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Thursday, Oct. 22

NOT BETTE, JUST JOAN

The Parker hosts “It's Just a Bunch of Hocus Pocus - the Ultimate Fan Experience” tonight. Featuring some of the actors from the film. Stonewall Museum presents “Focus on the Future: A Divided America” at The Broward Center.

The Haunt at The Venue is an immersive Halloween experience featuring four themed haunted houses: “Blood Bath: The Jugular,” “The Last Vow: La Bruja’s Wedding,” “Psycho Circus: Delirium,” and “Florida Man: Toxic Inheritance” tonight, and select nights throughout October. Go to TormentedTrails.com.

Friday, Oct. 23

THINGS ARE GETTING SPOOKY

The Manor holds a “Supernaturalfest,” featuring a “Miss Hallo-Queen 2026” contest, a show by Athena Dion, and “Devil’s Den,” starting at midnight with tribal beats by DJ Liza Rodriguez. The “Rocky Horror Picture Show” with a shadow cast is at The Miniaci Performing Arts Center. Eagle has set a “Beartrap” with music by GloVibes.

Latinos Salud holds its 14th annual Hispanic Heritage Food Bazaar at its Wilton Manors location. Compass has Halloween Glam Bingo and The Parker welcomes “The Vampire Circus.”

Saturday, Oct. 24

DRESS UP

Mad Hatter and Chocolate City celebrate Halloween a week early. Mad Hatter teams up with Night Runners for a costume contest, and Chocolate City offers $300 for the best costume. There’s a “Spooktacular” Halloween bash at Equality Park. Megamix Saturdays at Alibi features Natasha Ricketts and Miss Bouvèé this week. Things are turning a nice fall color of “Rust” at Eagle with DJ Brady Prince. It’s Uncle Bob’s Bubbly Broadway Birthday Bash at The Pub, and Cyn Sage entertains at Rebel Wine Bar.

The Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida holds its “Chic and Unique” ball at Hard Rock.

The Pride Center at Equality Park is hosting the 17th Annual Active Aging Expo. The Parker welcomes the hysterical Jessica Kirson.

Sunday, Oct. 25

¡AI PAPI!

The Palm Aire Daddies hold a Halloween party at Tropics, and Bears of South Florida invade Jungle Island for its Halloween show. Will LIT’s show tune night take on a spooky theme?

Monday, Oct. 26

CAN YOU TAKE TWO COX AT ONCE?

Find out at the Stilettos show at The Pub with Laila Cox and Candy R Cox, along with Lorna Vando, Vanity Flair, and Sharde Ross. Speaking of drag queens, you’ll see some real stunners during Turn-About Bingo at H.G. Roosters.

Tuesday, Oct. 27

DINNER & A MOVIE, WITH A SIDE OF STEAMY LIT.

Scandals has a free movie screening, and you can take a trip to the buffet table for just $6. Where else can you get dinner and a movie at such a bargain? It all starts at 7 p.m. At Rebel Wine Bar they’re doing readings from steamy lit. It’s a special Halloween paint and sip at Rosie’s.

The Parker presents “An Evening with David Sedaris.”

Wednesday, Oct. 28

HELL ON WHEELS

The Rollerblading Club at LIT is celebrating Oktoberfest today.

Kravis On Broadway presents “Dirty Dancing: The Musical,” running through Nov. 1, and The Parker welcomes “The Carpenters Songbook: A Live Celebration” (I would hope so!).

HEADS UP

This new section is to alert you to events that will happen before the next edition of the paper hits the street.

Wicked Manors, Oct. 31.

Cheyenne Jackson at Glazer Hall, Nov. 6.

Gospel Jubilee at Sunshine Cathedral with Lenora Jaye and Antonio Edwards, Nov. 7.

Taste of the Island, Nov. 17.

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Compiled by Rick Karlin.