Nightmare on Normal Street: Come see how Hillcrest does Halloween at Nightmare on Normal Street from 7-10 p.m. The San Diego LGBT Community Center’s annual Halloween celebration runs on Normal Street between University Avenue and Blaine Street in Hillcrest. This year’s celebration will be for those 18 and older and will include a costume contest with more than $1,000 in prizes. The parade of costumes will be emceed by Nicole Murray-Ramirez. Guest costume judges will include Monique Marvez from Monique and the Man on JACK FM. DJ Steven Oliveri will spin and the Rich’s go-go boys will be performing throughout the night. A $5 donation will be accepted at the entrance to support The Center’s programs and services. For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1088.

Monster Bash: All dressed up with nowhere to go? Monster Bash is an annual Halloween party that happens in Downtown San Diego from 6 p.m. to midnight. The main gate for this annual 21 and older event is located at Seventh Avenue and Market Street. Costumed revelers by the hundreds descend upon Downtown’s Gaslamp Quarter for this annual Halloween gathering, where top local bands supply tunes, food booths provide sustenance and alcohol vendors provide the standard block-party drinks. Plus, ticket holders can slip in the door of many Gaslamp clubs and restaurants without paying a cover charge, then, gorge on exclusive Bash-related food and drink specials. Headlining the Halloween block party this year will be the Disco Pimps, the Trips and Electric Valentine. Additionally there will be a costume contest that boasts a $3,000 prize. Tickets are sold at Moose McGillycuddy’s in the Gaslamp and cost $15 in advance and $20 the day of the event. For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1088.

Horror Movie Series – The Rocky Horror Picture Show: The Birch North Park Theatre will present The Rocky Horror Picture Show at 8 p.m. as part of the October Horror Movie Series. Admission to the show is free for those who purchase dinner at the accompanying Hawthorne’s Restaurant Lounge. Otherwise general admission is $9 and cost for students and seniors is $7. No persons under 17 will be admitted without parent or guardian. For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1088.

The Night After Halloween Party: FlawLes will host its Night After Halloween Party at the Say Lula Salon in the hip East Village. Say Lula’s swank city setup offers a fresh and sexy stage for the inaugural FlawLes Halloween event. The evening of treats, tricks, cocktails, hair models, and autumn indulgence will be headlined by musical guest LDR and the Kates. The band, fronted by indie rocking community favorite Lauren DeRose, kicks off its west coast tour in front of its hometown before taking to life on the road. A special guest DJ will be spinning beats long into the night after the band heats up the party. Doors open at 8 p.m. The cover is $10 at the door. For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1088.

‘Hypnovideo Show’: Dominick DeCarlo brings his hit show, Hypnovideo Show, to the Compass Theatre as part of the Late Night Series at 11 p.m. Hypnovideo Show is a new genre of entertainment where a live video is created on stage but without actors, models, singers or dancers – only hypnotized volunteers. The show has been hailed as spectacular and great fun. It is a show not to miss! This unrehearsed, Las Vegas-style, multimedia extravaganza, allows hypnotized volunteers to journey into the depths of their souls. For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1088.

Day of the Dead craft fair: The San Diego North Park Craft Mafia (NPCM) will celebrate Day of the Dead with crafty flair at its upcoming Sunday, Crafty Sunday (SCS). This event will take place at Filter Coffee Shop in North Park, from noon to 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1088.

Election Day: Cast your vote in the General Election! Voting is one of the easiest and most powerful ways to take action. No matter how you vote, it is important you make your voice heard at the polls, and encourage your friends and family to do the same. Not sure where the nearest polling site is? Visit the Registrar of Voter’s Web site and find out. Additionally, any San Diego County registered voter has the right to vote at The San Diego LGBT Community Center or any site in the county – just request a provisional ballot. For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1088.

The Creation Station: Love art but hate the mess? Looking for a great way to meet other parents and children? Head over to The Creation Station, where it’s OK to get messy, and where you’ll meet other families in an open art space where art and the senses collide. You can release your inner child while spending time with your children. The Creation Station is open 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays at The San Diego LGBT Community Center; from 4-6 p.m. on Mondays at Java Mama; Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. with story time at Java Mama; and Fridays from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Java Mama. There is a $10 suggested donation, and RSVPs are mandatory. For more information or to RSVP, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1088.

Autumn Open House: Re-Nous Skin & Body Spa and Del Mar Smiles invite the entire community to its Autumn Open House from 6-8:30 p.m. Everyone who visits the spa will receive a complimentary skin analysis and chair massage. All guests will leave with a gift and a chance to win an hour facial or massage. Additionally, for touring the offices at Del Mar Smiles guests will have a chance to win a free ZOOM! Whitening treatment valued at $550. RSVP by phone or e-mail. For more information or to RSVP, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1088.

Ageless and Beautiful: It's time to party! Ageless and Beautiful is holding a Rob Benzon charity event on Thursday Nov. 6, 2008 from 6-9 p.m at 1080 University Ave., suite H201. Complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served and there will be a DJ spinning music. There will be live procedures done, including restylane/perlane and Active FX laser skin resurfacing demonstrations. There will also be drawings for fabulous prizes courtesy of Ageless and Beautiful. Fifty percent of the evening's proceeds will be donated to the Rob Benzon charity. Please RSVP to 619-299-0264.