The first weekend of the month doubles up as the Halloween weekend with plenty of venues hosting the theme night, but if dressing up in scary costumes is not your thing, there are plenty of events you could take part in all over town.

It’s a friday One of the places to be this Halloween is Mosaic Gourmet Restaurant in Kimihurura for a party dubbed ‘Spooky Halloween’.It happens this Friday and The Stilettos will be hosting a big costume party there from 10pm to dawn.‘The stilettos are your surprise of the night, only those who’ll make it to the party will know what/who they are’ explained Balbine Umutesi, one of the organisers.There’ll be a cash prize for the best dressed, refillable cocktail for the first 10 people who will arrive and free brain shots for every entrance fee you pay! Entrance is Rwf 5,000.

Others can join DJ Gil Low and Pang DJ at Caiman restaurant in Kibagabaga this evening as they'll be playing at a Halloween party they've called 'Halloween 2013 Kigali'

At One love, another Halloween party organised by K-Team will take place tomorrow. Dont miss mesmerizing musical mixes by DJ Marco (Switzerland) and DJ Makeda (K-TEAM). Get your costumes ready!

Also, you have no excuse to go home early! Grill & BBQ and Rosty in Remera karaoke nights. Admission is free for all. Your host at Grill & BBQ in Kacyiru is Caroline Nderitu while Jane Uwimana (pictured)  will be at Rosty in Remera.Cinema: This weekend movie lovers will be treated to Gravity, Baggage claim, Battle of the Year and Runner Runner at 2pm, 4:30 pm and 6:45 pm.3D Tickets go for Rwf 4500 and 2D tickets go for Rwf 3500.Eating out: For late night snacks there si always Chicken Tonight at Kigali Business Centre (KBC). Kimihurura is one of the places to ease the week’s pressure. At Papyrus you get to dine and later party at their club.  A few metres away is Sundowner and Chapter One, neither disappoint.

Night Clubs: Ogopogo bar and restaurant in Kimihurura is an ideal night spot for revelers who probably don’t want to rub shoulders with teenagers. Papyrus and Sundowner in Kimihurura are other clubbing options. K-Club in Nyarutarama has never disappointed on a weekend.