The 2012 GofG L.A. Halloween Party Guide

++WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31++

West Hollywood Halloween Costume Carnaval

When: Wed, October 31,6:00 pm - 11:00 pm Where: Santa Monica Blvd, between La Cienega and Robertson, Los Angeles Why: This is the biggest carnival in the world and it's also one of the freakiest. [Details]

The Do Lab & Zoos//Zoos Present: A Halloween Celebration ft Minnesota with Inspired Flight (LIVE) and Trill Murray

When: Wed, October 31,8:00 pm - Thu, November 1, 2:00 am Where: The Central S.A.P.C. Why: There will most likely be a lot of fire breathers at this party, but we're down with the Burner crowd. [Details]

That Ol' Black Magic

When: Wed, October 31,8:00 pm - Thu, November 1, 1:00 am Where: The Standard Hollywood Why: Some of the  music on the bill includes DJ Sam Sparro and Nomi Ruiz. [Details]

LACMA's Costume Ball

When: Wed, October 31, 8:30 pm - Thu, November 1, 1:00 am Where: LACMA Why: A preview of LACMA’s new Stanley Kubrick exhibition fuels this year’s theme as the legendary director’s work inspires live music, video projections, DJs, art installations, and the annual costume contest. [Details]

Palihouse Masquerade Ball

When: Wed, October 31,9:00 pm - Thu, November 1, 2:00 am Where: Palihouse Why: It's a stripped down masquerade ball with music by Superhumanoids and Local Natives. [Details]

Fangs, Fairytales, and Fables at Bar Marmont

When: Wed, October 31, 9:00 pm - Thu, November 1, 2:00 am Where: Bar Marmont Why: It's a Halloween night rendezvous at Bar Marmont and they'll have music by Myles Hendrik and Wade Crescent. [Details]

Maroon 5 Halloween Party

When: Wed, October 31,8:00 pm - Thu, November 1, 2:00 am Where: Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Invite Only) Why: This will be a celeb studded party with guests like Leonardo DiCaprio and Dita Von Teese, plus music by DJ Mailbox and lots of treats from the sponsor, Brownie Bites. [Details]