Halloween tricks and treats around the city

Halloween tricks and treats around the city

JAKARTA (JP): This weekend is the time to dress up, be
creative and have fun in celebrating the hijinks of Halloween,
the festival of the dead.

Entertainment spots across the city are using the Halloween
spirit to lure would-be witches and ghosts to get into the spirit
of the celebration.

Those who have looked to animal characters for inspiration for
their Halloween costumes should blaze a trail to the Hard Rock
Cafe Jakarta in the Sarinah building, Central Jakarta, for its
Animal Party for Party Animals on Sunday from 9 p.m. onwards.

Face painting and fortune teller stands will highlight the
event, while musicians including Armand Maulana and Asia Reforms
Band will perform animal-themed songs like Survivor's Eye of the
Tiger and The Cranberries' Animal Instinct.

Live bands and DJs at Jalan-Jalan Cafe in Kuningan, South
Jakarta will be on hand to entertain spooky characters coming out
for a night of terrific fun.

Jalan-Jalan will present a Tower of Terror "Act like One"
contest on Saturday by providing free makeup for those who want
to look their scary best. Giving the lowdown on things which go
bump in the night will be the "Interview with the Vampire" show,
featuring female impersonator Tata Dado and the Silver Ghosts.

Illusionist Deddy Corbuzier will present his magical
performances at The Regent Jakarta on Oct. 30 and Oct. 31. The
hotel's restaurants are also offering unique Halloween-themed
names of their beverages, such as Brain Tumor and Scarecrow
cocktails.

Ghostly ghouls and frolicking phantoms are set to keep guests
on their toes at Tiga Puluh Music Bar at Le Meridien Jakarta on
Saturday. The bar's roster of Halloween thrills includes singer
Shakila, a circus troupe and spectacular gypsy dancing.

Get ready to party until you drop or that ghoulish get-up
becomes too hot to handle. Either way, make the annual fright
night one to remember. (ste)