with Bunny Michael at the Garrison (1197 Dundas West), 10:30 pm. $10.
Since dressing up is de facto for drag queens, Halloween is obviously de rigueur. The theme at drag party Hotnuts is “nature slut veg qween.” Suggestions, courtesy of the promoters, include Mileek Cyrus, Denzel Squashington, Asparagus van Sant and Mariah Carrot.
Difficulty: High
with DJ EZ, Jus Ed and others at 99 Sudbury, 10 pm. $24.50/ $29.50. PDR, RT, SS, TF.
The Mansion crew’s annual bash has a typically stacked lineup of international and local house and techno luminaries and an old-school horror/sci-fi theme. So dress up as Debbie Harry from Videodrome or a Prophet 10, one of the synths John Carpenter used to compose the Halloween II score.
Difficulty: Medium
at Sound Academy (11 Polson), 10 pm. $20 (advance). TZ.
Patterned vests, snap-back hats, Zubaz pants – it’s probably not difficult to replicate Will Smith’s signature look from the influential sitcom. However, if revellers go deep (think Hilary’s wedding gown pearl-rosary-choker combo, Oprah from the Oprah episode), this party won’t jump the shark.
Difficulty: Medium
at Videofag (187 Augusta), 8 pm. Free.
Ex-Fifth Column members Caroline Azar and GB Jones are emerging from the shadows for this two-night multimedia happening written/directed by Azar and starring Jones’s “Southern Ontarian Gothic” outfit Opera Arcana. There’s no dress code, but since the band is influenced by authors Susanna Moodie and Margaret Atwood, perhaps your outfit should be, too?
Difficulty: High
at Planet Car Wash (689 King West), 10 pm. $10.
The promoters behind charitable pop-up party Dudebox are returning to Planet Car Wash, a location that could double as the theme. And even though inclusivity is the only actual theme at Dudebox, according to their Facebook page, Ebola-inspired costumes are out and feminism is in. We would like to add intergalactic hubcaps into the mix.
Difficulty: Low
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