, www.bedrockcity.com
The Lu cky 13th annual Halloween sale has finally come. Come in costume October 31 and get fabulous loot at fabulous sale prices. Not brave enough for a costume? It's okay, everyone saves. November 2, 3 and 4.
Bizarre Bazaar
Multiple locations, www.bizarrebazaarhouston.com
Your Halloween costume one-stop. Bizarre Bazaar has everything from sexy-cop to teachers-pet costumes, as well as a full line of men's costumes.
Cindie's
Multiple locations, www.cindies.com
Cindie's has the city's largest selection of sassy costumes.
Danny's Trix & Kix
3400 FM 2920, Spring, 281-353-6618
Danny's offers Halloween costumes and accessories.
Erotic Cabaret
1222 Westheimer, 713-528-4565,www.eroticcabaret.com
Erotic Cabaret has been selling sexy costumes for 25 years.
Frankel's Costume Co.
2801 Polk, 713-228-9445,www.frankelcostume.com
This store began in 1950, so there's more than 55 years' worth of stuff here. No wonder we keep making them Best Costume Shop.
Katz 24 HR Boutique & Smoke
1710 Hwy. 6 S., 281-496-5285
Sales event for the season — gag gifts, lingerie and DVDs.
Leather Forever
604 Westheimer, 713-526-6940
Need that perfect accessory? If you can't find what you're looking for in-store, they'll do custom garments.
Party Boy
1515 Studemont, 713-861-9080
Party Boy offers costumes and decorations.
Simply Irresistible Funwear
12260 Gulf Fwy., 713-944-3223
Choose from a large selection of sexy costumes and accessories.
The Way We Wore
2602 Waugh Dr., 713-526-8910
The Way We Wore offers a great selection of ready-to-wear and rentable costumes, as well as wigs and vintage clothing for all your Halloween costume needs.
