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Halloween weekend has arrived and whether you're looking for something spooky or just a festive time, there are plenty of options in and around Chicago. Here's a look at what's going on this weekend: Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade WHAT: Presented by Northalsted Business Alliance, the 28th annual Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade in Chicago’s landmark LGBTQ Northalsted neighborhood, with registration open one hour before parade. WHERE: Kickoff at Halsted & Belmont and travels to Halsted & Cornelia WHEN: 6:30 p.m. registration; 7:30 p.m. parade kickoff; 8:30 p.m. awards show Xempasúchil:Dia de los Muertos Local WHAT: The Little Village Chamber of Commerce invites you to "Xempasúchil," a special two-day event celebrating the spirit of Día de los Muertos. Enjoy traditional ofrendas at local businesses, free traditional food, photo booths, and more. WHERE: Throughout Little Village, Chicago WHEN: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2 Bengtson’s Pumpkin Farm’s Fall Fest WHAT: Bengston’s Pumkin Farm’s Fall Fest features over 25 incredible attractions, 14 family-friendly rides, adorable animals, delicious treats, and endless photo ops. WHERE: 13341 W. 151st St., Homer Glen WHEN: 11 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Oct. 30-31; 10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Nov. 1-2 Halloween Bar Fest WHAT: In partnership with Mad City and Bucket Listers, Navy Pier is hosting a Spooktacular Halloween Bar Fest at Offshore Rooftop, Harry Caray’s Tavern, Margaritaville, Billy Goat Tavern, Bar Sol Mariscos and Reunion by Chef Art Smith. WHERE: 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago WHEN: 2-7p.m. on Nov. 1 SlooMooWeen WHAT: The Sloomoo Institute’s Sloomooween is a family-friendly, slime soaked experience, that transforms the entire Sloomoom playground into a spooky, interactive Halloween experience. WHERE: 820 N. Orleans St., Chicago WHEN: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Oct. 31 On Stage: ‘Paranormal Activity’ WHAT: Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s acclaimed production of ‘Paranormal Activity’ is an original story based on the iconic horror film franchise. WHERE: 800 E. Grand Ave., Chicago WHEN: runs through Nov. 2 On Stage: ‘TWIHARD! A Twilight Musical Parody’ WHAT: For the final weekend of ‘TWIHARD! A Twilight Musical Parody’, Twihards can participate in the production more than ever with new interactive elements inspired by the cult-favorite tradition. WHERE: Apollo Theater, 2550 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago WHEN: runs through Nov. 1 On Stage: ‘The Sound of Music’ WHAT: 'The Sound of Music’ is the iconic tale of a spirited nun who chooses not to live behind closed doors – and, by following her heart, learns to climb every mountain. WHERE: James M. Nederlander Theatre, 24 W. Randolph St. Chicago WHEN: Runs through Nov. 2 On Stage: ‘Godspell’ WHAT: Music Theater Works 'Godspell’ finds a fractured and disconnected community gathered at a local diner discovering the transformative power of forgiveness and embracing radical love. WHERE: North Shore Center for Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie WHEN: Runs through Nov. 16 Concert: Tower of Power & WAR WHO: Tower of Power & War are both legendary R&B bands that became famous in the 1970s. WHERE: Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan WHEN: 8 p.m. on Nov. 1 Concert: Jeff Tweedy WHO: Illinois-native Jeff Tweedy - best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the band Wilco- is performing with special guest Macie Stewart. WHERE: The Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago WHEN: 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 1 Concert: An Evening with David Byrne WHO: Former Talking Heads frontman David Byrne brings his ‘Who is the Sky Tour’ to Chicago WHERE: The Auditorium, 50 East Ida B. Wells Dr., Chicago WHEN: 8 p.m. on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 Concert: GriZ presents Re:Connect WHO: GriZ - an American electronic music producer known for his "future funk" style- hosts several artists for his concert, Re:Connect. WHERE: Wintrust Arena, 200 E. Cermak Rd., Chicago WHEN : 7 p.m. on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 Concert: Fantasia & Anthony Hamilton WHO: R&B singer Fantasia came to fame after winning American Idol, and Anthony Hamilton, also an R&B singer. WHERE: Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC
