Apparently I don’t have any Halloween-themed pictures in my repertoire to attach to this post. And, I just had to resist the urge to subject myself to the lifelong ridicule that would ensue if I posted pictures of myself in costume from years passed. So, no picture for this post. BUT, I did include lots of non-traditional ways to commemorate this spooky holiday. I still don’t understand, nor can I explain, why it’s become a major holiday for many people or its meaning besides self-imposed fear and dentist appointments, but Halloween 2010 is upon us and so here come the Rebeccammendations. If you’re over trick-or-treating, but want to have some scary fun this weekend, the possibilities are endless!

1. Michael Jackson Sing-a-Long at Alamo Drafthouse Ritz– Wed. Oct. 27- He IS the ultimate THRILLER and has a music video to go along with his spook– I mean, spunk– so go see it in its entirety along with his other make-you-wanna-dance musical hits and sing-a-long with your friends in front of the big screen. I went to last week’s showing and it was a blast! More info here.
2. Spooktacular! at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum– Fri. Oct. 29- Starting at 6 pm, create your own monster with our favorite- arts and crafts, if you don’t have a costume, make one out of a t-shirt and recycled materials, take a spooky tour of the museum at 7:30, get your face painted, and even meet author Jeanine Plumer, author of: Haunted Austin: History and Hauntings in the Capitol City. This family-friendly event is free! More info here.
3. East Austin Zombie Pub Crawl-Friday, Oct. 29th- The first Zombie Pub Crawl in Austin– ever! Be a part of it and meet at Liberty Bar on E. 6th at 7 PM, then hit up Italo’s, The Brixton, Rio Rita, Cheer Up Charlie’s, Iron Gate, and stop by the East Side Drive In at any point on the crawl to take advantage of tasty specials and rehydrate. Find more info here.
4. Master Pancake Theatre- Twilight at Alamo Drafthouse Ritz– Sat. Oct. 30th- Ghosts and goblins rank up there with vampires. Experience the make-fun-of-the-movie-and-recite-the-script-while-watching-the-movie activity that is Master Pancake Theatre while watching today’s most infamous vampires in Twilight. More info here.
5. Zombie Prom at Highball-Sun. Oct. 31-Dress up as the zombie version of anything and you can gain free entrance to this dark, but sure to be a good time prom. Dance party, costume contest, and spooky surprises await you… More info here.

Happy Halloween!!