“Lifting The Veil: A Spooktacular Vaudeville Variety Show” starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Gamma Ray bar on Oct. 24.
THURSDAY, OCT. 24
Vaudeville gets spooky
If you’re into burlesque, drag, singing and stand up comedy, head to the Gamma Ray Bar, 121 W. Main St., on Thursday evening for Lifting The Veil: A Spooktacular Vaudeville Variety Show hosted by Taila Hussy. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $15 in advance.
Monona’s annual Halloween Spooktacular kicks off at 4:45 p.m. on Oct. 25.
FRIDAY, OCT. 25
Dress up and show up
People and pets proud of their Halloween get-ups are invited to show them off this Friday at Monona’s annual Halloween Spooktacular. The pet-friendly parade meets at 4:45 p.m. at Fireman’s Park at the corner of Winnequah Road and Progressive Avenue. There’s also live music, an egg hunt (6:15 p.m., pre-register for $5 per person) and a Halloween-themed movie (6:30 p.m.). Popcorn and hot chocolate are included with registration; additional snacks available for purchase.
MMoCA’s Art Market runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 26-27.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, OCT. 26-27
Market ready
Get a jump on holiday shopping at an Art Market this weekend at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, 227 State St. Making crocheted fruit and faux leather bags, bean-to-bar chocolate and eco-friendly outerwear, local artisans will fill the museum lobby from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Free.
Garver Feed Mill hosts its 3rd Annual Pumpkin Party from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 27.
SUNDAY, OCT. 27
Carving stations
Garver Feed Mill, the kid-friendly home to Ian’s Pizza and the game shop Roll Play, hosts its 3rd Annual Pumpkin Party on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 3241 Garver Green. The free event features a pumpkin carving station sponsored by Warm Belly Farms in Cottage Grove. The upstairs salon Beaut has sponsored prizes for the costume contest (onstage at 2:30 p.m.). Come early for a scavenger hunt, a paper wand craft project at Glitter Workshop and a make-your-own dirt pudding cup station ($5).
Jenny Slate comes to the Orpheum Oct. 29.
TUESDAY, OCT. 29
A little weird
Known for voicing an adorable shell with shoes on, playing Jean-Ralphio’s chaotic sister on “Parks and Recreation” and starring in the 2014 film “Obvious Child,” comedian Jenny Slate brings her offbeat brand of comedy to the Orpheum, 216 State St., on Tuesday. Assigned seats to Slate’s Lifeform tour start at $72 after taxes and fees. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for a 7:30 p.m. show.
