The Bloody Ball: Creatures of the Night

The VORTEX is hosting The Bloody Ball: Creatures of the Night on Saturday, October 24, starting at 8 PM. It's a Halloween party built around a dark carnival theme, aimed at the venue's "Ghoulies, Zombies and Cryptid Creatures," and put together by a group of collaborators they call the "Undead Dream Team."

The night is part of the venue's Dark Carnival of Delights and spreads across several spaces. The Garden Stage hosts a Blade Rave, live music, and performances. Over in The Siren's Grotto, there are interactive quests and games to work through. The Sunken Garden features burlesque, and there's a Dark Carnival Arcade and a costume contest to round it all out.

Food and drink are included in the ticket price, which is a big part of the draw. You'll find themed cocktails, blood bags, and Shot Nuns at the shot luge, plus a hotdog bar, fresh popcorn, cotton candy, and a decadent dessert platter. A portion of ticket sales goes to The VORTEX, a 501(c)3 non-profit live theatre venue and repertory company. The night is part of a push to raise $10,000 to upgrade the lighting and sound capacity of The Garden Stage, which hosts every.Word Poetry, Jazz, and Bluegrass Music Nights.

General admission and VIP tickets are available, with early bird pricing running through October 1. The party kicks off at 8 PM on Saturday, October 24, at The VORTEX, 2307 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722.