Horrors from the silver screen, monsters from ancient mythology, dark gods, and terrors of every shape and kind are on display for your viewing pleasure. Jackson Flats Gallery, 901 18 1/2 Ave. NE, for a dark ball complete with ethereal melodies and alchemist brews. Witches, warlocks, midnight fairies, vampires, and all other creatures of the night welcome. Celebrate the works of dark creativity and art which reflects the nightmares that haunt us from the shadows of our hopes and dreams. Steel your soul, take a peek past the veil, and see what frightening visions stalk you from beyond. Presented by “The Otherworldly Arts Collective.” Opening Night: Saturday, Oct. 5, 4-11 pm. Gallery hours: Weekends from noon-5 pm. Show duration from Oct. 6-26. Admission: $5 sliding scale donation. Info: otherworldlyartsmpls@gmail.com.
Halloween
Poetic Hallows Eve at the Casket Arts Building
Friends of the Northeast Library present Poetic Hallows Eve, Saturday, Oct. 29, 10 p.m.-midnight at the Casket Arts Building (backlot) 618 17th Ave. NE. Bring some genuine reserves of fear, anything you need to calm your nerves and whatever needs reciting. There will be s’mores and more.
Villain’s Halloween Ball
On Friday, Oct. 14, 6-8 p.m., the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board will host fairytale princesses and villains for a family-friendly Halloween ball at Columbia Manor, 3300 Central Ave. NE. Tickets are available now at www.minneapolisparks.org. $25 for Minneapolis residents and $30 for non-residents. (One adult admission is included with each paid child.) “Your favorite princesses are throwing a royal Halloween ball, but wait, the Horned Sorceress and other villains crash the party and declare it their night. In order to banish the villains before the end of the ball, the princesses turn to their guests for help!” The event will feature a dance and DJ, princess and villain photo ops, and other themed activities, recommended for ages 3-13. Costumes are encouraged. The villain’s Halloween ball is presented in conjunction with Occasions with Character LLC. You can learn more about the character group at www.OccasionswithCharacter.com.