28 Oct 26th–NOv 1st, 2023 phoenixnewtimes.com phoenix new Times | music | cafe | film | culTuRe | NighT+Day | feaTuRe | NeWs | OPiNiON | feeDBacK | cONTeNTs | Super Unnatural 2023 Friday, Oct. 27 and Saturday, Oct. 28 WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale Beats and bass will go bump in the night during this Halloween-themed electronic dance music festival at WestWorld. Put on by Body Language, the house music sub-brand of concert promoter Relentless Beats, the 18-and-over event will feature more than a dozen DJs and producers. The nightly lineup includes sets by Fisher, Four Tet, Mau P, Kyle Watson, Tini Gessler and Bastian Bux on Oct. 27, while Dom Dolla, Chris Lorenzo, Armand Van Helden, Nora En Pure, Chelina Manuhutu, Shlohmo and Azzecca will perform on Oct. 28. Costumes are highly encouraged. Gates open at 3 p.m. each day and the music goes until 11 p.m. General admission is $79.50 per night or $149.50 for the weekend. VIP tickets are $179.50 to $339.50. Punk Rock Halloween Bash 11 Friday, Oct. 27 and Saturday, Oct. 28 Yucca Tap Room, 29 W. Southern Ave., Tempe Halloween gets a punk rock twist when local musicians play cover sets paying homage to legendary and landmark bands from the genre (a few participants even get dressed up for the occasion). This year’s lineup includes tributes to Adolescents, Propagandhi, The Refused, Lower Class Brats and Face to Face. Each night, a punk rock flea market will take place outside and a costume contest will offer prizes from local businesses like Terror Trader and Lady Luck Tattoo. Performances start at 8 p.m. No cover. Nightmare Before Cobra Block Party Saturday, Oct. 28 Cobra Arcade Bar, 801 N. Second St., #100 You can live large like Jack Skellington at Cobra Arcade Bar’s 21-and-over block party inspired by “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” which will feature Timeless Vapes giveaways and a costume contest with $500 in cash prizes. Local DJs like Mane One, Yellawave and Oh Jezus will keep the dance floor hot inside while food vendors and an extra bar will be available outside. Doors open at 4 p.m. No cover. Selena Costume and Dance Party Saturday, Oct. 28 Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. Second Ave. Selena-inspired costumes and attire — including such iconic looks as her purple jumpsuit, red suede cowboy jacket or bejeweled black bustier — are welcome at this 21-and-over theme party on Crescent Ballroom’s patio inspired by the late Tejano superstar. DJ Aja Cruz will spin hip-hop, reggaeton and urban jams all evening. Hours are from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Admission is free.
