Adults can have a devil of a good time

Halloween is the one weekend it’s OK — in fact, it’s encouraged — to hit the clubs as the junkie, criminal or hooker you berate your neighbors for being all 364 other days each year.

The bravest will shimmy their Spandex to the 15th annual Fetish & Fantasy Halloween Ball to gawk at erotic stage performances from Rubberdoll, Vau de Vire Society — and at one another — Saturday night at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel.

But other Halloween parties and costume contests scream just as blood-curdlingly loud for your admission. At the Palms on Saturday night, notably, all four nightclubs are throwing Night of the Killer Costumes featuring prizes totaling $100,000. And the Beaux Arts Ball — Sunday night at Studio 54 — gathers cast members from the various Strip production shows for performances and costume contests.

If partying with celebrities is your thing (or, at least, partying while watching them party in roped-off sections you can’t enter), there’s the Marilyn Manson-hosted monster mash at Aria’s Haze, Audrina Patridge’s party at The Bank at Bellagio, and the Second Annual Hollyween with Holly Madison at Studio 54.

Perhaps the scariest monster of all has a party on Saturday, too: Snooki from MTV’s "The Jersey Shore" hosts Nightmare in Jersey II at The Mirage.

If your favorite local haunt isn’t listed below, call it. There’s probably some jack-o’-lantern and Coke party thing happening there, too.

Look, if you stay home, you’re only going to have to answer your doorbell every 10 minutes, empty your snack drawer and pretend never to have seen devil or angel costumes before.

FRIDAY

What: Devil’s Night 13

When: 9 p.m. Friday

Where: Crown Theater and Nightclub, Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road

Cost: $35 (733-8229)

AWOL Productions’ lucky 13th annual bash, sponsored by Hustler, features go-go girls, zombies, stilt-walkers and a costume contest with a cash prize.

What: Electric Boogaloo

When: 10 p.m. Friday

Where: VooDoo Lounge, Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road

Cost: Men, $30; women, $20; and women in costumes, free (777-7777)

DJ Scotty Boy spins tunes on the patio, DJ CB Shaw in the lounge.

What: Scaramel

When: 10 p.m. Friday (party repeats on Saturday and Sunday)

Where: Caramel Nightclub, Bellagio, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South

Cost: Free (693-8300)

It’s a scary/sexy costume party.

What: Naughty or Nice

When: 10 p.m. Friday

Where: Gold Boutique Nightclub, Aria, CityCenter, 3750 Las Vegas Blvd. South

Cost: Men, $20; women, free (693-8300)

Come as the sexiest devil or angel for a chance at a cash prize.

What: Follow the Yellow Brick Road

When: 10 p.m. Friday (party repeats on Saturday)

Where: Revolution, The Mirage, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. South

Cost: $20 (693-8300)

It’s a different kind of "Oz" fest as the best Wizard-related costume wins a cruise for two.

What: Nightmare in Jersey with The Situation

When: 10:30 p.m. Friday

Where: Jet Nightclub, The Mirage, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. South

Cost: Men, $40; women, free (792-7900)

Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino gets his Halloween on to the sounds of DJ Karma.

What: 13th Annual Nightmare on 54th Street

When: 10:30 p.m. Friday

Where: Studio 54, MGM Grand, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South

Cost: Men, $30; women, $20 (891-7254)

Vanilla Ice celebrates his birthday (no, not number 54 yet) with a special performance.

What: Ciara’s Birthday Party

When: 10:30 p.m. Friday

Where: Haze, Aria, CityCenter, 3750 Las Vegas Blvd. South

Cost: Men, $50; women, free (702) 693-8300

R&B star Ciara celebrates her birthday.

What: Sexiest Vampires in the World

When: 10:30 p.m. Friday

Where: The Bank, Bellagio, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South

Cost: Men, $40; women, free (693-8300)

See which of a dozen Romanian beauties will be crowned queen bloodsucker.

What: Z-Trip’s Revolution

When: 11 p.m. Friday

Where: Rain, Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road

Cost: $30, local women free (942-7777)

Resident headliner Z-Trip showcases his genre-blurring style.

SATURDAY

What: McFadden’s Official Halloween Bash

When: 8 p.m. Saturday

Where: McFadden’s, Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road

Cost: $10 (270-6200)

Open bar until 10 p.m.

What: Halloween Party at Piranha

When: 9 p.m. Saturday (repeats on Sunday)

Where: Piranha Nightclub, 4633 Paradise Road

Cost: $10-$20 (791-0100)

Valley’s leading gay bar features costume contest with cash prizes.

What: 15th annual Fetish & Fantasy Halloween Ball

When: 10 p.m. Saturday

Where: The Joint, Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Road

Cost: $88 general, $55 late night, $268 VIP, $22 after-hours (693-5000)

The granddaddy of Halloween freak shows features erotic performances by Rubberdoll, Vau de Vire Society and Perish, fire performers, and laser and light shows. Costumes required.

What: Ncredible Halloween Party

When: 10 p.m. Saturday

Where: VooDoo Lounge, Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road

Cost: Men, $30; women, $20; women in costumes, free (777-7777)

Hosted by Ncredible and Nick Cannon (Mr. Mariah Carey), this bash will feature performances by Rydaz n Rtist, DJ GIrl 6 and DJ Jeff G.

What: Plastic Halloween

When: 10 p.m. Saturday

Where: Gold Boutique, Aria, CityCenter, 3750 Las Vegas Blvd. South

Cost: Men, $20; women, free (693-8300)

Sexy costume contest with cash prizes to hottest blonde, redhead and brunette.

What: Sexy Lingerie Party

When: 10 p.m. Saturday

Where: The Deuce Lounge, Aria, CityCenter, 3750 Las Vegas Blvd. South

Cost: $20 (693-8300)

Women in lingerie drink free champagne from 10 p.m. to midnight.

What: Halloween Monster Bash

When: 10 p.m. Saturday

Where: Blush, Wynn Las Vegas, 3131 Las Vegas Blvd. South

Cost: $20-$30 (770-7300)

Women drink free champagne from 11 p.m. to midnight. Best costume wins a cash prize.

What: Devil’s Night featuring Audrina Patridge

When: 10:30 p.m. Saturay

Where: The Bank Nightclub, Bellagio, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South

Cost: Men, $40; women, free (693-8300)

Dance with the star tonight as "The Hills" have eyes.

What: Nightmare in Jersey II: Snooki’s Revenge

When: 10:30 p.m. Saturday

Where: Jet Nightclub, The Mirage, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. South

Cost: Men, $40; women, free (792-7900)

If you get drunk and say something rude to Snooki, you might make it into the tabloids (not to mention, the ICU).

What: Halloween Party with Marilyn Manson

When: 10:30 p.m. Saturday

Where: Haze Nightclub, Aria, CityCenter, 3750 Las Vegas Blvd. South

Cost: Men, $50; women, free (693-8300)

The beautiful people will compete in a costume contest judged by Mr. Halloween himself.

What: Second Annual Hollyween with Holly Madison

When: 10:30 p.m. Saturday

Where: Studio 54, MGM Grand, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South

Cost: Men, $40; women, $20 (891-7254)

The "Peepshow" star helps judge a costume contest for the sexiest outfit.

What: Night of the Killer Costumes

When: 11 p.m. Saturday

Where: Rain, ghostbar, Moon and the Playboy Club in the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road

Cost: $30-$40, $70 for an all-venue wristband

All four Palms clubs sponsor a costume contest with prizes that total $100,000.

What: "Rocky Horror Picture Show" screening with Frankie’s Favorite Obsession

When: Midnight

Where: Regency Tropicana Cinemas, 3330 E. Tropicana Ave.

Cost: $9 (810-5956)

Join this strange interactive cinema event on the only night of the year when it seems conventional.

SUNDAY

What: Sam’s Town Live! Rockin’ Halloween Party

When: 8 p.m. Sunday

Where: Sam’s Town, 5111 Boulder Highway

Cost: $10 (456-7777)

Groove to the local band Crossfire.

What: Swedish House Mafia’s Masquerade Motel

When: 9 p.m. Sunday

Where: The Joint, Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Road

Cost: $68.50-$154 (693-5000)

Swedish DJs Axwell, Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso bring their house to the Hard Rock’s house.

What: Morillo Massacre

When: 9:30 p.m. Sunday

Where: Tao, The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South

Cost: $60 (727-3091)

DJ Erick Morillo says ciao to Tao.

What: Fabolous Halloween

When: 10 p.m. Sunday

Where: Jet Nightclub, The Mirage, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. South

Cost: Men, $40; women, free (792-7900)

Hip-hop heavy Fabolous! lays down a grave groove.

What: Carnal Carnaval

When: 10 p.m. Sunday

Where: VooDoo Lounge, Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road

Cost: Men, $30; women, $20; women in costumes, free (777-7777)

DJs Michael Toast and Enrie on the patio, DJs Tine and Albert Gruve in the lounge. Gory costume contest features a cash prize.

What: Trick or Treat Me

When: 10 p.m. Sunday

Where: Revolution, The Mirage, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. South

Cost: $20, locals free (693-8300)

"Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Kim Zolciak performs.

What: 44th annual Beaux Arts Ball

When: 10 p.m. Sunday

Where: Studio 54, MGM Grand, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South

Cost: $35 (891-7254)

A tradition for more than 40 years, this party features costume contests and live performances by cast members of many Strip production shows.

What: Halloween Night at Haze

When: 10:30 p.m. Sunday

Where: Haze, Aria, CityCenter, 3750 Las Vegas Blvd. South

Cost: Men, $50; women, free (693-8300)

Dirty South, Chris Lake and LA Riots lead the DJ lineup.

What: Sex Kittens $10,000 Contest

When: 10:30 p.m. Sunday

Where: The Bank Nightclub, Bellagio, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South

Cost: Men, $40; women, free (693-8300)

The hottest local kitty in costume wins the grand prize on this local industry night.

What: Surrender Halloween

When: 11 p.m. Sunday

Where: Surrender, Encore Las Vegas, 3131 Las Vegas Blvd. South

Cost: Men, $40; women, $30 (770-8000)

DJ Joachim Garraud and a costume contest are featured.

Contact reporter Corey Levitan at clevitan@reviewjournal. com or 702-383-0456.