Calgary Halloween entertainment: 5 things to do this weekend

From ghostly organ musicto haunted Halloween classics,the Homestretch's Tracy Fuller has compiled an eerielist of ways to spook and delight yourselfin the city this weekend.

1. Rocky Horror Picture Show

The classic shocker flick Rocky Horror Picture Show comes to life with a cabaret version. Definitely do not forget the necessary props to bring into the theatre, including rice, water pistols, noise-makers and toast! The Alberta Playwrights Network revive all your favourite characters. The show is at Evergreen Studios 1709 Eighth Ave. N.E. at 8 p.m. Friday. Tickets are $35.

2.Cinema Kabuki

All the way from Japan, Calgarians have a rare chance to check out some spooky Kabuki Theatre.The Japan Foundation and The Consulate General of Japan in Calgary presentKabuki Theatreon the big screen, with English subtitles. Check outLion DanceorThe Haunted Swordon Sunday at theCineplexOdeon in Eau Claire Market.

3. Great Halloween Organ SpookTacular

The Great Halloween Organ SpookTacular (see what they did there? Hint: check the capital letters)is taking over Knox United Church on Friday night.Expect hunchbacks, howling choirs andspine-tingling organ music hostedby the dashing Count Dracula. Wear a costume! Tickets are free and the music begins at 7:30 p.m.

4. The Nightmare Before Christmas

For families who won't be door-knocking on Halloween Night, watchingTim Burton's Halloween classicThe Nightmare Before Christmas is a great option for ghosts and ghouls of all ages.But for this event, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra accompanying the film with a live fullorchestra!Curtain isat 8 p.m. Saturdayat The Jack Singer Concert Hall.The film is rated PG.

5. Monster Movie Marathon

For those who want to keep it creepy from dusk until dawn, check out the all-night horror movie marathon put on by the Calgary Underground Film Festival. Twelve hours of the spookiest screamers likeFrankenstein, Gremlins, Deadly Spawn, Monster Squadand the new horror anthology Tales of Halloween.The terror begins at 7 p.m.Halloween night at the Globe Cinema. Tickets are $20 at the door.