MJ will rise from the dead tonight

Witness a tribute to Michael Jackson, glamour visiting a graveyard and the pumpkin man turning into fashion police, as Halloween descends on clubs in Mumbai. The GUIDE rounds up the scariest and sexiest bashes in the city, so you can get spooked in style

Boo-nobo at Bonobo
The boo-nobo wants guests to experience everything Halloween was made for. So, if your costume doesn't work dark magic, the in-house make-up artist will do it for you. That is, if he is back in time from the dead. Show yourself to the pumpkin man and if he really likes the way you look, you win a prize.
AT Kenilworth Mall, Phase 2, off Linking road, Bandra (W).
FROM 7.30 pm onwards

The Val Witch Project at Valhalla
Valhalla is giving away unlimited tapas and drinks at Rs 2,200 per head plus taxes.
At: First floor, East Wing, Eros Theatre Building, Churchgate.
CALL: 67353535
ON: 9 pm onwards

Blood-Curdling Cocktails at Enigma
It's a night of horror at this nightclub. Steer through the high seas of House as DJs Neeraj and Pranav wrestle with barbaric beats. Don your spookiest costume and drop by for blood-curdling cocktails and terrifying tunes.
At: JW Marriott, Juhu Tara Road, Vile Parle (W).
CALL: 66933000
ON: 10.30 pm to 3 am

Glamour graveyard at HQ's
Bats, ghouls, monsters, witches, skeletons and zombies; you'll find them all doing the rounds at this Colaba pub. At the dot of every hour, guests get something fun, like a round of free shots for the ladies. Groove to Commercial and House music all through the night. In keeping with the Glamour Graveyard theme, the dress code is film legends of the past or a famous character they have played, like the blood-curdling Joker (Heath Leger), the terrifying Mogambo (Amrish Puri), people's darling Princess Diana or glam puss Marilyn Monroe. Not like we need incentive to dress up, but those who do will be honoured with free drinks or discounts. Make-up artists will be on standby to lend you a scare appeal.
At: 166, Indian Mercantile Mansion, opposite Regal Cinema, Colaba.
FROM 9 pm onwards
CALL: 22883982

Thriller Night at HRC
Gorge on Goo Goo Dolls Goblin Goo, Frankenstein's Fingers and Vampire Bats as Hard Rock Cafu00c3u00a9 summons Michael Jackson from the dead with a monster bash for Halloween. Designed around the popstar's music video from the highest-selling album of all-time, it's a Thriller Night, literally. Staffers in old shredded jeans, torn shirts and out-of-the-grave hairdos will surround an MJ dress-alike (remember the famous red suit?) like in the iconic video. Everyone gets a free Thriller shot as they enter the club. Show up in costume and you'll get a drink coupon too, not to mention a chance to win the costume contest. Party to wacky Jackson tracks as life-size skeletons glow in the dark, Jack O' Lanterns and vampire bats hang, and fog machines blur the lines between reality and illusion.
AT Bombay Dyeing Mill Compound, Worli.
FROM 8 pm to 11.30 pm
CALL 66155959
ENTRY Rs 250 per person

HORROR FILMS at merlins
Take a walk on the dark side as Halloween celebrations kick off at Merlins. Horror photos and short films promise to give you the chills. Have your fill with a variety of dishes including Deadly Chicken Fritters (Chicken Tikka Cabana Style), Prawns Crucified (Garlic Butter Prawns), Underground Devil's (Peppery Yam Kebabs) and Spider's Web (Roast Potatoes With Garlic Yoghurt).
At: Merlins, The Orchid, near Domestic Airport, Vile Parle (E).
CALL: 26164040

what is halloween?
The festival of Halloween is celebrated every year on October 31. It is inspired from the Christian holy day of All Saints, a festival that celebrates the departed souls who have not yet reached heaven. Halloween is not a religious festival per se and is celebrated by everyone. It is associated with symbols such as the jack-o'-lantern and pumpkins. On this day, people wear spooky costumes, attend costume parties, tell scary stories and watch horror films. Children go for trick or treating from house to house, where they playfully ask for treats (such as chocolates) in exchange for not destroying property.

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