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It being Halloween and all, today’s Weekender is going all-in on the frights, haunts and jump scares. For classic festivities tonight, check out the next-level Halloween neighborhood gathering in Des Moines’ Sherman Hill. (Expect a full-size pirate ship, live performances of “Thriller” and local haunt enthusiasts going all-out). For horror film buffs, The Last Picture House in Davenport is screening a double feature of the first two Halloween flicks on their rooftop screen. And to help you cope with the spine-tingling possibilities come Tuesday, check out the “community camaraderie and election catharsis” event at PS1 in Iowa City, or the ongoing “It’s Fine. Everything is Fine” exhibit at the Rock Island Gallery at QC arts, which hosts work from 45 artists themed after the infamous phrase. Let’s hope things are less scary post-election.
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COMING UP
The Golden Beaker – Pet Costume Contest
Iowa City | Online | Closes Thursday, Oct. 31
Enter your spookiest, cutest, and most creative pet costumes before submissions close on October 31st!
Comedy Mind-Magic Show & Houdini Seance
North Liberty | Tin Roost Restaurant | Friday, Nov. 1, 7 p.m.
A fun-filled and spooky mentalism show, including a Houdini Seance. Harry Houdini died on Halloween night, 1929 — so if anyone can escape the great beyond, it’s Harry Houdini.
an ELECTION like a DRAWING like a PRAYER
Iowa City | PS1 | Saturday, Nov. 2, 6 p.m.
An anarchic sound bath and community microphone event for community camaraderie around election catharsis.
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Kirkwood Community College Presents: Into the Woods
Cedar Rapids | Kirkwood Community College | Fri-Sun, Various times
Join us for Kirkwood Community College’s fall musical, “Into the Woods”! This epic fairytale brings the Brothers Grimm to life in Stephen Sondheim’s beloved musical about wishes, family, and the choices we make.
Basix Halloween
Cedar Rapids | Basix | Thurs, Oct. 31, 9 p.m.
Your favorite local drag performers are performing in this Halloween themed night at Basix in Cedar Rapids.
Halloween on the Hill
Des Moines | Sherman Hill | Thurs, Oct. 31, 6:30 p.m.
This family-friendly neighborhood fundraiser is hosted by the Sherman Hill Neighborhood Association. Enjoy a host of costumed characters, performances of thriller, arts and crafts fair, and lots of neighborhood frights to explore.
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Celebración del Día de Muertos / Day of the Dead Celebration
Des Moines | Des Moines Public Library | Saturday, Nov. 2, 4 p.m.
Bring your whole family to our Day of the Dead Celebration! Try some tamales, pan de muerto, and Mexican hot chocolate. See the ofrenda and catrina created by Latinx Immigrants of Iowa in partnership with DMPL.
Halloween 1 & 2: Double Feature
Davenport | The Last Picture House | Thurs, Oct. 31, 7 p.m.
The Last Picture House screens back-to-back horror classics Halloween 1 & 2 on their rooftop screen!
“It’s Fine. Everything is Fine” exhibition at Rock Island Gallery
Rock Island | Rock Island Gallery | Through Dec. 7
From now through Dec. 7, Quad City Arts presents a group show themed after the phrase, “It’s Fine. Everything is Fine.”
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