Halloweek continues, for one more weekend, anyway. But after the clown noses and rubber Scream masks have been safely stowed until next year, don’t think you’ll have a moment to rest; the SEMA convention—the premier automotive specialty products trade event—is in town until Friday, as well. Next week, Vegas goes south of the border for the Latin Grammy Awards.
Thursday, November 1
Cherry: Arrrr! It’s Piraat Night, a service-industry Halloween party with free entry and free Piraat beer for Piraat costumes. Empire Ballroom: Local Love invites the SEMA convention to party, 2 a.m. Moon: A SEMA get-together. Red Room Saloon: Soulkitchen with resident Edgar Reyes and guest DJs Lenny Alfonzo and Tommy T (NYC). Rumjungle: Dia de los Muertos Rumba Halloween party with Super Estrella 92.7-FM, a costume contest, DJ Dave Guzman and free admission with costume. Tabu: Makes & Models magazine presents the official after-SEMA convention party.
Friday, November 2
Art Bar: Brian and Jennifer Henry present Wanksy, opening First Friday and showing through November 30. Beauty Bar: The Get Back First Friday afterparty with DJ John Doe. Body English: Indulge gives away $30,000 in fashions by Betsey Johnson, Diva Studios, Junker Designs, Frankie B, Paper Denim & Cloth and more. As always, ladies in before midnight enjoy an endless glass of champagne. Diablo’s: Cover band Aquarius, DJ David Christian; no cover for locals. Jet: SEMA convention appreciation party with a special appearance by Nas and host Ryan and the West Coast Customs Crew. Tangerine: The World’s Sexiest DJ Colleen Shannon spins live. Trader Vic’s: The Lounge at Trader Vic’s is now open Fridays and Saturdays from 9 p.m. till late.
Saturday, November 3
Body English: Louis XIV performs live; ladies in before midnight enjoy complimentary champagne all night long. Empire Ballroom: Celebrate nightlife icon Gino LoPinto’s birthday with DJs Frank Richards and Joey Mazzola. LAX: Usher hosts; DJ Vice. Pure: Actress Masiela Lusha (The George Lopez Show) celebrates her birthday. Tao: Actor Penn Badgley (Gossip Girl) celebrates his birthday with fellow cast members. TightRack: Celebrating the return of Las Vegas’s own “[eclectic piHPoh]” with DJs Cheeks, Nonstop, Re:Turn, Green, Que, Duwop and more; $5. All door proceeds benefit the Dalton Ave. after-school program.
Sunday, November 4
Tangerine: Guest DJ Samantha Ronson.
Monday, November 5
Jet: Take it back to the old school with the launch of BackSpin, a twice-monthly classic hip-hop party featuring DJ Neva, break dancers and all your favorite videos of the era. Tabu: Rok Box with Scotty Boy and guest DJ Homicide of S.K.A.M. artists.
Tuesday, November 6
Blush: Election Day party. Show your voter registration for a complimentary cocktail. Downtown Cocktail Room: New industry night with DJs Jason Lema and Carlos Sanchez. Ghostbar: John Huntington’s One Night Stand featuring DJ Hurricane of the Beastie Boys. Playboy: Open Bar one-year anniversary with complimentary Peroni beer from 6-9 p.m.
Wednesday, November 7
Revolution: Chris Clouse performs live at 10 p.m. with DJ Solomon and resident DJ Leo Teo.