MUSIC—Though they can surely be counted among our top-10 favorite musical exports, the Helio Sequence rarely plays at home. One part shyness and one part business sense, the result of that decision is that you’ve got to see their gorgeous, soaring pop songs live whenever you can. MARJORIE SKINNER
w/Like a Villain, Black Is Bright; Doug Fir, 830 E Burnside, 9 pm, $17
HAUNTED—It’s the best month of the year—filled with witch cults, Cthulhu sightings, and cabinets of monstrosities. It’s opening night of Portland’s best and most fearsome haunted attraction, FrightTown! The huge event has three elaborate walk-throughs, a plethora of gore, and Baron Von Goolo’s famed exhibit of the world’s most adorable werepug. COURTNEY FERGUSON
Memorial Coliseum, 300 Winning Way, Fri 7-11 pm, $22, all ages, through Nov 1, see frighttown.com for complete schedule and times