Guide to queer Halloween events across NYC
Spooky season is upon us and there is no shortage of Halloween festivities across the city. So whether you’re looking to march in the annual parade, catch one of the many Rocky Horror shadow casts, or participate in a costume contest or two… there is plenty of spooky events to attend! Multiple Dates LIPS: Rocky … Read More
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Spooky season is upon us and there is no shortage of Halloween festivities across the city. So whether you’re looking to march in the annual parade, catch one of the many Rocky Horror shadow casts, or participate in a costume contest or two… there is plenty of spooky events to attend!
Multiple Dates
LIPS: Rocky Horror
Thursday, October 22, 6:30 p.m.
House of Yes, 2 Wyckoff Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
"LIPS: Rocky Horror" returns for an encore performance at House of Yes. Don’t miss this live, reimagined tribute to the cult classic. First-timers are welcome, costumes and callbacks are encouraged, and the Time Warp is guaranteed. Additional performance on Friday, October 23. Tickets via HouseOfYes.org.
Lower East Side Book Crawl
Saturday, October 24
Multiple locations across Manhattan’s Lower East Side
The Lower East Side Halloween Bookstore Crawl returns this year to celebrate local indie bookshops. Participating shops include Book club Bar, Yu & Me, Pillow Cat Books, Sweet Pickle Books, Bonnie Slotnick Cookbooks, Village Works, and Aferword Bookshop. Each bookstore will be highlighting spooky titles, as well as offering discounts and special prizes.
Final Girl
Saturday, October 24, 10 p.m.
9 Bob Note, 270 Meserole Street, Brooklyn, NY
Jon Ali and Olive present Final Girl, a drag homage to your fave horror films. Pisces Princess and Jon Ali will be DJing, with drag performances from Angel Au, Robin Rose Quarts, Chief Peach, and more! Tickets via Eventim.us.
Queer Horror Trivia
Sunday, October 25, 9 p.m.
Henrietta Hudson, 438 Hudson Street, New York, NY
Lez Hang Out and Cruising Pod are hosting Queer Horror Trivia at Henrietta Hudson! You can join solo or in teams. Costumes are encouraged, and the winning team will get a prize. Ticket via Eventbrite.
NYC Pride Open House and Queer Halloween Party
Thursday, October 29, 6 p.m.
154 Christopher Street, Suite 2a, New York, NY
Join NYC Pride for a spooky edition of their monthly open house series celebrating Halloween. Costumes are highly encouraged; there will be prizes for best looks! Tickets and donations via Eventbrite.
Out & Abt
Thursday, October 29, 10:30 p.m.
Elsewhere - The Rooftop, 599 Johnson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Don’t miss a special Halloween edition of Out & Abt, Brooklyn’s ultimate queer dance party with rotating DJ sets, back-back drag shows, queer vendors, and more. Tickets via Eventbrite.
Robyn-O-Ween
Friday, October 30, 5 p.m.
3 Dollar Bill, 260 Meserole Street, Brooklyn, NY
This Party Is Killing You – Brooklyn’s infamous Robyn dance party is back to celebrate Halloween with special guest Bunny X! Expect Robyn remixes and deep cuts, along with hits from Lady Gaga, Charli XCX, Carly Rae Jepson, and more! Tickets via Eventim.us.
Zombie Prom
Friday, October 30, 10 p.m.
House of Yes, 2 Wyckoff Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Death is no excuse: Don’t miss Zombie Priim, House of Yes’ indeed dance party for the “teenage dirtbags, mall rats, and creatures of the night!” Tickets via HouseOfYes.org.
Mother Midnight
Friday, October 30, 10 p.m.
3 Dollar Bill, 260 Meserole Street, Brooklyn, NY
Mother has arrived! Mother Convention and Luis Fernando present Mother Midnight, a wicked night featuring mother herself, Sasha Colby. Come dressed to impress and possess. Tickets via Eventims.us.
Lezzie McGuire
Friday, October 30, 10:30 p.m.
C’mon Everybody, 325 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
I’m Baby hosts special Halloween edition of Brooklyn’s hottest sapphic dance party for the girls, gays, and theys with beats by DJ Hope 808. Tickets via Dice.fm.
Dirty Circus: Halloween
Saturday, October 31, 6:30 p.m.
House of Yes, 2 Wyckoff Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Anya Sapozhnikova presents a special spooky-edition of Dirty Circus — House of Yes’ long-running, raunchy variety show! Tickets via HouseOfYes.org.
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The 53rd Annual Village Halloween Parade
Saturday, October 31, 7 p.m.
The parade will start at Canal Street and Sixth Avenue (for participants in costume only) and will proceed north to West 15th Street and Sixth Avenue
Get ready for eye-popping costumes and scary sights at the much-anticipated Village Halloween Parade! The parade starts at 7 p.m. and ends at 11 p.m. — and it’s totally free to watch. Learn more at halloween-nyc.com.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show *LIVE*
Saturday, October 31, 8 p.m.
C'mon Everybody, 325 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY
C’mon Everybody pays tribute to Tim Curry with its annual shadowcast celebration of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” This will be an interactive screening, so come dressed in your Rocky Horror best and be prepared to time warp again and again and again. Tickets via Dice.fm.
Spooky Spectacular
Saturday, October 31, 7 p.m.
54 Below, 254 West 54th Street, New York, NY
Join 54 Below for their 3rd annual Spooky Spectacular, a night of Broadway and Halloween hits featuring 25 performers! Tickets via 54Below.org.
Eagle NYC Halloween Contest
Saturday, October 31, 10 p.m.
Eagle NYC, 554 West 28th Street, New York, NY
(Un)Dress to impress with the Eagle NYC’s Halloween costume contest. Doors open at 10 pm. and the contest kicks off at midnight.
Halloweentown
Saturday, October 31, 10 p.m.
3 Dollar Bill, 260 Meserole Street, Brooklyn, NY
Halloweentown is Brooklyn’s ultimate Halloween celebration starring Jane Don’t and Latrice Royale. This all-night dance party includes 2 dance floors, a costume contest, and drag performances from your favorite NYC queens. Tickets via Eventims.us.
Homoween
Saturday, October 31, 10:30 p.m.
C’mon Everybody, 325 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Yes Homo presents Homoween, a spooky Halloween party with shows by Miz Jade, Odessa Da Gawd, and Eugene RideHer. Don’t miss the costume contest and your chance to win the $500 cash prize! Tickets via Dice.fm.
Sunnydale Strips
Sunday, November 1, 8:30 p.m.
Club Cumming, 505 East 6th Street, New York, NY
JMV keeps the Halloween vibes going into November with a special, spooky edition of Queerlesque: Sunnydale Strips! JMV hosts, with additional chilling performances from Nirah, Miss Frankie Eleanor, Jack Barrow and many more! Tickets via ClubCummingNYC.com.
Multiple Dates
Broadway Gets Spooky
Multiple Times and Locations
While not Halloween specific, there are plenty of spooky scary Broadway and Off-Broadway shows running now, including "Paranormal Activity," "Stranger Things," "Rocky Horror Show," "The Lost Boys," "Masquerade," and more! For a full list of spine-chilling shows, visit Broadway.com.
Multiple Dates
Blood Manor
Runs through the second weekend of November
Blood Manor, 359 Broadway, New York, NY
If you’re looking for a thrill and scare this Halloween, Blood Manor is sure to provide. Featured on Jimmy Fallon, this is NYC’s most infamous haunted attraction, and it is sure to have you walk away frightened. Tickets can be purchased on their website.
