Halloween Costume Contest

Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour is hosting a Halloween Costume Contest on Saturday, October 31, starting at 9 PM. It's right in the heart of downtown Phoenix, at 1 W Jefferson St, inside the historic Luhrs Building.

The contest is split into three categories, so you can enter with whoever you're rolling with: Best Solo Costume, Best Group Costume, and Best Couple Costume. There are prizes for each, which means you don't have to choose between going it alone or coordinating with a whole crew—you can do both if you've got the costumes for it. If you've been spending the last few weeks working on something with a partner or a group, this is the night to actually wear it out.

As for the venue, Bitter & Twisted is known for world-class cocktails served with neighborhood bar sensibilities. It's the kind of place where you can get a serious drink without it feeling like a formal affair, and since it's in the Luhrs Building, it's easy to get to if you're already downtown. The contest kicks off at 9 PM, so you've got the early part of the night to settle in with a drink before the judging starts.

If you're planning to enter, keep in mind that the three categories—Solo, Group, and Couple—each have their own prize, so you're competing against people in your same bracket. The whole thing goes down on Halloween night, Saturday, October 31, at 9 PM at Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour, 1 W Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85003.