MON 10/30
Last call?
You’ve wowed loved ones with your contorted body moves for years. Think your twist is worth a million bucks? Unlock your limbs and head to the “America’s Got Talent” auditions. The NBC reality series seeks next season’s crop of singers, dancers and you-name-it talents. So bring your best act and dazzle the judges for a chance to vie for that coveted grand prize on national TV. 7 a.m. Free. Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave. Information: nbc.com.
Galactic getups
If it’s not about aliens, asteroids or the imminent destruction of the world, it’s not in your film collection. Revel in your obsession with the genre (yes, it might be an obsession) at darkroom’s Sci-Fi Halloween Show. Dress as your favorite sci-fi character and come ready to dance to live tunes from indie rock bands The Gay Blades, BoyGirl, Model Rocket Scientist, Mandroid and Cylon Rodeo. Includes drink specials. 8 p.m. $7. 2210 W. Chicago Ave. 773-276-1411.
Game-time grub
Your expensive Halloween costume, cab fare tally and buckets of witches’ brew have nearly emptied your pockets. Take a breather before tomorrow’s final round of Halloween bashes with Il Covo’s Monday Night Football deal. Catch NFL action on multiple screens (including a 106-inch projection), sip $3 Miller Lite bottles and twirl your fork on a free pasta buffet–like pappardelle in veal ragu–until halftime. 6:30 p.m. No cover. 2152 N. Damen Ave. 773-862-5555.
Scary storytime
There’s nothing like a good ghost story to get you in the Halloween spirit, and we don’t mean the tame campfire variety. For tales that’ll have you checking under the bed at night, don’t miss Haunting History with David Parr. The actor-magician spins adult-oriented stories of body snatching and seances and makes objects appear to move. Want a $5 discount? Create a little magic of your own and say the word “strange” at the door. 7:30 p.m. $20-$25. Apollo Theater, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-935-6100.
TUE 10/31
Hola!
We agree: Day of the Dead sounds nicer in Spanish. We think it tastes better too. Sip $5 pitchers of sangria at Salud’s Dia de Los Muertos party. The fiesta also includes a costume contest, DJ entertainment (9 p.m.) and half-price appetizers. 5 p.m No cover. 1471 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-235-5577.
Pep up
You’ve been shouting “boo!” and munching candy since last week, but you refuse to miss out on the official day of honor. Dragging your feet? Don’t worry, it’s in fashion at the Funky Buddha Lounge “Zombies” Halloween Party. The costume bash includes live music by Leslie & the LY’s, DJ beats from Pier Novikov, a cocktail reception (10-11 p.m.) and Medusa cosmetics giveaways. 9 p.m. $10. 728 W. Grand Ave. 312-666-1695. Find more last-minute picks online at metromix.com and in tomorrow’s metromix cover story in RedEye.
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