See all your favourite Marvel super heroes up close atMarvel: Universe of Super Heroes, until February 17, 2020, at TELUS World of Science. Collectors and casual fans can explore over 300 artifacts, costumes, props and interactive elements from the Marvel Universe.
TELUS World of Science, 11211 142 Street NW, 780-451-3344, telusworldofscienceedmonton.ca
Spend a Night at the Horowitz from October 28 to 31 to get thoroughly startled. Actually, it starts during the day with pumpkin carving, followed by a haunted house tour (inspired byThe Shining) and a scary movie each night (Pet Sematary, Child’s Play andUs).
Myer Horowitz Theatre, 8900 114 St NW, 780-492-4241, su.alberta.ca
Silent horror film The Hands of Orlac tells the story of a concert pianist whose hands are amputated and replaced with the hands of an executed murderer, accompanied by live organist Dennis James at The Winspear Halloween night. Don’t forget to dress up!
Winspear Centre, 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square, 780-428-1414, winspearcentre.com
Come to Metro Cinema October 31 for the Sixth Annual Metro Halloween Mash, a double header featuring William Castle’sHouse on Haunted Hill (starring Vincent Price) and The Beast Must Die (part mystery thriller, part Blaxploitation and all werewolf).
Metro Cinema, 8712 109 Street NW, 780-425-9212, metrocinema.org
On Halloween night, Alberta Ballet’s talented dancers will debut the story of Doctor Frankenstein and his monster, along with a massive multi-media set, projections and a haunting soundtrack.
Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 87 Avenue NW, 780-227-2760, jubileeauditorium.com