Mischief Night 2025 Psycho DJ Dance Party (Thu. 30, Music)
Launchpad (618 Central Ave. SW) hosts Mischief Night 2025 Psycho DJ Dance Party on Thursday, Oct. 30 from 8 to 11 p.m. The event features music by DJ Gamma Ray to get your body (alive or undead as the case may be) moving. There are also live performances scheduled throughout the night by 12 Step Rebels, Diskount Vodka and Shyguy. This is a 21+ event and tickets are $10 (with a costume) or $15 (without one). As if you need an excuse to dress up this time of year.
Nosferatu (1922) Screening with Original Live Score (Fri. 31, Film)
F.W. Murnau’s classic 1922 vampire flick Nosferatu gets new life with a brand new original score composed and performed live by local school kids. High school students from Explore Academy’s Media Ensemble collaborated to create themes and harmonic ideas to give characters and otherworldly forces their own musical identities. Students also amassed a collection of cinematic noises and extended techniques on their instruments that they use to create an ominous – and occasionally comical – soundscape for the spooky classic. If screens Friday, Oct. 31 at Noon at South Broadway Cultural Center (1025 Broadway Blvd. SE). Tickets are $10 (artsandculture.cabq.gov/11938/11939).
T.G.I.F. – Halloween Burlesque & Variety Revue (Fri. 31, Performance)
Start your Halloween revelry with an extra special/extra sexy Burlesque show at JUNO brewery + cafe + art (1501 First St. NW). The costumes come off at T.G.I.F. Halloween: A Burlesque & Variety Revue starting at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31. Performers include Stacia Vu, Rouge Mort, Gabby Oh!, Geneva Datura, Aabra, Nomi, Scar Letta, Alebruja, Margarita the Mermaid Queen, and Space Trucker. The show is produced and hosted by the one and only Frisky Business. Tickets are $15 general admission or $20 for VIP. (Grab ’em at eventbrite.com/e/tgif-a-halloween-burlesque-show-tickets-1789749752689.) This is a 21+ event, and audience members are invited to stick around afterwards for a big Halloween Dance Party/Costume Contest at no additional charge.
Night of the Living Deadheads Halloween Bash (Fri. 1, Music)
Albuquerque’s favorite jam band, The Deal, welcomes Grateful Dead lovers to let their freak flag fly with the Night of the Living Deadheads Halloween Bash at the Historic Lobo Theater (3013 Central Ave. NE). It happens this Friday, Oct. 31. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7:30 with the band promising two full-sets of Grateful Dead favorites (amounting to, what, three songs?). This is a 21+ event. Tickets are $15 in advance (tickets.holdmyticket.com/tickets/453960) or $20 at the door.
Día de Familia: Día de los Muertos (Sat. 1, Kids/Family)
The National Hispanic Cultural Center (1701 Fourth St. SW) invites families to celebrate the holiday weekend with Día de Familia: Día de los Muertos on Saturday, Nov. 1 starting at 11 a.m. Commemorate Día de los Muertos traditions by contributing to the center’s community ofrenda and view other ofrendas created by local schools and community organizations. Decorate sugar skulls, craft paper flowers, enjoy face-painting and sample pan de muerte. Visitors can also enjoy food from a variety of local food trucks. Visitors are encouraged to bring a non-returnable photo or item to add to the community shine. This is a free event, but visitors are encouraged to reserve their general admission pass at my.nmculture.org/49966/49967.
Muertosfiesta (Sat. 1, Festival)
Marble Brewery (111 Marble Ave. NW) celebrates Día de los Muertos with the annual Muertosfiesta, a day of live music and events. The music come courtesy of local faves Baracutanga, Mickey Cruz, Suavecito and Iroh. DJ Gabriel Goza will also be there with a Cumbia Dance Party. In addition to the tunes, you can expect facepainting, local vendors, a community ofrenda and, of course, plenty of cerveza. Admission to this event is free. It all happens Saturday, Nov. 1 from Noon to 11 p.m.