THURSDAY
ISRAEL NASH
A sonic experience that feels both vast and intimate from a genre-bending rock and roller, 8 p.m. Oct. 18, The State Room, 638 S. State St., Salt Lake City. $17, ticketfly.com.
JESSE COLIN YOUNG
Founder of the Youngbloods sings about peace, relationships and the environment, 8 p.m. Oct. 18-20, Egyptian Park City, 328 Main St., Park City. $39-$70, tickets.egyptiantheatrecompany.org.
JON STONE
Acoustic music from a Southern Utah artist and you playing acoustic on the open mic, 7 p.m. Oct. 18, Lighthouse Lounge, 130 25th St., Ogden. FREE admission.
CAITLIN DOUGHTY
Mortician discusses her book that looks at death and how cultures all over the globe care for the dead, 7 p.m. Oct. 18, The King’s English, 1511 South 1500 E., Salt Lake City. FREE admission.
GARDEN AFTER DARK: OAKLORE ACADEMY OF MAGIC
Utah’s own school of witchcraft and wizardry presents a few enchanted evenings full of magical education. , 6 p.m. Oct. 18-20 and 25-27, Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City. $11-$14, redbuttegarden.org.
CARNIVORE CARNIVAL
A carnivorous carnival in a haunted forest with prehistoric spooks — your chance to experience the park in the dark with thousands of strands of lights, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 18-20 and 26-27, George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park, 1544 E. Park Blvd., Ogden. $3-$5, dinosaurpark.org/carnival-2018.
FRIDAY
FIELDING GARR RANCH GHOST INVESTIGATIONS
Find out if Fielding Garr is still at his ranch on this ghost investigation, 8:30 p.m. Oct. 19, Antelope Island State Park, Antelope Island Road, Antelope Island. Park entrance fees apply.
WEST POINT HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL
Put your costumes on for a night of games, coloring, activities, stories and more, 7 p.m. Oct. 19, West Point City, 3200 W. 300 North, West Point. FREE for West Point residents, 801-776-0970.
JACK-O-LANTERN JAMBOREE
Have a frightful good time decorating cookies, trick-or-treating and wandering through a spook alley, 1-3 p.m. Oct. 19, Legacy House of Ogden, 5526 S. Adams Ave., Ogden. 801-476-7111.
THE REVEREND AND THE REVELRY
Local musician delivers an satisfying show, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19, Harp and Hound, 2550 Washington Blvd., Ogden. No cover.
MOUNTAIN BOOGALOO
Covers of the funkiest soul and jazz hits from the ’60s and ’70s, 8:30 p.m. Oct. 19, Lighthouse Lounge, 130 25th St., Ogden. $5 at the door.
GOOD OLD WAR
Dreamy folk, gusty roots and soulful indie delivered by a Philadelphia trio, 8 p.m. Oct. 19, The State Room, 638 S. State St., Salt Lake City. $20.50, ticketfly.com.
ANIME BANZAI
A family-friendly convention bringing the culture and art of Japan to Utah, featuring panels, contests, gaming rooms, viewing rooms and more, 10 a.m. – midnight Oct. 19-21, Davis Conference Center, 1651 N. 700 West, Layton. $24-$50 at the door.
INFINITE POSSIBILITIES HIGHER CONSCIOUSNESS FALL FAIRE WITH FLAIR
Interactive indoor/outdoor event featuring readings, healings, displays, demonstrations, shopping, entertainment and more, 2 -9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday Oct. 19-21, Golden Spike Event Center, 1000 N. 1200 West, Ogden. $5 at the gate.
HAUNTINGS: A GHOST STORY CONCERT
Ghost stories and monologues based on true events, plus folk music to break your heart and chill your bones, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19-20, 27 and 30, Wasatch Theatre Company, 124 S. 400 West, Salt Lake City. $10, wasatchtheatre.org/box-office.
SATURDAY
GOTHIC HOMECOMING
Don your finest Gothic duds for this fundraiser that includes a performance of "The Addams Family," food and more, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 20, Ziegfeld Theater, 3934 Washington Blvd., Ogden. $30, zigarts.com.
HALLOWEEN PARTY 2018
Food, activities, dancing, trick-or-treating and more, 6 p.m. Oct. 20, 309 W. 1300 North, Sunset. $5-$10 in advance, $15 at the door, eventbrite.com.
HALLOWEEN SHENANIGANS
Join 801 rocks for a special event featuring rock dropping, rock finding, trunk-or-treating, music, dancing and more, 5 p.m. Oct. 20, Sunset Central Park, 85 W. 1800 North, Sunset.
A PERFECT CIRCLE
Band tours in support of their first new album in 14 years, "Eat the Elephant," 8 p.m. Oct. 20, Maverik Center, 3200 S. Decker Lake Drive, West Valley City. $40-$75, smithstix.com.
CARRIE MYERS
Ogden performer with a a beautiful voice and fierce ukulele skills, 7 p.m. Oct. 20, Harp and Hound, 2550 Washington Blvd., Ogden. No cover.
CHRISTIAN MILLS BAND
Heartfelt melodies and hip-shaking grooves from a Rocky Mountain band, 8:30 p.m. Oct. 20, Lighthouse Lounge, 130 25th St., Ogden. $5 at the door.
NO QUARTER
This tribute band honors Led Zeppelin’s legacy, 8 p.m. Oct. 20, The Depot, 13 N. 400 West, Salt Lake City. $15 in advance, $17 day of, smithstix.com.
JOHN SCALZI
Award-winning science fiction writer with a stellar sense of humor reads from and signs his latest novel "The Consuming Fire," 2 p.m. Oct. 20, Weller Book Works, 607 Trolley Square, Salt Lake City. FREE admission.
THOMAS RHETT
American Country Music’s male vocalist of the year on his Life Changes Tour, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20, Vivint Smart Home Arena, 301 S. Temple, Salt Lake City. $29-$84, ticketmaster.com.
METAL DOGS
Relive ’80s hair metal with this cover band, 10 p.m. Oct. 20, Brewski’s, 244 25th St., Ogden. $5 at the door/ladies free.
JOSHUA HEDLEY
Unlike some country artists, this Nashville musician isn’t trying to remake old sounds into something new — his music is your grandfather’s country, 9 p.m. Oct. 20, The State Room, 638 S. State St., Salt Lake City. $17, ticketfly.com.
BOONANZA
Crossover to "The Land of the Dead" with games, entertainment, prizes and a pumpkin launch. Kids can show off their costumes and try their luck in the creepy corridor spook alley, 6 p.m. Oct. 20, Clearfield Aquatic & Fitness Center, 825 S. State St., Clearfield. $7.50 at the door, 801-525-2641.
INCREDIBLY STRANGE MOVIE NIGHT: OCTOBER DOUBLE FEATURE
American and British Dracula on the same night, 7 p.m. Oct. 20, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts, 1901 University Circle, Ogden. FREE.
MARKUS ZUSAK
Author of the beloved novel "The Book Thief" will read and sign his highly anticipated new release "Bridge of Clay," 7 p.m. Oct. 20, Larimer Auditorium at Rowland Hall, 843 Lincoln St., Salt Lake City. $26 (includes signed copy of "Bridge of Clay"), brownpapertickets.com.
TRUNK-OR-TREAT
Another opportunity to wear your Halloween costume and score some candy, 6 p.m. Oct. 20, On Pitch Performing Arts Center, 587 N. Main St., Layton. FREE.
NORTH OGDEN AUTO SALES TRUNK-OR-TREAT
This 3rd annual event is your chance to enjoy food, drinks, candy and fun, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 20, North Ogden Auto Sales, 2636 N. 400 East, North Ogden.
SPOOKTACULAR WEEK
In addition to current exhibits, enjoy Halloween crafts, science demos, pumpkin chunkin’ launches with a trebuchet and more, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily through Oct. 28 and 5 – 9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, The Leonardo, 209 E. 500 South, Salt Lake City. $9.95-$12.95, theleonardo.org.
SUNDAY
"NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS"
Have a free film with your brunch, 11:30 a.m. Oct. 21, Brewvies Ogden, 2293 Grant Ave., Ogden. FREE admission.
BRUNCH & BLOODY MARYS WITH ROB SANDERSON
Local musician delivers unique sounds while you enjoy brunch and libations, noon Oct. 21, Lighthouse Lounge, 130 25th St., Ogden. FREE admission, 801-392-3901.
MONDAY
HALLOWEEN YOGA
Feel great by folding into these Halloween poses, 4 p.m. Oct. 22, Friendship Park, 5500 S. 650 East, South Ogden. FREE.
"ARMY OF DARKNESS"
Watch Ash battle the dead in this week’s Free Film Buff Movie, 10 p.m. Oct. 22, Brewvies Ogden, 2293 Grant Ave., Ogden. FREE admission.
ARS MORIENDI DISCUSSION: PAISLEY REKDAL & LESLIE ANDERSON
Discussion between poet Paisley Rekdal and Leslie Anne Anderson, curator of European, American and Regional Art at Utah Museum of Fine Art moderated by Dr. Rita Wright, director of the Springville Museum of Fine Art, 7 p.m. Oct. 22, Bountiful Davis Art Center, 90 N. Main St., Bountiful. FREE.
COCKTAILS FOR A CAUSE WITH SAM SMITH
Sam Smith teaches you about vodka and how to make his rockstar cocktails at home. A portion of the proceeds go to Elevated Mountain Guides, 6 p.m. Oct. 22, The Yes Hell, 2430 Grant Ave., Ogden. $20, RSVP to theyeshell@gmail.com or text 801-903-3671.
CLIMBING MOVIE MONDAY
Cheap food, prize raffles and sweet climbing movies Mondays through Nov. 5, 7 p.m. Oct. 22, Slackwater Pub & Pizzeria, 1895 Washington Blvd., Ogden.
RMBRA BARREL RACING JACKPOT
Watch some of the toughest barrel racing competitors around, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 22, Golden Spike Event Center, 1000 N. 1200 West, Ogden.
HAIKU FENCE
Jason Manley and local young poets have created a collaborative permanent installation that will be unveiled, followed by Jason talking about his process and concept, 6 p.m. Oct. 22, Bountiful Davis Art Center, 90 N. Main St., Bountiful.
PARKER MILLSAP
Soulful sounds and character-driven narratives make for a captivating performance, 8 p.m. Oct. 22, The State Room, 638 S. State St., Salt Lake City. $15, ticketfly.com.
TUESDAY
SARAH EDEN
"From Corsets to Crinolines: Lady’s Historical Clothing" is an interactive presentation about 1800s fashion that looks at the layer’s of ladies clothing, their functions and the changes throughout the 19th century, 7 p.m. Oct. 23, Brigham City Library, 26 E. Forest St., Brigham City. FREE admission.
ALISON HART
Author reads and discusses her novel about intergenerational trauma and healing resulting from wildness, music and the resilience of women, 6 p.m. Oct. 23, Booked on 25th, 147 25th St., Ogden. FREE admission.
JIE LIU
Dr. Jie Lu, an accomplished and critically acclaimed pianist, performs, 7 p.m. Oct. 23, Bountiful Davis Art Center, 90 N. Main St., Bountiful. FREE admission.
WARREN MILLER’S "FACE OF WINTER"
Watch new and veteran athletes enjoy winter at legendary destinations, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23-25, Peery’s Egyptian Theater, 2415 Washington Blvd., Ogden. $21, smithstix.com.
WEDNESDAY
OGDEN’S SPOKE-TACULAR HALLOWEEN RIDE
Join Ogden Trails and fellow boo-rific bikers on this annual bike ride along the Ogden River Parkway, 6 p.m. Oct. 24, Ogden Botanical Gardens, 1750 Monroe Blvd., Ogden. FREE.
UTAH POET LAUREATE PAISLEY REKDAL
Poet reads her work, 6 p.m. Oct. 24, Stewart Library’s Hetzel-Hoellein Room, WSU, 3848 Harrison Blvd., Ogden. FREE.
LAURIE ALLEN, CASSIE ASHTON AND KRISTEN CLAY
Authors of "Haunted Salt Lake City" discuss the spooky mixture of legend, lore and local history they found when uncovering local ghost stories, 7 p.m. Oct. 24, The King’s English, 1511 S. 1500 East, Salt Lake City.
"THE SHINING"
Thriller Night’s feature is the Kubrick masterpiece from 1980, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24, Brewvies Ogden, 2293 Grant Ave., Ogden. FREE admission.
