THEATER: It's the first night of Ghosts of the River at Brava Theater, which runs through November 8. Incorporating actors, shadow puppets, and music with the epic writing of Octavio Solís, the play presents vignettes of those who have encountered the Rio Grande throughout time, from both sides of the divide. The performance will be bilingual with Spanish/English translation provided through subtitles.

8 p.m. // Brava Theater Center (2789 24th St) // $35

FILM: The Revival House Classic Queer Cinema presents a double-feature by bad-boy director Bruce LaBruce: No Skin Off My Ass, the hilarious story of a lonely hairdresser who falls for and imprisons a young, queer wanna-be skinhead, and The Revolution Is My Boyfriend, a community of wanna-be terrorists patterning itself after the Bader-Meinhoff Gang threatens both Berlin society and the idea of enforced heterosexuality.

8 p.m. // Mama Calizo's Voice Factory (1519 Mission St) // $10 (capacity is limited)

MUSIC: Dress like a vampire and get free admission to the Vampire Diaries Halloween Party. Those wearing all black or in a general costume will also get in free. Neurotrash, Ringchildren, Addison Redline, Mr. Mime, and Sweedish will perform, and "tricks and treats" will be provided.

8 p.m. // Red Devil Lounge (1695 Polk St) // free-$10