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Halloween Parties for Adults

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Recommendation  #1
California Gold

Break out the leg warmers and dust off your best retro costume! California Gold's 80s Halloween Night returns to downtown San Rafael on Thursday, October 22nd, for a totally rad evening of throwback tunes, killer costumes, and all the glorious excess of the 1980s.

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The party kicks off at 8pm with 80s music all night long, a special retro-inspired cocktail menu, and a costume contest at 11pm. Whether you're channeling Madonna, Miami Vice, or your favorite 80s rock star, it's time to dress to impress!

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So grab your crew, crank up the nostalgia, and get ready to party like it's 1985!

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Admission: Free in costume; $5 without costume

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HOURS:
Thursday, October 22nd: 8pm-Close
Recommendation #2
The Bungalow Kitchen

Get ready for a wickedly good Halloween party where the costumes are killer, the cocktails are flowing, and the good times benefit a great cause!

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On Friday, October 30, The Bungalow Kitchen transforms into a haunted Halloween hotspot for Spirits & Boos, a festive waterfront bash featuring DJs, dancing, cocktails, and a crowd that's ready to party until 2am!

Costumes are required, so go all out, bring your most creative (or outrageous) look, and prepare for a night of spooky fun.

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Best of all, the party benefits Adopt A Family of Marin, a local nonprofit providing short-term financial assistance to Marin families facing difficult times. All net proceeds go to the organization, making this a Halloween celebration with plenty of heart.

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Tickets: $42 (Dinner reservations and party tickets are sold separately)

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Want to make a full evening of it? Grab dinner downstairs at Michael Mina's Bungalow Kitchen before heading upstairs for the festivities. 

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HOURS:
Friday, October 30th: 8pm-2am
Recommendation #3
HopMonk Tavern

Get ready for a frightfully funky Halloween night! Bay Area party favorites Pride & Joy are bringing their infectious grooves and high-energy show to HopMonk on Saturday, October 31st, for a Halloween Bash that's guaranteed to get you moving!

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Known for their electrifying performances and irresistible mix of Motown, soul, funk, and pop classics, Pride & Joy have been keeping Bay Area dance floors packed for decades. With powerhouse vocals, infectious rhythms, and nonstop energy, this beloved band knows how to turn any night into a celebration.

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So round up your favorite ghosts and goblins, break out your Halloween best, and get ready to dance the night away to some of the greatest feel-good hits of all time. With a standing-room dance floor and plenty of funky tunes, this is one Halloween party you won't want to miss!

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Tickets: $35.75 (General Admission), plus $5.75 service fee | Ages 21+

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HOURS:
Saturday, October 31st. Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
Recommendation #4
Notte Divino

On Saturday, October 31st, Notte Divino is serving up a wickedly fun Halloween celebration with a little Italian flair, live music, and plenty of late-night fun! 

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Kick off the evening with dinner and live jazz from 7–10pm, then watch the back room transform into a dance party as a DJ takes over from 10pm–2am. Sip cocktails, show off your costume, and dance the night away with fellow ghosts, goblins, and creatures of the night.

​Costumes are encouraged, so dress to impress (or scare!) and get ready for a spooktacular night on Caledonia Street.

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Free Admission: Guests must RSVP for the Halloween party. 

** Dinner reservations must be made separately through OpenTable.

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HOURS:
Saturdat, October 31st: 7pm-2am
Recommendation #5
Corner Bar

Get ready for a wickedly good Halloween night at Corner Bar! 

Downtown Mill Valley's favorite neighborhood hangout is turning up the heat on Saturday, October 31, with a frightfully fun Halloween Dance Party featuring DJ Myke One!

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Break out your best costume, round up your favorite ghosts and goblins, and get ready to dance the night away as DJ Myke One spins the tunes and keeps the party going from 9:30pm–12:30am.

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Want to make a full night of it? Come early for dinner and cocktails before the tables get cleared and the dance floor takes over at 9:30pm. Last dinner seating is around 8pm, so plan accordingly.

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With killer beats, craft cocktails, and a crowd ready to party, this Halloween bash promises to be a real scream!

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Admission: FREE — No Cover!

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HOURS:
Saturday, October 31st: 9:30pm-12:30am
Recommendation #6
Sweetwater Music Hall

Soul Ska and DJ TROUBLEMAN are headlining Sweetwater's annual  Halloween Costume Ball. 

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Soul Ska is a Bay Area collective with a fresh take on the classic ska/rocksteady idiom. The 10 piece band is comprised of veteran members of Bay Area bands such as Vinyl, Stymie & the Pimp Jones Love Orchestra, The Right Time, Albino!, El Radio Fantastique, Jethro Jeremiah Band and more. Drawing equally from the original Jamaican first wave as well as the British second wave, the band’s rootsy, upbeat sound leans heavily on vocal harmony and a three-piece horn section. 

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Tickets: $42.73

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** Costumes are encouraged!

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HOURS:
Saturday, October 31st. Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
Recommendation #7
Elks Lodge

Get ready for a monster mash of epic proportions! This Halloween, the historic San Rafael Elks Lodge transforms into a haunted party palace for a night of killer costumes, live music, dancing, and spooky good times!

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On Saturday, October 31st, the Bay Area's premier party band, Pop Fiction, takes over the mansion, cranking out nonstop dance hits from the '70s, '80s, '90s, 2000s, and beyond. From disco classics to today's biggest hits, they'll keep the dance floor packed all night long!

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The fun doesn't stop there! A DJ will keep the party going outside and later in the bar, while drinks will be available for purchase throughout the evening. Come dressed in your Halloween best and compete for costume contest prizes. Whether you're a glamorous ghoul, disco vampire, or dancing zombie, this is your chance to dress to impress (or scare!).

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Tickets: $30 (online); $35 (at the door)

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HOURS:
Saturday, October 31st. Doors: 7pm / Pop Fiction: 8pm–11pm
Recommendation #8
Lighthouse Bar & Grill

Looking for a little Halloween magic—and maybe a new boo? 👻

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Ditch the dating apps, dress up in your Halloween best, and get ready for a spooktacular night of mixing and mingling! On Saturday, October 31, Singles Bay Area is hosting its Halloween Marin 50+ Party at the Lighthouse Restaurant at Harbor Point in Mill Valley.

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Whether you're hoping to meet someone special, make new friends, or simply enjoy a fun night out, this festive Halloween gathering is a great opportunity to connect with fellow singles 50 and over. Come ready to socialize, strike up conversations, and see where the night takes you.

Who knows? Your Halloween costume might just be the perfect icebreaker!

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Tickets: $50

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HOURS:
Saturday, October 31st: 8pm-11pm
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