Lady Jack performs at Eyes Wide Shut
SATURDAY 31
NIGHTLIFE - Eyes Wide Shut
Taking on Kubrick’s cultish, twisted and sexed-up final film as the inspiration for the night, Fulton Market’s Lumen does Halloween with an appreciated twist that steps beyond the obvious “Thriller,” zombie and leather-and-lace-meets-pimps-and-hos themes that seem to dominate every year. In honor of the film, Lumen decks itself out in vintage rugs, an abundance of burning candles and intricate floral displays with screens playing the movie throughout the night. Esteemed Chicago Burlesque performer Lady Jack is the hostess for the evening, and she’s accompanied by a retinue of masked enchantresses who’ll be roaming about all night. Lumen. 9pm, $20.
AROUND TOWN/NIGHTLIFE - Halloween Burlesque Show
Another Halloween option: monster porn. This Vaudezilla’s Monster Burlesque Academy show includes performances by more than 15 ladies as well as a screening of Lyra Hill’s new film and organ music by Joseph Schenk. Patrons are encouraged to come in costume and compete for gift bags from Early 2 Bed sex shop. Portage Theater, 4050 N Milwaukee Ave (vaudezilla.com). 10pm; $20, advance $15.
COMEDY - Chemically Imbalanced Comedy’s Monster Mash
Frankenstein, Dracula, the Mummy and a Ghostbuster (huh?) bring on stand-up, sketch, improv and more. Chemically Imbalanced Theater, 1420 W Irving Park Rd (773-865-7731). El: Brown to Addison. Bus: 9, 22, 80, 152. 10:30pm, $10.
GAY & LESBIAN - Northalsted Halloween Parade
Parents, poofters, pets and perverts all join together for this annual costume-clad parade through Boystown.
DANCE - Dance Chicago 15th Anniversary Spectacular
Built to thrill, this showcase includes past Dance Chicago Choreographers of the Year (2002–2008), national companies and international guests. See ballet, tap, “urban” (we guess that means hip-hop), Irish, jazz and contemporary works. North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie (847-673-6300, centreeast.org). El: Yellow to Skokie, then bus: 97. 8pm; $35, students and seniors $30.
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