Things That Go Bump in the Night

Whether it's thrills or chills you're after, these haunted houses, fright flicks, and masquerade balls should do the trick.

(Photo: Courtesy of JoonBug Productions)

Dance With the Devil
Halloween Masquerade Ball
Capitale, 130 Bowery, nr. Grand St.; 212-255-4223
Diddy, Nicky Hilton, Naomi Campbell, Usher, Heidi Klum, Karolina Kurkova, and Zac Posen have all graced this celeb-heavy bash in the past, so ladies, think twice before putting on those Olsen-twin outfits. You may just be upstaged by the real thing. The vodka open bar runs from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. Costumes are mandatory.
• Date: Oct. 31, 9 p.m.–4 a.m.
• Price: $35 in advance; prices likely to be higher at the door.

Monday Evening Burlesque
Galapagos Art Space, 70 N. 6th St., nr. Wythe Ave, Williamsburg, Brooklyn; 718-782-5188
A holiday version of the weekly burlesque show promises performances from regulars like Tangerine Jones, Delirium Tremens, and Little Brooklyn. D.J. Tikka Masala spins ghoulish dance tunes all night.
• Date: Oct. 30, 9:30 p.m.
• Price: $5; free drink if you come in costume.

Webster Hell Halloween Party
Webster Hall, 125 E. 11th St., nr. Fourth Ave.; 212-353-1600
At the Village Halloween Parade's official after-party, an elaborate ceremony with a faux virgin sacrifice prepares the way for the arrival of the Demon Queen and her scantily clad dancers. The open bar from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. is followed by a costume contest with the wearer of the top getup winning a $5,000 cash prize. Z100’s D.J. Spinbad offers house, rock, eighties, pop, and disco, while assorted Penthouse Pets provide roving eye candy.
• Date: Oct. 31, 8 p.m.
• Price: $28 general advance tickets, $38 at the door, $80 open bar all night, $425 VIP table service.

JoonBug Halloween Masquerade Ball at Capitale Mention