Gays love to party! From birthdays and anniversaries to New Year’s and religious holidays, we embrace every annual event with our own unique spin. Of all the festive occasions, none brings out more creativity than Halloween. It’s one time of year where the more you stand out, the more you fit in! Philly has lots of Halloween events to celebrate our freaky and fun-loving sides.
Halloweekend: Oct. 29-31 at Rainbow Mountain Resort, 210 Mt. Nebo Road, East Stroudsburg
If you’re looking for a weekend celebration outside the city, head to Rainbow Mountain Resort. They have a long list of exciting events, including a jack-o-lantern competition and a costume party/contest. Visit www.rainbowmountain.com for more information.
“The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” midnight Oct. 29 at The First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia, 2125 Chestnut St., $10
No Halloween is complete without a viewing of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” In addition to the classic film at midnight, there will be a rousing floorshow during the musical numbers. Cover is $10, and proceeds benefit Traverse Arts Project. Visit www.traversetheater.org for more info.
Witches of GayBINGO, 6 p.m. Oct. 30,at the Gershman Y, 401 S. Broad St,. $20-$25
The AIDS Fund always pulls out the stops for its holiday GayBINGO extravaganzas, and Halloween is no exception. This year, they’ll celebrate ghosts, ghouls, goblins, witches and guests are encouraged to don their gayest costumes. Go to www.aidswalkphilly.org/gaybingo to get tickets before they sell out.
The Little Monster Ball, 9 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Venture Inn, 255 S. Camac St.
Several local gay bars are hosting Halloween parties and costume contests. On Mischief Night, the lads at Venture Inn will get their party started at 9, with music by DJ Solomon Tee, the Miss Venture Inn 2011 competition and a costume contest. Visit www.viphilly.com for details.
Boo Bash, 9 p.m. Oct. 30 at Sisters Nightclub, 1320 Chancellor St., $6
All the single ladies will dance Saturday night away at the city’s premier lesbian Halloween party. DJ Real Deal will spin “monster mash-ups” of all your pop favorites, sprinkled with seasonal classics. In addition to a costume contest with $1,000 in cash and prizes, Sisters will offer $2 drinks from 9-11. Visit www.sistersnightclub.com for more information.
Woody’s Halloween Party, 9 p.m. Oct. 31 at Woody’s Bar, 202 S. 13th St.
Each year, Woody’s hosts a top-notch Halloween event, with a highly competitive — and campy — costume contest. DJ Carl Michaels will spin ’80s hits. Check out www.woodysbar.com for information and photos.
In addition to the aforementioned, local icon Henri David will host his annual Halloween Ball Oct. 31 at the Sheraton City Center Hotel, 17th and Race streets. This is Philly’s biggest Halloween party, and it boasts outrageous costumes and a diverse guest list, including local media personalities, celebrities and fashionistas. The party starts at 9 p.m. with the costume contest at midnight. The cost is $25 for those in costume and $75 if not. Call (215) 731-7711 for more information.
Have a safe and happy Halloween. After the weekend, send photos and stories from your favorite events, and I’ll post them at www.nightlifegay.com. Until next time, get offline and see what your community has to offer!