Every year, we adults get a chance to publicly disguise ourselves in outlandish attire without getting arrested because it's Halloween and "anything goes" on this holiday. This year, October 31st falls on a Monday, the #1, worst day to schedule a live event because it follows a whole weekend filled with events that exhaust the true party goers. Here are just a few suggested events where you can try out your new costume throughout the greater Fort Lauderdale area up to four days prior to letting the kids attack your place for candy on Monday night.
Thursday, October 27 - 4th Annual Halloween Bash at Tijuana Taxi in Coral Springs featuring one of Broward's best bands for any party, Riverdown. The popular rock cover band will play on an outdoor stage setup especially for this event. Starting at 8pm, you can celebrate Halloween early with a Margarita or Corona in one hand and Taco in the other while you dance to the classic and modern rock served up by Jimi, Stevan, Howie and CJ. $1000 in prize money will be given away for best costumes at 11pm. Tijuana Taxi is located at 901 University Dr. in Coral Springs, next to the mall.
Friday, October 28 - 29 - Head over to the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood where the large number of clubs and restaurants are bound to bring together a chemistry of fun people. Live music can be found nightly at Murphy's Law. There's bound to be plenty of spill-over crowds from dance clubs Pangaea and Gryphon. Pangaea will feature the 6th annual Penthouse Naughty Halloween Party.
Saturday, October 29 - The annual Halloween Street Party starts at 7pm with registration for the costume contest at Shooters Cafe & Bootleggers Bar next door to each other in Northernmost end of Fort Lauderdale Beach. Contestants come from all over the state on this South-West corner of A1A and Oakland overlooking the intra-coastal vying for the $5000 grand prize for best costume. The outdoor stage is surrounded by thousands of party-goers, all dressed in the best Halloween costumes and the most exciting entertainment is just watching the endless parade of beautiful adult costumes! Just as the contest winners are announced, the band inside, Riverdown, revs up their engines to what has become a legendary annual party at these landmark restaurant bars at 3003/3033 NE 32nd Ave in Fort Lauderdale.
Saturday, October 29 - How about seeing a local 80's rock cover band in 3D? Yes, you will need to wear your 3-D glasses when you visit Cagney's Saloon in Davie for a spectacular light show, courtesy of SOULICIDE . Show starts ar 10:30pm. Get there earlier to pick up your glasses! Cagney's is located at 5983 S. University Dr. on the corner of Stirling in Davie.
Saturday, October 29 - Looking for a good old fashioned costume contest with a great Party Band? Chit Chats is sponsoring a contest with $1000 in prize money, free jello shots, unknown surprises and one of the best party bands in the Fort Lauderdale area, known as SLEJJ. Lead Vocalist Lindley Billy will get you on your feet and his supporting cast will astound you with their guitar, bass, drum and keyboard skills. The party gets started at 9:00pm. Chit Chats is located at
651 N. Federal Highway, just north of Atlantic Ave.
Sunday, October 30 - 12th Annual Hoodoo Voodoo Blues Ball at Satchmo Blues Bar (2861 E. Commercial Blvd) in Fort Lauderdale - Featuring the Nucklebusters, Rod Hamdallah, David Shelley and Bluestone. Starts at 7pm $10.00 entry. Find more details at
www.hoodoovoodoo.com
Monday, October 31 - Hoodoo Voodoo Blues Ball (Day 2) at Satchmo Blues Bar )2861 E. Commercial Blvd) in Fort Lauderdale - Featuring Iko-Iko and Special Guests Nicole Yardlin and Ron Taylor, Albert Castiglia Band. Starts at 7pm $10.00 entry. Find more details at
www.hoodoovoodoo.com
As I mentioned at the beginning of this blog, I chose just a few events to feature here due to their uniqueness. However, I invite you to check out the updated events calendar at
www.weekendbroward.com and my personal wall on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/weekendconcierge
