Community scares up plenty of Halloween fun
SANDPOINT – This week has so much fun, it’s scary!
Along with Halloween parties, there’s live music, movies and dances on the roster.
Get your weekend started early tonight, as downtown merchants celebrate the completion of roadwork and Dust Off Downtown throughout the downtown core.
The Panida has Halloween-themed films running all weekend, from the G-rated ‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!’ to the kitschy “Little Shop of Horrors’ and the terrifying classic, ‘The Shining.’
Saturday features the Day of the Dead party at Evans Brothers Coffee and Matchwood Brewing Co., along with a social dance at Community Hall. On Halloween, more costume parties and some fun trick-or-treating options at City Hall, the museum and more.
Like I said, scary – but in a good way.
Thursday, Oct. 25
Dust Off Downtown Party
Venue: Downtown Sandpoint.
Time: 4-8 p.m.
Construction has wrapped up for the season and downtown merchants want to celebrate – Come on down and enjoy our downtown.
Shopping Happy Hour from 4-7 p.m. with specials and exciting giveaways from downtown area merchants, plus live music in several downtown locations from 5-8 p.m.
Mostly Harmless on the outside deck of Jalapenos; RFB at the Panida Little Theater alcove, plus a Family area & DJ by Sandcreek Sound. Bring the family and play a life size game of Connect 4, Jenga, Cornhole, or Ladder Ball.
Additional activities include: S’mores at Understory Coffee; Musicians and an open house at the Music Conservatory of Sandpoint; Drawings and doggy prizes at I Saw Something Shiny (sponsored by Panhandle Animal Shelter); Outdoor treats at A&P’s; and in-store activities at La Chic Boutique (benefiting NAMI), The Alpine Shop, Azalea and more!
Sponsored by Ting, the Bonner County Daily Bee, Blue Sky Broadcasting and Keokee Co.!
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Friday, Oct. 26
‘The Shining’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
What better way to celebrate Halloween than with one of the scariest movies ever produced? Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson) becomes winter caretaker at the isolated Overlook Hotel in Colorado, hoping to cure his writer’s block. He settles in along with his wife, Wendy (Shelley Duvall), and his son, Danny (Danny Lloyd), who is plagued by psychic premonitions. As Jack’s writing goes nowhere and Danny’s visions become more disturbing, Jack discovers the hotel’s dark secrets and begins to unravel into a homicidal maniac who terrorizes his family.
Admission: Tickets available online at: www.panida.org
Chris Lynch & Brian Jacobs
Venue: Cedar Street Bistro on the Cedar Street Bridge., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Ron Kieper
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301, Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Saxophonist Ron Kieper is a master at his craft.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Dimestore Prophets & 84th Birthday Bash
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m.
Through thick and thin, the 219 has been open continuously at the same location since October, 1934, so you don’t want to miss this annual party! Live music from the Dimestore Prophets brings a diversity of musical influences and their own style of ‘Feel Good Music.’
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Mike & Shanna Thompson
Venue: Idaho Pour Authority, 203 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
The Groove Black
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Brandon Watterson (guitar), Jason Stoddard (bass), and KC Carter (percussion) are the dynamic long time Sandpoint local trio in action at the Beer Hall.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Saturday, Oct. 27
Halloween Costume Parade & ‘Great Pumpkin’ kids’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint
Time: 11:30 a.m.
The Peanuts gang celebrates Halloween while Linus waits for the Great Pumpkin to arrive. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., costume parade across the stage (with prizes!) and the movie starts promptly after. It’s a free family movie with free popcorn! Rated G.
Hosted by Kinderhaven, sponsored by Bonner General Health, Finan McDonald and The Panida Theater.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Day of the Dead Party
Venue: The Granary District on Church St., in Sandpoint.
Time: Kids’ activities and screening of the movie ‘Coco’ at Matchwood Brewing from 4-8 p.m.; the Los Flacos Band from Seattle performs their Latin music from 6-8 p.m. at Matchwood, followed by a community procession from Matchwood to Evans Brothers with dance performances; At 9 p.m., it’s the Dio de Los Muerte dance party with special guest DJ Boomerang all the way from Tampa, Fla.
This event opens with a Community Altar — bring pictures, candles, and offerings to honor and celebrate our ancestors and loved ones.
Admission: $5 in advance, $7 at the door, or limited $15 special ticket which includes commemorative Day of the Dead pint glass and face painting at Matchwood at start of event. Tickets available at Evans Brothers Coffee Roasters.
‘Boo Bash’ Costume Ball Social Dance
Venue: Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7-10 p.m.
The fun will begin with a one-hour tango lesson taught by professional instructors, followed by general dancing, refreshments, door prizes, mixers, prizes for the best costumes and even a black light to make it all the more fun! Singles, couples, and all levels of dancers are welcome!
Admission: $9 adults, $6, USA Dance members, $5 teens. USA Dance events are alcohol and tobacco free.
Information: 208-699-0421 or visit usadancesandpoint.org
’80s DJ Dance Party
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
‘DJ KD’ (aka Kevin Dorin) is spinning the tunes for a fun 80’s DJ Dance Party!
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Brian Jacobs
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301, Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Local favorite Brian Jacobs will swoon you with his soulful melodies.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Molly Starlite & The Sputniks
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m.
Kick off the Halloween week in costume as this four-piece band lead by singer songwriter Molly Starlite brings retro style to the modern age.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Bob Beadling
Venue: Cedar Street Bistro Wine Bar on the Cedar Street Bridge, in Sandpoint.
Time:
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Classical meets contemporary under the hands of this talented and popular pianist.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Chris Lynch & Meg Turner
Venue: Idaho Pour Authority, 203 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Sunday, Oct. 28
Annie Welle
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301, Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Annie challenges musical conventions and transcends stylistic description on the winery’s stunning, historic 1870 Decker Brothers concert grand piano.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
‘Little Shop of Horrors’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Meek flower shop assistant Seymour (Rick Moranis) pines for co-worker Audrey (Ellen Greene). During a total eclipse, he discovers an unusual plant he names Audrey II, which feeds only on human flesh and blood. The growing plant attracts a great deal of business for the previously struggling store. After Seymour feeds Audrey’s boyfriend, Orin (Steve Martin), to the plant after Orin’s accidental death, he must come up with more bodies for the increasingly bloodthirsty plant.
Admission: Tickets available online at panida.org
Monday,
Oct. 29
Truck Mills Blues Jam
Venue: Eichardt’s Pub & Grille, located at 212 Cedar St.,
in Sandpoint.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Tuesday, Oct. 30
Night-Out Karaoke at 219 Lounge
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Wednesday, Oct. 31
Halloween Trick-or-Treat at City Hall
Venue: Sandpoint City Hall, 1123 Lake St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Calling all zombies and ghouls! The Mayor and City of Sandpoint employees invite school-aged children to begin their Halloween celebrations with trick-or-treating while the goodies last, with departments on both floors passing out candy. Stop at the Parks and Recreation Department to pick up a map and get a ballot to vote for the best decorated department!
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Information: 208-263-3613
Bonner County History Museum Trick or Treat
Venue: Bonner County History Museum, 611 S. Ella St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 4-7 p.m.
Enjoy safe, fun, and free trick-or-treating and check out the Halloween-decorated museum in all its spooky glory! Plus, the Lion’s Den will have warm drinks and sweet treats for those needing a little break from the weather. Sponsored by Kaniksu Health Services.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
‘Little Shop of Horrors’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time:6:30 p.m.
Admission: Tickets available online at panida.org
‘The Shining’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Admission: Tickets available online at panida.org
Halloween Party with Truck Mills Band
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 8-11 p.m.
The annual 219 Halloween party has prizes for the best costume, drink specials and live music with acclaimed Northwest guitarist Truck Mills and his 4-piece band.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Trunk or Treat in Hope
Venue: Davis Grocery & Mercantile, 620 Wellington Place, in Hope.
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Davis Grocery & Mercantile hosts this Halloween-themed event full of great family fun, with a pumpkin carving, drawing contest, and games. The grocery will also showcase delicious allergen-free food made fresh in the bakery.
Admission: Free and open to the public.