2018 Halloweek: UW Style
You don’t have to drive to Pullman and enter Cougar territory to have a spooktacular Halloweek. This year, stay in Husky territory and check out these Halloween parties that are much closer and friendly to your wallet.
From the City of Destiny to the Emerald City, there are plenty of parties to crash this Halloweek and Dia de los Muertos. Have a drink or two and dance until security kicks you out, Halloween is the perfect time to let loose and have fun. Let’s just hope you don’t have midterms the next day.
Here are some tips to conquer this year’s Halloween and Día de los Muertos:
FUN FACT: EL DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS IS NOT A MEXICAN HALLOWEEN
Día de los Muertos is a celebration in Mexican culture that commemorates deceased friends, family and loved ones. It is believed that at midnight on Oct. 31, the souls of all deceased children come down from heaven and reunite with their families on Nov. 1, while the souls of deceased adults come visit Nov. 2. Halloween is often seen as a dark night of terror and mischief, whereas Día de los Muertos is a two-day celebration of color and life-affirming joy.
STEER CLEAR OF APPROPRIATING PEOPLE’S CULTURE
It’s a no-brainer to not do blackface, yellowface, brownface or even whiteface, but this is a friendly reminder in case you forgot: Dressing up as a cultural stereotype is never OK. You shouldn’t paint your skin to match someone else’s, even if you have all good intentions — just don’t do it. Plus, there are plenty of costumes to choose from, and being another race isn’t funny or impressive. It just makes you look like an uncreative asshole. Do better, be better.
DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE — OPT FOR A RIDESHARE OR CARPOOL
To save yourself a ticket or an accident, use Lyft or Uber to make it to your destination and back in one piece. Use Uber promo codes GOLD or RIDEAPPS to get $10 off your first ride. And for Lyft, use code NEWUSER10 to get two $5 credits, or use 20LYFTPROMO to get 10 $2 ride credits. With these great discounts that make your ride practically free, you really don’t have a reason to drink and drive.
RUSKO! HALLOWEEN NIGHT AT ASTON MANOR
Date: Oct. 31
Time: 10 p.m.–2 a.m.
Location: 2946 First Ave. S, Seattle
Cost: $25
Restriction: 21+ only
2018 DIA DE LOS MUERTOS AT EL CENTRO DE LA RAZA
Date: Nov. 2
Time: 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Location: 2524 16th Ave. S, Seattle
Cost: Free
DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS FESTIVAL
Date: Nov. 3
Time: 3–7 p.m.
Location: Phinney Neighborhood Association 6532 Phinney Ave. N, Seattle
Cost: Free
ROCKARAOKE HALLOWEEN
Date: Oct. 29
Time: 9 p.m.–1:30 a.m.
Location: Jazzbones 2803 Sixth Ave., Tacoma
Cost: Free
Restriction: 21+ only
HALLOWEEN BOO BASH WITH DJ REIGN
Date: Oct. 31
Time: 8 p.m.–1:30 a.m.
Location: Jazzbones 2803 Sixth Ave., Tacoma
Cost: Free
Restriction: 21+ only
14TH ANNUAL DIA DE LOS MUERTOS COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
Date: Nov. 4
Time: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Location: Tacoma Art Museum
Cost: Free
