The annual Beer and Banjos Halloween Spooktacular must be seen to be believed. There’s something familiar looking about the musicians hosting, though they’ve assume their spookiest, most ghoulish forms. This year’s Spooktacular theme is cults, and the audience is encouraged to dress as their favorite cult leader, cult member, or cult classic. Join us, won’t you?

Beer and Banjos is a free, family-friendly evening of roots music every Tuesday at Raleigh’s Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard. Hosted by the mighty local musicians known collectively as the Beer and Banjos Allstars, these weekly concerts feature guest musicians and take place on Bowstring’s spacious patio when the weather allows, or inside by the bar when rain, heat, or cold threaten the vibe.

Tips for the musicians are gratefully accepted (look for a helper walking around with a bucket for cash and QR codes for online tips), and don’t forget to check out the merch table. Bowstring serves tasty pizza and other food as well as cold beer and other beverages.