Out and About: Halloween

This week, we have some ghoulish undertakings here in Baltimore. Tonight, for those of you looking to do something Halloweeny with a bunch of your friends, take a cab (trust me, you don't want to drive) down to Fell's Point for their annual Halloween hullabaloo. Meet hundreds of your costumed counterparts from Towson, Goucher and UMBC in a drunken orgy of under-aged college kids trying to pass off their sister's driver's license (which expired in 1984) to get into Bohager's. This event, though fun, is neither for the weak of heart nor those who don't like public drunkenness at its known limits. A note to the ladies: don't wear high heels, because all of Fell's Point is covered with historical and heel-breaking cobblestone.

For those of you looking to dance your Halloween away, look no further than the preternatural reincarnation of Buzz. That's right, Buzz is back, and this time, it's in our very own Charm City. You won't have to brave the I-295 or the sketchy parking scene at Half and K. Rather, hit up the Redwood Trust in downtown Baltimore for a night with Sasha for his first night playing in Baltimore. Also, Buzz residents John Tab and Adegen will be spinning some drum 'n' bass. Go dressed up, because there are some pretty sweet cash prizes for the costume contest. It's $20 on the advanced tickets and $25 at the door. Go to http://www.trustbaltimore.com for info on how to get to the club.

If none of this appeals to the emo-listening, tortoise-shell-glass-frames type, then spend your Halloween evening at the Ottobar, rocking the night out to the Fake Furs, the Ubangis and the Beatings. Though the Beatings are definitely for you Strokes/Hives fans, don't miss out on the Ubangis and the Fake Furs, two of the more interesting bands in the Baltimore post-punk scene. Let's just put it this way? if my Halloween party doesn't pan out, this is where I'll be spending my Thursday night. Check out http://www.theottobar.com for more details.

And if Halloween wasn't enough for you, on Friday night, Medeski, Martin and Wood will be playing at the Recher. Known for their funky jam band stylings, these guys deserve an especially large shout out because Medeski went to my high school. With their latest CD, Uninvisible, out in stores, the improvisational music of this group is not to be missed. Check out http://www.rechertheatre.com for more information.

On Wednesday night at the Recher, Black Eyed Susan will be holding their release party. With a style ranging from rock On' roll, to R&B, to bluegrass and then to funk, this should also be another night of swinging good fun. See http://www.rechertheatre.com for more details.