Halloween is almost here, and I need to know something. Are we all actually planning our costumes in advance, or are we collectively waiting until October 30 to panic-buy something and convince ourselves it's creative? Because I feel like there are two very different types of people, and I know exactly which one I am.

Speaking of Halloween plans, we're giving away a pair of tickets to Haunted on Heights at The Victorian on Heights on October 28! Get your spooky little self entered because free Halloween plans sound pretty good to me.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Red Hot Chili Peppers fans, this one's for you! Red NOT Chili Peppers brings their high-energy tribute to House of Blues Houston on January 8. Get ready to relive your favorite funk-rock anthems and unleash your inner rockstar.

• Two dance music legends, one very good night. Sasha & John Digweed are bringing decades of progressive house expertise to Ductwork on January 9. Clear some space on your calendar for a late-night dance session.

• Electronic beats, funky grooves, and live saxophone? Yes, please. Lotus takes over The Heights Theater on February 13 with special guest Michael Wilbur of Moon Hooch. Give your Saturday night a serious rhythm upgrade.

• If you haven't heard Danielle Ponder sing yet, you're seriously missing out. Her rich, soulful vocals are coming to The Heights Theater on February 28. Discover your next favorite voice and thank me later.

• Plus other just announced shows in Houston!

HAUNTED HOUSES IN HOUSTON

I love Halloween, but voluntarily paying someone to scare me half to death? That's a different level of commitment. If you're braver than I am, we've rounded up Houston's best haunted houses for the season. Grab someone whose arm you can squeeze and see if you make it through.

HALLOWEEN EVENTS

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• Houston's Lebanese Festival took over Midtown Park October 17–18 with authentic Lebanese food, live music, dabke dancing, and performances by Fares Karam and Hisham El Hajj. A whole weekend celebrating Lebanese culture right here in Houston!

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