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Get Out: Ghouls and Gourds, Halloween Parties and Sweet Georgia Brown
It's Halloween weekend, and the weather is predicted to be a nippy one! But who doesn't love a brisk sunny fall day outside, as colorful, golden-red leaves cascade around while you sip on a little apple cider? No excuses, Get Out!
It's Friday, the beginning of Halloween weekend. Be a kid again and partake in the fall festivities, just for the fun of it. If you have no clue what's going on this weekend, Patch is coming to the rescue!
We've got the best bets for the liveliest, most diverse and cultural enlightening options for weekend fun. Check out our picks of activities to hit in and around the neighborhood. Just dress prepared, because it's supposed to be a nippy one this weekend. Hot apple cider, anyone?
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WHAT: Jazz966 20th Anniversary Performance: The Sweet Georgia Brown Quintet
WHEN/WHERE: Friday, October 28, 7:00pm, Jazz966, 966 Fulton Street (between Grand Avenue and St. James Place)
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WHY GO: This evening of jazz will celebrate the fabulous “Sweet Georgia” and “Last of the Rd Hot Mommas.” Host is Brother Harold Valle, Jazz poet and “Keeper of Secrets.” Dinner is available at a nominal cost.
HOW MUCH: $15 suggested donation
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, October 29, 12:00pm – 6:00pm, Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, 1000 Washington Avenue at Crown Street
WHY GO: Against the backdrop of the Garden’s gorgeous fall flora, visitors of all ages can enjoy boisterous music, hands-on workshops, larger-than-life puppets, a pretend petting zoo, and a children’s-book barn full of authors.This year the Garden will be transformed into a Victorian wonderland featuring flamingo croquet, a flying flea circus, a Victorian toy parlor, and a monocle, mustache, and beard booth. The renowned Mettawee River Theatre Company will also take stage at the Throwback Theatre to lead an old-time waltz with woodland creatures. Ghouls & Gourds activities will take place rain or shine on Cherry Esplanade.
HOW MUCH: Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors over 65. Admission for children under 12 and members is always free.
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, October 29, beginning at 10:00pm - until, 172 Classon Ave, Bklyn
WHY GO: Leave it to Eamon Harkin and Justin Carter:, already approaching legendary status as the brains behind the “Mister Saturday Night” and “Dog & Pony” parties, they have now decided that Halloween must be done in similar original fashion by passing on ghastly ghoulies and instead turning their ‘Ween dance into a space jam. Holing up in 12-turn-13, the room becomes “Apollo 12-turn-13” as all are asked to dress in extraterrestrial fashion—which could mean anything from Buck Rodgers to Barbarella to Boba Fett (although knowing this party’s usual style, make it a “sexy” Boba Fett). The rocket launches at 10 p.m. $15 before midnight with RSVP, $20 at the door—and if you need further inspiration to take your costume to where no man has gone before, all astro outfits score a free drink.
HOW MUCH: $15 before midnight with RSVP, $20 at the door.
WHAT: Happy Harvest Party
WHEN/WHERE: Sunday, October 30, 2:00pm – 6:00pm, 375 Stuyvesant Avenue at Decatur Street
WHY GO: The Happy Harvest Party is sponsored by Another BreadStuy Creation, and will feature music, dancing, food and refreshments. There also will be games, arts and crafts and a pumpkin carving. Costumes encouraged!
HOW MUCH: $5/person
WHAT: Costume Halloween Party
WHEN/WHERE: Monday, October 31, 6:00pm – until, Vodou Bar, 95 Halsey Street (corner of Nostrand Ave)
WHY GO: Vodou Bar presents NIGHTMARE ON HALSEY, Brooklyn's most scintillating guises and bewitching creatures of the night will be present, but only ONE will be crowned this year's best-dressed Ghoul! Costume mandatory, Live DJ. Management reserves all rights: 1st place: $250 cash, 2nd place: 1 bottle of Moet. Drink tickets for honorary mentions.
HOW MUCH: Free (there will “ghostly” drink specials)
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