HallowEast continues this evening with the Zombie Walk and Horror Film Fest.

Zombies have infiltrated the East End and organized a parade to celebrate their victory. Join us (either as a zombie or spectator) at 6:30 p.m. for this first-time event in Charleston. Please visit www.HallowEast.com if you’re interested in being converted for the Walk.

And visit East End Main Street’s Facebook page for details about becoming a zombie for the Walk.

The walk begins at the Charleston Area Alliance, 1116 Smith St., and moves along Smith Street.

The Walk ends at Mary Price Ratie Greenspace, where EEMS will host a Horror Film Fest, presented by Electric 102.7 and featuring two classic horror films – “Night of the Living Dead” and “House on Haunted Hill” - to be shown on the eastern wall of the Fairfield Inn on Washington Street.

Bring the family out for this first-time event.

The Film Fest runs from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Moses Automotive – at 1406 Washington St. East – is hosting the HallowEast Blood Drive today from 1 to 6 p.m.

Visit www.RedCrossLife.org to make an appointment, or just show up!

Visit www.HallowEast.com for a full schedule of events and other details.

ArtMares, the horror-themed display of work from local artists, is back for the second year, and a reception this evening runs from 6 to 9 p.m. Join us for fine wine, hors d’oeuvres and live music from Andy Park.

All art will be available for sale. East End Main Street will receive 50 percent from sales to benefit East End events and revitalization efforts.

The exhibit is located at Kanawha Players, 309 Beauregard St.

ArtMares continues throughout HallowEast, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29 and 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 30.

Generation Charleston is calling all of Charleston’s “young” voters (18-40) to join Generation Charleston in casting their votes for this year’s election early. 

Please meet us this evening at Brickstreet Insurance, 400 Quarrier St., from 5:30-6:30 p.m. to cast an early vote. 

After voting, please join us at Bar 101 for an after party with food and drinks.  Please bring any and all friends eligible to vote in this year’s election, regardless of Generation Charleston affiliation.

It’s trick or treat night in Charleston, and it’s another part of East End Main Street’s HallowEast celebration.

It’s another opportunity to celebrate the holiday and the community!

HallowEast will end in style on Saturday!

Find the most creative costume and come out to support East End Main Street during the first annual Costume Ball. This bash will include live music from The Voodoo Katz and DJ music from Electric 102.7, along with beer, drinks and food.

Tickets are $25. Click here to register.

Don’t miss this great celebration and get a chance to support East End Main Street and our efforts to continue the revitalization of Washington and Smith Streets! The party happens at the New China building, at the corner of Elizabeth and Washington streets.

The Empty Glass Halloween Hootenanny starts at 10 p.m. right after the Costume Ball. The cost of the Costume Ball includes entrance into the Hootenanny.

Join us Wednesday, Oct. 27 starting at 6:30 p.m. for Main Street Murder Mystery at the Woman’s Club of Charleston.

People all around town are being converted into zombies and you have to solve the mystery before complete disaster occurs. Who started the zombie outbreak? Bluegrass Kitchen is catering this interactive whodunit that will prove to be an East End classic.

The presentation features the No Pants Players.

Tickets are $35, and proceeds benefit EEMS revitalization efforts. Click here to register online.

Business After Hours is going to Mardi Gras!

The event is scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 4. Click here to register.

It’s a great opportunity to network and meet new people in the community, as well experience the expanded and improved Casino & Resort. Enjoy music, food and beverages.

The cost is $15 for Alliance members and $25 for future members.

Online registration for this event ends at noon on Nov. 4. Prices increase to $25 and $35 at the door.

The Alliance will be able to invoice only for groups of 10 or more. Contact Deb Coffman at DCoffman@CharlestonAreaAlliance.org for more information.

The Alliance cannot issue cancellation refunds within 48 hours of the event. Thank you.

Do you have what it takes to be a zombie?

Then join us Friday, Oct. 29, for the HallowEast Zombie Walk. Whether you’re decked out in effects makeup and ragged clothes or come a regular human, this should be a fun event for the whole community.

The Walk starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Charleston Area Alliance, 1116 Smith St.

Please visit www.HallowEast.com if you’re interested in being converted for the Walk.

And visit East End Main Street’s Facebook page for details about becoming a zombie for the Walk.

The Walk ends at Mary Price Ratie Greenspace, where EEMS will host a Horror Film Fest, presented by Electric 102.7 and featuring two classic horror films to be shown on the eastern wall of the Fairfield Inn on Washington Street. Bring the family out for this first-time event. The Film Fest runs from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

The Oct. 29 HallowEast Zombie Walk ends at Mary Price Ratie Greenspace, where EEMS will host a Horror Film Fest, presented by Electric 102.7 and featuring two classic horror films – “Night of the Living Dead” and “House on Haunted Hill” - to be shown on the eastern wall of the Fairfield Inn on Washington Street.

Bring the family out for this first-time event. Chairs and blankets are recommended.

The Film Fest runs from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. The Zombie Walk starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Charleston Area Alliance, 1116 Smith St.