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October is crawling with killer events throughout Sacramento. Vampires return for Shannon McCabe’s 16th Annual Vampire Ball, where elegance meets dark fantasy in “A Night in Versailles,” complete with burlesque and fire performances. Music lovers can catch indie rock band Vinnie Guidera & the Dead Birds debuting new songs at the Starlet Room as they prepare for their third album, or experience the haunting sounds of Chrome Ghost performing Ramones’ hits at Café Colonial’s Halloween bash.
Dance over to Time Tested Books where local author Aaron Carnes will read from the second edition of “In Defense of Ska” exploring the rhythms and history of ska music. If it’s a chill afternoon you seek, Sac Porchfest brings live music to Midtown porches while raising funds for the Mustard Seed School, and Sac JestFest offers a vibrant mix of bands, art and handmade goods supporting NorCal Resist. Plus, don’t miss the Día de los Muertos festivities, with community altars, sugar skull-making and cultural performances from Old Sac to the California Museum.