Prepare for Halloween: Exciting Events Await

It’s the lead-up to Halloween, and that means it’s time to pack your calendar with thrilling activities! With trick-or-treating behind us, I’ve discovered that the real delight lies in the days prior to October 31. Expect a range of events such as horror film screenings, drag tributes to iconic scary movies, and bakeries crafting cookies in the shapes of horror characters. Fans of the genre will be pleased to find different events curated this week, but don’t hesitate to embark on your own horror movie marathon at home. For further inspiration, revisiting my past list from 2019 may help, although we have some exciting new entries like this year’s Camp Miasma. Enjoy the frightful festivities, and I’ll catch you again before All Hallows’ Eve.

**Upcoming Events:**
– **Thursday, 22**: Neon Grotto hosts Arinna Dior Heys for a drag open mic at 10pm.
– **Thursday, 22**: Sapphics & Spirits Halloween Bash at High Noon offers tattoos, tarot, vendors, and more at 8pm.
– **Friday, 23**: Bug & Bunny’s High Priestess exhibition at Cheer Up Charlies starts at 9pm.
– **Friday, 23**: Halloween Hoedown features a drag show at Lightnin’ Bar at 8pm.
– **Friday, 23**: Oilcan’s curates a Haus Party with live performances at 9pm.
– **Friday, 23**: Fallout Theater showcases Hannah and Spencer’s Halloween Special at 10pm.
– **Friday, 23-Saturday, 24**: Carnival of Carnal Desires at Austin Playhouse, starting at 8pm.
– **Saturday, 24**: Bonerween at Come and Take It Live, 9pm.
– **Saturday, 24**: Club Chub’s Halloween Bash at the Iron Bear is at 9pm.
– **Saturday, 24**: Hairpins Halloween at Stargazer with a dance vibe at 9pm.
– **Saturday, 24**: Bad Influence Album Release at Rain on 4th starts at 8pm.
– **Saturday, 24**: Becca Blackwell presents their show at CrashBox Theatre at 7pm.
– **Saturday, 24**: Spooktacular Extravaganza held by Austin Gay Flag Football League at Highland Lounge, 7pm.
– **Saturday, 24**: The Austin Vampire Ball at Elysium starting at 9:30pm.
– **Saturday, 24**: Peek Time DJ event at Vibehaus begins at 8pm.
– **Saturday, 24**: Yes Sir at the Baths kicks off at 9pm.
– **Saturday, 24**: Treasure City Thrift celebrates 20 years from 11am.
– **Sunday, 25**: Vixens present Satan’s Sissies VI at Hotel Vegas at 1pm.
– **Sunday, 25**: Midnight Monster Pageant hosted by Lady Grackle at Highland Lounge at 8pm.
– **Sunday, 25**: New indie horror screening at We Luv Video at 4pm.
– **Sunday, 25**: Queer MMA Open Mat at Black Widow MMA at 11am.
– **Sunday, 25**: MASS Gallery marks their anniversary with a panel at 4pm.
– **Sunday, 25**: Little Shop of Horrors screening at Cheer Up Charlies at 5:30pm.
– **Sunday, 25**: The Death of Muse drag show at Firehouse Lounge at 9pm.
– **Sunday, 25**: Little Gay Shop of Horrors market opens at 11am.
– **Monday, 26**: Queer Two-Step at Sagebrush at 7pm.
– **Tuesday, 27**: Swalloween party at Barbarella at 10pm.
– **Wednesday, 28**: Khush ATX Gupshup gathering at Genuine Joe’s at 6pm.
– **Wednesday, 28**: Caged social at the Austin Eagle at 7pm.
– **Wednesday, 28**: And They Were Roommates show at Rain on 4th at 10:30pm.
– **Wednesday, 28**: Totally Ghoul drag show at Shangri-La at 10:30pm.
– **Thursday, 29**: Top Drawer Thrift ribbon-cutting at 4:30pm.
– **Thursday, 29**: Fiasco Halloween Party at Chess Club with drag and music at 10pm.