Haunt the PHX in Style

Día de los Muertos celebration with live music, food and drink specials, and a Day of the Dead art show. 4:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Also runs Friday, October 29, 4:30 p.m. to 2 a.m., and Saturday, October 30, 4:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 480-990-9844.

3223 S. Mill Ave., Tempe

Ghoulish goldfish racing and live music by Kendizzle and the Gravy Makers. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Free. Call 480-377-8100.

Pookie's Cafe & Bar

4540 N. 7th St.

Alternative Halloween Madness continues with Supermodel Soiree with Claudia B and Evelyn Edwards, talent search contest with cash and bar prizes. 9:30 p.m. Free. Call 602-277-2121.

Sugar Daddy's

3102 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale

Pumpkin-carving event, Sugar's will supply the pumpkins and the carving equipment, and you supply the talent. Live music with Big Pete Pearson from 9:30 p.m. to close. Regular and late-night menu served until 2 a.m. $3 domestic, $3.50 imports, $4 calls, and $5 wells (served in a pint glass). 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. $2 cover. Call 480-970-6556.

Friday, October 29:

ACME Roadhouse

855 S. Rural Rd., Tempe

Moulin Rouge party hosted by Sanjna and Jenny, with prizes for sexiest costume and best dressed, and $3 drink specials all night long. 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call for cover. Call 480-517-1818.

Anna's Southwest Grill at Arizona Golf Resort

425 S. Power Rd., Mesa

Halloween dinner party, costume contest with prizes for Best Dressed Couple and Best Dressed Individual. $12.95 dinner includes appetizer, entree, and all food. Drink specials all night long and live music from Bill Fuschillo from 5 to 11 p.m. Runs both Friday, October 29, and Saturday, October 30. Call 480-832-3202.

Apollo's

5749 N. 7th St.

The "Best Least Dressed" costume contest for prizes is the highlight of the night, plus "Gay Scaryoke," drink specials and prize giveaways all night long. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Call 602-277-9373.

Aunt Chilada's

Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort

7330 N. Dreamy Draw Pkwy.

Chill out at Aunt Chilada's costume party with entertainment by Wild Angels from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., prizes and drink specials. 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Free. Call 602-331-1700.

Baja Tilly's Cantina

1123 W. Broadway Rd., Tempe

Whoop it up with costume contest for cash prizes, and a live remote by Mega 104.3. DJ Jerry spins his tunes, and Straight Up starts playing at 9 p.m., as well as $3 Bloody Marys and macabre $3 Bloody Brain Shots. $8 cover after 7 p.m., ladies get in free until 9 p.m. Call 480-968-4437.

The Big Bang

501 S. Mill Ave., Tempe

Rock 'n' roll sing-along with dueling pianos, Halloween costume contest, and drink specials all night. Friday, October 29, and Saturday, October 30, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday, October 31, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. $6 ($3 with costume). Call 480-557-5595

Bobby McGee's

8501 N. 27th Ave.

Spooktacular Halloween Monster Mash Bash, costume contest at midnight with $50 cash prize. Cheap drinks (like Bloddy Redrum Jell-O shots) from 4 to 8 p.m. Show up early to avoid "scary" line -- dress in costume to get in the fastest. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 602-995-5382.

Cash Inn Country

2140 E. McDowell Rd.

Sisterzz Twisted don their drag king costumes for a special show. Drink specials all night long. 8 p.m. Call 602-244-9943.

Encounters

3037 W. Clarendon Ave.

Halloween party with the opening round of cash prize costume contest and a DJ spinning the latest tunes. 8 p.m. Club memberships are $35 for single men, $15 for couples, and free for single ladies. Call 602-230-9680.

Flicka's Baja Cantina

2003 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale

Halloween party, costume contest with cash prizes, and live music with the Disco Pimps. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-945-3618.

HGM's Sports Grill

7103 E. McDowell Rd., in Papago Plaza, Scottsdale

Costume contest and prizes for first, second and third place winners (with the top prize worth $400), karaoke, dancing, and live entertainment by Big Brothers Entertainment. Breakfast will be served until 4 a.m. Starts at 9 p.m. No cover. Call 480-945-3890.

Hollywood Alley

2610 W. Baseline Rd., Mesa

"Dress Up You Freaks" live show with Dixie Witch, Blanche Davidian, Amplified Heat, and The Sons of Serro. 21-and-over show. 8:30 p.m. $6. Call 480-820-7117.

Johnny Gee's

7200 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler

Superhero Theme Party, with DJ music and drink specials. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. 480-961-3080.

Lagerfields

12601 N. Paradise Village Pkwy. West

Kick off the Allhallow's Eve Costumed Up Party Weekend by dressing up and singing karaoke, with great giveaways and prizes. 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. 602-765-0059.

Mason Jar

2303 E. Indian School Rd.

Halloween show with Motive, Terror in the Aisles, And The Hero Fails, Rising Pain, and more. All ages, bar with ID. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. $8. Call 602-954-0455.

Mill Avenue Cue Club

607 S. Mill Ave., Tempe

Dress up costume party, drink and shot specials all night featuring Sam Adams and Red Bull. 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-966-0068.

M3 Bar & Lounge

2623 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale

Black Vodka promotions, giveaways, live DJ music, and $2 U-Call-Its if you're in costume. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-423-7087.

Pookie's Cafe & Bar

4540 N. 7th St.

Alternative Halloween Madness continues as Victoria London crowns the best in amateur drag competition, with cash and bar prizes. 9:30 p.m. Free. Call 602-277-2121.

The Sets

93 E. Southern Ave., Tempe

www.thesets.com

Trash City Presents Halloween Havoc, with live music from The Strand, Radiance, Smee, and the Cover Up. Halo network gaming, tarot card readers, dream interpreters, piercing, tattoo, belly dancers, prizes for best costume, and more. 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. $10. Call 602-953-2728.

Slap Shots

7941 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale

Halloween weekend party, Scariest Costume Contest for cash and prizes, live music with Ten Years Gone, Miller Lite promotion from 9 to 11 p.m., and shot specials. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 623-939-6261.

Tinseltown Tavern

2017 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale

Midnight costume contest for $100 cash prize and scary karaoke from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Drink specials include $5 martini madness and $7.50 bucket of beer from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-945-MARX (6279).

Wet Willy's Baja Cantina

16041 N. Arrowhead Fountain Center Dr., Peoria

Halloween costume contest at 10 p.m. for prizes ($1,000 for first, and prize packages for second and third). Drink specials include $3 Mummy Margaritas, $3 bottled beer from tub, and shot specials throughout the evening. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 623-486-9500.

Saturday, October 30:

All Starz Sports Bar & Grill

4929 W. Chandler Blvd., Ste. 12, Chandler

Halloween party and costume contest with prizes ($100 for first place, and gift certificates for runners-up) with music by DJ Robert starting at 9 p.m. Drink specials include $2 well drinks, $2 tootsie rolls, $2 voodoo cocktails, and $3 Oktoberfest beer. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 480-785-7827.

Anderson's Fifth Estate

6820 E. 5th Ave., Scottsdale

Retro Halloween, costume contest with cash prizes and 2-for-1 drinks until 10 p.m. Live remote by MIX 96.9 DJs Greg and Little John. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 480-994-4168.

Apollo's

5749 N. 7th St.

The Halloween fun continues with a costume contest for cash prizes, plus "Gay Scaryoke" and drink specials all night long. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Call 602-277-9373.

Arizona Joe's

417 S. Winchester Rd., Apache Junction

Halloween party, costume contest with cash prizes for first, second and third place winners (judging at midnight). Live music from Western Electric Band featuring Brant Hopkins, and drink specials like $2 Cuervo shots and $2 Kamikazes. No cover. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 480-983-6115.

At Painted Mountain

6210 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa

Halloween party, costume contest with cash prizes, karaoke and drink specials until close. 7 to 11 p.m. Call 480-832-0158.

Axis/Radius

7340 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale

The decadence of the Ghost Ball Block Party, presented in conjunction with Suede, descends on downtown Scottsdale with live entertainment by '80s cover group Fast Times, metal cover band Metal Ikon, and four DJs. Costume contest where Best Overall Costume will win $2,000, and both Best Group and the Sexiest Costume will nab $500 each. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 480-970-1112 for prices.

Baja Red's Cantina

5122 E. McDowell Rd.

Halloween Costume Party with movie stars as its theme, goblin stew, witchy-poo brew, karaoke, and prizes. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 602-286-9251 for cover.

Baja Tilly's Cantina

1123 W. Broadway Rd., Tempe

Halloween party with live music by Straight Up and DJ Luv1, as well as $3 Jack Daniel's and $3 Cuervo Gold shots. Call 480-968-4437 for hours and cover.

The Bar

1212 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe

Blues Women & Friends Festival benefit for Every Nation's Child/UNICEF with live music by Uvon, Carey Slade, Mary Godfrey, Gypsy and One Class Act, BlueZone, Kari M. with the Garage Band All-Stars and more. Costume contest (with cash for first place, and a bar credit for second place), karaoke, raffles and giveaways of items from the UNICEF shop and gift certificates from local restaurants, $3 Black Vodkas, and $5 large pitchers. Live music runs from 2 to 8 p.m., and karaoke goes from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-446-7468.

Barcelona (Scottsdale)

15440 Greenway-Hayden Loop, Scottsdale

Veuve Clicquot Champagne Party with a costume competition at 9 p.m. with $3,000 in cash and prizes, live music and dancing until 2 a.m., half-price champagne all day, and everyone in costume gets a free glass of Veuve Clicquot. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover for women, but men pay $10 after 9 p.m. Call 480-603-0370.

Bar Nun

4142 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix

Revelers and merrymakers who come dressed in costume get a discount, but everyone can take advantage of specials on crazy Halloween drinks like the Haunted Martini (made from Black Vodka and dry ice). Even the wait staff will be dressing up. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. No cover. Call 480-706-5564.

Bikini Lounge

1502 Grand Ave.

Celebrate at this downtown Phoenix landmark with costume and apple-bobbing contests for prizes, Westinis, and drink specials all night long. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 602-252-0472.

Blooze

12014 N. 32nd St.

Costume competition ($50 first prize, second and third prizes TBA) and live music by Angry Jon. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 602-788-4574.

The Boathouse

5394 S. Lakeshore Dr., Tempe

Costume party and contest with prizes and drink specials. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-820-0660.

Bobby McGee's

8501 N. 27th Ave.

Spooktacular Halloween Monster Mash Bash, costume contest at midnight with $100 cash prize. Cheap drinks (like Bloddy Redrum Jell-O shots) from 4 to 8 p.m. Show up early to avoid "scary" line -- dress in costume to get in the fastest. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 602-995-5382.

BS West

7125 E. 5th Ave., Scottsdale

Fabulous Halloween party with drag show contest where the winner gets to represent the bar for a year. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. $20. Call 480-945-9028.

Cabana's

6810 E. 5th Ave., Scottsdale

South of the Border Halloween with penny drinks all night, bobbing for beers, and costume contest for a trip anywhere in the 50 states. Music by DJ Stylez. $20 for men and $10 for the ladies. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 480-421-9055.

Cactus Club

650 W. Apache Trail, Apache Junction

Costume contest with prizes, free food, and drink specials ($1.75 bottled domestic beers and well drinks, and 75-cent domestic tap beers). 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 480-982-1148.

Cactus Jack's Bar & Grill

4747 E. Elliot Rd., Ahwatukee

Try your luck in the single-elimination "broomstick" pool tournament, pumpkin bobbing, or costume contest (all for prizes), or sample $2 Coronas and $1 Jell-O shots. Call 480-893-6630 for cover and hours.

Cave Creek Coffee Company & Wine Bar

6033 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek

Special Halloween music show with folk artist Eliza Gilkyson. 8 p.m. $18. Call 480-488-0603.

Champions

330 S. Gilbert Rd., Mesa

Dart tournament at 2 p.m., karaoke, and a costume contest at 9 p.m. for prizes. Closes at 2 a.m. Call 480-649-1650.

Charlie's

727 W. Camelback Rd.

Cowboy up with costume contests for cash prizes, drink specials all night long, and a performance by Pussy LeHoot and Friends. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 602-265-0224.

Char's Has the Blues

4631 N. 7th Ave.

Halloween party with the ladies of Sistah Blue. 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Call for cover. Call 602-230-0205.

Club Central

3110 N. Central Ave.

Cruise down Phoenix's main drag for a costume contest for cash prizes, live music downstairs, and a DJ spinning upstairs. Drink specials all night long. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 602-200-8121.

The Clubhouse

1320 E. Broadway Rd., Tempe

Halloween Freakness Ball with live music from Arvin's Gardens, Fred Green, Bullet Up, Bailey's Window, Forgotten Lifestyles, Jason Society, Miso, Bullet Train to Moscow, Dimonet, Ember Coast, and more. Live body suspensions and cheek piercings by Body Art Tattoo. Huge costume contest for prizes with categories including best overall, most creative, freakiest, and sexiest. Toni & Guy Hair Salon will present a freaky-hair runway show, and there will be prize giveaways from the Horse & Hound and The Clubhouse, plus J ger and Bud specials all day. First 100 people in the door get entered into door prize raffle. All ages, bar with ID. 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. $8 21-and-over, $10 under 21. Call 480-968-3238.

Club Rio

430 N. Scottsdale Rd., Tempe

Halloween Monster Bash until 2 a.m. with giant costume contest for $1,000 in cash prizes, and KISS 104.7 in the house. 21-and-over only. Call 480-894-0533 for cover.

Cocomo Joe's

28244 N. Tatum Blvd., Cave Creek

Costume contest for prizes and live music by One Way Ticket. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-538-8008.

Coyote Hill Bar & Grill

12417 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale

Howl at the moon with a costume contest with cash prizes ($100 for first place, $50 for second place, $25 for third) and $2 Coronas from midnight until 2 a.m. No cover. Call 623-536-7711.

Crabby Don's

3861 E. Baseline Rd., Gilbert

Live music by Shovelhead, Hall 13, and more, with food and drink specials all night long. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 480-558-7540 for cover.

Craiger's Restaurant & Lounge

5400 N. 59th Ave., Glendale

Second annual Halloween costume contest with cash prizes, giveaways, live music by the rockin' funky blues of Thomas Oliver and the Kick Band, and drink specials all night long. 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 623-934-8071.

Cruisin' 7th

3702 N. 7th St.

If you lose out at this bar's talent contest at 10 p.m. (where the winner gets his own show night), try to save face by overcoming the competition in the costume contest at midnight. First prize is $100; second prize is $25, two free drinks and a bottle of champagne; and third prize is a bottle of champagne. If you still lose out, don't worry: There are drink specials all night long. Call 602-212-9888.

Deja Vu

6025 N. 27th Ave.

Halloween party with cash prizes for best costume. Live music from DJ Mag. 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 602-246-2939.

Devil's Martini North

10825 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale

Halloween Madness, costume contest where best costume wins a trip to Las Vegas and best devil costume wins a VIP dinner party in a private cabana. DJ music. 5 p.m to 2 a.m. $10 cover after 10 p.m. Call 480-348-1666.

Devil's Martini Old Town

4175 N. Goldwater Blvd., Scottsdale

Pimp N' Ho Masquerade with DJ music. 8 p.m to 2 a.m. $10 cover for guys after 10 p.m. Call 480-947-7171.

The Doghouse Bar

1241 E. Broadway Rd., Ste. 17, Mesa

Halloween costume contest, live band, emcee, wet tee-shirt contest and drink specials. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-833-6042.

Dos Gringos

4209 N. Craftsman Court, Scottsdale

Habla español? You might just have to if you attend this weekendlong costume bash. On Halloween a drawing will be held for the best costume, and the winner gets a cruise to Mexico for two. All beers are $3. Full menu until 2 a.m. Saturday, October 30, and Sunday, October 31. 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-423-3800.

Dos Gringos Trailer Park

1001 E. 8th St., Tempe

This "Trailer Park of Horrors" will be the site of a costume contest on Halloween, with a trip to Mexico up for grabs. Drink specials are $2 Coronas, $3 Gringoritas, and $3 Donkey Punch. Full menu until 2 a.m. Saturday, October 30, and Sunday, October 31. 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. 480-968-7879.

Drift Polynesian Restaurant & Tiki Lounge

4341 N. 75th St., Scottsdale

Second annual Pirate 'n' Wench Extravaganza, costume contest at 12:30 a.m. (winner gets $2,500 RejuvaLift makeover). 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Party is free, but donations of clothing and canned goods are appreciated. Call 480-949-8454.

Drivers Sport Grill

14175 W. Indian School Rd., Goodyear

Sixth annual Halloween bash, with karaoke, costume contest and prizes. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 623-536-8571

The Dubliner Irish Pub & Restaurant

Costume party with costume contest at 10 p.m. Participants must go on stage and describe the alternate identity to the audience, which decides the winner (first place gets $100). Live music from Traveller. Runs until 2 a.m. Call 602-867-0984 for cover.

Dwntwn Club

702 N. Central Ave.

Costume party with drink specials. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 602-258-8343 for cover.

Earl's Tin Palace

15784 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale

Halloween party with reverse happy hour from 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 480-607-1941 for cover.

Eddie Matney's

2398 E. Camelback Rd.

Halloween Costume Party in the bar. Live entertainment, prize giveaways, and lots of drink specials. 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. No cover. Call 602-957-3214.

Emerald Lounge

1514 N. 7th Ave.

Come dressed as your favorite smutty character for the Smut Muffin CD release party with special guest Meat Whistle. 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 602-256-9705 for cover.

Encounters

3037 W. Clarendon Ave.

Halloween party with the opening round of cash prize costume contest and a DJ spinning the latest tunes. 8 p.m. Club memberships are $35 for single men, $15 for couples, and free for single ladies. Call 602-230-9680.

Famous Sam's

940 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler

Monster mash with costume contests, a horror house, live music and dancing. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-812-1177.

Famous Sam's

2860 E. Main St., Mesa

Halloween contest (with a grand prize of a three-day, two-night vacation package) and Scaryoke. Runs until 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-924-1305.

Fat Cats

915 Grand Ave.

Costume competition with $50 first prize. Drink specials like $1 Poison Shots. 9 p.m. to close. No cover. Call 602-252-0988.

Fibber Magee's

1989 W. Elliot Rd., Chandler

Costume party with live music from the Keltic Kowboys, $4 Guinness pints, $3 Smithwicks and Harp pints, costume contest, prizes and giveaways. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-722-9434.

1st Round Draft Sports Grill

1520 W. Warner Rd., Gilbert

Hey, sporto, try to win this tavern's costume contest ($100 for first place, $50 for second place, $25 gift certificate for third) decided at midnight, or the pumpkin-carving contest ($25 for first place, $15 for second place, $10 gift certificate for third). Drink specials include $2 Bloody Marys and $2 Bloody Brains Shot. Karaoke is also at 9 p.m. No cover. Call 480-497-2445.

Flip Flops Island Grill House

222 E. University Dr., Tempe

Buccaneer Bash with a pirate theme, costume contest with $1,200 total in cash prizes for categories for most creative, sexiest and best overall. Detroit's DJ Dr. Chill spins, with $2 drink specials. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-967-7744.

George & Dragon Restaurant

Costume contest with cash prizes ($150 for first place, $100 for second place, and $50 for third). Drink specials all night long. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 602-470-0018

Graham Central Station

7850 S. Priest Dr., Tempe

Halloween festivities include $2,500, winner-take-all costume contest (chosen on audience applause), 25-cent well, wine and longnecks from 6 to 9 p.m. No cover with costume before 8:30 p.m., open until 2 a.m. Call 480-496-4336.

Hollywood Alley

2610 W. Baseline Rd., Mesa

Get that adrenaline going for the Metal Monsters Moshfest 2004/CD release party for 454, with Rebirth, Trench, and Slip Mickey. Special guest appearances and giveaways. $5 cover. Call 480-820-7117.

Icehouse

429 W. Jackson St.

Masquerade Entertainment presents Halloween 2004, a gigantic festival and indoor dance party, with performances by Pat Hodges, DJ Mike Duretto, Liquid 360, and many local performers. Hosted by Phaedra the Latin Pheline. Costume contest with the chance to strut your stuff on a 50-foot-long lighted runway for cash prizes, and a massive light show. Time TBA. Tickets are $15 presale, $20 at the door. Call 602-257-8929.

Iguana Mack's

1371 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler

Third annual Halloween Bash, costume contest with cash prizes, $2 Sols, $3.50 Witches Brew, $3.50 Cuervo Gold margaritas. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover if wearing costume. Call 480-899-6735.

Jet Lag Lounge

7908 E. Chaparral Rd., Ste. 102, Scottsdale

Halloween extravaganza, with costume and dance contests (both for prizes), drinks, dinner, and live music with Randy Thomas from 7 p.m. to midnight. No cover. Call 480-941-9144.

Jillian's at Desert Ridge Market Place

21001 N. Tatum Blvd.

Night of Demons, where you can dress as your favorite horror-film hero. DJ music, cash prizes, and drink specials. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 480-538-8956.

Joe's Grotto

13825 N. 32nd St.

Live music with Fred Green, Evolocity, Supersternal Notch, and Dog Will Hunt. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. $5. Call 602-992-1007.

Johnny Gee's

7200 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler

Costume party, with DJ music and drink specials. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. 480-961-3080.

Karamba Nightclub

1724 E. McDowell Rd.

Halloween celebration with prizes for best costumes. Time TBA. Call 602-254-0231 for cover.

Kazimierz World Wine Bar

7137 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale

Costume contest with cash, gift certificate and wine prizes; live DJ music, and drink specials. 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-946-3004.

La Casa del Mariachi

1420 N. 24th St.

Costume party on both Saturday, October 30, and Sunday, October 31, with regularly performing mariachi entertainers from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 602-275-8565 for cover.

Lagerfields

12601 N. Paradise Village Pkwy. West

Allhallow's Eve Costumed Up Party Weekend carries on with a night of costumes and dancing to the sounds of the Tina Bailey Band, as well as great giveaways and prizes. 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. 602-765-0059.

Last Exit Bar & Grill

1425 W. Southern Ave., Mesa

Halloween bash featuring a performance by Chalmers Green. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. $4 cover. Call 480-557-6656.

The Longshot Bar & Grill

7346 E. McDowell Rd., Scottsdale

Halloween party, with costume contest for prizes, music from DJ Adrenalin, and drink specials all night long. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-947-3304.

Mainstay Gallery, and Se Vende Studio

412 E. Garfield St., Nos. 1 and 3

"Boo Fool," a Halloween art lounge party with DJs spinning music upstairs and downstairs, with the Complainiacs and the Quad Laser playing outside. Costumes mandatory. 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Ladies free, men pay $2. Call 602-253-0422.

Maloney's on Campus

955 E. University Dr., Tempe

Costume contest with prizes and giveaways. $2 U-Call-Its from 7 to 11 p.m., and music with DJ Sanders. 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 480-894-2224 for cover.

Marc's Sports Grill

4494 W. Peoria Ave., Glendale

Nightmare on Marc's Street costume party and prizes for scariest, funniest, sexiest, and most creative costumes, as well as drink specials. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 623-842-1053.

Mardi Gras Bar & Grill

8040 E. McDowell Rd., Scottsdale

Costume Masquerade Party where everyone gets a mask. Costume contest with prizes from Fascinations for sexiest, best, worst, and best group. Live music with The Cover Up, Two Dimes, Oktober, and Bullet Up. Drink specials include $2 Scary Shots and $2 drafts. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-970-5707.

Margarita Rocks

410 S. Mill Ave., Tempe

Free beach barbecue food from 5 to 8 p.m., $3 Southern Comfort drinks from 8 to 10 p.m., Mix 96.9 broadcasting from 7 to 9 p.m., costume competition with $2,500 cash prize. 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 480-968-3301 for cover.

Martini Ranch

7295 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale

Salem's Lot Party in conjunction with Mickey's Hangover. Live music with Metalhead, Chrome 9, Rock Lobster, Nigel, DJ Soloman, DJ Michael, DJ Roach (from Suburban Noise), and more. Costume contest with a grand prize of a trip for two to Mardi Gras, and second prize is a guitar autographed by The Killers. Drink specials on Jack Daniel's, Finlandia Vodka, Southern Comfort and Budweiser. 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. $10. Call 480-970-0500.

McDuffy's Tempe

230 W. Fifth St., Tempe

Blackout Laser Party, as the entire club will be darkened for a laser show. Hip-hop, Top 40 and dance music plays all night, a sexy costume contest offers cash and prizes, and there will be drink specials until midnight -- including $2 Long Islands and Tall Drafts. 18-and-over, bar with ID. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 480-966-5600 for cover.

McDuffy's Wide World of Entertainment

15814 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria

Part one of the Monster Mash starts on Devil's Night with $2 Witches Brew, costume competition with more than $1,000 in cash and prizes, and music by DJ Sean. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. $5 cover for men starting at 9 p.m. and for women at 10 p.m. Call 623-334-5000.

Mickey's Hangover

Salem's Lot Party in conjunction with Martini Ranch. Live entertainment from Big Tex and the Blazin' Pintos, DJ Villin, DJ Trademark, and Dr. Drew. Costume contest with the grand prize of a trip for two to the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, and second prize is a concert flyaway trip from KZON-FM 101.5. Drink specials on Jack Daniel's, Finlandia Vodka, Southern Comfort and Budweiser. 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. $10. Call 480-425-0111.

Mill Avenue Cue Club

607 S. Mill Ave., Tempe

Drink and shot specials all night featuring Sam Adams and Red Bull. 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-966-0068.

Minder Binder's

715 S. McClintock Dr., Tempe

Live music with Saint Dog from Suburban Noize, Dark Side Immortals, and Bag of Hammers. Costume contest for prizes with drink specials all night long. 8 p.m to 2 a.m. $7 cover. Call 480-966-1911.

Misty's

4301 N. 7th Ave.

Costume contest at midnight with $100 prizes in three different categories. DJ Shannon spins hip-hop, and there will be ghoulish shot specials throughout the night. 9 p.m. to close. No cover. Call 602-265-3233.

The Monastery

4114 N. 28th St.

Pumpkin-carving contest at 8 p.m., and drink specials like $1 Jell-O shots. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 602-840-7510.

The Monastery Mesa

4810 E. Mckellips Rd., Mesa

Halloween costume party with contests and prizes, live music and drink specials. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-474-4477.

The Monastery Too

8011 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria

Costume contest with prizes, live music from Claire's Trick, and drink specials all night long. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 623-412-7782.

Nasty's

3108 E. McDowell Rd.

Costume competition with prizes and various drink specials throughout the night. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 602-267-8707.

O'Kelley's Sports Bar & Grill

2120 W. Guadalupe Rd., Mesa

Costume contest with prizes for first, second and third place. Live music with 68 Guns. 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-756-6069.

Pat Murphy's Pub and Grill

3215 E. Thomas Rd.

Live music from Desert Voodoo, costume competition for cash prizes, and drink specials all night. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 602-522-0669.

Pattie's First Avenue Lounge

7220 E. 1st Ave., Scottsdale

Spooktacular costume party with games, drink specials throughout the evening, and outrageous costume competition for prizes. 8 p.m. to midnight. No cover. Call 480-990-0103.

Pookie's Cafe & Bar

4540 N. 7th St.

Alternative Halloween Madness continues with the Halloween Bash featuring contests for best in drag, best non-drag costume, and best performance with cash and bar prizes. Hosted by the Dancing Diva Devina. 9:30 p.m. Free. Call 602-277-2121.

Prankster's Gar & Brill

Costume competition for gift certificates and other prizes, live music, and drink deals on Witches Brew, shot specials, as well as half-price drinks for last call. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-967-8875.

Rhythm Room

1019 E. Indian School Rd.

Spend the day before Halloween partying with the Big Pete Pearson Blues Band and competing in a costume contest. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. $6. Call 602-265-4842.

Rio Salado Brewing Co. Salt River Saloon

605 S. Mill Ave., Tempe

www.riosaladobeer.com

Costume contests, live music by Ultamaxx, and drink specials. 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. $3. Call 480-829-1590.

The Rockin' Horse

7043 E. McDowell Rd., Scottsdale

Drink specials all night and $100 bar credit for the "Ghouliest Gal." No cover. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 480-874-1112.

Rodeo Nights

4029 N. 33rd Ave.

Amble on down for free country and western dance lessons from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Playgirl centerfolds from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., and a chance at a costume contest with a $1,500 grand prize. 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 602-279-3800.

Rosie McCaffrey's Irish Pub

906 E. Camelback Rd.

Costume contest with $100 cash prize for first place announced at midnight, live music by the Rocket 88's, prize giveaways and drink specials all night long. 9 p.m to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 602-241-1916.

R.T. O'Sullivan's Sports Bar

1010 W. Southern Ave., Mesa

Pimp 'N Ho Ball, with $200 in prizes for best costume, $2 U-Call-Its for the ladies and various games and door prizes. 9 p.m. to close. No cover. Call 480-844-1290.

Sail Inn

26 S. Farmer Ave., Tempe

Halloween bash with costume contests for prizes and cash, drink specials like $3.50 32-ounce domestic pitchers and $3 well drinks. Live music from Bad Shoe, Shrink, and DJ The Mantis Claw. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 480-921-1775 for cover.

Salty Señorita

3636 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale

www.saltysenorita.com

Salty's Spooktacular Weekend starts with a Halloween Eve party. Costume contests with categories for best male, best female, and best couple (each wins $100). Participants must register with hostess. Winner is announced at 11 p.m. Must be present to win. Pumpkin ring toss and pumpkin basketball from 6 to 10 p.m. $2 can Witches Brew beer, $5 Mummy Margaritas. 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 480-946-SALTY (7258).

The Sets

93 E. Southern Ave., Tempe

www.thesets.com

The Edge Halloween Bash Concert with Lit, Denver Harbor, Greeley Estates, Cold Fusion, Redfield, and more. Ages 16 and up. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. $15. Call 480-829-1822.

Shepherds

3114 E. Cactus Rd.

Definitely keep your eyes on the prizes at this bash, as costume contests (with categories for males, females, and couples alike), mummy wrapping and Fear Factor-like games, and mystery prize drawings for treasures like a mini-chopper and gift certificates can get you the goods by the end of the night. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 602-482-0751.

Skippers Lounge

6124 N. 43rd Ave., Glendale

Halloween party with live blues music and drink specials. Closes at 2 a.m. No cover. Call 623-937-0938.

Sky Lounge

132 E. Washington St.

Fiends, Fairies and Freaks bash with DJs Dave Aude, Rod Carrillo, and Lysa D spinning high energy music fit for dancing and a live simulcast with Energy 92.7/101.3. Costume contest with $500 cash prize for best costume, free prize giveaways, $4 Skyy Martinis and $1 Halloween shot specials all night long. With 21-and-over until 2 a.m., 18-and-over for after-hours. Table reservations requested. 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. $7 with costume, $10 without. Call 602-229-1110.

Slap Shots

7941 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale

Halloween weekend party, Most Original Costume Contest for cash and prizes, live music with Ten Years Gone, Budweiser promotion from 9 to 11 p.m., and shot specials. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 623-939-6261.

Steel Horse Saloon

1768 W. Bell Rd.

Halloween costume party and costume contest for cash prizes. Live music by the Flying Housecats, and $1.50 U-Call-It well, wine and beer from 8 to 10 p.m. and live music by Third Degree. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 602-942-8778.

Sugar Daddy's

3102 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale

Costume party with DJs. 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. $2 cover after 8:30 p.m. Call 480-970-6556.

Territorial Bar and Grill

37645 N. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek

Creekers Party with costume contest for prizes at 10:30 p.m., bobbing for limes, $3 Corona and Corona Lites, live music from Cross Country Band. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-575-7071.

Tropicana Cafe & Sports Bar

9401 W. Thunderbird Rd., Peoria

Howl-O-Ween with costume contest and karaoke. 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 623-972-9776.

Tupelo Tap Room

1615 W. Camelback Rd.

Half-off drinks for anyone in costume. Live music from Big Mamma and White Bread from 8 p.m. to midnight. No cover. Call 602-274-1513.

Venue of Scottsdale

7117 E. 3rd Ave., Scottsdale

Halloween gets some hair-metal as Pump (an Aerosmith tribute band) and Pyromania (Def Leppard tribute band) will perform, along with special guests Helvin, Amuck, and others. Costume contests for cash prizes and drink specials throughout the night also take place. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. $15. Call 480-945-5150.

The Vine Tavern & Eatery

2808 E. Indian School Rd.

Costume contest with $100 grand prize winner being named at 11 p.m. (winner must be present), $2.50 Coors Light and Molson steins, and karaoke from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 602-957-9806.

Warsaw's Again

15220 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix

Halloween party, drink specials all night, and costume contest for prizes from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 602-992-7476 for cover.

Waterhole

8830 N. 43rd Ave., Glendale

Halloween party, costume contest with a two-night, three-day casino getaway as first prize, DJ music, 75-cent beers from 8 to 9 p.m. and $1 shots through the evening. No cover. Call 623-937-3139.

Yucca Tap Room

29 W. Southern Ave., Tempe

Cancer benefit pre-Halloween show with Sweet Bleeders, Tim Anthonise, Tramps and Thieves, Quarter Inch Crown, Truckers on Speed, and Haggis. Raffles, giveaways, and a costume contest for prizes. 8 p.m. Call 480-967-4777 for cover.

Sunday, October 31:

Ain't Nobody's Bizness

3031 E. Indian School Rd., Ste. 7

Halloween Bash, costume contest -- with categories like Best Dressed and Best Original Costume -- for cash prizes ($200 for first place, $100 for second place, $50 for third). Sign-up is at 9 p.m. and judging is at 10 p.m. 18-and-over, bar with ID. Call 602-224-9977.

Amsterdam

718 N. Central Ave.

Halloween Weekend 2004 continues with a costume contest hosted by Chantelle Douglas and a $250 first prize at 9:30 p.m. (sign up by 9 p.m.). 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 602-258-6122.

Apollo's

5749 N. 7th St.

Best Creative Underwear Night with $1 off drinks for those in their skivvies. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Call 602-277-9373.

The Blue Bar

4017 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale

Drink it up at this fete, as the costume contest offers prizes like champagne and cases of beer to the lucky winners. Beer and wine specials all night long (such as $2 off certain imports). 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 480-947-2160.

Bobby McGee's

8501 N. 27th Ave.

Spooktacular Halloween Monster Mash Bash, costume contest at midnight with $200 cash prize. Cheap drinks (like Bloddy Redrum Jell-O shots) from 4 to 8 p.m. Show up early to avoid "scary" line -- dress in costume to get in the fastest. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 602-995-5382.

Casey Moore's Oyster House

850 S. Ash Ave., Tempe

Haunted House Party with The Edge. Ghost hunt, drink specials, costume contest with prizes. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Free. Call 480-968-9935.

Cash Inn Country

2140 E. McDowell Rd.

Go country with a costume contest for prizes, "scaryoke," and drink specials all night long. 7 p.m. Call 602-244-9943.

Christopher's Fermier Brasserie & Paola's Wine Bar

2584 E. Camelback Rd.

Halloween's Sexiest Ghoul Soiree contest, winner receives Magnum bottle of Mumm champagne, must be in costume to win but not required for entry. Winner announced at 10 p.m. 5 p.m. to midnight. Call 602-522-2344.

The Complex

2647 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix

Spooky Halloween Show with Calabrese, Speed 63, The Iris, The Abiotx, and the Surgeon Generals. Costume contest for prizes, and free vampire bat with show flier. All ages. 6 p.m. Price TBA. Call 602-347-8325.

Drinx

7330 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale

Sunday Funday Halloween Bash, half-price food and drinks all night long. 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-423-9434.

Encounters

3037 W. Clarendon Ave.

Halloween party with the opening round of cash prize costume contest and a DJ spinning the latest tunes. 8 p.m. Club memberships are $35 for single men, $15 for couples, and free for single ladies. Call 602-230-9680.

Fuel Motorsport Café

2827 E. Bell Rd.

Halloween party. 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 602-788-0500.

Furio

7210 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale

Live music by DJ Pete Salaz. 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-945-6600.

George & Dragon Restaurant

Costume contest with the audience deciding who gets cash prizes ($150 for first place, $100 for second place, and $50 for third). Drink specials include $3 Harp and Smithwicks. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 602-241-0018.

Handlebar-J

7116 E. Becker Lane, Scottsdale

Get a handle on this Halloween hootenanny, with a costume contest for cash prizes, live music by the Herndon Bros. Band, and themed drink specials. 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-948-0110.

Harley's 155

155 W. Camelback Rd.

Costume contest with cash prizes ($100 for first place, $50 for second place, $25 for third) in categories like Most Comical, Most Original, and Best Female Illusionist. DJ music and drink specials all night. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 602-274-8505.

The Hideaway

6746 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek

Big Biker Halloween Party, costume contest with cash prizes, food and drink specials hourly, tee-shirt and prize giveaways. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-595-0358.

Hi-Liter Show Club

4716 N. 12th St.

For a change of pace, consider the Halloween Hot Body Contest with a trip to Las Vegas as the grand prize. Drink specials include $3 Heinekens and Amstel Lights. $5 cover after 5:30 p.m. Open until 2 a.m. Call 602-234-0128.

Hollywood Alley

2610 W. Baseline Rd., Mesa

Halloween show with Chicano Power Revival. Costumes encouraged and $2 Coronas available. 21-and-over show. 8:30 p.m. $6. Call 480-820-7117.

Hot Shots

2929 N. 16th St.

Scare up some fun at this bar and billiard joint's Halloween party, with costume contest for cash and prizes (for scariest, sexiest and most original duds), wicked and evil $2 Witches Brew or $2 Bloody Punch, music by DJ Steve, dancing and free snacks. 9 p.m. to close. No cover. Call 602-549-2929.

Indiana Jean's Haunted Bar

3593 W. Northern Ave.

Sounds like the place to be on Halloween! Costume party, food and drink specials ($1 Schnapps shots and free finger foods). 7:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 602-841-6411.

John Henry's

909 E. Elliot Rd., Tempe

Costume party, karaoke, $3 Beck's Oktoberfest. $6 specialty cocktails with happy hour prices all night. 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. No cover. Call 480-730-9009.

Jugheads

5110 E. McDowell Rd.

Horrific Halloween punk show with DSC, No Rest for the Wicked, Idiot Kin, Eleven Forties, Perfect Hatred, and more. The bar will be transformed into a punk rock haunted house, and drink specials and costume contests will occur. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 602-225-0307 for cover.

Lagerfields

12601 N. Paradise Village Pkwy. West

Allhallow's Eve Costumed Up Party Weekend wraps up with costume party, contests, giveaways, prizes and a DJ. 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. 602-765-0059.

The Library Bar & Grill

5th St. and Mill Ave., Tempe

Halloween Bash featuring costumes from scary to sexy. Semifinals of the Mill Avenue Masquerade Costume Contest at 8 p.m. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 602-332-2036 for cover.

Marc's Sports Grill

4494 W. Peoria Ave., Glendale

Nightmare on Marc's Street, with "haunted" Ping-Pong and billiards, Halloween karaoke, and deals on ghoulish drinks. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 623-842-1053.

Margarita Rocks

410 N. 4th St., Tempe

Semifinals of the Mill Avenue Masquerade Costume Contest at 8 p.m., and the final round at 10 p.m., broadcast live on 101.5 The Zone. 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 480-968-3301 for cover.

McDuffy's Tempe

230 W. 5th St., Tempe

Halloween Masquerade Ball with the semifinals of the Mill Avenue Masquerade Costume Contest at 8 p.m. and Masquerade Gone Wild with 18-and-older Super Sexy Costume Contest for cash and prizes. Drink specials include $1 Bud and Bud Light, Test Tube Shots and Witches Brew from 7 to 10 p.m. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 480-966-5600 for cover.

McDuffy's Wide World of Entertainment

15814 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria

Part two of the Monster Mash features another costume contest with another $1,000 in cash and prizes, $2 Witches Brew, a reverse happy hour with half-price domestic bottles and drafts, call liquor, wine and house margaritas, and music by DJ Sean. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. $5 cover for men starting at 9 p.m. and women at 10 p.m. Call 623-334-5000.

Mill Avenue Cue Club

607 S. Mill Ave., Tempe

Drink and shot specials all night featuring Sam Adams and Red Bull. 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-966-0068.

Nu-Towne Saloon

5002 E. Van Buren St.

The beer bust starts at 2 p.m. A DJ will spin music, and there's a costume contest for prizes at 9 p.m., with drink specials all night long. 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 602-267-9959.

The Old Brickhouse Grill

1 E. Jackson St.

Halloween performance by Leftover Crack, Fuck You Ups, and Last Action Zeros with Casket Life. All-ages show. 7 p.m. $8. Call 602-258-7888.

O'Mallys Sports, Spirits & Grill

3544 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix

DJ James spins Halloween hip-hop. Costume contest for cash and prizes, and a complimentary buffet. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. $5 cover. Call 602-589-7180.

Paco-Paco

3045 N. 16th St.

Halloween party with costume contest and cash prizes. Runs until 2 a.m. Call 602-263-8424 for cover.

Pat O's Bunkhouse Saloon

4428 N. 7th Ave.

Halloween party, costume contest for cash prizes at 11 p.m., and $1 16-ounce pints of Bud Light draft from 3 p.m. Happy hour drink prices all day long. 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 602-200-9154.

Pookie's Cafe & Bar

4540 N. 7th St.