Your guide to Halloween on the Hill

by Nicole Lisson
- The Capitol Hill Times - 

There are only so many parties you can attend this Halloween, yet there will be so many costume contests to enter and shots to down. That’s where this handy dandy list comes into play. You have everything from 21 plus to more family friendly activities. Feel free to send us your additions to the list.

Bump: The Northwest premier gay Halloween event.
October 27, 2012
Doors open at 9 p.m.
Neumos – over 21

If you feel like getting your groove on, this is the party to be at. DJ Almond Brown and DJ Spaceotter will be spinning out tunes to get your booty shaken. At midnight, the cast of the Chandelier Theatre Company will hit the stage in a revival of the Rocky Horror Show. The fabulous Honey Bucket will be the emcee for the night and make sure to dress up. Bump is famous for their 1,000 costume contest. It is $40 at the door and $35 for tickets in advance to get in. Be there or be square.

Hilloween: A modern Halloween Carnival 
October 28, 2012
Noon to 6 p.m.
Cal Anderson Park

Want a wholesome good time? The Capitol Hill Chamber of Commerce is hosting Hilloween, a free community carnival at Cal Anderson Park. Young or old, everybody loves carnival games and face painting. There will also be entertainment and a costume parade led by a marching band. For the little ones, trick or treating along Broadway Avenue will start at 4 p.m. So get the family together and fill up your candy buckets.

The 22nd Annual Costume Contest 
October 31, 2012
8 p.m.
The Grill on Broadway

Start brainstorming on what you would spend $1,000 on because that’s how much you might win if you entered the 22nd Annual Costume Contest at The Grill on Broadway. The hostess for the night will be Mommy Tits, and DJ Disco Vinny will be keeping the beats spinning all night long. If you want to get your drunk on, cocktail specials will be offered throughout the evening. Early arrival is recommended.

Neumos Annual Halloween Bash 
October 31, 2012
Door’s open at 8 p.m.
Over 21

At Neumos you shouldn’t expect anything less then a great lineup for their annual Halloween Bash. Dyme Def, Slow Dance, DJ Rad’em and Tony Good are set to perform. Plus, all three rooms hold a plethora of activities from zombie strippers to bobbing for razor apples. It will be a wild and crazy night you will not want to miss out on.

The Haunted Conservatory 
October 31, 2012
5 to 8 p.m.
Volunteer Park Conservatory

Volunteer park is wickedly dark at night but this Halloween, carved pumpkins will light your way to The Haunted Conservatory. To top off your sweet tooth, hot cider and treats will be up for grabs. Also, Little Shop of Horrors will be screening while Madame Pomegranate tells you you’re fortune. How much good luck is coming your way on this Halloween? Plenty, if you stick around for the fun.