Life is spooky and scary enough these days, so even if traditional haunted houses were open in Chicago, most of us would skip the eerie sights and sounds in favor of a nice night alone with a bucket of candy. We may have the beginnings of a real-life I Am Legend (or for Vincent Price fans like me, 1964’s The Last Man on Earth) LARP out there these days, but maybe it’s best to keep on keepin’ on. I wasn’t in the Great Fire, just for the record, but I do know Chicagoans survived that, plus budget shortfalls, and reigns of terror.* Despite it all, we’re still here.
People looking for a spooky art experience can check out Sideshow Gallery’s Halloween Pop-Up from 1-5 PM, featuring prints and zines by artist Corinne Halbert, Sideshow’s new gelato flavors to taste and buy, and a mini circus performance for the little kids. At all these events, it behooves you to wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth in addition to your costume. And, for the love of Harold Washington, please leave the sexy coronavirus get-ups at home.
