It’s scary how many bars and nightclubs in Taipei are organizing Halloween events tonight, with many offering cash prizes for the best costumes. Read on for a list of wicked parties that are likely to pack the house on the night of the dead.
►Don’t be shy. Climb on the bar and dance wearing your costume at Carnegie’s, which is holding Halloween parties tonight — and tomorrow. On both days there will be an NT$10,000 cash prize for the “best” costume, as well as NT$5,000 in vouchers awarded for the “funniest” and “sexiest” costumes. NT$100 Coronas and Jagermeister shots all night. From 9pm to 5am or 6am.
Address: 100, Sec 2, Anhe Rd, Taipei City (台北市安和路二段100號)
Telephone: (02) 2325 4433
On the Net: www.carnegies.net
►Casino Royale (皇家夜總會), “the most gorgeous Halloween party in Taipei,” at Barcode. This is being billed as “an alternative to Halloween,” and the dress code is “retro luxury:” no ghosts or nurses. Gambling with chips to win drinks on a roulette table or at blackjack from 10pm. Free Hennessey cocktail for each of the first 100 suitably dressed guests. 9pm to 5am.
Address: 5F, 22, Songshou Rd, Taipei City (台北市松壽路22號5樓)
Telephone: (02) 2725-3501; (02) 2725-3520; call 0920-168-269 for reservations
On the Net: www.room18.com.tw
►Superman Coalition Party (超人聯盟派對) at Babe 18. Discounts on entrance for those dressed as superheroes and the ultra-urbanely attired. Contest with prizes for the best three superhero costumes. NT$600 cover for men; NT$400 for women. 10pm to 4am.
Address: B1, 22, Songshou Rd., Taipei City (台北市松壽路22號B1)
Telephone: 0930-785-018
On the Net: www.babe18.com.tw
►Dress like a vampire, zombie or werewolf for Back 2 The Future’s (B2TF, 回到未來) party at Underworld (地下社會) with DJs DJ Yggiwt, Pomby (狄波拉) and Keith. NT$200 cover includes one drink. The four best-dressed revelers will receive an additional free drink or a copy of grindcore heavy metal band Ashen’s new CD. From midnight until late.
Address: B1, 45 Shida Rd, Taipei City (台北市師大路45號B1)
Telephone: (02) 2369-0103
On the Net: back2thefuture.tw
►Brass Monkey is holding its Halloween party tomorrow. Unlimited free cocktails for women in costumes from 9pm to midnight. NT$5,000 cash prizes for “best” and “sexiest” costumes. 9pm to 3am or 4am.
Address: 166, Fuxing N Rd, Taipei (台北市復興北路166號)
Telephone: (02) 2547-5050
On the Net: www.brassmonkeytaipei.com
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