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It’s the last week of Halloween — I mean, October. Depending on how much you like dressing up in costume, putting up decorations and lugging around massive bags of store-bought candy, that could be either a good thing or a bad thing.
This week we’ve got numerous things to do that will allow you to get that last bit of spooky-season energy out before we head into November. From horror film competitions to canine costume contests to Shakespeare in the dark, we’ve got you covered.
Happy Halloween, everybody! Let’s get into it:
Competition for short horror films
Watch over two hours of short horror films at the McDonald Theatre created by contestants who had 72 hours to create their entry from scratch. Contestants were given a prop that had to be included and a line of dialogue. This year, the prop is a box, and the line is from the film “Psycho.” There will be 50 total films to watch at the screening, including entries from newcomers and veterans. All clock in at three minutes or less.
- When: Monday, Nov. 2; doors open at 6 p.m., screening starts at 7 p.m.
- Where: McDonald Theatre, 1010 Willamette St., Eugene
- How much: $13 person; details and tickets online
Canine costume contest
Many like dressing up for Halloween. Others don’t. Some even enjoy dressing up their dogs.
A mass of canines in costume will be competing for the best Halloween costume this Thursday, with prizes from the Springfield History Museum and Pup’s Place. The event includes live music. All dogs must be on leashes and costumes must be safe and comfortable for the dogs.
- When: 5 p.m. Thursday Oct. 29; judging starts at 5:15 p.m.
- Where: Springfield History Museum parking lot, 590 Main St., Springfield
- How much: Free; details can be found online
Eugene Ballet’s ‘Taming of the Shrew’
William Shakespeare meets steampunk as the Eugene Ballet’s performs “Taming of the Shrew.” Experience the classic piece of literature in a new, Halloween-appropriate way. This is a new lane for the Eugene Ballet. Innovative costumes will certainly be present.
- When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30; 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1
- Where: Silva Concert Hall at the Hult Center, Eugene
- How much: Tickets start at $32; details can be found online.
Latin jazz at DropBear Brewery
Hit the dance floor at DropBear Brewery and boogie to a blend of Afro-Cuban, Latin jazz and Brazilian rhythms from Bongolatte. They’ve got piano, bass and loads of high-energy percussion. The group has become a regular on Eugene stages, and DropBear is a frequent stop.
- When: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30
- Where: DropBear Brewery, 2690 Willamette St., Eugene
- How much: Free; details can be found online.
Shakespeare in the dark
Is anyone missing Shakespeare in the Park? You’re in luck. Free Shakespeare in the Park is bringing the Bard to Wayne Morse Family Farm, where audience members are encouraged to wear their favorite costume, bring a flashlight and bundle up for a night of “the scary parts of ‘Macbeth.’”
- When: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31
- Where: Wayne Morse Family Farm, 585 Crest Drive, Eugene
- How much: free; details can be found online
Witch’s broom workshop
These brooms are not for sweeping. They’re for flying and cackling in the sky! Learn how to make your own mini witch’s broom on Halloween this weekend from locally based Seasons’ End flower farm. Supplies are limited, so arrive early.
- When: Saturday, Oct. 31; workshops at 11 a.m. and noon
- Where: Farmers Market Pavilion and Plaza, 85 E. Eighth Ave., Eugene
- How much: free; details can be found online
Box office
Special screenings
‘Nosferatu,’ accompanied by live music
Mood Area 52, a Pacific Northwest ensemble specializing in various Americana instrumental compositions, is back at Art House performing an original score for the 1922 silent film “Nosferatu.”
- When: The Friday showtime is sold out, but you can still get tickets for 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31
- Where: Art House, 492 E. 13th Ave., Eugene
- Tickets: details and tickets can be found online
On the big screen
‘Fjord’
Following the death of his parents, Mihai Gheorghiu, his wife, Lisbeth, and their children relocate from Romania and move to an isolated village in Norway, where Lisbeth’s family lives nearby. Their fresh start among the fjords of Norway goes well until their daughter shows up to school with bruises covering her body. This film has been out since Oct. 9 in the United States, but has yet to play in Eugene.
Playing at Metro Cinemas
‘The Only Living Pickpocket in New York’
John Turturro plays Harry Lahman, an aging pickpocket in New York City, where he struggles to make ends meet as the world becomes increasingly digital, and less dependent on cash — a problem, since he has to care for his disabled wife, Rosie. He accidentally picks the pocket of someone he shouldn’t, and hustles to try to return the contents of that pocket before things get out of control.
Playing at Metro Cinemas
This week felt like a quiet one for movies, which is good, because if you read last week’s column, you know I’m behind on movies. If this week’s list of spooky things to do is not to your liking, please check out our events calendar, which is updated frequently with new activities. That’s a wrap on things to do for October. Have an eventful and fun Halloween.
