Finally, Halloween is here. This year Downtown shows off its sexy side as thousands kick off the holiday festivities the best way they know how, as someone totally different. If Downtown has anything to say about it, this Halloween will be even spookier than the last, with plenty of sinful delights, bare skin, hard drinks, and sexy dance floor experiences. Here’s a list of our top ten Halloween Parties and the Ghouls that go with them.
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10. Boulet Brothers @ Globe Theater Saturday, October 27th
DTLA’s favorites Drag-ulas, The Boulet Brothers, are back at the Globe this year. Whether youâre gay, straight or whatever, here’s is a chance to ascend from the norm, beyond the realm of your inhibitions within their tri-leveled Haunted Disco. Stemming from New Yorkâs underground gay scene the two single-handedly bridged the gap between what was ordinary, and what is now extraordinary when it comes to the art of Drag in Los Angeles. Hot, fierce, dripping with freedom of expression and a great sense of humor, Dracmorda Boulet and Swanthula Boulet have been presenting the âdarkest parts of DRAG, challenging the notions of masculinity, beauty, and individuality leaving you longing for a taste of their poly-sexual debauchery.” The Globe Theater – 740 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014.
9. Danny Trejo @LA Comic Con Friday, October 26th – 28th
Chop it up with DTLA’s favorite machete-wielding taco maker and humanitarian, Danny Trejo. LA Comic Con is back, hosting the absolute best comic book fan convention this Halloween weekend. How lucky is Downtown to have such an awesome venue, fully equipped to house the worldâs most beloved superheroes and their memorabilia? It doesnât stop there. Legends who have worked on the illustrations, concepts, and scripts will also attend, alongside the voices and TV actors that have dawned the uniforms to heed the call to fight for justice and the American way. LA Convention Center – 1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015.
8. Time Traveling Meieran @The Haunting at Cliftonâs Cafeteria Saturday.October 27th
Leave it to DTLA time traveler, Andrew Meieran, to turn a post-depression mess hall of charity and Christian worship into a modern-day den of sensual pleasure, complete with five levels of themed-bars and live vintage jazz shows. Top it all off with the finest of burlesque acts as if they were the sweet whipping cream originally made to accompany Cliftonâs famous green Jell-O. Meieranâs taxidermy wonderland quickly became one of Downtown’s favorites when it re-opened in 2015 and this year’s The Haunting promises to leave us with more treasured memories. Clifton’s Cafeteria – 648 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014.
7. The Mummy @Lucha Vavoom Halloween Madness October 24-25th
Sex and violence have never been more enticing as Lucha Vavoom reigns supreme as Downtownâs favorite night for raunchy entertainment. Strap on, buckle up and hold on tight for this unpredictable interactive stage show, complete with beautiful women (both male and female), Luchadores, midgets, villains, and comedic show hosts all situated at the center of Club Mayan’s ancient temple. Lucha Vavoom’s coliseum thunder is loud enough to wake up the mummies of the Mayan Tombs. Let’s just hope mummies can wrestle. The show is now in its 15th year and is well-seasoned guaranteeing a good time for all. 1038 Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015.
6. Skeletons and Tequila @Figat7th, Friday, October 26th
So what if all your skin has fallen off, a few sips of Tequila and no one will notice. Good thing FIGat7th is celebrating Day of the Dead in style. Tequila, music, candy skull face painting and Halloween glamour eyes by MAC Cosmetics will have you looking you’re ghoulish best. Live DJs, including KCRWâs Raul Campos and tequila tasting at Gulp Sushi Alehouse from 11:00 am – 8:00 pm. Fig at 7th – 735 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90017.
5. LA Zombie Crawl Saturday, October 27th
LA Zombie Crawl takes over the streets Saturday, Oct. 27th. Your Zombie survival kit complete with a map of participating bars and nightclubs is a shotgun blast of drink vouchers, discounts and free Halloween welcome shots at select venues. Skimpy clothes, blood, paint, prosthetics, fake limbs, rotting teeth, brains, and a whole day and night’s supply of zombie attitude await. This year while making their way up and down the Spring Street Strip, zombies will have over 15 bars to choose from.
4. Frankenstein and the Smiths @Underground Chinatown Friday, October 27th
The 5th Annual CEMETERY GATES Haunted Halloween Extravaganza is taking place Friday, Oct 26th at the Grand Star Club in Chinatown. Frankie will most likely win the costume contest because he keeps it real, but there’s still the promise of nonstop undead 80’s and ghoulish grooves of Dark Goth Indie thanks to Underground’s team of rotating DJs. See you Ghouls and Boos in costume on the dance floor, 943 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
3. The Ghosts of Old Chinatown @Boo-nion Station Halloween. October 27th – 28th
Nothing is scarier than the tale of Old Chinatown’s past. Once located roughly where Union Station sits today, Old Chinatown was a shanty mix of immigrant dwellings, completely ransacked by an angry mob in 1871. The massacre left at least 18 people with the choice to move on or haunt the halls of what is now Union Station. Scared yet? If not, Union Station is hosting Halloween Hoopla with a Zombie Zone Hay Maze, Treats on Track Trail, Monster Mash Dance Party with music from âSweet Beatsâ, Creepy Craft Camper, Halloween Pet Parade and costume contest and a Pumpkin Patch Picnic. The only thing that’s missing is a Terror Train. Union Station – 800 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
2. Witchie Boo @Bootie Halloween Saturday, October 27th
It’s the spookiest, scariest Bootie of the year — itâs Halloween Booootie at Resident! With a Midnight Costume Contest, giving away $100 First Prizes (and a trick-or-treat goody bag) for each of the best costumes in three categories: Best Overall, Best Group, and Scariest. Plus ShyBoy and Nubar throwing down spooktacular mashes to keep you on the dance floor until well past the witching hour and Halloween-themed performances from R.A.I.D. throughout the night! The Resident – 428 S Hewitt St, Los Angeles, CA 90013.
Thirsty for more?
DTLA Weekly Video Shoot @Haunted LA Biergarten Wednesday, October 31st
Bloodsuckers and killer clowns are welcome as DTLA Weekly presents Haunted LA Biergarten with $3 Draft Beers and over 100 Beers on Tap to choose from. Winners take all in this season’s final of Beer Battles which pit the Downtown Weekly team against members of the MEDMEN at Boomtown, Ride Yellow at Public School 213 and Shift Grocery Delivery at Bonaventure Brewing Company. Join the gang, as we film our scariest promo video yet. No money to give away but the 10 Lucky winners of Blood Pong will get free menu items and all are welcome to cameo their costumes in DTLA Weekly video. 750 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015.
