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FAMILY FUN

>> “Fright Light” laser light show: Through Oct. 31, Bishop Museum Planetarium. Halloween-themed show featuring “Thriller,” “Purple People Eater” and other classics. Twenty-five-minute show at noon and 2:30 p.m. daily (except Oct. 30). Cost: $5. Forty-five-minute show at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Cost: $10 general, $7 ages 4-12; museum admission required for both shows. For details and advance tickets, visit bishopmuseum.org.

>> Fall Harvest and Pumpkin Patch: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 31, Waimanalo Country Farms, 41-225 Lupe St. Features games, rides, pumpkin picking, fresh produce, farm animals and more. Call 306-4381 or visit the Facebook page of Waimanalo Country Farms.

>> Yelp’s Monster Mash: Today at Hawaii Haunts (haunted attraction), 91-1259 Midway St., Kapolei. Elite hour 6 to 7 p.m., public admission 7 to 9 p.m. Halloween costume requested. Email rbatacan@yelp.com.

>> “Obake and Other Ghostly Tales From Japan, Hawaii and Other Places in the World”: 6 p.m. Oct. 12, Waianae Public Library, with storyteller and screen actor Dann Seki. All ages. Call 697-7868.

>> Aloun Farms Pumpkin Festival Public Picking: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 15-16, 22-23 and 29-30; 91-1440 Farrington Highway, Kapolei. With tractor-pulled hayrides, pony rides, farm-style food, picture booths, games and more, and picking your own pumpkins, Ewa sweet corn, sunflowers and string beans. Cash only. Admission is $3, free for ages 2 and younger. Call 677-9516 or visit alounfarms.com/pumpkinfestival.html.

>> “Spook Art” workshop: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 15, Halawa Xeriscape Garden, 99-1268 Iwaena St. Keiki and their parents learn about pumpkins’ drought tolerance and paint a Halloween scene. Bring home lunch. Cost: $20. Register by 2 p.m. Friday. Call 748-5315 or email workshops@hbws.org.

>> Kids World: Mall-o-ween Edition: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 15, Windward Mall, Center Court. Includes arts and crafts, games, balloons, entertainment, glitter tattoos and costume contest starting at 11:30 a.m.; register 10 to 11 a.m. All ages. Call 235-1143 or visit windwardmall.com.

>> Bank of Hawaii Family Sunday: “Creepy Crawly” theme, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 16, Honolulu Museum of Art, featuring crafts, Balloon Monsoon (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.), inspect specimens, build-a-bug activity to learn about bug anatomy, Uncle Wayne and the Howling Dog Band (11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.). Family Film Sunday showtimes at 11:10 a.m. and 1 p.m. with New York International Children’s Film Festival Best of the Fest. Free shuttle to/from Spalding House (in Makiki Heights) for additional fun and art activities. Keiki are encouraged to wear costumes. Visit honolulumuseum.org.

>> Halloween mask-making workshop: 9 to 10 a.m. Oct. 18, Kalihi-Palama Public Library. Create a mask using paper, glue and markers with instructor Yukie Shiroma. Visit 808ne.ws/2cTgeu5.

>> “An Ani-Mazing Halloween”: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 22, Salt Lake Shopping Center. Trick-or-treating, free “Franken- Tastic” activities, make-and-take crafts, games, Halloween photo set for picture-taking, prize giveaways, keiki costume contest for ages 12 and under at 11:30 a.m. (register 10 to 11:15 a.m.), with prizes awarded in three age categories for best homemade, cutest and scariest costumes and best family costume. Visit saltlakeshoppingcenter.com.

>> Keiki Halloween story time: “Little Blue Truck’s Halloween,” by Alice Schertle, and “I Need My Monster,” by Amanda Noll, 11 a.m. Oct. 22, Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana. Call 949-7307.

>> Cookies & Canvas Halloween event: “Black Cat,” 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 22, Ruby Tuesday’s in Moanalua. Pumpkin decorating for keiki (ages 8 and under must be accompanied by adult). To register, visit wineandcanvas.com/oahu-hi.

>> Pumpkin Carving Festival: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 22, Windward Mall. Master carver Ed Moody creates a giant “Alice in Wonderland” scene from two 1,200-pound pumpkins, with entertainment and appearances by Queen of Hearts and Mad Hatter. At 10 a.m., high school teams compete in the KULA Carving Youth Challenge. Packages start at $35 and include a medium pumpkin, carving kit, gloves and stencils. Benefit for Keiki o ka Aina Family Learning Centers. Presented by Matson and Safeway. To register, call 945-1005 or visit pumpkincarvingfestival.org to download reservation form.

>> Spook Life Park: 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 22, Sea Life Park. Features trick-or-treating, Halloween-themed shows, keiki costume contest, haunted theater, underwater pumpkin-carving demonstration, games, storytelling with Jeff Gere and more for special admission price of $10.31. Call 259-2500 or visit sealife- parkhawaii.com.

>> Great Pumpkin Festival: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 22, Holy Nativity, 5286 Kalanianaole Highway, Aina Haina. Explore “the largest pumpkin patch in East Honolulu” to pick your own pumpkin and enjoy food booths, arts and crafts, games and activities. Call 373-3232 or visit holy- nativityschool.org.

>> Zombie Dash Hawaii: 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 22, Turtle Bay Resort. Zombies will chase after more than 2,000 participants over a 5K course along Kawela Bay, with runners given three flag football-style “lifelines” to protect themselves from the undead. At the end of the race, runners receive a raffle ticket in exchange for each remaining lifeline. Cost: $45; keiki ages 10 and under are free with parental consent. Call 293-6000 or visit turtlebayresort.com/content/zombie-dash.

>> Tricks and Treats at Tony Roma’s: Enjoy magical tricks by Alan Arita, balloons and goodie bags by Suzette, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 27, Tony Roma’s Westridge. Kids ages 10 and under eat free with each paid adult entree. Call 487-9911.

>> Spooky Reel Camps for Girls: 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 28 and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 29 and 30, Hawaii Filmmakers Collective, 3167 Waialae Ave., with a screening night on Halloween at 7 p.m. Participants should prepare story outline, props and cast; help offered with camera and editing. For ages 13 to 19. Cost: $150 or pay what you can. Register by today. Visit 808ne.ws/2dL67EA.

>> Circus Freak Show: Family-friendly haunted house, 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 28-30 and 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 31, Princess Kaiulani Hotel, Kaiulani wing, lobby area, 120 Kaiulani Ave. Parking validation with purchase at a restaurant. Donation: $5. Proceeds to benefit Aloha United Way. Call 753-3261.

>> Halloween costume contest: 6 p.m. Oct. 28, Kahala Mall, Center Court; lineup begins 5:30 p.m., with various age groups and categories. Sponsored by city Department of Parks and Recreation, Waialae Complex, and Kahala Mall Merchants Association. Visit 808ne.ws/2dt2wzO.

>> Hokulani Imaginarium’s Haunted Village: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 28, Windward Community College. Features a “Nightwalk” show ($4) consisting of a 15-minute virtual tour every 20 minutes until 8 p.m., Dr. Phrankenstein’s Phantom Physics Lab exploring magic and illusions through activities and demonstrations, a Halloween light show, spooky storytelling, face painting and costume contest (cutest, scariest and most creative) with judging from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. Call 235-7350 or visit 808ne.ws/1NQRIkR.

>> Creepy Crawl Fun Run/Walk: 7:30 a.m. Oct. 29, begins and ends at Keehi Lagoon Beach Park; keiki course lined with trick-or-treat stations. Prizes for best costumes and best guesses of finishing times. Packet pickup 7 to 11 a.m. Oct. 26 at Kalapawai Cafe, 750 Kailua Road, or 6:30 to 7:15 a.m. on event day at the site. Cost (includes T-shirt): $40 ($25 for ages 3 to 12). Visit 808ne.ws/2cT5trP.

>> Freedom Church’s Fall Community Festival: 5:30 p.m. Oct. 29, Ewa Commercial Center, 91-775 Papipi Road, Ewa Beach, with games, entertainment, treats and more. Visit myfreedomchurch.org.

>> Halloween at Pearl City Shopping Center: Oct. 29; costume contest at Chuck E. Cheese at 8 a.m. for ages 12 and under; Stevo the Clown will lead a trick-or-treat parade around the center at 10 a.m.

>> Waikiki Halloween Festival: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 29, Jefferson Elementary School, 324 Kapahulu Ave., with games, unique activities, entertainment, a costume contest, made-in-Hawaii crafts and products, food and more. Sponsored by Creations of Hawaii. Call 735-4510.

>> “No Tricks Just Treats”: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 29, Aikahi Park Shopping Center, 25 Kaneohe Bay Drive, Kailua, with trick-or-treating, prize giveaways, a “Howl-Ween” costume contest for ages 12 and under, Trunk & Treat(ing) at Cars & Coffee Hawaii Auto Meet-up, Color Your Own Boo-Tiful Halloween Bag for the first 200 keiki and more. Call 722-6467.

>> Wahiawa Keiki Halloween Fest: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 29, Wahiawa Town Center (Longs Drugs parking lot). Features games, rides, make-and-take crafts and more, with a magic show at 10:30 a.m. and keiki costume contest at noon. Call 221-2774.

>> Waldorfaire: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 29, Honolulu Waldorf School, 350 Ulua St. With entertainment, crafts, games, puppet show, face painting, henna tattoos, Amazing Bubble Man, zip-lining, a toy/costume shop, aerial dance performances by Samadhi Hawaii, food and family-friendly costume parade. Call 377-5471 or visit honoluluwaldorf.org.

>> Family story time: “Monster Mania,” 10:30 a.m. Oct. 29, Waianae Public Library, with stories, crafts and songs for keiki in pre-K through first grade. Call 697-7868.

>> “Worms Eat My Pumpkins” workshop: 10:30 a.m. to noon Oct. 29, Halawa Xeriscape Garden, 99-1268 Iwaena St. Learn how to create nutrient-rich vermicast for organic growing or blooming ornamental plants. Participants may purchase a worm bin, a pound of worms and a sack of vermicast to make their own batch of “worm tea” for plants. Presented by Board of Water Supply, Friends of Halawa Xeriscape Garden and Ewa Blue Worms. Cost: $5. Register by 2 p.m. Oct. 28. Call 748-5315 or email workshops@hbws.org.

>> Penny Carnival: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 29, United Church of Christ, 467 Judd St., with food, games and prizes. Bring your pennies. Proceeds benefit American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Call 285-8623.

>> Night Insect Safari: 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 29, Hawaii Nature Center. Use nocturnal collection techniques to attract and examine a variety of night insects while learning why light is attractive to these creatures. Led by entomologist Steve Montgomery. For ages 6 and older. Cost: $10. For reservations, call 955-0100, ext 118.

>> Super Hero Surf Jam: 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 30, Turtle Bay Resort. Open to surfers of all ages and skill levels who will be judged on moves including best wipeout and best headstand. $5 entry fee benefits AccessSurf for persons with disabilities. Call 293-6000 or visit turtlebayresort.com/surfjam.

>> Halloween keiki costume contest: Oct. 30, Royal Hawaiian Center, Royal Grove; registration begins 3 p.m. with contest at 4 p.m. Categories include cutest (infant to age 2), most creative (ages 3 to 5), most original (ages 6 to 10), best parent-child combo (ages 10 and under) and grand champion, with free balloon art and trick-or-treating at the center following the contest; event ends at 6 p.m. Visit royalhawaiiancenter.com.

>> Halloween glow jars: 2:30 to 4 p.m. Oct. 30, Art Explorium, 1142 Koko Head Ave. Create spooky glow jars using recycled jars and acrylic paint. For ages 5 and older. Cost: $15. Visit artexplorium.org/workshops.

>> Keiki Halloween Costume Contest: 3 to 4 p.m. Oct. 30, Haleiwa Store Lots. Registration begins 1 p.m. for two age groups, 1 to 6 and 7 and older, with the first 25 keiki accepted for each group. Plus, trick-or-treating from 1:30 p.m. until closing, while supplies last.

>> Keiki Costume Ball: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30, Hawaii Children’s Discovery Center, 111 Ohe St. Features arts and crafts, games, photo booth, trick-or-treating, carousel ride, pizza dinner, ice cream and an appearance by Lani Moo. Wear costumes. Cost: $16 per person. Register by Friday. Call 524-5437 or visit discoverycenterhawaii.org.

>> Family Fun at Kapolei Shopping Center: 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31, 590 Farrington Highway. Featuring trick-or-treating, make-and-take crafts and a visit to pumpkin patch (near Safeway) to select a free miniature pumpkin, while supplies last. Visit kapoleishopping.com.

>> “A Fang-Tastic Halloween”: 5-7 p.m. Oct. 31, Mililani Shopping Center, 95-221 Kipapa Drive and 95-390 Kuahelani Ave., with costume contest for all ages and a separate competition for pets (both begin 6 p.m., with check-in at 5 p.m.), prize giveaways, trick-or-treating and more. Call 722-6467.

>> Halloween Family Fun Festival: 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 31, iTrampoline Hawaii, 91-029 Malakole St., Kapolei. Free movie sponsored by Fun Flicks, games, candy, face painting, glitter tattoos, costume contest, food trucks and more. Jump tickets discounted at $10. Call 380-3040 or visit itrampolinehawaii.com.

>> A Hallelujah Blast: 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31, First Baptist Church of Wahiawa, 1233 California Ave., with food, candy, games, inflatable bounce castle, prize drawings for bicycles at 7:30 p.m. Call 622-4321.

HAUNTED ATTRACTIONS

>> Hawaii Haunts: Through Oct. 31, 5 to 10 p.m. nightly (until midnight Fridays and Saturdays) in Kalaeloa, 1793 Intrepid St., Kapolei (a block from Naval Air Museum Barber’s Point). Features three main attractions, presented by Millwood Ohana Productions. Visit hawaiihaunts.com for reservations and Fast Pass info.

• “Haunted Forest” is a 2,000-foot walk of terror lined with professional actors in creepy costumes, special effects and scary sets. Recommended for ages 14 and older. Cost: $20 online, $25 at the door.

• “Ohana Scare Festival” consists of rides, games, arts and crafts, food and retail booths. No admission fee, but scrip sold for food and rides.

• “Fun Zone” features a 60-yard, 3-D maze for all ages. Cost: $10 online, $12 at the door.

>> Scare Hawaii presents “Deranged Souls”: 7 p.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays, 7 to 10 p.m. Sundays and 7 to 11 p.m. Oct. 31, Windward Mall (old Sports Authority location). Not recommended for young children. Cost: $15; $25 for Fast Pass. Call 330-1600 or visit scarehawaii.com.

>> Nightmares Live: 7 to 11 p.m. Oct. 15-16, 21-22 and 27-31. Flora-Dec, 373 N. Nimitz Highway. Cost: $15, $20 for Fast Pass. Bring canned good donation for $1 discount. Ticket booth hours: 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Visit nightmareslive.com.

>> Haunted Plantation: “Real Haunt, Real Fear,” Oct. 15-16, 21-23 and 28-31, Hawaii’s Plantation Village, 94-695 Waipahu St.; gates open 7 p.m. and close 11 p.m. No children under age 13; adult supervision required for ages 16 and under. Cost: $15, $20 for Fast Pass, $30 for VIP front-of-the-line access. Ticket booth opens 6:15 p.m. Call 783-8381 or visit hawaiihauntedplantation.com.

>> Hauntings at Hawaii’s Plantation Village: Two one-hour tours per night, 6:30 and 8 p.m. Oct. 18-20 and 25-27; 94-695 Waipahu St. Listen to true accounts of encounters and occurrences at this reputedly haunted living museum, led by Ghost Folks Hawaii. Must be ages 15 and older. Cost: $13. For reservations, call 677-0110.

>> Outbreak Experience: Oct. 21-23 and 26-31, Ward Warehouse, second floor (next to Kincaid’s). This interactive theatrical attraction is set in a zombie-infested abandoned safe haven that requires audience participation for an “intense, in-your-face” experience. Children under 13 years of age not admitted; participants under 18 require adult guardian. Shows run every 45 minutes, with first show at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $25. Tickets available online or at ticket booth beginning 6 p.m. on event nights. Arrive 15 minutes prior to scheduled start time; late arrivals will not be admitted. Call 783-8381 or visit theoutbreakexperience.com.

GHOST STORIES/TOURS

>> Ghosts of Old Honolulu: Walking tours hosted by Mysteries of Hawaii’s Lopaka Kapanui. Not recommended for children 12 and younger. Call 673-9099 or visit mysteries-of-hawaii.com/october.

• “Sacred Sands of Waikiki”: 7 p.m. Oct. 11 and 18; meet on Great Lawn between Royal Hawaiian Hotel and Royal Hawaiian Center, 2259 Kalakaua Ave. Cost: $20.

• “Ghosts of Old Honolulu”: 7 p.m. Oct. 12 and 19; meet at Hawaii State Library, 478 S. King St. Cost: $20.

• “Mysteries of Moiliili”: 7 p.m. Oct. 13 and 20; meet at Old Stadium Park, 2237 S. King St. Cost: $20.

• “Ho‘okalakupua: Stories of Wonder and Spirits”: 6 and 8 p.m. Oct. 14, Bishop Museum, Hawaiian Hall, 1525 Bernice St.

• Psychic and medium Paul Smith: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15, Paradise Park meeting rooms, 3737 E. Manoa Road. Cost: $15.

• “Haunted Hawaiian Nights 2016: Hawaii’s Ghosts and More!,” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21, Honolulu Museum of Art, Doris Duke Theater, 900 S. Beretania St. Cost: $15.

• “Hawaii’s Ghost Hunters Bus Tour”: 6:45 p.m. Oct. 22; meet at Hawaii State Library. Cost: $35.

• “Chicken Skin Trolley Tour,” 6 and 8 p.m. Oct. 29; meet at Hawaii State Library. Cost: $35. Held in partnership with Kidz for a Cause to benefit Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children.

• “Midnight Ghost Hunters Bus Tour”: 11:45 p.m. Oct. 29; meet at Hawaii State Library. Listen to the scariest of local stories and learn a little history of Hawaii. Dress in costume as your favorite haunted character. Cost: $35.

>> “Talking Ghosts: A Ghost Hunter’s Story”: 2:30 to 4 p.m. Oct. 22, Hawaii State Library. Email ghostmanhawaii62@gmail.com.

>> Honolulu Ghost Tours: “Walk With the Dead” 1.5-mile walk in the downtown/Chinatown district, led by Steve Fredrick, is available nightly through Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. For ages 21 and older; must bring ID. Cost: $40. Reservations required 48 hours in advance. Call 395-0674 or visit stevestoursandfilms.vpweb.com.

NIGHT SCENE

>> “Trance in Yo Pants: Scare Yo Pants Off” Edition: Today, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand, Waikiki Grand Hotel, 134 Kapahulu Ave. Pre-Halloween trance/house/hardstyle zombie dance party features live DJs, Halloween-themed visuals and more. Dress in costume; all sexual orientations and genders welcome. For ages 21 and older. Parking available at Honolulu Zoo or on the street. Cost (includes free glow stick): $10 at the door. Call 923-0669 or visit hulas.com.

>> Hawaii Zombie Crawl: “Pub crawl of doom” 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday at 13 venues in downtown/Chinatown. Features a costume contest, zombie makeup sessions, scavenger hunt, local bands and more. For ages 21 and older. Cost: $18 for one wristband; discounts apply for wristband purchases of five or 10 and for military with ID. To purchase, visit vitalculture.com or hawaiizombiecrawl.com.

>> Halloweird Extravaganza Lux at the Row: Oct. 21, 7 p.m. to 4 a.m., LUX at the Row and M Nightclub, 500 Ala Moana Blvd. Features special guests DJ Dana Kruse and DJ Annalog; a costume contest at 10 p.m. with categories of most sexy, scary and funny and best costume; and a performance by Hawaii Team Drum Line’s Zombie Drum Line. Attire: costume or “dress to impress.” For ages 21 and older. Costs range from $11 to $44; bottle table service available. For tickets, visit luxattherow.com.

>> “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”: 8 p.m. Oct. 26-28 and 31, The ARTS at Marks Garage, 1159 Nuuanu Ave. Watch the 1975 cult classic starring Susan Sarandon, Tim Curry and Meat Loaf. Costumes are encouraged, with interactive prop boxes available for purchase. Tickets: $20 presale, $25 at the door. Call 521-2903 or visit artsatmarks.com.

>> Haunted Wonderland with deadmau5: Oct. 29, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Hawaii Country Club, 94-1211 Kunia Road. Performance by Grammy-nominated electronic music producer who is always in costume, with Attlas, No Mana and Black Gummy. Ages 18 and older. Cost: $65 plus $8.42 service fee; tickets at Local Motion and Butigroove stores and flavorus.com.

>> Hallowbaloo Music & Arts Festival: Oct. 29, with Street Festival from 4:30 to 10 p.m. featuring costumes, music, art and food at Hawai‘i State Art Museum and surrounding areas on Hotel and Richards streets. Club Hallowballoo, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., expands to include Chinatown and Aloha Tower Marketplace venues, with free trolley service connecting each area from 8 to 11 p.m. Entertainment lineup includes DJ Lo Down Loretta Brown (aka Erykah Badu) and beats until 2 a.m. at Square Barrels, Scarlet Honolulu, The ARTS at Marks Garage, Manifest, Downbeat Lounge, NextDoor, Bar 35, Hooters, Nashville Waikiki and Gordon Biersch. For ages 21 and older. Cost: Street Festival only, $15 before 7 p.m., $30 after; combined tickets for both events, $15 to $30; Hallowbaloo Ball (includes pupu, two beverages, VIP entry into venues), $80. Produced by T-Rx Entertainment, LLC. Visit hallowbaloo.com.

>> “Superheroes”: 8 p.m. Oct. 29, Lola’s Grill and Pupu Bar, 1108 Keeaumoku St., with live classic rock music by Spicy Tuna. For ages 21 and older.

>> 808 Cleanups Halloween Fundraiser: 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 30, Honolulu Club, 932 Ward Ave. Features costume contest, games, DJ and prize drawings. Cost (includes one drink, light pupu and five-hour parking): $50. Visit 808ne.ws/2cQBHnp.

>> Halloween at the Hyatt: “Bad vs. Evil,” Oct. 31, kicks off at 8 p.m. at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa, 2424 Kalakaua Ave., followed by after-party at District Nightclub. Costume celebration pays tribute to “Suicide Squad” with a costume contest, games, giveaways and more. For ages 21 and older. Presented by Racesauce Events and Element Group. Cost: $10, $20 for VIP. For tickets, visit events.racesauce.com.

>> “Monster Mash”: 8 p.m. Oct. 31, Lola’s Grill and Pupu Bar, 1108 Keeaumoku St., with live dance and oldies music by Johnny Rock Society; $5 cover charge to enter Halloween costume contest.

>> Paradise City at Hard Rock Cafe Honolulu: Oct. 31, kicks off at 9 p.m., 280 Beachwalk Ave. This ’90s rock-themed event includes costume contest with a $2,016 cash prize, giveaways, music by Yooey and DJ Delve and surprise guests. For ages 21 and older. Presented by Flash Hansen, Blaise Saito and Vertical Junkies. Cost: $15 presale, $20 at the door. For tickets, visit flavorus.com/hrchonolulu2016. Call 921-2244 or visit hardrock.com/honolulu.

>> Halloween party: Oct. 31, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand, 134 Kapahulu Ave., with costume contest at 11 p.m. For ages 21 and older. Advance tickets: $10 includes Fast Entry line. Call 923-0669 or visit hulas.com.

>> Pacific Harp Project Halloween concert: Two shows Oct. 31, 6:30 and 9 p.m., Blue Note Hawaii, Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort. With guest saxophonist Todd Yukumoto, “adult trick-or-treating” for music download cards and more. Tickets start at $15; kamaaina receive 15 percent discount. Recommended for students in high school and older. Call 777-4890 or visit bluenotehawaii.com.

>> “Dearly Departed: Day of the Dead Celebration for Dia de los Muertos”: Nov. 2, Ong King Art Center, 184 N. King St. This ninth annual event pays homage to the deceased and one’s ancestors while serving as a fiesta for the living. Features music and dance, art installations, unique performances, open mic and costume award. Cost: $10. Presented by Willow Chang and Passport Productions. Call 292-0820.

MISCELLANEOUS

>> “Nite of the Living Will”: 1:30 p.m. Oct. 26, University of Hawaii-Manoa Law School Library, 2550 Dole St. A UH Elder Law Program workshop for adults, kupuna and caregivers on how to communicate wishes for end-of-life care, medical treatment decision-making and advanced health care planning. Call 956-6544 or email uhelp.edu@gmail.com.

>> Martha Redbone’s “Bone Hill: The Concert”: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26, UH Manoa, Orvis Auditorium. Presented by UH’s Statewide Cultural Extension Program. For a limited time, get $10 off by entering promo code Martha10. Call 956-8246 or visit 808ne.ws/2dyl4KK.

>> “RiffTrax Live: Carnival of Souls” movie screening: 8 p.m. Oct. 27 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31, Dole Cannery Stadium 18. Director Herk Harvey’s 1962 cult classic will be broadcast live (tape-delayed in Hawaii) to select movie theaters nationwide for Halloween. Cost: $13. Visit fathomevents.com/event/rifftrax-live-carnival-of-souls/more-info/details.

>> “Scary Verse: Poems on Living With What Frightens Us”: Poetry reading by Eric Paul Shaffer, 2 p.m. Oct. 29, Hawaii State Library. For ages 12 and older. Call 586-3499.

>> “The Art of Death” slideshow lecture: Led by cemetery historian Nanette Napoleon, 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 29, Oahu Cemetery Chapel, 2162 Nuuanu Ave. No reservations required. Call 261-0705.

>> Halloween Glow-in-the-Dark Paint Party: “Best Witches,” 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 30, The Mixx Bar and Grill, 434 Piikoi St. For ages 18 and older; dress up in costume for a chance to win prizes. Cost: $35. To register, visit wineandcanvas.com/oahu-hi.

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