Jeudi

Voodoo is here! After hours fun is going on all over the city, from Anne Rice’s Vampire Ball, to Russian Punk Rock in the Marigny, to a costumed extravaganza in Mid City and a Freaksheaux on St. Claude. On this day in 1911, the “Queen of Gospel,” Mahalia Jackson, was born in New Orleans. Now, more on today’s creepy events.

Anne Rice's Vampire Lestat Ball (Generation’s Hall, 8:30pm)

As Halloween inches closer, some vampire fans are celebrating with their gala extravaganza! Famed local occult and vampire writer Anne Rice holds the event every year for all of her sanguine companions, so come thirsty or wear a turtleneck.

Debauche (Maison, 11pm)

There’s nothing scarier than the Russian mafia, so celebrate your Halloween with some punk rock hooligans on Frenchmen. The interesting ensemble of crazy Cossacks will be at Voodoo tomorrow at Le Carnival Stage.

Dirty Coast Halloween Party (Studio 3, 8pm) 

Don’t miss out on the costume contest, all the drinks your heart could desire, and more in Mid City tonight. Costumes are NOT optional, so don’t skimp out—there’s $100 prize for the best one. Music from DJ Nubilous, and a $20 suggested donation.

Freaksheaux to Geaux (Allways Lounge, 10pm)

Before you get your freak on, see a Halloween Cover Show. Don’t miss tonight’s Halloween-themed show for $10, followed by Bella Blue’s Dirty Dime Peepshow, then see the raunchiest performances of the evening at midnight!