All Hallow’s Eve Eve Variety Show Live-lit readings, music, and, what the hell, a shadow-puppet show. Writer and artist Audrey Niffenegger, Fred Sasaki of Poetry Magazine, filmmaker Chris Hefner, accordionist Rob Cruz, and artist April Sheridan are among the guests. Wed 10/30, 8:30 PM, California Clipper, 1002 N. California, 773-384-2547, californiaclipper.com, $7.
Boss Halloween tribute Michael McDermott & the Duke Street Kings as Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band. Sat 10/26, 8 PM, Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th, 773-445-3838, beverlyartcenter.org, $28.
The Fear Haunted House Zombie Army Productions presents a haunted house designed for teen and adult audiences. Through 10/31: Thu 7-10 PM, Fri-Sat 7-11 PM, Sun 7-10 PM; also Wed 10/30, 7-10 PM, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand, 312-595-7437, navypier.com, $20.
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Fear of a FLOF Planet II: A Hip-Hop Halloween Hoedown The DJ/all-spandex crew the Fabulous Ladies of Fitness presents a Halloween edition of their monthly dance party, featuring a costume contest and free break-dancing lessons. Gold chains and high-top Adidas sneakers encouraged. Thu 10/31, 10 PM, Cole’s, 2338 N. Milwaukee, 773-276-5802, coleschicago.blogspot.com, free.
Fright Fest Ride roller coasters and be taunted by flesh-eating zombies from below as the amusement park transforms itself into a maze of haunted houses and other spooky attractions. 10/24-27, Six Flags Great America, 1 Great America Pkwy., Gurnee, 847-249-4636, sixflags.com/greatamerica, $45-$65.
Great Punk’n Party Carve some pumpkins and await the tapping of Southern Tier Pumking and Uinta Punk’n at 7 PM. They’ll be poured through pumpkins lined up at the bar, because that sounds fun. Punk rock soundtrack to boot. Tue 10/29, 4 PM, Fountainhead, 1970 W. Montrose, 773-697-8204, fountainheadchicago.com, free.
Halloween loft party Party-maker collective the Numbered Days hosts this Halloween loft party, featuring a costume contest, trick-or-treat booth, and DJs Kyle Garner, Clash Gordon, and Matt Roan. Sat 10/26, 9 PM, Logan Square Auditorium, 2539 N. Kedzie, 773-252-6179 or 866-468-3401, lsachicago.com, $15.
