Mood Swing (October 23, 2025)
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I TOOK THIS PHOTO AT FRIGHT NIGHTS LAST WEEKEND (AN EVENT OBJECTIVELY NOT COOL ENOUGH TO BE INCLUDED ON THIS LIST BUT I STILL GO TO EVERY HALLOWEEN SEASON)
Has anyone noticed that with Halloween falling on a Friday this year, we are being graced with not just one but TWO Halloweekends? I’m personally not complaining and loving the variety of spooky events happening all over the city. As a recovering theatre kid and lover of all things camp, I wish it were socially acceptable to wear a costume every day of the year.
So even though All Hallows Eve itself doesn’t arrive until next week, I’m dedicating this week’s Mood Swing to all things campy, creepy and candy. From a comedy show to a classic movie screening to a '90s dance party, I promise this list has something for everyone. Read on to find your Halloweekend plans and don’t forget to subscribe to the Mood Swing newsletter to get the list straight to your inbox every Thursday!
ROCKY HORROR ☆ No Halloween itinerary would be complete without a viewing of the campy cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show. The best way to experience it is, of course, on the big screen with a rowdy live audience, and the Rio Theatre is here to provide! Admission includes a bag of props for the iconic audience interaction moments and costumes are encouraged.
OCTOBER 24 - 31, VARIOUS SHOWTIMES ☆ RIO THEATRE, 1660 E BROADWAY ☆ TICKETS ($25)
CANFEST HALLOWEEN ☆ Hosted by local comedy darling Emily Woods, it’s a special Halloween edition of CanFest, a femme-forward comedy show! Enjoy a night of laughs from a lineup of costume-clad comedians that’s sure to leave your eyes heart-shaped and your jaw on the floor.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 8PM ☆ 1132 GRANVILLE ST ☆ TICKETS ($20)
CLUB KID HALLOWEEN ☆ Need to put the dancability of your costume to the test? Check out this special Halloween edition of RHYTHM of THE NiGHT, a queer dance party and homage to ‘90s club kid culture. Enjoy drag and gogo performances, monster mash to throwback hits from the ‘80s-2000s and come in your most outrageous club kid look for a chance to win a $150 prize!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 9:30PM - 2:30AM ☆ THE BIRDHOUSE, 44 W 4 AVE ☆ TICKETS ($13-28)
SPOOKTACULAR LIVE MUSIC ☆ If you’re more into live music, then jam out at this Halloween show at Red Gate, featuring four tantalizing and terrifying local bands (Reverend Ape, Felisha and the Jazz Rejects, Chronic Fatigue and Deaf Dogs) that's sure to leave your head banging and heart thumping. Just don’t forget to wear a costume!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 8PM ☆ RED GATE, 1965 MAIN ST ☆ $20
HALLOWEEN KARAOKE ☆ Put on a costume and gather your ghouls for a special Halloween edition of Kunty Karaoke at The Cobalt! This hidden gem offers karaoke without the weekend queue and free cover all night long. What’s not to love?
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 9PM ☆ THE COBALT, 917 MAIN ST ☆ FREE!
