Halloween
October 24 October 30
The haunted hanger Long Beach’s Imperial court:
This Halloween Bash is the largest and only Orange harmony’s halloween haunt
County based Halloween event bringing the Proceeds from this event being held at Liz Loren’s
LGBT communities of Sothern California together Haunted Mansion in Hacienda Heights benefit the
for a night full of live entertainment, amazing St. Mary’s C.A.R.E. Program. Live entertainment
DJs, wicked atmosphere and dancing until just will include Jackie Beat and Thea Gill from Queer
before dawn. Located at the Orange County Great as Folk. Other special treats will be a full buffet, an
Park, Hanger 244 will house over one thousand open bar, 50/50 drawings, costume contests and
partygoers. For more details on this event visit go-go dancers. For more, log on to longbeachimpe-
halloweenbash09.com.
rialcourt.org.
October 24 October 31
October 2 - 31
Friends of Dorothy West hollywood costume carnival
haunted halloween costume party & Dinner On Halloween night every year, West Hollywood
hAunTED QuEEn MAry
The Friends of Dorothy Guild presents their 3rd stages one of the most extravagant parties
ShIpWrEcK
annual costume party and dinner. This year’s anywhere. The event takes place from 6:00 p.m. to
Every October the Queen Mary in Long Beach transforms into
festivities, which will include a scary creature silent midnight between La Cienega Boulevard and La
“The Most Terrifying Place On Earth” for Shipwreck, the ship’s
auction and the annual red shoe awards, will once Peer Drive on Santa Monica Boulevard. Celebrating
Halloween Terror Fest. Admission includes unlimited entry to
again take place at The Village Crean in Newport its 22nd anniversary, this year’s carnival expects
all mazes, Purgatory Park featuring Live Bands, the three levels
Beach. Go to
hotrange.com for more. record-crowds of over half a million partygoers.
dance party in the Queen Mary’s Exhibit Hall and a second dance
party housed within the all-new Dome of Doom. Shipwreckhal-
loween.com for attraction schedule.
Events
October 2 – 4 October 18
gay Days Anaheim Aid For Aids presents: Best In Drag
Join over 30,000 gay and lesbian Disney fans This fun and festive drag show and fundraiser
and see the Disneyland resort become a whole for Aid for Aids returns to the Orpheum The-
new world. With scavenger hunts, dance atre in downtown Los Angeles. Aid for Aids
parties, group photos and special events for is a non-profit organization that prevents
singles, couples and families, this weekend homelessness and hunger and improves the
will be unlike any other in the year. Go to quality of life for those living with HIV/AIDS.
October 16 & 17
gaydaysanaheim.com for the entire rundown Go to
aidforaids.net for more information.
of events.
MATThEW ShEpArD
October 24 & 25
October 2 – 4 Margaret cho “ErASE ThE hATE” WEEKEnD
Long Beach harvest Festival The outspoken comedian, actress, writer, The Imperial Courts of Southern California have teamed up to hold an “Erase
The Harvest Festival is the largest indoor arts activist, gay icon and all around funny lady the Hate” weekend full of exciting events at various venues in Long Beach.
and crafts show on the West Coast and boasts invades the OC for a two night gig at the Irvine All proceeds will benefit the Matthew Shepard Foundation, whose goal is
over 24,000 American handmade arts and Improv. Phone 949.854.5455 for tickets and to replace hate with understanding, compassion and acceptance through
crafts showcased by hundreds of artists. For more details. its varied educational, outreach and advocacy programs. For details, go to
additional details, visit
harvestfestival.com.
longbeachimperialcourt.org.
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